Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 041515 008
Apply for ED GRANTS 041515 008
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Research Training Programs in Special Education CFDA Number 84.324B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.324 Research in Special Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2015 and posted on Apr 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2015 Applications Available May 21, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 20, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township 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), part of the U.S. Department of Education, announced a FY 2016 grant competition under CFDA 84.324B titled Research Training Programs in Special Education. This opportunity was issued under the authority of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and is aimed at building national capacity in rigorous, scientifically valid special education research. The broader IES mission behind these competitions is to strengthen what the country knows about effective education practices and to expand understanding of developmental, school readiness, and academic outcomes, including for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability and for students across the full education pipeline from early childhood through adult and postsecondary education.
The core purpose of the IES research grant portfolio, including this special education research training program, is to generate trustworthy, high quality evidence that families, educators, researchers, and policymakers can actually use. In practical terms, IES is looking to support training efforts that develop researchers who can design and carry out strong studies, interpret findings responsibly, and contribute to an evidence base focused on improving learning, achievement, and access to educational opportunities. The emphasis on "reliable and valid information" signals that IES expects funded work to meet high methodological standards and address areas of clear national need rather than narrow or purely local interests.
This funding opportunity sits within a larger set of eight IES research competitions for FY 2016 administered through two IES centers. The National Center for Education Research (NCER) ran six competitions covering general education research, education research training, research and development centers, statistical and research methodology, partnerships focused on problems of practice or policy, and research networks. The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) ran two competitions, one for special education research (CFDA 84.324A) and one for special education research training (CFDA 84.324B). Even though the notice describes multiple competitions, CFDA 84.324B is specifically focused on research training in special education, meaning the goal is to develop people and infrastructure for high quality special education research rather than funding a single standalone intervention or evaluation project.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and applicants were instructed to search using the numeric CFDA identifier without the letter suffix (for example, search 84.324 rather than 84.324B). The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is ED GRANTS 041515 008. The application package became available May 21, 2015, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 20, 2015, with the opportunity later archived on September 19, 2015. The listing characterizes the award mechanism as a discretionary grant and also references cooperative agreement as an available funding instrument type, which typically indicates that the Department may have an active role in certain aspects of the funded work depending on the specific award terms. No cost sharing or matching was required.
Eligibility was broad and focused mainly on capability: applicants needed to have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible entities included public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, and independent school districts), and federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations. The common thread across these categories is that IES was willing to fund a range of organizational types as long as they could credibly carry out the proposed training and research activities at a high scientific standard.
For official requirements, applicants were directed to the Federal Register notice, which is the controlling source for details like specific training program expectations, application components, priorities, submission rules, performance measures, and points of contact. The notice also emphasizes that applications could not be submitted by email and had to go through Grants.gov using the correct application package tied to the CFDA number. For help with electronic access issues, the listing provides a Grants.gov system contact (Julius Cotton) and identifies program managers at IES (Kristen Rhoads and Robert Ochsendorf) with phone numbers and email addresses for program-related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled Research Training Programs in Special Education under CFDA 84.324B.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The competition was announced by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), which is part of the U.S. Department of Education.
What fiscal year is this competition associated with?
This is a FY 2016 grant competition.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The competition was issued under the authority of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
What is the main purpose of CFDA 84.324B?
The purpose is to build national capacity in rigorous, scientifically valid special education research by supporting research training programs. The focus is on developing researchers and research infrastructure, not on funding a single standalone intervention or evaluation project.
What is IES trying to accomplish through this training program?
IES aims to support training that produces researchers who can design and conduct strong studies, interpret findings responsibly, and contribute to a trustworthy evidence base that families, educators, researchers, and policymakers can use to improve learning, achievement, and access to educational opportunities.
How does this opportunity relate to IES's broader mission?
This competition aligns with IES's mission to strengthen what the country knows about effective education practices and to expand understanding of developmental, school readiness, and academic outcomes, including outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability and for students across the full education pipeline from early childhood through adult and postsecondary education.
Which IES center administers CFDA 84.324B?
CFDA 84.324B (special education research training) is administered through the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER).
How is CFDA 84.324B different from CFDA 84.324A?
Based on the listing, 84.324A is for special education research, while 84.324B is for special education research training. In other words, 84.324B is aimed at training researchers and building capacity rather than directly funding a single research project as the primary goal.
Was this one of multiple IES research competitions?
Yes. The notice describes a broader set of eight IES research competitions for FY 2016 administered through two IES centers. This particular program is one of the two run by NCSER.
What type of award is this?
The listing characterizes the award mechanism as a discretionary grant and also references cooperative agreement as an available funding instrument type, which can indicate an active Department role in certain aspects of the work depending on the award terms.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes organizations with the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. The listing identifies the following eligible entities:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- State and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, and independent school districts)
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
What is the main eligibility theme across different applicant types?
The common thread is demonstrated capability: IES was willing to fund a range of organizational types as long as they could credibly carry out the proposed training and research activities at a high scientific standard.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice also emphasizes that applications could not be submitted by email.
How should applicants search for the opportunity in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search using the numeric CFDA identifier without the letter suffix, meaning search for 84.324 rather than 84.324B.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is ED GRANTS 041515 008.
When did the application package become available?
The application package became available on May 21, 2015.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 20, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was later archived on September 19, 2015.
Where should applicants look for the official and controlling requirements?
Applicants were directed to the Federal Register notice as the controlling source for details such as training program expectations, application components, priorities, submission rules, performance measures, and points of contact.
Who can be contacted for help with Grants.gov electronic access issues?
The listing provides a Grants.gov system contact: Julius Cotton.
Who can be contacted for program-related questions at IES?
The listing identifies two IES program managers for program-related questions: Kristen Rhoads and Robert Ochsendorf (with phone numbers and email addresses provided in the original listing).
What does the emphasis on "reliable and valid information" suggest about expectations?
It signals that IES expects funded work to meet high methodological standards and to address clear national needs rather than narrow or purely local interests.
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