Early Childhood Faculty Preparation Grant
CSFA Number: 601-01-2414
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Board Of Higher Education (601)
Agency Identification
Early Childhood Faculty Preparation Grant 2023
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to expand the early childhood faculty preparation pipeline and to ensure a diverse, well-prepared cohort of master’s and/or doctoral candidates prepared to teach early childhood in Illinois higher education institutions.
Illinois Statue Authorization
Public Act 102-0174
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
NA
Objective
The broader goal is to ensure a diverse pipeline and cohort of graduate students in the pipeline who wish to become early childhood faculty in Illinois.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
ECACE Consortium Institutions
Beneficiary Eligibility
NA
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
NA
Preapplication Coordination
NA
Application Procedures
The request for proposals and application information is listed on the ECACE website (https://www.ecace.org) and the IBHE website (https://www.ibhe.org)
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Merit Based Review
Award Procedures
Upon completion of the submission and review process, each successful applicant will receive a notice of award. A Notice of Denial will be sent to the applicants not receiving awards. A Notice of State Award (NOSA) shall be issued to the finalists who have successfully completed all grant award requirements and have been selected to receive grant funding. The NOSA will specify the funding terms. Those to be awarded grants will received a grant agreement to be signed by the entity’s authorized official. The grant agreement is not binding on the parties until it has been fully executed by the IBHE.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
NA
Appeals
Denied applicants may appeal the decision within 14 days of the awards.
Uses and Restrictions
Funding can be allocated to plan and implement this specialized program for diverse early childhood faculty candidates. A maximum of 10% of the grant may be allocated to indirect costs. Grantee may not use grant funds to pay for promotional materials (swag), such as pens, buttons, magnets, etc. Funds may not be used to pay for construction. Participant costs may be subject to preapproval.
Reports
Payment requests are due 15 days after the end of the quarter. Quarterly Progress Reports (financial and program) are due 15 days after the end of the quarter.
Account Identification
NA
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Anticipated awards are between $500,000 and $1,000,000. However, these will vary based on the program type and number of candidates to be served.
Program Accomplishments
An increased number of diverse faculty candidates in the higher education pipeline who wish to become early childhood faculty in Illinois.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
2 CFR 200
Regional or Local Assistance Location
NA
Program Website
https://www.ecace.org/
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2023 : $4,000,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (University of Illinois at Chicago) | 12/01/2022 | 06/30/2024 | 1,147,479 |
| National Louis University | 12/01/2022 | 06/30/2024 | 1,093,414 |
| Illinois State University | 12/01/2022 | 06/30/2024 | 908,261 |
| Lewis University | 12/01/2022 | 06/30/2024 | 354,760 |