Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030311 010
Apply for ED GRANTS 030311 010
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institute of Education Sciences Education Research and Development Centers CFDA Number 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 Apr 27, 2011 and posted on Apr 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 22, 2011 Application Package Available July 21, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications September 22, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled 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 Institute of Education Sciences (IES), within the U.S. Department of Education, announced a fiscal year 2012 competition for Education Research and Development Centers under CFDA 84.305C. This opportunity is rooted in the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279) and is framed as part of IES's broader set of research competitions meant to strengthen the national evidence base in education. The overall intent is to provide national leadership by expanding fundamental knowledge about education across the full pipeline, from early childhood through K-12, postsecondary, and adult education, with an emphasis on generating findings that can improve learning outcomes and widen access to educational opportunities.
At its core, the program is designed to fund scientifically rigorous research that produces reliable, valid, and practically useful information for a wide audience, including parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public. The focus is not simply on producing research for research's sake, but on building evidence about education practices, interventions, policies, and systems that support learning and academic achievement. IES highlights that its grant programs target areas of demonstrated national need, meaning applicants are generally expected to justify why the problem they are addressing matters at a national level and how their proposed center will help fill important evidence gaps.
The funding mechanism for this competition includes both cooperative agreements and grants, and it is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity in the education activity area. The notice indicates an expectation of about 40 awards, and it specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation more feasible for a wide range of research organizations. The source listing shows the funding opportunity number as ED-GRANTS-030311-010 and the title as "Institute of Education Sciences Education Research and Development Centers CFDA Number 84.305C."
Eligibility is broadly defined around capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible applicants include organizations in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, as well as public and private agencies and institutions. Examples explicitly mentioned include colleges and universities (both private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The key qualifier is that applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability and infrastructure to carry out rigorous research consistent with IES expectations, which generally implies strong research leadership, methodological expertise, appropriate partnerships or access to study settings, and the operational capacity to manage a multi-year center-level project.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email or other delivery methods. Applicants were directed to locate the correct application package by searching for the CFDA number in Grants.gov and were cautioned not to include alpha suffixes when searching (for example, search "84.305" rather than "84.305C"). The timeline provided states that the application package became available on July 21, 2011, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was September 22, 2011. The posting and creation dates for the opportunity were April 27, 2011, and the archived date is listed as October 22, 2011, reflecting the close of the competition cycle.
The announcement repeatedly emphasizes that the summary text is only a synopsis and that the controlling requirements and details are those published in the official Federal Register notice. Applicants were directed to consult that official notice for specifics such as pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts. In other words, while the synopsis communicates the purpose, broad scope, and submission pathway, the Federal Register notice is where applicants would find the precise expectations for what an Education Research and Development Center application must include, how proposals are reviewed, and what topic areas or priorities IES may have set for that year.
For support and points of contact, the listing provides both a technical Grants.gov contact and a program contact at IES. The technical contact for difficulty accessing the announcement is Julius Cotton, identified as an ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator, with phone number 202-245-6140 and email julius.cotton@ed.gov. The program manager listed is David Sweet at the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, located at 400 Maryland Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20202, with telephone 202-219-1748.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a fiscal year 2012 competition announced by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), within the U.S. Department of Education, for Education Research and Development Centers under CFDA 84.305C. The funding opportunity is listed under opportunity number ED-GRANTS-030311-010.
Which federal agency is offering the program?
The program is offered by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), which is part of the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the legal authority behind this program?
The opportunity is rooted in the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279).
What is the overall purpose of the Education Research and Development Centers competition?
The overall intent is to provide national leadership by expanding fundamental knowledge about education across the full education pipeline and to strengthen the national evidence base in education through scientifically rigorous research.
What education levels or parts of the education pipeline are included?
The scope spans the full pipeline, including early childhood through K-12, postsecondary education, and adult education.
What outcomes is IES trying to influence through this program?
The program emphasizes generating findings that can improve learning outcomes and widen access to educational opportunities, with a focus on evidence that supports learning and academic achievement.
What kinds of work does IES want these centers to do?
IES is aiming to fund scientifically rigorous research that produces reliable, valid, and practically useful information. The research is expected to build evidence about education practices, interventions, policies, and systems that support learning.
Who is the intended audience for the research produced by these centers?
The research is intended to be useful to a wide audience, including parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public.
Is this opportunity considered a discretionary grant program?
Yes. It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity in the education activity area.
What funding mechanisms are used in this competition?
The competition includes both cooperative agreements and grants.
How many awards does IES expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of about 40 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly defined around capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible applicants include organizations in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, and public and private agencies and institutions, as long as they can demonstrate the ability and infrastructure to carry out rigorous research consistent with IES expectations.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. The examples explicitly include private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. The examples explicitly include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, including those other than institutions of higher education.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The examples explicitly include for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
What does IES mean by "areas of demonstrated national need"?
IES notes that its grant programs target areas of demonstrated national need. Based on the synopsis, applicants are generally expected to justify why the problem they are addressing matters at a national level and how the proposed center would help fill important evidence gaps.
What capabilities are implied by the requirement to conduct "scientifically valid" research?
While the synopsis does not list detailed criteria, it indicates applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability and infrastructure to carry out rigorous research. This generally implies strong research leadership, methodological expertise, appropriate partnerships or access to study settings, and the operational capacity to manage a multi-year, center-level project.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The synopsis notes that submissions were not to be made by email or other delivery methods.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were directed to search for the application package by CFDA number in Grants.gov and were cautioned not to include alpha suffixes when searching (for example, search "84.305" rather than "84.305C").
When was the application package available?
The timeline provided states the application package became available on July 21, 2011.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was September 22, 2011.
What are the posting, creation, and archive dates shown for this opportunity?
The listing shows a posting date of April 27, 2011, a creation date of April 27, 2011, and an archived date of October 22, 2011, reflecting the close of the competition cycle.
What document controls the official requirements for this competition?
The announcement emphasizes that the summary text is only a synopsis. The controlling requirements and details are those published in the official Federal Register notice.
Where can applicants find details like priorities, performance measures, and specific application requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult the official Federal Register notice for specifics such as pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.
Who should be contacted for technical help with Grants.gov access?
The technical contact listed for difficulty accessing the announcement is Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator, at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the program contact at IES for this competition?
The program manager listed is David Sweet at the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: 202-219-1748.
What is the CFDA number for this competition?
The CFDA number is 84.305C.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-030311-010, and the title is "Institute of Education Sciences Education Research and Development Centers CFDA Number 84.305C."
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