Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 011209 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 011209 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Parent Resource Centers CFDA 84.328C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.328 Special EducationParent Information Centers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 12, 2009 and posted on Jan 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 26, 2009 Applications Available 01/12/2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications 02/26/2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Local Parent Organizations. Note Under section 672(a)(2) of IDEA, a local parent organization is a parent organization (as that term is defined in section 671(a)(2) of IDEA) that (a) Has a board of directors, the majority of whom are parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 from the community to be served. (b) Has as its mission serving parents of children with disabilities from that community who (1) are ages birth through 26, and (2) have the full range of disabilities as defined in section 602(3) of IDEA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Parent Resource Centers grant opportunity (CFDA 84.328C) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen support for families of children with disabilities. Its central aim is to make sure parents have practical training and reliable information they can use to help their children do better in school and in life. The program sits within the broader Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities initiative and is closely tied to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which emphasizes informed parent participation and improved outcomes for children with disabilities from birth through age 26.
Funding for this competition (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-011209-002) was posted on January 12, 2009, with applications available starting the same day and a deadline to submit applications by February 26, 2009. The Department anticipated making about 10 awards. Total estimated funding for the competition was about $1,000,000, and the award ceiling was $100,000 per grant. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility was limited and specific. Applicants had to qualify as local parent organizations as defined under IDEA. In practical terms, that means the organization must have a board of directors where a majority are parents of children with disabilities (birth through 26) from the community the project intends to serve. It also must have a mission centered on serving parents in that community whose children span the full range of disabilities recognized under IDEA. This structure is meant to ensure the program is led by families and stays grounded in the needs of the local community, rather than being run primarily by outside entities or organizations without strong parent governance.
Applications were expected to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice emphasizes that applicants cannot email an application to the Department; instead, they must use the Grants.gov Apply process by downloading the application package, completing it offline, and uploading it for submission. A key detail is how to find the application package: applicants must search by the base CFDA number (84.328) without the letter suffix, so searching for 84.328C would not be the recommended approach in Grants.gov. For technical issues, the opportunity lists the Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov) as the primary support channel.
The synopsis also stresses that the short description provided in the listing is not the official or complete set of requirements. The controlling guidance is the full application notice published in the Federal Register, which contains the detailed rules applicants must follow, including any priorities, application components, submission instructions, performance measures, and other compliance requirements. The listing points readers to free access to the Federal Register and federal regulations through GPO resources, and it provides a link to the official notice inviting applications for new FY 2009 awards.
For applicant support and program questions, the notice includes named contacts at the Department of Education. Julius Cotton is listed as a point of contact for difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, and Carmen Sanchez is identified as the program manager, with phone numbers and email contact information provided in the synopsis.
Community Parent Resource Centers (CFDA 84.328C) - FAQs
What is the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRC) grant program?
The Community Parent Resource Centers grant (CFDA 84.328C) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to strengthen support for families of children with disabilities by helping ensure parents have practical training and reliable information they can use to support their children in school and in life.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central aim is to make sure parents receive practical training and dependable information so they can participate effectively and help improve outcomes for children with disabilities.
How does this program relate to IDEA?
This opportunity is closely tied to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program reflects IDEA's emphasis on informed parent participation and improved outcomes for children with disabilities from birth through age 26.
What larger initiative is this grant part of?
The CPRC program is part of the broader Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities initiative.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this competition is ED-GRANTS-011209-002.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The competition was posted on January 12, 2009, and applications were available starting that same day.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline to submit applications was February 26, 2009.
How many awards did the Department expect to make?
The Department anticipated making about 10 awards.
How much total funding was estimated for the competition?
The total estimated funding for the competition was about $1,000,000.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was $100,000 per grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to local parent organizations as defined under IDEA.
What does "local parent organization" mean for eligibility purposes?
Based on the description provided, an eligible organization must have a board of directors where a majority are parents of children with disabilities (birth through age 26) from the community the project intends to serve. The organization must also have a mission centered on serving parents in that community whose children span the full range of disabilities recognized under IDEA.
Why does the program require majority parent governance?
The structure is intended to ensure the program is led by families and remains grounded in the needs of the local community, rather than being run primarily by outside entities or organizations without strong parent governance.
What age range of children with disabilities is referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity references children with disabilities from birth through age 26.
How were applications expected to be submitted?
Applications were expected to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Can an application be submitted by email to the Department of Education?
No. The notice emphasizes that applicants cannot email an application to the Department. Applicants must submit through the Grants.gov Apply process.
What is the basic Grants.gov submission process described in the listing?
The listing describes using the Grants.gov Apply process by downloading the application package, completing it offline, and uploading it for submission.
How should applicants search for the application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the base CFDA number (84.328) without the letter suffix. The listing notes that searching for 84.328C would not be the recommended approach in Grants.gov.
Where should applicants go for technical help with Grants.gov?
For technical issues, the opportunity lists the Grants.gov Helpdesk as the primary support channel: 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Is the short description in the listing the official set of requirements?
No. The synopsis stresses that the short description provided in the listing is not the official or complete set of requirements.
What document contains the official and controlling requirements for the competition?
The controlling guidance is the full application notice published in the Federal Register. It contains the detailed rules applicants must follow, including any priorities, application components, submission instructions, performance measures, and other compliance requirements.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register and federal regulations mentioned in the listing?
The listing points readers to free access to the Federal Register and federal regulations through GPO resources, and it references a link to the official notice inviting applications for new FY 2009 awards.
Who should be contacted if someone has difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically?
Julius Cotton is listed as a point of contact for difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Who is listed as the program manager for applicant support and program questions?
Carmen Sanchez is identified as the program manager, with phone and email contact information provided in the synopsis.
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