Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 020421 002
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program (Assistance Listing Number 84.358A) is a U.S. Department of Education formula grant intended to help eligible rural local educational agencies (LEAs) respond to the specific challenges that often come with serving small, geographically isolated communities. Rather than operating as a competitive grant where applicants are scored against each other, SRSA awards are made on a formula basis to qualifying districts, with the goal of providing flexible support to address local needs in rural settings.
For fiscal year (FY) 2021, the Department issued a Federal Register notice that primarily sets the application timeline and explains how eligible LEAs must submit their applications. The notice emphasizes that the grant application must be submitted electronically, using the process laid out in the official instructions, and that meeting the deadline is required for LEAs that are eligible to receive FY 2021 SRSA funds. The Department also notes that the notice is connected to an approved information collection under OMB control number 1810-0646, which signals that the application and reporting elements follow a federally reviewed set of paperwork requirements.
Key dates for this funding cycle included applications becoming available on February 10, 2021, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of April 16, 2021. The opportunity is listed as mandatory, reflecting its formula-driven nature, and the Department anticipated a large number of awards (approximately 4,200), which is consistent with a program designed to distribute funds broadly across eligible rural districts rather than to a small set of competitive winners. The listing shows an award ceiling of 0, which commonly indicates that there is not a single fixed maximum award amount stated in the synopsis because allocations are determined by the statutory formula and appropriations rather than a published cap.
Eligibility is described at a high level as applying to eligible LEAs, with additional eligibility details deferred to the official Federal Register application notice. In practice, SRSA eligibility generally hinges on statutory rurality-related criteria for districts, but the Department makes clear in the synopsis that applicants should consult the official notice for precise definitions, requirements, and any conditions that apply for the specific fiscal year. The notice also points applicants to the Department of Education Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published February 13, 2019) for addresses and standardized submission guidance, even though SRSA itself is a formula program, because applicants still must follow federal application and transmittal procedures.
For applicants seeking authoritative guidance, the Department stresses that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for the competition cycle details such as pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities (if any), and program contact information. The synopsis provides a program contact for questions: Mr. Robert Hitchcock at the U.S. Department of Education, with the REAP mailbox (reap@ed.gov) and phone number (202) 401-0039, reflecting SRSA’s placement within the broader Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) portfolio.Apply for ED GRANTS 020421 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program Assistance Listing Number 84.358A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.358.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 04, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 2021 Applications Available February 10, 2021. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 16, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mr. Robert Hitchcock, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 3E-218, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone (202) 401-0039. Email reap@ed.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4,200 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program (Assistance Listing 84.358A) - FAQs (FY 2021)
What is the SRSA Program (Assistance Listing Number 84.358A)?
The Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program is a U.S. Department of Education formula grant administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). It is intended to help eligible rural local educational agencies (LEAs) address challenges associated with serving small and geographically isolated communities, and it is designed to provide flexible support to meet local needs.
Is SRSA a competitive grant?
No. SRSA is not a competitive grant where applications are scored against each other. Awards are made on a formula basis to qualifying districts, meaning eligible LEAs that apply by the deadline can receive SRSA funds based on the program formula rather than competing for a limited number of slots.
Who administers SRSA?
SRSA is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), and it sits within the broader Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) portfolio.
What fiscal year does the described application timeline apply to?
The dates provided apply to the FY 2021 SRSA funding cycle, as described in the Department's Federal Register notice for that year.
When were FY 2021 SRSA applications available?
For FY 2021, applications became available on February 10, 2021.
What was the FY 2021 deadline to submit the SRSA application?
For FY 2021, the deadline for transmittal of applications was April 16, 2021.
How must SRSA applications be submitted?
The FY 2021 notice emphasizes that eligible LEAs must submit the SRSA application electronically, using the process laid out in the official instructions, and that meeting the submission deadline is required for eligible LEAs to receive FY 2021 SRSA funds.
Is submitting the application by the deadline required even if an LEA is eligible?
Yes. The notice indicates that meeting the application deadline is required for LEAs that are eligible to receive FY 2021 SRSA funds.
What does it mean that SRSA is listed as "mandatory"?
The opportunity is listed as mandatory, reflecting that SRSA is formula-driven. In other words, awards are distributed broadly to qualifying LEAs based on the program formula rather than selected through a discretionary, scored competition.
About how many SRSA awards were anticipated for FY 2021?
The Department anticipated approximately 4,200 awards for FY 2021, which aligns with the program's intent to distribute funds broadly across eligible rural districts.
Is there a maximum SRSA award amount (an award ceiling)?
The listing shows an award ceiling of 0. In this context, that commonly indicates there is not a single fixed maximum award amount stated in the synopsis, because allocations are determined by the statutory formula and appropriations rather than a published cap.
Who is eligible to apply for SRSA based on the synopsis?
Eligibility is described at a high level as applying to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs). The synopsis indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in the official Federal Register application notice.
Where can an LEA find the precise eligibility definitions and requirements for FY 2021?
The synopsis directs applicants to consult the official Federal Register application notice for precise definitions, requirements, and any conditions that apply for the FY 2021 cycle.
What is the controlling or authoritative source for SRSA application requirements?
The Department stresses that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for cycle details such as pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities (if any), and program contact information.
Does SRSA reference the Department of Education "Common Instructions" for applicants?
Yes. The notice points applicants to the Department of Education Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published February 13, 2019) for addresses and standardized submission guidance, even though SRSA is a formula program, because applicants still must follow federal application and transmittal procedures.
What is the OMB control number associated with the SRSA information collection?
The notice is connected to an approved information collection under OMB control number 1810-0646, indicating that the application and reporting elements follow federally reviewed paperwork requirements.
Who can applicants contact with SRSA questions for this opportunity?
The synopsis lists Mr. Robert Hitchcock at the U.S. Department of Education as the program contact for questions.
What email address is provided for SRSA/REAP inquiries?
The notice provides the REAP mailbox email address: reap@ed.gov.
What phone number is provided for SRSA/REAP inquiries?
The phone number provided is (202) 401-0039.
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