Types of Grants

What's the difference between Challenge, Training, Research, Block, and Demonstration, etc. grants?

Competitive Grants - This type of grant is typically awarded for specific types of research, demonstration, training, or service to program participants. Any organization applying for a competitive grant must specify projected costs as well as program details, timelines and objectives.

 Noncompetitive (Entitlement) Grants - A noncompetitive grant more closely resembles a contract than a grant. These grants are automatically awarded to institutions which qualify for legally defined formulas. The funded organization agrees to conduct activities in order to achieve a specific purpose based on an established program. The organization completes forms and assurances to secure funds.

Formula Grants - This type of grant is sometimes referred to as a state administered program. Formula grants are noncompetitive and often based on programs directed by population, per capita income, or enrollment from federal agencies. These grants are primarily awarded to state governments and have specific dollar amounts attached to them.

Challenge Grant - Is approved only if the grantee is able to raise additional resources from other sources as well. For example, an organization would make a challenge grant of $7000 if the grantee has gathered $7000 from some other source also.

Training Grant - Used to support teaching students at all educational levels to meet the sponsor's needs of a perceived shortage in a specific field. Training grants are usually more specific in the project purpose, students involved, and length of training support. Usually these grants provide direct support to student(s) who qualify, along with a modest amount of support, including tuition and fees. Many have lower F & A rates.

Research Grant - An award to an academic or professional staff member to support his/her ongoing research interest.

Block Grant - Block grants are dollars awarded by the federal government to state and local governments. Although federal guidelines are imposed, state and local governments are awarded discretionary authority over the uses of funds. Block grants address specific issues and needs within a certain jurisdiction this jurisdiction is responsible for monitoring and evaluation results.

Demonstration Grant - A grant made to establish an innovative project or program that will serve as a model, if successful, and may be replicated by others.

Where can I find information on ITIGs?

The best place to find current information on Idaho Technology Incentive Grants (ITIGs) is the Idaho State Board of Education website.  Information is updated on a fairly regular basis, so check back from time to time for current deadlines.

The Idaho Technology Incentive Grant (ITIG) program seeks applications from the universities and college that that demonstrate innovative approaches for integrating technology into teaching and learning.  The program seeks bold new ideas that can be sustained after the program ends.  Initiatives may include, but are not limited to the following:

		Professional development and support.  New approaches to teacher preparation and staff development that lead to changes in teaching styles are critical to the effective integration of technology.
		Techniques for assisting teachers in developing computer-based instruction.  Can new methods be found to assist faculty in using WWW and multimedia computers for instruction?
		Collaborative learning and team building.

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