Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032309 004
Apply for ED GRANTS 032309 004
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Education Research and Development Centers Program Schedule 84.305C CFDA 84.305C" 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 Mar 23, 2009 and posted on Mar 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2009 Request for Applications Package Available March 23, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications October 1, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 Education Research and Development Centers Program (CFDA 84.305C) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Announced as part of IES FY 2010 research competitions under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I, Public Law 107-279), the program is designed to build national leadership in education research by supporting centers that expand fundamental knowledge about education. The scope is broad, covering learning and educational improvement from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education.
At its core, the program aims to generate reliable, valid, and scientifically grounded evidence about education practices and policies. The intended beneficiaries include parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public, with a consistent emphasis on identifying what works to support learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities for all students. IES positions these research and development centers as a way to concentrate expertise and resources on areas of demonstrated national need, strengthening the overall evidence base that informs classroom practice and education decision-making.
Eligibility is intentionally wide, focusing less on organization type and more on whether an applicant has the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible applicants include many kinds of entities, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and public agencies and governments (state, county, city or township, special district governments), as well as Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. In practical terms, this means universities, research firms, nonprofits, school districts, and other capable research-performing organizations can compete, provided they can demonstrate the expertise and infrastructure needed to carry out rigorous education R&D work.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov; submissions by email are not allowed. Applicants are expected to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and then upload it for submission. When searching in Grants.gov, applicants must use the CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, search "84.305" rather than "84.305C"). The opportunity identifies the Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov) as the primary technical support channel for submission issues.
Key timeline details listed in the notice include a request for applications package availability date of March 23, 2009, and an application transmittal deadline of October 1, 2009, with an archive date of October 31, 2009. The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-032309-004. The listing also specifies there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers barriers to entry for applicants that can propose strong research programs but may not have non-federal funds to contribute.
Because the summary provided is a synopsis of the Federal Register notice, applicants are directed to the official Federal Register publication for the complete and controlling requirements. That official notice is where applicants would find full details on pre-application and application requirements, performance measures, priorities, and other conditions that govern what IES will fund and how proposals will be reviewed. For contacts, the listing provides a Grants.gov system administrator contact (Julius Cotton, (202) 245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) for access issues and a program manager contact at IES (David Sweet, (202) 219-1748) for program-related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Education Research and Development Centers Program (CFDA 84.305C)
1) What is the Education Research and Development Centers Program (CFDA 84.305C)?
The Education Research and Development Centers Program (CFDA 84.305C) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It was announced as part of the IES FY 2010 research competitions under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I, Public Law 107-279).
2) What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to build national leadership in education research by supporting centers that expand fundamental knowledge about education. It aims to generate reliable, valid, and scientifically grounded evidence about education practices and policies, with a focus on identifying what works to support learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities for all students.
3) What education areas and age groups does the program cover?
The scope is broad and covers learning and educational improvement from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education.
4) Who is intended to benefit from the research funded by this program?
The intended beneficiaries include parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public. The emphasis is on producing strong evidence that can inform classroom practice and education decision-making.
5) What does IES mean by supporting "research and development centers"?
IES positions research and development centers as a way to concentrate expertise and resources on areas of demonstrated national need. The goal is to strengthen the overall evidence base that informs education practice and policy.
6) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally wide and focuses on an applicant's ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible applicants include:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses)
- Public agencies and governments (state, county, city or township, and special district governments)
- Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations
7) Does an organization need to be a university to apply?
No. The listing indicates that many types of entities can apply, as long as they can demonstrate the expertise and infrastructure needed to carry out rigorous education research and development.
8) Are school districts or public agencies allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes public agencies and multiple types of government entities, which can include school districts and other public education agencies, provided they have the capacity to conduct scientifically valid research.
9) Can a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. The eligibility information explicitly includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status.
10) Can a for-profit company or small business apply?
Yes. The eligibility information includes for-profit organizations, including small businesses, as eligible applicants.
11) How do applications have to be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Submissions by email are not allowed.
12) Can I email my application if I have problems with Grants.gov?
No. The opportunity states that submissions by email are not allowed. Applicants should use Grants.gov for submission and seek technical support through the channels listed in the notice if issues arise.
13) How do I find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are expected to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and then upload it for submission.
14) What CFDA number should I use when searching in Grants.gov?
When searching in Grants.gov, applicants must use the CFDA number without the letter suffix. For example, search for "84.305" rather than "84.305C".
15) What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-032309-004.
16) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists the following dates:
- Request for applications package availability date: March 23, 2009
- Application transmittal deadline: October 1, 2009
- Archive date: October 31, 2009
17) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The listing specifies there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
18) Where can applicants find the full and controlling requirements?
The summary provided is described as a synopsis of the Federal Register notice. Applicants are directed to the official Federal Register publication for the complete and controlling requirements, including full details on pre-application and application requirements, performance measures, priorities, and other conditions that govern what IES will fund and how proposals will be reviewed.
19) Who should I contact for Grants.gov technical support?
The opportunity identifies the Grants.gov Helpdesk as the primary technical support channel for submission issues: 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
20) Who should I contact for Grants.gov access or system administration issues?
For access issues, the listing provides a Grants.gov system administrator contact: Julius Cotton at (202) 245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
21) Who should I contact for program-related questions?
For program-related questions, the listing provides an IES program manager contact: David Sweet at (202) 219-1748.
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