Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030612 009
Apply for ED GRANTS 030612 009
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Special Education Research CFDA Number 84.324A 2" 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 Sep 4, 2012 and posted on Mar 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2012 Application Package Available July 19, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications September 20, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: 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) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
- 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, non profit 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 to support scientifically rigorous research in special education under CFDA 84.324 (Special Education Research). The overarching goal of IES research grant programs is to produce reliable, valid evidence about education practices and interventions that improve learning, academic achievement, and access to educational opportunities for all students, with this competition specifically focused on students with disabilities. In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to fund research that addresses areas of clear national need and that can inform parents, educators, schools, researchers, policymakers, and the broader public about what works, for whom, and under what conditions in special education.
Applicants were expected to have the capacity to carry out scientifically valid research. Eligibility was broad and included many organizational types across the public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors. Examples named in the notice include colleges and universities (public or private), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), and small businesses, along with other public and private agencies and institutions capable of doing the required research work. The emphasis on research capacity signals that proposals would be judged on methodological rigor, feasibility, and the applicant team's ability to execute a high-quality research plan.
The competition was administered as a grant (not a contract), and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The opportunity was categorized under the Education funding activity area. The listing also notes that the public synopsis is not the controlling document; applicants were directed to rely on the official Federal Register notice for complete and authoritative requirements, including any pre-application expectations, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and detailed program guidance. That Federal Register notice was the key reference for what applicants needed to submit, how proposals would be reviewed, and which research topics or project types were prioritized for that fiscal year.
Applications were submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix (meaning applicants should search for 84.324 rather than 84.324A). The application package was made available on July 19, 2012, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was September 20, 2012. The opportunity was originally posted March 6, 2012, and later archived October 20, 2012. The funding opportunity number associated with the posting was ED-GRANTS-030612-009, and the title referenced the IES Special Education Research competition for new awards for FY 2013.
For support and official points of contact, the notice provided two key contacts: Julius Cotton, identified as an ED Grants.gov/FIND systems administrator for technical access issues (phone 202-245-6140; email julius.cotton@ed.gov), and Jacquelyn Buckley as the program manager at IES (U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, NW, Capital Place, Room 510C, Washington, DC 20202; phone 202-219-2130; email Jacquelyn.Buckley@ed.gov). Applicants were also reminded that free public access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations was available online through GPO Access, and they were encouraged to consult those official sources to ensure full compliance with all requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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, under CFDA 84.324 (Special Education Research). It was offered to support scientifically rigorous research focused on special education and students with disabilities.
What is the purpose of the IES Special Education Research competition?
The purpose is to fund research that produces reliable, valid evidence about education practices and interventions that improve learning, academic achievement, and access to educational opportunities, with this particular competition focused on improving outcomes for students with disabilities. The intent is to generate findings that inform parents, educators, schools, researchers, policymakers, and the broader public about what works, for whom, and under what conditions in special education.
What kind of work is this funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support scientifically valid research in special education that addresses areas of clear national need and produces credible evidence about education practices and interventions for students with disabilities.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 84.324 (Special Education Research).
How broad is eligibility for applicants?
Eligibility is broad and includes many organizational types across the public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors, as long as the applicant has the capacity to conduct scientifically valid research.
What types of organizations are specifically mentioned as eligible?
Examples listed include:
- Colleges and universities (public or private)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Other public and private agencies and institutions capable of carrying out the required research
What does IES mean by having the "capacity" to do the research?
Based on the notice, applicants were expected to be able to carry out scientifically valid research. This emphasis signals that applications would be judged on research rigor, feasibility, and the research team's ability to execute a high-quality research plan.
Is this funding a grant or a contract?
This opportunity was administered as a grant, not a contract.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under the Education funding activity area.
Where are the official requirements and application rules located?
The listing notes that the public synopsis is not the controlling document. Applicants were directed to rely on the official Federal Register notice for complete and authoritative requirements, including any pre-application expectations, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and detailed program guidance.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
How should applicants search for the opportunity in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for 84.324 rather than 84.324A.
When was the application package available?
The application package was made available on July 19, 2012.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was September 20, 2012.
When was this opportunity originally posted and when was it archived?
It was originally posted on March 6, 2012, and later archived on October 20, 2012.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number associated with the posting is ED-GRANTS-030612-009.
What is the title or program reference for this competition?
The title referenced the IES Special Education Research competition for new awards for FY 2013.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with Grants.gov or access systems?
The technical contact listed is Julius Cotton, an ED Grants.gov/FIND systems administrator. Phone: 202-245-6140. Email: julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the program contact at IES for this opportunity?
The program manager listed is Jacquelyn Buckley at IES, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, NW, Capital Place, Room 510C, Washington, DC 20202. Phone: 202-219-2130. Email: Jacquelyn.Buckley@ed.gov.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations for free?
The notice stated that free public access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations was available online through GPO Access, and applicants were encouraged to consult those official sources to ensure compliance with all requirements.
Why does the notice emphasize consulting the Federal Register?
Because the public synopsis is not the controlling document. The Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for what must be submitted, how proposals will be reviewed, and which research topics or project types are prioritized for that fiscal year.
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