Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Upward Bound Math and Science Program CFDA Number 84.047M | ED GRANTS 021017 001

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The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Program, CFDA 84.047M, is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Education. It sits within the broader Federal TRIO Programs, a group of federally funded initiatives focused on expanding educational access and success for students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. While the larger Upward Bound program includes multiple grant types (including regular Upward Bound and Veterans Upward Bound), this specific opportunity is only for Upward Bound Math and Science projects, which are tailored to preparing high school students for college pathways and careers connected to math and science fields.

The core purpose of the UBMS program is to help students build the academic skills, confidence, and motivation needed to complete secondary school and transition successfully into postsecondary education, with a strong emphasis on math and science preparation. In practice, UBMS projects are meant to strengthen students' readiness for college-level STEM coursework and encourage persistence toward degrees that lead to math- and science-related careers. Funded projects are expected to deliver a structured set of services and supports that align with federal statute and regulations, specifically the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended) and the UBMS regulations in 34 CFR part 645. The notice highlights that UBMS grantees are required to provide certain services spelled out in sections 402C(b) and (c) of the HEA and in 34 CFR 645.14(a), and they may also offer additional permissible services described in section 402C(d) of the HEA and 34 CFR 645.14(b). In other words, there is a mandatory baseline of programming that must be delivered, plus optional activities that can be added to strengthen the project.

Eligibility for the competition is broad, reflecting the program's goal of encouraging partnerships and leveraging organizations with relevant experience. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education as well as public and private agencies and organizations, including community-based organizations with a track record of serving disadvantaged youth. The competition also allows combinations or partnerships among these entities, and secondary schools themselves may apply. The eligibility list in the opportunity data also includes various types of government entities (such as state, county, city/township, and special district governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled colleges and universities, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the Department of Education specifically notes that applications cannot be submitted by email. Applicants are expected to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the portal. A practical detail that often matters: when searching for the application package, applicants must search using the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for "84.047" rather than "84.047M." The opportunity listing identifies the Funding Opportunity Number as ED GRANTS 021017 001, with an original closing date of March 22, 2017, and it anticipates making approximately 162 awards (the award ceiling is not stated in the provided summary).

Finally, the description repeatedly emphasizes that what is presented is only a synopsis and that the authoritative requirements are in the official Federal Register application notice. That notice is where applicants must look for the full set of rules and instructions, including pre-application and application requirements, submission procedures, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information. It also points applicants to free access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office resources, reinforcing that compliance with the official published notice is essential for a valid application.

• The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Upward Bound Math and Science Program CFDA Number 84.047M" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.047.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2017-02-10.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-03-22. (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 162 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.

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