Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030816 009
Apply for ED GRANTS 030816 009
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Low-Cost, Short-Duration Evaluation of Special Education Interventions CFDA Number 84.324L" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.324.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 08, 2016 and posted on Mar 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 04, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), within the U.S. Department of Education, announced a FY 2017 research competition titled "Low-Cost, Short-Duration Evaluation of Special Education Interventions" under CFDA 84.324L (Funding Opportunity Number: ED GRANTS 030816 009). This opportunity is part of IES's broader set of research grant programs authorized under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002. The overall aim is to strengthen the evidence base in education by producing reliable, valid information about practices and interventions that improve learning, academic achievement, and access to educational opportunity, with audiences that include parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers.
This specific competition focuses on supporting evaluations of special education interventions that can be carried out in a relatively short timeframe and with comparatively modest resources. While the synopsis does not spell out detailed methodological rules, the framing signals that IES is looking for pragmatic, rigorous studies that can deliver timely findings about whether particular special education approaches or programs show measurable promise. In the larger context of IES programming, the intent is to prioritize research in areas of national need and to generate evidence that can inform practice and policy decisions affecting learners with disabilities, including improving developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability, and improving education outcomes across the full pipeline from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
The notice also clarifies that this competition is one of nine related research competitions announced for FY 2017 across two IES centers, spanning multiple CFDA listings (including 84.305 series for education research and 84.324 series for special education research). Although the summary centers on CFDA 84.324L, it sits alongside other IES opportunities such as Education Research, Special Education Research, research training programs, statistical and research methodology grants, partnerships and collaborations focused on problems of practice or policy, research networks, and low-cost evaluations in general education. The main takeaway is that IES is structuring a portfolio of competitions meant to both build foundational knowledge and produce applied findings that can be used in real settings.
In terms of who can apply, the eligible applicant pool is broad and includes state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding IHEs where specified); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and other entities as permitted by the official notice. This breadth is designed to allow research organizations, universities, school systems, and other capable entities to propose evaluations grounded in real-world special education contexts.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the governmentwide "Apply" portal. Applicants were instructed to locate and download the appropriate application package by searching using the CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, searching "84.324" rather than "84.324L"). The submission process required completing the forms offline and uploading them through Grants.gov; email submission was explicitly not allowed. For this particular posting, the original and current closing date shown is August 4, 2016, and the opportunity was posted March 8, 2016, which reflects the standard lead time IES provides for proposal development.
Because the text provided is a synopsis rather than the full Federal Register notice, key details like award ceiling, expected number of awards, specific requirements for project length and budget, methodological expectations, required components of the research plan, performance measures, and priority statements are not included here. The agency emphasizes that the official, controlling requirements are in the Federal Register application notice and directs applicants to consult that document for eligibility nuances, application formatting and content rules, pre-application requirements if any, program priorities, and contact information. Free access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available online, and applicants were encouraged to rely on those official sources when preparing submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant competition?
The competition is titled "Low-Cost, Short-Duration Evaluation of Special Education Interventions" and was announced by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) within the U.S. Department of Education as part of its FY 2017 research competitions.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), which is part of the U.S. Department of Education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 84.324L.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is ED GRANTS 030816 009.
What is the main purpose of this competition?
The main purpose is to support evaluations of special education interventions that can be completed in a relatively short timeframe and with comparatively modest resources, while still producing useful evidence about whether specific interventions show measurable promise.
What kinds of projects is IES looking to fund under this competition?
Based on the synopsis, IES is looking for pragmatic evaluations of special education interventions that are designed to be low-cost and short-duration, and that can deliver timely findings relevant to practice and policy for learners with disabilities.
Does the synopsis provide detailed methodological requirements?
No. The text provided is a synopsis and does not spell out detailed methodological rules. It does, however, signal an emphasis on pragmatic and rigorous studies that can produce timely results.
How does this competition fit into IES's broader mission?
This competition is part of IES's broader set of research grant programs aimed at strengthening the evidence base in education by producing reliable and valid information about practices and interventions that improve learning, academic achievement, and access to educational opportunity.
Who are the intended audiences for the research supported by IES?
The audiences mentioned include parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers.
What populations or outcomes are highlighted in the opportunity description?
The broader context emphasizes improving outcomes for learners with disabilities, including: (1) improving developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability, and (2) improving education outcomes from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
Is this the only IES research competition for FY 2017?
No. The notice indicates this is one of nine related research competitions announced for FY 2017 across two IES centers, spanning multiple CFDA listings (including the 84.305 series and the 84.324 series).
What other types of IES opportunities are mentioned as part of the broader FY 2017 portfolio?
The synopsis references other IES opportunities such as Education Research, Special Education Research, research training programs, statistical and research methodology grants, partnerships and collaborations focused on problems of practice or policy, research networks, and low-cost evaluations in general education.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool described is broad and includes: state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding IHEs where specified); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and other entities as permitted by the official notice.
Can school districts apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are explicitly listed among the eligible applicants.
Can institutions of higher education apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligible pool includes nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding IHEs where specified).
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are included among eligible applicants (as stated in the synopsis).
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" portal. Applicants were instructed to complete forms offline and upload them through Grants.gov.
Is email submission allowed?
No. Email submission was explicitly not allowed.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search using the CFDA number without the letter suffix. For example, search "84.324" rather than "84.324L" to locate and download the appropriate application package.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 8, 2016.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date shown for this posting is August 4, 2016.
Are details like award size, number of awards, project duration, and budget limits provided in the synopsis?
No. The synopsis does not include key details such as award ceiling, expected number of awards, specific requirements for project length and budget, performance measures, or priority statements.
Where are the official and controlling requirements for this competition found?
The agency states that the official, controlling requirements are in the Federal Register application notice. Applicants are directed to consult that document for eligibility nuances, required application content and formatting, program priorities, pre-application requirements (if any), and contact information.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register and relevant regulations?
The synopsis notes that free access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available online, and applicants were encouraged to rely on those official sources when preparing submissions.
What law authorizes the IES research grant programs referenced in the synopsis?
The broader set of IES research grant programs is described as authorized under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
Does this synopsis replace the Federal Register notice?
No. The synopsis explicitly indicates it is not the full notice and that the Federal Register application notice controls.
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