Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 020410 008
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- The Department of Education in the education science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies CFDA 84.305E 3" 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 Feb 4, 2010 and posted on Feb 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2010 Request For Application Package Available February 1, 2010/ Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 was published in the February 4, 2010 edition of the Federal Register. Deadline For Transmittal of Applications September 16, 2010.. (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 State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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 Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies grant opportunity (CFDA 84.305E) is a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It sits within IES's broader FY 2011 slate of education and special education research competitions authorized under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279). The overall goal is to strengthen the evidence base in education by supporting scientifically valid research that helps the country better understand which education programs, policies, and practices actually improve learning, academic achievement, and equitable access to educational opportunities from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
At its core, this opportunity is about producing reliable, defensible findings that parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public can use. Rather than funding general programming or service delivery, the emphasis is on rigorous evaluation and research that can credibly answer policy-relevant questions, especially those tied to real decisions made by states, districts, and other local education agencies. IES frames this work as part of a national leadership role: expanding fundamental knowledge and helping the field move beyond intuition or tradition toward results supported by high-quality evidence.
The program is listed under the Education Research, Development and Dissemination umbrella (CFDA 84.305). While the synopsis references several related IES competitions (84.305A through 84.305E and special education research CFDA 84.324A through 84.324C), this specific listing highlights the evaluation track focused on state and local education programs and policies. The funding instrument types include grants and cooperative agreements, and the activity category is education research and development. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, which generally means applicants do not need to commit non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is intentionally broad, reflecting IES's interest in funding the strongest research teams capable of conducting scientifically valid studies. Eligible applicants include state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The key qualifier is capacity: applicants must have the ability and infrastructure to design and execute rigorous research and evaluation, which typically implies demonstrated expertise in research methods, access to data, and the operational ability to carry out the proposed work.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice makes a point of stating that applications cannot be emailed to the agency; they must be transmitted through the federal submission portal. Applicants would download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload it for submission. For this competition cycle, the opportunity was posted February 4, 2010, with the application package available February 1, 2010, and the deadline for transmittal of applications set for September 16, 2010. The listing was archived October 16, 2010. As with most federal grant opportunities, the synopsis stresses that the controlling details (priorities, required components, selection criteria, performance measures, and submission instructions) are contained in the official Federal Register notice, and applicants were directed to review that notice carefully.
For applicants needing help, the listing provides two main contacts: a Grants.gov/FIND systems administrator (Julius Cotton) for technical access issues, and a program manager at IES (Allen Ruby) for program-related questions. The announcement also includes the standard federal reminder that the Federal Register is the authoritative source, with free access available online, and that applicants should follow the official notice for pre-application requirements, application formatting and content rules, and other compliance details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) under CFDA 84.305E. It supports rigorous evaluation and research on state and local education programs and policies.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The overall goal is to strengthen the evidence base in education by funding scientifically valid research that helps determine which education programs, policies, and practices improve learning, academic achievement, and equitable access to educational opportunities from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
Is this grant intended to fund service delivery or general programming?
No. The emphasis is on rigorous evaluation and research that can credibly answer policy-relevant questions, especially questions tied to real decisions made by states, districts, and other local education agencies.
Who is supposed to use the findings produced by projects funded under this opportunity?
The opportunity is framed around producing reliable, defensible findings that can be used by parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public.
What kinds of education settings or levels does the program cover?
The scope spans education from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
How does this opportunity fit within IES and federal authorization?
It is part of IES's broader FY 2011 slate of education and special education research competitions authorized under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279).
What CFDA program area is this competition listed under?
This opportunity is listed under the Education Research, Development and Dissemination umbrella (CFDA 84.305), and this specific listing is the evaluation track focused on state and local education programs and policies (CFDA 84.305E).
What types of funding instruments are used for this opportunity?
The listing indicates that the funding instruments include grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the activity category for this program?
The activity category is education research and development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the listing, which generally means applicants do not need to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Does the opportunity require applicants to demonstrate research capacity?
Yes. The key qualifier described is capacity: applicants must have the ability and infrastructure to design and execute rigorous research and evaluation, typically implying expertise in research methods, access to data, and operational ability to carry out the work.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload it to Grants.gov for submission.
Can an application be submitted by email directly to the agency?
No. The listing specifically states that applications cannot be emailed to the agency and must be transmitted through Grants.gov.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on February 4, 2010. The application package was available February 1, 2010. The deadline for transmittal of applications was September 16, 2010.
What does it mean that the listing was archived?
The listing notes that it was archived on October 16, 2010, indicating that this particular posting/cycle was closed and placed into an archived status.
Where can applicants find the official and controlling requirements for the competition?
The synopsis emphasizes that the controlling details (such as priorities, required components, selection criteria, performance measures, and submission instructions) are contained in the official Federal Register notice, which applicants were directed to review carefully.
Why does the announcement emphasize the Federal Register notice?
Because the Federal Register is described as the authoritative source for the competition requirements and includes the official rules applicants must follow for submission instructions, formatting, content requirements, and any pre-application or compliance details.
Is free access to the Federal Register available?
Yes. The announcement notes that free access to the Federal Register is available online.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical issues?
For technical access issues related to Grants.gov/FIND systems, the listing identifies a systems administrator: Julius Cotton.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
For program-related questions, the listing identifies an IES program manager: Allen Ruby.
What is IES trying to achieve by funding this type of work?
IES frames this opportunity as part of a national leadership role: expanding fundamental knowledge and helping the field move beyond intuition or tradition toward decisions supported by high-quality evidence.
Does the synopsis mention related IES competitions?
Yes. The synopsis references several related IES competitions (84.305A through 84.305E) and special education research competitions (CFDA 84.324A through 84.324C), while highlighting that this specific listing is the evaluation track focused on state and local education programs and policies.
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