Applicant Info and Eligibility
Applicant Information
FY 2023 FDS Notice Inviting Applications (NIA)
Application available in the Federal Register on May 8, 2023
FY 2023 FDS Competition Timeline
NIA Available: May 8, 2023
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 7, 2023
FY 2023 FDS Application Instructions
The FDS Application Package is available for applicants to download and use as a guide only. This document can also be found on Grants.gov. Unless the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, all FDS grant applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
FY 2023 FDS Application Instructions: PDF
FY 2023 FDS Pre-Application Webinars
Competition Overview Webinar 1: May 9, 2-3pm Eastern
Competition Overview Webinar 2: May 18, 2-3pm Eastern (Register Here)
AP1-Planning Grant Webinar: May 23, 2-3pm Eastern (Register Here)
AP2-Implementation Grant Webinar: May 25, 2-3pm Eastern (Register Here)
Competition Overview 1:
View the slides here: PDF
View the full recording here: Not available yet
Competition Overview 2:
Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm- 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time
This webinar will provide attendees with a general overview of the Fostering Divers Schools Demonstration program. You can learn about the various priorities of the program, the selection criteria for the applications, and the requirements that all applicants and grantees will need to meet.
You must pre-register at https://ems8.intellor.com?do=register&t=1&p=847840 to receive a join link for the event.
Absolute Priority 1 – Planning Grant Webinar:
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm- 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time
We will discuss information focused on Absolute Priority 1. If your school district or region is interested in creating a comprehensive plan to increase socioeconomic diversity, you can learn about what is required to create a proposal for a planning grant.
You must pre-register at https://ems8.intellor.com?do=register&t=1&p=847941 to receive a join link for the event.
Absolute Priority 2 – Implementation Grant Webinar:
Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm- 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time
At this webinar we will discuss Absolute Priority 2. If your school district or region already has a comprehensive plan to increase socioeconomic diversity, you can learn about what is required to apply for a grant to implement your plan.
You must pre-register at https://ems8.intellor.com?do=register&t=1&p=847942 to receive a join link for the event.
Eligibility
Who May Apply: (by category) Local Education Agencies
Who May Apply: (specifically)- A local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies where appropriate, or one or more LEAs in partnership with a SEA is eligible to receive a grant.
Resources
Application Brochure- The 2023 Application brochure outlines key elements of the grant competition.
