Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030816 006
Apply for ED GRANTS 030816 006
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Research Networks Focused on Critical Problem of Education Policy and Practice CFDA Number 84.305N" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.305.
- 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) grant opportunity titled "Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice" (CFDA 84.305N) is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Department of Education. The broader purpose behind IES research grants is to generate reliable, valid evidence about education practices and policies that support learning, raise academic achievement, and expand access to education opportunities for all students. IES frames this work as serving a wide audience that includes parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers, with an emphasis on building knowledge in areas of clear national need.
This particular competition sits within IES's FY 2017 suite of research competitions and is one of nine competitions announced across two IES centers. While the notice covers multiple related competitions (spanning education research, research training, statistical and methodology work, partnerships focused on problems of practice, low-cost short-duration evaluations, and parallel special education research competitions), CFDA 84.305N specifically targets the creation and support of research networks that concentrate on critical, high-priority problems in education policy and practice. In practical terms, the intent is to fund coordinated, programmatic research efforts that can produce stronger and more cumulative evidence than isolated, one-off studies, helping the field develop clearer guidance on what works, for whom, under what conditions, and why.
IES also links these competitions to its statutory mission under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and describes the overall leadership goal as expanding foundational understanding in two broad outcome areas: developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability, and education outcomes for students across the full pipeline from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education. Even though CFDA 84.305N is within the education research side (rather than the special education CFDA 84.324 series), the agency-level framing underscores an interest in evidence that can inform systems serving diverse learners and improve outcomes across developmental stages.
In terms of who may apply, eligibility is broad and includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. Higher education institutions are eligible as well, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. Nonprofits may apply whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education under the nonprofit category wording), and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are also listed as eligible. The notice also includes an "Others" category, with the expectation that applicants consult the official Federal Register notice for any clarifying conditions or additional eligibility details.
Applications for this competition had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the governmentwide "Apply" function. The process described is specific: applicants download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit through Grants.gov. Submissions by email are explicitly not allowed. A small but important procedural detail is how to find the correct package in Grants.gov: applicants must search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning you would search for "84.305" rather than "84.305N" (the suffix distinguishes sub-competitions, but Grants.gov search is directed to the base CFDA number). The funding opportunity number associated with this listing is ED GRANTS 030816 006. For this posting cycle, the original and current closing date shown is August 4, 2016, and the posting and creation dates are March 8, 2016.
The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that the text provided is only a summary of what appears in the official Federal Register application notice, and that applicants should rely on the Federal Register version for the definitive requirements. That includes the specifics that typically determine whether an application is compliant and competitive, such as pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information. The notice also points readers to free access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office site referenced in the announcement. If someone were preparing an application, the practical takeaway is that the synopsis explains the program's intent and submission platform, but the official notice is where the exact network requirements, selection criteria, budgets, project periods, and any topic priorities would be laid out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice".
What agency runs this program?
It is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 84.305N.
What is this competition designed to fund?
CFDA 84.305N is designed to fund the creation and support of research networks that focus on critical, high-priority problems in education policy and practice.
What is the main goal of funding research networks (instead of individual studies)?
The intent is to support coordinated, programmatic research that can generate stronger and more cumulative evidence than isolated, one-off studies. The goal is to help the field develop clearer guidance on what works, for whom, under what conditions, and why.
How does this opportunity fit within IES's broader mission?
IES describes its broader research mission as generating reliable, valid evidence about education practices and policies that support learning, raise academic achievement, and expand access to education opportunities for all students, with an emphasis on areas of clear national need.
Who is the intended audience for the research supported by IES?
IES frames the audience broadly and includes parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers.
Is this opportunity part of a larger set of IES competitions?
Yes. CFDA 84.305N is part of IES's FY 2017 suite of research competitions and is one of nine competitions announced across two IES centers in the notice described.
Does the notice cover only this single competition?
No. The notice described includes multiple related competitions spanning areas such as education research, research training, statistical and methodology work, partnerships focused on problems of practice, low-cost short-duration evaluations, and parallel special education research competitions. CFDA 84.305N is specifically the research networks competition focused on critical problems of policy and practice.
Is this considered a special education (84.324) competition?
No. CFDA 84.305N is within the education research side rather than the special education CFDA 84.324 series, even though IES notes agency-level interests in improving outcomes across developmental stages and for diverse learners.
What outcome areas does IES highlight in its broader framing?
IES describes a leadership goal of expanding foundational understanding in two broad outcome areas: (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability, and (2) education outcomes for students across the pipeline from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, as described, as long as they are not institutions of higher education under the nonprofit wording)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- An "Others" category (with the expectation applicants consult the official Federal Register notice for clarifying conditions)
Do applicants need to consult any official source for definitive requirements?
Yes. The information provided is described as a summary of the official application notice. Applicants are expected to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for definitive requirements and details.
What types of details are only available in the official Federal Register notice?
The summary indicates that key items typically required for compliance and competitiveness are in the official notice, including pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, program contact information, and (as examples of what would be laid out there) the exact network requirements, selection criteria, budgets, project periods, and any topic priorities.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" function. The described process is to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload and submit through Grants.gov.
Are email submissions allowed?
No. Submissions by email are explicitly not allowed.
How do applicants find the correct application package in Grants.gov?
The instructions note an important detail: search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. That means searching for 84.305 rather than 84.305N.
What is the funding opportunity number for this listing?
The funding opportunity number shown is ED GRANTS 030816 006.
What were the posting and closing dates shown for this cycle?
The posting and creation dates shown are March 8, 2016, and the original/current closing date shown is August 4, 2016.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register and related regulations for free?
The announcement points readers to free access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office site referenced in the notice.
What is the practical takeaway from the synopsis versus the official notice?
The synopsis explains the program intent and the submission platform at a high level, but the official Federal Register notice is where the exact requirements and criteria that govern eligibility, compliance, and competitiveness are expected to be defined.
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