Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 041014 006
Apply for ED GRANTS 041014 006
- 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" 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 10, 2014 and posted on Apr 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2014 Applications Available June 5, 2014. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply June 5, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 7, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education State 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 FY 2015 discretionary grant competition under CFDA 84.324A, titled "Special Education Research." The opportunity was announced under the authority of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and is aimed at supporting scientifically rigorous research that strengthens what the nation knows about how to improve outcomes for children and students with disabilities. In practical terms, the program is meant to build trustworthy evidence about special education practices, interventions, and supports that can improve learning, development, and access to educational opportunities.
The larger IES initiative described in the notice covers a set of FY 2015 research competitions across two IES centers: the National Center for Education Research (NCER) and the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). NCER ran five competitions (education research; education research training; education research and development centers; statistical and research methodology in education; and partnerships/collaborations focused on problems of practice or policy). NCSER ran two competitions, one of which is this program (Special Education Research, CFDA 84.324A) and the other being Special Education Research Training (CFDA 84.324B). Even though the announcement mentions multiple CFDA numbers across IES, this specific opportunity is centered on research in special education under 84.324A.
The stated purpose behind the IES research grant programs is to generate reliable, valid information for a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers. The focus is on evidence that helps identify education practices that support learning, raise academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunity. For the special education portfolio in particular, IES emphasizes advancing fundamental knowledge about (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disabilities, and (2) education outcomes for students across the pipeline, from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education. The notice also signals that IES targets areas of demonstrated national need, meaning applicants should be prepared to explain why their proposed work addresses an important, broadly relevant problem and how it will contribute meaningful evidence to the field.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad as long as the applicant has the ability and capacity to carry out scientifically valid research. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, public and private colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and public agencies and governments (including state governments, county governments, city/township governments, and special district governments). The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants generally are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award (though the official Federal Register notice would control any nuanced requirements).
The funding instrument types identified for this opportunity include both grants and cooperative agreements, and the activity category is education. Operationally, the application process is fully electronic through Grants.gov. Applicants were required to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, searching "84.324" rather than "84.324A"). Applications could not be submitted by email; the expectation was that applicants would download the application package, complete it offline, and submit it through Grants.gov by the deadline.
Key dates for this FY 2015 cycle were clearly laid out. The opportunity was posted April 10, 2014, with applications becoming available June 5, 2014. A Notice of Intent to Apply was due June 5, 2014 (typically used by IES for planning peer review and not always a binding requirement, but applicants needed to follow the official notice). The deadline for transmittal of full applications was August 7, 2014, and the archive date for the posting was September 6, 2014. The funding opportunity number associated with the posting is ED-GRANTS-041014-006.
For applicants needing assistance, the notice provided two main points of contact: a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov) for technical access and submission issues, and a program contact (Jacquelyn Buckley, IES Program Manager, 202-219-2130, Jacquelyn.Buckley@ed.gov) for questions about the program itself. Because this summary is based on a synopsis, the official Federal Register notice remains the controlling source for the exact requirements, priorities, selection criteria, required forms and narratives, page limits, performance measures, and any pre-application or submission rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - IES Special Education Research (CFDA 84.324A, FY 2015)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) FY 2015 discretionary grant competition titled "Special Education Research" under CFDA 84.324A. It is offered by IES within the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program supports scientifically rigorous research intended to strengthen what the nation knows about improving outcomes for children and students with disabilities. In practical terms, it aims to build trustworthy evidence on special education practices, interventions, and supports that improve learning, development, and access to educational opportunities.
What legal authority is this competition announced under?
The competition is announced under the authority of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
Is this opportunity part of a larger set of IES competitions?
Yes. The notice describes a broader FY 2015 set of IES research competitions across two IES centers: the National Center for Education Research (NCER) and the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). This specific opportunity is the NCSER competition focused on special education research under CFDA 84.324A.
Which IES center administers this specific program?
This opportunity is administered under the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER).
How does this opportunity relate to other CFDA numbers mentioned in the notice?
The broader IES notice references multiple CFDA numbers because it covers several competitions. This specific opportunity is centered on special education research under CFDA 84.324A (distinct from the special education research training competition under CFDA 84.324B).
Who is the research intended to benefit?
The stated purpose of IES research grant programs is to generate reliable, valid information for a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers.
What kinds of outcomes and topic areas does IES emphasize for the special education research portfolio?
IES emphasizes advancing fundamental knowledge about: (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disabilities, and (2) education outcomes for students across the full pipeline, from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
Does the notice indicate any expectations about the importance or relevance of the proposed research problem?
Yes. The notice signals that IES targets areas of demonstrated national need. Applicants should be prepared to explain why the proposed work addresses an important, broadly relevant problem and how it will contribute meaningful evidence to the field.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad as long as the applicant has the ability and capacity to carry out scientifically valid research. Eligible applicants include (but are not limited to): public and private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and public agencies and governments (including state, county, city/township, and special district governments).
Are small businesses eligible?
The listing specifies for-profit organizations are eligible other than small businesses. Based on the provided summary alone, small businesses are excluded from the for-profit eligibility category for this opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. This means applicants generally are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, although the official Federal Register notice would control any nuanced requirements.
What types of funding instruments are used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument types identified are grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is education.
How do applicants submit an application?
The application process is fully electronic through Grants.gov. Applicants were expected to download the correct application package, complete it offline, and submit it through Grants.gov by the deadline.
Can applications be submitted by email?
No. Applications could not be submitted by email; submission was through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were required to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix. For example, search "84.324" rather than "84.324A."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number associated with the posting is ED-GRANTS-041014-006.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2014.
When were applications available?
Applications became available on June 5, 2014.
Was there a Notice of Intent to Apply, and when was it due?
Yes. A Notice of Intent to Apply was due on June 5, 2014. The summary notes this is typically used by IES for planning peer review and may not always be a binding requirement, but applicants needed to follow the official notice.
What was the deadline for submitting full applications?
The deadline for transmittal of full applications was August 7, 2014.
What is the archive date for the posting?
The archive date was September 6, 2014.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical help?
For technical access and submission issues, the notice listed Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator) at 202-245-6288 and EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
For questions about the program itself, the notice listed Jacquelyn Buckley (IES Program Manager) at 202-219-2130 and Jacquelyn.Buckley@ed.gov.
Where are the official requirements and application details defined?
The summary notes that the official Federal Register notice is the controlling source for exact requirements, priorities, selection criteria, required forms and narratives, page limits, performance measures, and any pre-application or submission rules.
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