Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 041515 005
Apply for ED GRANTS 041515 005
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Partnerships and Collaboration Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy CFDA Number 84.305H" 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 15, 2015 and posted on Apr 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 6, 2015 Applications Available May 21, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 6, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts 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 Public and State controlled 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) City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County 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, nonprofit 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, offered this discretionary grant competition (CFDA 84.305H) to fund research partnerships and collaborations that tackle real, on-the-ground problems of educational practice or policy. It sits under IES broader FY 2016 research grant announcements made under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, which authorizes IES to build nationally useful evidence about what works in education. In plain terms, the program is meant to support teams that can produce rigorous, trustworthy findings that educators and policymakers can actually use to improve learning, achievement, and access to educational opportunity across the full pipeline, from early learning through postsecondary and adult education. IES also emphasizes outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disabilities as part of its overall mission, though this specific competition is housed in the education research side of the portfolio.
This opportunity is one of eight IES research competitions for that fiscal year, spanning two IES centers. The National Center for Education Research (NCER) ran six competitions, including this Partnerships and Collaborations Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy program, alongside competitions for general education research, research training, research and development centers, statistical and research methodology, and research networks. The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) ran two additional competitions focused on special education research and special education research training. The notice groups these competitions under multiple CFDA numbers (including 84.305A, B, C, D, H, N and 84.324A, B), and this particular one is identified as 84.305H.
The core purpose is to generate reliable and valid evidence about education practices and policies by supporting scientifically sound research in areas of national need. The intended audiences are broad and practical: parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers. The emphasis on "problems of practice or policy" signals that IES wanted applicants to work closely with education agencies or organizations that are directly responsible for implementing programs, delivering instruction, or shaping policy, and to focus the research on concrete decisions and persistent challenges those partners face. While the synopsis does not list topic priorities or required project structures, it makes clear that applicants are expected to have the capacity to carry out scientifically valid research and to produce findings that can inform improvement efforts in real educational settings.
Eligibility is intentionally wide. Applicants include entities that can demonstrate the ability and capacity to conduct rigorous research, and this can include nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed), public and private institutions of higher education, and a range of public agencies and governments. The eligible applicant list also explicitly includes state governments, county and city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments). The notice also indicates there may be additional clarifications in the official Federal Register application notice, and applicants are directed to that source for the final word on eligibility and requirements.
From an administrative and submission standpoint, applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package associated with the CFDA number. IES explicitly notes that applicants must search using the base CFDA number (for example, 84.305 rather than 84.305H) to find the correct package, complete it offline, and upload it through Grants.gov, and that applications could not be submitted by email. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. For this cycle, the opportunity was posted April 15, 2015, with applications made available May 21, 2015, and a deadline for transmittal of applications of August 6, 2015; the archive date was September 5, 2015.
Finally, the synopsis points applicants to the official Federal Register notice as the controlling document for details that matter during proposal development, such as pre-application and application requirements, performance measures, priorities, and other submission instructions. It also provides practical contact points: a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, via EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov) for technical access problems and a program contact at IES (Program Manager Allen Ruby, with phone and email) for programmatic questions about the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) within the U.S. Department of Education. The specific competition is titled Partnerships and Collaborations Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy and is identified under CFDA 84.305H.
What is the main purpose of CFDA 84.305H?
The purpose is to fund research partnerships and collaborations that address real, on-the-ground problems in educational practice or policy and produce rigorous, trustworthy findings that educators and policymakers can use to improve outcomes in real educational settings.
What kinds of problems is the program meant to address?
The focus is on problems of practice or policy, meaning concrete decisions and persistent challenges faced by organizations responsible for implementing programs, delivering instruction, or shaping policy. The synopsis does not list specific topic priorities.
Who is the intended audience for the research findings?
The intended audiences are broad and practical, including parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers.
What outcomes is IES trying to improve through this program?
IES aims to build nationally useful evidence about what works in education to improve learning, achievement, and access to educational opportunity across the education pipeline, from early learning through postsecondary and adult education.
Does this opportunity relate to special education?
IES emphasizes outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disabilities as part of its overall mission. However, this specific competition (84.305H) is housed within the education research side of the IES portfolio, not the separate special education competitions.
How does this competition fit within IES grant programs?
This opportunity is described as one of eight IES research competitions for that fiscal year, spanning two IES centers. The National Center for Education Research (NCER) ran six competitions (including this one), and the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) ran two additional competitions.
Which IES center administered this specific competition?
This competition is part of the National Center for Education Research (NCER) set of competitions.
What are the other CFDA numbers referenced in the notice?
The notice groups multiple competitions under several CFDA numbers, including 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305C, 84.305D, 84.305H, 84.305N and 84.324A, 84.324B. This particular competition is 84.305H.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes entities that can demonstrate the ability and capacity to conduct rigorous research. The eligible applicant list explicitly includes:
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations
Is an applicant required to partner with an education agency or organization?
The synopsis emphasizes that applicants are expected to work closely with education agencies or organizations directly responsible for implementing programs, delivering instruction, or shaping policy. This reflects the program focus on problems of practice or policy.
What level of research rigor is expected?
Applicants are expected to have the capacity to carry out scientifically valid and scientifically sound research and to generate evidence that is described as reliable and valid.
Are specific topic priorities listed in the synopsis?
No. The synopsis does not list topic priorities or required project structures, but it emphasizes scientifically valid research and practical usefulness of findings.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The synopsis states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package associated with the CFDA number. Applications could not be submitted by email.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
IES noted that applicants must search using the base CFDA number (for example, 84.305 rather than 84.305H) to locate the correct application package, complete it offline, and then upload it through Grants.gov.
What were the key dates for this cycle?
- Opportunity posted: April 15, 2015
- Applications available: May 21, 2015
- Deadline for transmittal: August 6, 2015
- Archive date: September 5, 2015
Where can applicants find the official requirements and final eligibility rules?
The synopsis directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice as the controlling document. That notice contains details important for proposal development, including pre-application and application requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical issues?
For technical access problems related to Grants.gov, the synopsis lists a Grants.gov systems contact: Julius Cotton via EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who should applicants contact for program questions?
For programmatic questions about the competition, the synopsis lists an IES program contact: Program Manager Allen Ruby (phone and email were provided in the notice).
What law authorizes IES to run these kinds of research competitions?
The opportunity sits under IES FY 2016 research grant announcements made under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, which authorizes IES to build nationally useful evidence about what works in education.
What is the overall goal of the evidence produced through this program?
The goal is to generate evidence that educators and policymakers can actually use to inform improvement efforts and address national needs in education practice and policy.
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