Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030816 008
Apply for ED GRANTS 030816 008
- The ED 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.
- 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, offered a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Research Training Programs in Special Education" under CFDA 84.324B (Funding Opportunity Number: ED GRANTS 030816 008). The program sits within IES's broader set of FY 2017 research competitions and is grounded in the agency's statutory authority under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002. In practical terms, the opportunity is part of IES's larger mission to strengthen the evidence base in education by funding work that produces reliable, valid information about what supports learning, improves academic achievement, and expands access to education opportunities for all students, including infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities or at risk for disability.
This particular competition emphasizes research training in special education, meaning the funding is designed to build the field's capacity to carry out high-quality special education research. While the synopsis does not spell out specific training models or requirements, the overarching intent is clear: develop and support programs that prepare researchers to generate and use rigorous evidence related to special education and developmental outcomes. The notice also situates special education research within a broader national leadership agenda that includes expanding knowledge about (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability and (2) education outcomes from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education. In other words, the training supported here is meant to feed a long-term pipeline of researchers who can study needs and interventions across the full education continuum.
The FY 2017 announcement describes nine competitions run through two IES centers and lists multiple CFDA numbers associated with education research and special education research. Alongside 84.324B, the notice references related competitions under 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305D, 84.305H, 84.305L, 84.305N, 84.324A, and 84.324L. This context matters because it signals that Research Training Programs in Special Education is one component of a coordinated portfolio that includes not only training but also broader research projects, methodological work, partnerships focused on policy/practice problems, research networks, and low-cost, short-duration evaluations.
Eligibility is broad and spans many types of entities that might lead or participate in research training efforts. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education, per the listing); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and other entities as allowed under the official notice's additional eligibility language. This wide eligibility reflects how research training can be housed in universities, research organizations, school systems, or cross-sector partnerships, depending on the proposed program design.
Applications for this competition were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice is explicit that applicants must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission; applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to IES. Applicants were instructed to locate the correct package by searching on the CFDA number without the alpha suffix (for example, searching "84.324" rather than "84.324B"). The posted and creation dates for the opportunity were March 8, 2016, and the closing date listed was August 4, 2016.
Finally, the synopsis repeatedly notes that it is not the authoritative source for full requirements. Key details that applicants would need to follow (such as specific pre-application requirements, application formatting and contents, priorities, performance measures, review criteria, and program contact information) are contained in the official Federal Register notice. The summary also points applicants to free access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office website referenced in the notice, underscoring that the Federal Register publication governs if there is any discrepancy with secondary summaries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Research Training Programs in Special Education.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), within the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number identified for this competition is 84.324B.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is ED GRANTS 030816 008.
What is the overall purpose of this competition?
The competition emphasizes research training in special education. The intent is to build the field's capacity by developing and supporting training programs that prepare researchers to produce and use rigorous evidence related to special education and developmental outcomes.
How does this opportunity fit within IES's broader mission?
The opportunity sits within IES's broader FY 2017 research competitions and aligns with IES's mission to strengthen the evidence base in education by funding work that produces reliable, valid information about what supports learning, improves academic achievement, and expands access to education opportunities for all students, including infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities or at risk for disability.
What kinds of outcomes or topic areas are highlighted in the synopsis?
The synopsis places special education research within a national leadership agenda that includes expanding knowledge about (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability, and (2) education outcomes from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
Does the synopsis specify exact training models or detailed program requirements?
No. The synopsis does not spell out specific training models or detailed requirements. It provides the overarching intent (research training capacity-building in special education) and notes that full requirements are contained in the official Federal Register notice.
What legal authority is mentioned for this competition?
The opportunity is described as being grounded in IES's statutory authority under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
Is this competition part of a larger set of IES competitions?
Yes. The FY 2017 announcement describes nine competitions run through two IES centers. This training competition is presented as one component of a coordinated portfolio that also includes broader research projects and other related efforts.
Are other CFDA numbers referenced alongside 84.324B?
Yes. The notice references related competitions under 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305D, 84.305H, 84.305L, 84.305N, 84.324A, and 84.324L, in addition to 84.324B.
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
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education, per the listing)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Other entities as allowed under the official notice's additional eligibility language
Where were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Could applicants submit an application by emailing IES?
No. The notice is explicit that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to IES. Submission had to occur via Grants.gov.
How were applicants instructed to find the correct Grants.gov application package?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, for example searching "84.324" rather than "84.324B".
What were the posted/creation dates listed for the opportunity?
The posted and creation dates provided were March 8, 2016.
What was the application closing date listed?
The closing date listed was August 4, 2016.
Is the synopsis the authoritative source for all application requirements?
No. The synopsis repeatedly notes it is not the authoritative source. Full requirements and governing details are contained in the official Federal Register notice, which controls in the event of any discrepancy with secondary summaries.
What types of details are expected to be found in the Federal Register notice rather than the synopsis?
The synopsis indicates that key details applicants would need to follow are contained in the Federal Register notice, including items such as pre-application requirements, application formatting and contents, priorities, performance measures, review criteria, and program contact information.
Where does the synopsis point applicants to access the Federal Register and regulations?
The synopsis points to free access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office website referenced in the notice.
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