Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030816 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 030816 002
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institutes of Education Sciences (IES): Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences CFDA Number 84.305B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.305.
- 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 Institutes of Education Sciences (IES) Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences opportunity (CFDA 84.305B) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education grant/cooperative agreement program designed to strengthen the education research workforce and, ultimately, improve the quality and usefulness of education research. The broader mission behind IES research funding is to generate reliable, valid evidence about education practices and policies that support learning, raise academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities for all students. The notice emphasizes that the intended beneficiaries of this evidence include not only researchers, but also parents, educators, students, and policymakers who rely on credible findings to make decisions.
This announcement is part of IES FY 2017 research competitions conducted through two IES centers, and it sits alongside eight other related competitions covering both general education research and special education research. In total, the notice references nine competitions with the following CFDA numbers: 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305D, 84.305H, 84.305L, 84.305N, 84.324A, 84.324B, and 84.324L. While this particular listing highlights 84.305B (research training in the education sciences), the overall set of competitions reflects IES investments in multiple complementary areas such as education research, statistical and research methodology, partnerships focused on practical problems of policy and practice, research networks on critical problems, and low-cost short-duration evaluations, along with parallel competitions in special education.
The notice is issued under the authority of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, and frames IES grantmaking as providing national leadership in expanding foundational knowledge in two broad outcome areas. The first is developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability. The second is education outcomes for students across the full pipeline, spanning early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education. In other words, the training emphasis exists within a larger federal strategy to build evidence and expertise across developmental stages and educational settings, including both general and special education contexts.
Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and includes many types of public and private organizations that can support research and training activities. Eligible applicants listed in the synopsis include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without, other than institutions of higher education); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The listing also notes an “Others” category, directing applicants to the official Federal Register notice for any additional eligibility clarifications or constraints that are not fully captured in the synopsis.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the notice is explicit that applications cannot be submitted by email. Applicants are expected to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the portal. A practical detail that often trips people up is also spelled out: when searching in Grants.gov, applicants should search using the base CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, search “84.305” rather than “84.305A” or “84.305B”) to find the correct application package.
Key administrative details included in the synopsis are that the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, the funding instruments include both grants and cooperative agreements, and the activity category is education. The opportunity number is ED GRANTS 030816 002. The posting and creation date shown are March 8, 2016, and the application closing date listed is August 4, 2016 (with the same date shown as both the original and current closing date in the provided record). The synopsis does not provide an award ceiling or expected number of awards, and it points applicants to the official Federal Register notice for the authoritative requirements, priorities, performance measures, and full submission instructions.
Because the text provided is explicitly a synopsis, it repeatedly directs prospective applicants to the official Federal Register application notice as the controlling document. That official notice is where applicants would find the complete program requirements for research training projects, any topic or methodological priorities, required project components, allowable costs, page limits, review criteria, and contact information. The synopsis also provides a general pointer to free access to the Federal Register through GPO resources, reinforcing that the Federal Register version governs if there are discrepancies between summaries and the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the IES Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences opportunity (CFDA 84.305B)?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education funding opportunity run by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to strengthen the education research workforce and, in the long run, improve the quality and usefulness of education research.
What is the purpose of IES research funding described in this synopsis?
The broader purpose is to generate reliable, valid evidence about education practices and policies that support learning, raise academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities for all students.
Who is expected to benefit from the evidence generated through IES-funded work?
The notice states that the intended beneficiaries include researchers as well as parents, educators, students, and policymakers who rely on credible findings to make decisions.
Is this opportunity a formula grant or discretionary funding?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What funding instruments are used for this opportunity?
The synopsis indicates the funding instruments include grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is education.
What is the opportunity number for this listing?
The opportunity number shown in the synopsis is ED GRANTS 030816 002.
When was this opportunity posted, and what is the application closing date listed?
The posting/creation date shown is March 8, 2016. The application closing date listed is August 4, 2016 (and the record shows the same date as both the original and current closing date).
Does the synopsis list an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The synopsis does not provide an award ceiling or an expected number of awards, and it directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice for authoritative details.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The synopsis lists a broad set of eligible applicants, including:
- 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 (including 501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
The listing also includes an "Others" category and points applicants to the Federal Register notice for any additional eligibility clarifications or constraints.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice explicitly states that applications cannot be submitted by email.
Can an application be emailed instead of submitted through Grants.gov?
No. The synopsis is explicit that email submission is not allowed; applicants must submit through Grants.gov.
What is the expected process for submitting through Grants.gov?
Applicants are expected to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal.
How should applicants search for the application package in Grants.gov?
The synopsis warns that applicants should search using the base CFDA number without the letter suffix. For example, search "84.305" rather than "84.305B" to find the correct application package.
Is this announcement connected to other IES competitions?
Yes. The synopsis says this announcement is part of IES FY 2017 research competitions conducted through two IES centers and sits alongside eight other related competitions.
What other CFDA competitions are referenced in the notice?
The notice references nine competitions with these CFDA numbers: 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305D, 84.305H, 84.305L, 84.305N, 84.324A, 84.324B, and 84.324L.
What kinds of areas do the related competitions cover (as described in the synopsis)?
The synopsis describes IES investments spanning multiple complementary areas, including education research, statistical and research methodology, partnerships focused on practical problems of policy and practice, research networks on critical problems, and low-cost short-duration evaluations, along with parallel competitions in special education.
Under what legal authority is this notice issued?
The synopsis states the notice is issued under the authority of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
How does this training opportunity fit within IES's broader outcomes focus (as described here)?
The synopsis frames IES grantmaking as providing national leadership in expanding foundational knowledge in two broad outcome areas: (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability, and (2) education outcomes for students from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education.
Does the synopsis provide the full application requirements and submission rules?
No. The synopsis repeatedly states it is only a summary and directs applicants to the official Federal Register application notice as the controlling document for requirements, priorities, performance measures, and full submission instructions.
Where can applicants find the authoritative requirements, priorities, and full instructions?
The synopsis points applicants to the official Federal Register notice as the authoritative source. It also notes that free access to the Federal Register is available through GPO resources.
What types of details should applicants expect to find only in the Federal Register notice (not in this synopsis)?
According to the synopsis, the Federal Register notice is where applicants would find the complete program requirements for research training projects, any topic or methodological priorities, required project components, allowable costs, page limits, review criteria, and contact information.
What should applicants do if there is a discrepancy between a summary and the official notice?
The synopsis indicates the Federal Register version governs if there are discrepancies between summaries and the official notice.
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