Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 041014 007
Apply for ED GRANTS 041014 007
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Special Education Research Training 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 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 County governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Special district 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, announced a fiscal year 2015 set of grant competitions to support education research and special education research under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002. This particular opportunity is the Special Education Research Training competition, listed as CFDA 84.324B, and it sits alongside a broader slate of seven research competitions being run through IES two national centers: the National Center for Education Research (NCER) and the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). The overall intent behind these competitions is to strengthen the national research base in education and special education by building rigorous evidence about what improves learning and educational outcomes, and by developing the research workforce and infrastructure needed to sustain that work over time.
At the program level, IES frames its purpose around providing reliable, valid, and scientifically grounded information about education practices that support learning, boost academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunity for all students. The audience for that information is broad and includes parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers. In the special education space, the agency emphasizes national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding in two major areas: first, developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities or those at risk for disability; and second, education outcomes for students across the full pipeline from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education. In practical terms, the Special Education Research Training competition is intended to develop people and capacity, meaning it supports efforts that prepare researchers to conduct high-quality, scientifically valid special education research that can inform practice and policy.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant program and allows awards through cooperative agreements and/or grants, with the funding activity category listed as education and the CFDA number identified as 84.324 (Research in Special Education) with the specific training competition labeled 84.324B. The notice makes clear that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 041014 007, and the opportunity was posted on April 10, 2014, with application materials becoming available on June 5, 2014.
Eligibility is described broadly, with an emphasis on capability rather than institutional type alone. Applicants must have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research, and eligible applicants include (but are not limited to) public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed), and various levels of government such as city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and special district governments. The overall message is that IES is open to a wide range of organizations, so long as they can credibly carry out rigorous research training activities in special education.
The application process is strictly electronic and must be completed through Grants.gov. Applicants are instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and submit it through the Grants.gov system; applications cannot be submitted by email. A key technical detail in the notice is that applicants must search for the application package by CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning you search for 84.324 (or 84.305 for the NCER competitions) rather than 84.324B. This is meant to prevent common search errors that can cause applicants to download the wrong package or fail to locate the correct competition materials.
The timeline for this competition is clearly laid out. Applications were available starting June 5, 2014, and that same date served as the deadline for the notice of intent to apply. The deadline for transmittal of full applications was August 7, 2014, and the opportunity archive date was September 6, 2014. Because the public synopsis is explicitly described as a condensed summary of the Federal Register notice, applicants are repeatedly directed to rely on the official Federal Register publication for the controlling details, including any priorities, performance measures, formatting rules, submission requirements, and other compliance expectations that often determine whether an application is considered responsive and complete.
For applicants needing help or clarification, the notice provides two primary points of contact. Technical assistance for accessing the full announcement or navigating grants systems issues is directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov. Programmatic questions are directed to the program manager, Kristen Rhoads at the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, with a listed phone number of 202-219-0377 and email Kristen.Rhoads@ed.gov.
Special Education Research Training (CFDA 84.324B) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Special Education Research Training competition, listed as CFDA 84.324B. It is part of IES's fiscal year 2015 slate of grant competitions supporting education research and special education research under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
Which agency is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), within the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the overall goal of the IES research competitions?
The overall intent is to strengthen the national research base in education and special education by building rigorous evidence about what improves learning and educational outcomes, and by developing the research workforce and infrastructure needed to sustain that work over time.
What is the purpose of IES as described in the notice?
IES frames its purpose around providing reliable, valid, and scientifically grounded information about education practices that support learning, boost academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunity for all students.
Who is the intended audience for the information produced by IES-funded work?
The audience includes parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers.
What is the focus of IES in the special education space?
IES emphasizes national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding in two main areas: (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities or those at risk for disability, and (2) education outcomes for students from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education.
What does the Special Education Research Training competition support?
This competition is intended to develop people and capacity by supporting efforts that prepare researchers to conduct high-quality, scientifically valid special education research that can inform practice and policy.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant program.
What types of awards are available under this program?
The notice states that awards may be made through cooperative agreements and/or grants.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is education.
What CFDA number should applicants associate with this program?
The notice identifies CFDA 84.324 (Research in Special Education), with the specific training competition labeled 84.324B.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice makes clear there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 041014 007.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2014.
When did application materials become available?
Application materials became available on June 5, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly, with an emphasis on the applicant's ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible applicants include (but are not limited to) public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed); and government entities such as city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and special district governments.
Does the notice restrict eligibility to universities only?
No. While institutions of higher education are eligible, the notice emphasizes capability and includes a wide range of organization types, including nonprofits, for-profits (with the noted exception), and multiple levels of government.
What does IES emphasize about eligibility beyond organizational type?
The notice emphasizes that applicants must have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research and to credibly carry out rigorous research training activities in special education.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and submit it via Grants.gov. Applications cannot be submitted by email.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
A key instruction is to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. For this competition, applicants should search for 84.324 rather than 84.324B to locate the correct application package.
Why does the notice warn about searching without the alpha suffix?
The notice explains this approach helps prevent common search errors that can cause applicants to download the wrong package or fail to locate the correct competition materials.
What were the key dates for this competition?
The timeline provided in the notice includes: application availability starting June 5, 2014; a notice of intent to apply deadline of June 5, 2014; a deadline for transmittal of full applications of August 7, 2014; and an opportunity archive date of September 6, 2014.
When was the notice of intent to apply due?
The notice of intent to apply was due on June 5, 2014 (the same date application materials became available).
When were full applications due?
The deadline for transmittal of full applications was August 7, 2014.
What does the opportunity archive date mean in this notice?
The notice lists an opportunity archive date of September 6, 2014.
Which document controls if there are differences between summaries and official requirements?
The synopsis is described as a condensed summary of the Federal Register notice. Applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register publication for controlling details, including priorities, performance measures, formatting rules, submission requirements, and other compliance expectations.
Where should applicants look for official requirements like formatting rules and priorities?
The notice repeatedly directs applicants to the official Federal Register publication for controlling details on priorities, performance measures, formatting, submission requirements, and other compliance expectations.
Who can applicants contact for technical help with Grants.gov or accessing the full announcement?
Technical assistance is directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who can applicants contact for programmatic questions?
Programmatic questions are directed to Kristen Rhoads at the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. The notice lists 202-219-0377 and Kristen.Rhoads@ed.gov.
Which IES centers are involved in the broader slate of competitions?
The broader slate of seven research competitions is run through two IES national centers: the National Center for Education Research (NCER) and the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER).
How does this training competition fit within the larger IES competition lineup?
This Special Education Research Training competition (CFDA 84.324B) sits alongside a broader slate of seven research competitions being run through NCER and NCSER.
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