Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030311 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 030311 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Education Research Program CFDA Number 84.305A 1" 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 3, 2011 and posted on Mar 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2011 Applicatio Package Available April 21, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 23, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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:
This grant opportunity is a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It covers the IES Education Research Program under CFDA (now commonly called Assistance Listing) number 84.305A, and it was announced as part of the Institutes FY 2012 competitions. The legal authority for the competition comes from the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279). In plain terms, IES is using this competition to fund rigorous education research that strengthens what the country knows about how learning happens and which educational practices actually improve outcomes, spanning the full education pipeline from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
The program purpose is centered on producing trustworthy evidence for a broad audience, including parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public. IES emphasizes research that yields reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities for all students. The competition is framed as a way for IES to provide national leadership in building fundamental knowledge and understanding of education, with particular attention to research areas considered to be of national need. While the notice referenced multiple related competitions across education and special education research (for example, education research training, methodology, program and policy evaluation, and special education research), this specific opportunity title highlights the Education Research Program track tied to CFDA 84.305A.
Eligibility is broad but capability-based. The notice states that applicants must have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) entities other than universities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed in the synopsis), and other public or private agencies and institutions as clarified in the official notice. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity, which means applicants are not expected to contribute a mandatory non-federal share as a condition of the award.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email or other informal electronic means. The process described requires applicants to download the application package from the Grants.gov Apply site, complete it offline, and upload it for submission by the deadline. A key procedural detail is that applicants must search for the application package by the CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, search "84.305" rather than "84.305A"). This same submission rule was stated for the companion competitions listed in the notice (including 84.305B, 84.305D, 84.305E, and special education research listings under 84.324), but all submissions funnel through Grants.gov.
Key timeline details from the announcement include a posted date and creation date of March 3, 2011, with the application package becoming available on April 21, 2011. The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 23, 2011, and the archive date was July 23, 2011. The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-030311-001, and the activity category is Education, with the broader CFDA umbrella described as Education Research, Development and Dissemination.
For applicants needing help, the notice provides federal contact points. Technical or access issues related to the announcement can be directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov. Programmatic questions are directed to Emily Doolittle at the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, located at 400 Maryland Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20202, with a listed phone number of 202-219-1201. The synopsis repeatedly advises applicants to rely on the official Federal Register notice for complete requirements, including eligibility nuances, application and pre-application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and authoritative program contact details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It supports the IES Education Research Program under CFDA/Assistance Listing 84.305A and was announced as part of IES's FY 2012 competitions.
What is the main purpose of the IES Education Research Program competition?
The purpose is to fund rigorous education research that strengthens what the U.S. knows about how learning happens and which educational practices improve outcomes. The program is designed to produce trustworthy evidence for a broad audience, including parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public.
What kinds of education topics or settings does this competition cover?
The scope spans the full education pipeline, from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
What does IES emphasize in the research it funds through this competition?
IES emphasizes research that yields reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities for all students.
What is the legal authority for this funding competition?
The legal authority is the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279).
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary competition?
This opportunity is a discretionary funding competition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but capability-based. Applicants must have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible applicant types listed include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) entities other than universities)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed in the synopsis)
- Other public or private agencies and institutions as clarified in the official notice
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required, meaning there is no mandatory non-federal share as a condition of the award.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The process described requires applicants to download the application package from the Grants.gov Apply site, complete it offline, and upload it for submission by the deadline.
Can applications be submitted by email or other electronic methods?
No. The notice specifies submission through Grants.gov rather than by email or other informal electronic means.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants must search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. For example, search "84.305" rather than "84.305A" to locate the package.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing/CFDA number is 84.305A (IES Education Research Program).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-030311-001.
What is the activity category and CFDA umbrella description?
The activity category is Education. The broader CFDA umbrella is described as Education Research, Development and Dissemination.
What were the key dates listed in the announcement?
- Posted date: March 3, 2011
- Creation date: March 3, 2011
- Application package available: April 21, 2011
- Deadline for transmittal of applications: June 23, 2011
- Archive date: July 23, 2011
Where should applicants look for complete and authoritative requirements?
The synopsis repeatedly advises applicants to rely on the official Federal Register notice for complete requirements, including eligibility nuances, application and pre-application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and authoritative program contact details.
Who can help with technical issues related to Grants.gov or access to the announcement?
For technical or access issues, the notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin):
- Phone: 202-245-6140
- Email: julius.cotton@ed.gov
Who can be contacted for programmatic questions about this opportunity?
For programmatic questions, the notice lists Emily Doolittle at the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education:
- Address: 400 Maryland Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20202
- Phone: 202-219-1201
Does the announcement reference related competitions?
Yes. The notice referenced multiple related competitions across education and special education research (for example, education research training, methodology, program and policy evaluation, and special education research). It also notes companion listings such as 84.305B, 84.305D, 84.305E, and special education research listings under 84.324, with the same general Grants.gov submission approach described.
What is IES trying to achieve nationally through this competition?
IES frames this competition as a way to provide national leadership in building fundamental knowledge and understanding of education, with particular attention to research areas considered to be of national need.
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