Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032309 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 032309 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Education Research Training Program Schedule 84.305B CFDA 84.305B" 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 Jun 25, 2009 Request for Applications Package Available March 23, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 25, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- 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 Training Program (CFDA 84.305B) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) under the authority of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279). It was part of the Institute's FY 2010 set of competitions supporting both education research and special education research. The broader intent behind these grants is to provide national leadership in building fundamental knowledge about education across the full pipeline, from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education, with an emphasis on research that can strengthen learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities.
At its core, this particular opportunity focuses on research training as a way to increase the field's capacity to conduct high-quality, scientifically valid education research. The overall purpose of IES research grant programs, as described in the notice, is to generate reliable and valid evidence that is useful to parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public. In practice, that means projects supported through this program are expected to contribute to a stronger evidence base for education practices and policies, especially in areas of demonstrated national need. While the synopsis does not list the specific training models or topical priorities, it makes clear that applicants must be prepared to carry out rigorous research consistent with IES expectations for scientific quality.
Eligibility is broad and is framed around capability rather than institutional type: applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. The eligible applicant list includes, but is not limited to, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit entities (including small businesses and other for-profits), school districts, and various levels of government (city/township, county, state, special district governments), as well as federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations. This wide eligibility reflects IES's interest in supporting research and research training wherever strong expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships exist.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the program materials were accessed by searching for the CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, searching "84.305" rather than "84.305B"). The competition identified in the source data was Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-032309-003, posted March 23, 2009, with the application package available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 25, 2009, and the archive date was July 25, 2009. The notice also emphasizes that applications could not be emailed directly to the agency; submission was required through the Grants.gov system, using the downloadable application package completed offline and then uploaded for submission.
The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make participation more feasible for organizations that have strong ideas and capacity but limited flexible funds. For technical submission help, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. For access issues with the full announcement, the notice provided a Department of Education contact (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov). A program contact was also listed for substantive questions: Edward Metz at the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Capital Place, Room 608D, Washington, DC 20202, telephone 202-208-1983.
The synopsis repeatedly points applicants back to the official Federal Register application notice as the controlling document, especially for details that are not included in the summary, such as specific pre-application or application requirements, performance measures, competitive priorities, and other submission rules. In other words, the public-facing summary gives the basic purpose, eligibility approach, and submission pathway, but the real operational guidance for what to propose, how to structure the narrative and budget, and how applications are reviewed would have been laid out in the Federal Register notice linked in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Education Research Training Program (CFDA 84.305B)?
The Education Research Training Program (CFDA 84.305B) is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It operates under the authority of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279) and was part of IES's FY 2010 set of competitions supporting education research and special education research.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity focuses on research training intended to increase the field's capacity to conduct high-quality, scientifically valid education research. More broadly, IES research grant programs aim to generate reliable and valid evidence useful to parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public, and to strengthen the evidence base for education practices and policies in areas of demonstrated national need.
Who is the funding agency for this program?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
What kinds of projects does this program support (at a high level)?
Based on the synopsis, the program supports research training efforts designed to build the capacity to conduct rigorous, scientifically valid education research. The summary does not list specific training models or topical priorities, but it emphasizes that funded work is expected to align with IES expectations for scientific quality.
What is meant by "scientifically valid" research in this competition?
The synopsis states that applicants must be prepared to carry out rigorous research consistent with IES expectations for scientific quality. Specific operational definitions, requirements, and standards are referenced as being in the official Federal Register application notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and based on the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible applicants include (but are not limited to):
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits
- For-profit entities, including small businesses and other for-profits
- School districts
- City/township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
Is eligibility limited to universities or nonprofits?
No. The synopsis indicates that eligibility is not limited to a particular institutional type. For-profits, school districts, and multiple levels of government (including tribal governments and organizations) are also included, provided the applicant has the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research.
What is the CFDA number and why does it matter for finding the application?
The CFDA number is 84.305B. For purposes of locating the application package on Grants.gov, the instructions note searching without the letter suffix, meaning applicants were directed to search for "84.305" rather than "84.305B".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is ED-GRANTS-032309-003.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 23, 2009, and the application package was made available the same day.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 25, 2009.
What was the archive date?
The archive date listed for this opportunity was July 25, 2009.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice emphasizes that applications could not be emailed directly to the agency and instead required using the Grants.gov system (download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission).
Could an application be submitted by email to the agency?
No. The synopsis explicitly states that applications could not be emailed to the agency; submission was required through Grants.gov.
Where do applicants find the official application instructions and rules?
The synopsis points applicants to the official Federal Register application notice as the controlling document. It indicates that details not included in the summary (such as specific pre-application or application requirements, performance measures, competitive priorities, and other submission rules) are provided in the Federal Register notice linked in the announcement.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What should applicants do if they have technical problems submitting through Grants.gov?
Applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk for technical submission help at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who should be contacted if there are issues accessing the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the program contact for substantive questions about the opportunity?
The program contact listed is Edward Metz, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Capital Place, Room 608D, Washington, DC 20202, telephone 202-208-1983.
What is the broader intent behind IES grants mentioned in the synopsis?
The synopsis describes a broader intent to provide national leadership in building fundamental knowledge about education across the full pipeline, from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education, with an emphasis on research that can strengthen learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities.
Does the synopsis list specific topical priorities or training models?
No. The synopsis notes the focus on research training and scientific rigor but does not list specific training models or topical priorities. It directs applicants to the Federal Register notice for details not included in the summary.
What document controls if there is a conflict between the synopsis and other materials?
The synopsis indicates that the official Federal Register application notice is the controlling document, especially for requirements and details that are not included in the summary.
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