Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032309 015
Apply for ED GRANTS 032309 015
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chronically Low Performing Schools Research Initiative 84.305G" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.305 Education Research, Development and Dissemination.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2009 and posted on Jul 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2009 Applications Available 08/03/2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications 10/01/2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses.
- Eligible Applicants Applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, non profit and for profit organizations and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chronically Low Performing Schools Research Initiative (CFDA 84.305G) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It sits within IES broader FY 2010 set of education and special education research competitions authorized under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279). The initiative is designed to build credible, scientifically sound knowledge about how to improve schools that consistently perform at very low levels, and to help the field understand which strategies actually move outcomes in the real world rather than just on paper. In practice, the program is meant to produce evidence that parents, educators, researchers, and policymakers can trust when making decisions about interventions, school improvement models, and the conditions that allow those models to succeed.
At its core, the grant program emphasizes generating reliable and valid research on education practices that support learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunity. The Institute frames this as part of a national leadership role: supporting research in areas of clear national need and ensuring that results are rigorous enough to guide policy and practice. While the synopsis provided is high-level, it makes clear that the competition is part of IES "Education Research, Development and Dissemination" work, and applicants are expected to be capable of conducting scientifically valid research, meaning proposals should typically feature strong research designs, clear measurement strategies, and methods that can produce defensible causal or descriptive conclusions (depending on the research questions).
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicant types as long as they have the capacity to carry out rigorous research. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); and various special district or municipal government entities. The eligibility language is intentionally broad, and the key qualifier is research capability rather than organizational category. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which reduces barriers for research teams that do not have substantial non-federal funds available.
Administratively, applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and applicants are instructed to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, search "84.305" rather than "84.305G"). Applications cannot be submitted by email. The application package was made available on 08/03/2009, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was 10/01/2009, with the opportunity later archived on 10/31/2009. The funding opportunity number listed for this competition is ED-GRANTS-032309-015, and the posting date is July 30, 2009.
The notice also stresses that the short description provided is only a synopsis, and that the controlling requirements are in the official Federal Register notice. That official notice is where applicants would find the specifics that typically decide competitiveness and compliance, including absolute or competitive priorities, required project components, performance measures, formatting rules, page limits, the peer review criteria, and any pre-application expectations. Applicants are directed to consult the Federal Register and related resources via GPO Access for the authoritative text.
For support and questions, the announcement lists a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton) for access or technical issues, and program management contacts at IES (Dr. Allen Ruby and Dr. David Sweet) for content-related questions. The overall structure signals a standard IES research competition: broad eligibility, no match requirement, an emphasis on rigorous evidence generation, and submission through Grants.gov with the Federal Register notice serving as the definitive guide for requirements and evaluation standards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Chronically Low Performing Schools Research Initiative (CFDA 84.305G)?
The Chronically Low Performing Schools Research Initiative (CFDA 84.305G) is a discretionary research grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It is part of IES's broader FY 2010 education and special education research competitions authorized under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279).
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The initiative is intended to build credible, scientifically sound knowledge about how to improve schools that consistently perform at very low levels. The focus is on producing evidence the field can trust about which strategies actually improve outcomes in real-world settings (not just in theory), and under what conditions school improvement models succeed.
Who is this research meant to benefit?
The program is aimed at generating evidence that can be used by parents, educators, researchers, and policymakers when making decisions about interventions, school improvement models, and the conditions required to make those models work.
What type of work does IES expect applicants to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose scientifically valid research on education practices that support learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunity. While the synopsis is high-level, it signals expectations typical of IES competitions: strong research designs, clear measurement strategies, and methods capable of producing reliable and valid findings, including defensible causal or descriptive conclusions depending on the research questions.
Is this grant part of a larger IES program area?
Yes. The synopsis indicates this competition sits within IES "Education Research, Development and Dissemination" work and is positioned as part of IES's national leadership role in supporting research addressing areas of national need with rigor sufficient to guide policy and practice.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility is broad and emphasizes research capability more than organizational type. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
- Special district governments and municipal government entities
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice specifically indicates applications cannot be submitted by email.
How do I find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
The instructions indicate applicants should search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. For example, search "84.305" rather than "84.305G" to locate the correct package.
What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
The funding opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-032309-015.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
- Posting date: July 30, 2009
- Application package available: 08/03/2009
- Deadline for transmittal of applications: 10/01/2009
- Opportunity archived: 10/31/2009
Is the short description in the announcement the official set of requirements?
No. The announcement stresses that the short description is only a synopsis. The controlling requirements are in the official Federal Register notice.
Where are the authoritative rules and detailed requirements found?
The official Federal Register notice is described as the definitive source for the requirements that typically determine eligibility, compliance, and competitiveness. Applicants are directed to consult the Federal Register and related resources via GPO Access for the authoritative text.
What kinds of details should applicants expect to find in the Federal Register notice (but not in the synopsis)?
According to the synopsis, the Federal Register notice is where applicants would find specifics such as absolute or competitive priorities, required project components, performance measures, formatting rules, page limits, peer review criteria, and any pre-application expectations.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical issues?
The announcement lists a Grants.gov systems contact for access or technical issues: Julius Cotton.
Who should be contacted for program or content-related questions?
The announcement lists IES program management contacts for content-related questions: Dr. Allen Ruby and Dr. David Sweet.
What does the overall structure of the competition suggest about how proposals will be assessed?
Based on the synopsis, this is presented as a standard IES research competition: broad eligibility, no match requirement, a strong emphasis on rigorous evidence generation, electronic submission via Grants.gov, and the Federal Register notice serving as the definitive guide for requirements and evaluation standards.
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