Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 062408 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 062408 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Center To Improve the Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Personnel for Children With Disabilities CFDA 84.325C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.325 Special Education Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2008 and posted on Jun 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2008 Applications Available June 24, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 24, 2008.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants SEAs LEAs public charter schools that are LEAs under State law IHEs other public agencies (including lead agencies under Part C of IDEA) private nonprofit organizations outlying areas freely associated States and Indian tribes or tribal organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Center To Improve the Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Personnel for Children With Disabilities (CFDA 84.325C) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on strengthening the workforce that serves infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. The core aim is twofold: first, to help states respond to identified shortages or needs for highly qualified personnel across special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education; and second, to make sure the professionals filling those roles are prepared with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, grounded in practices supported by scientifically based research and practical experience. In other words, the grant is designed to build a stronger pipeline of qualified staff and to reduce turnover by improving recruitment and retention strategies that ultimately improve services and outcomes for children with disabilities.
This competition was posted on June 24, 2008, with applications made available the same day and due July 24, 2008. It anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants were not expected to contribute a required financial match as a condition of receiving the grant. The funding activity category is Education, and the instrument type is a grant.
Eligibility spans a broad set of public and nonprofit entities involved in education and disability services. Eligible applicants include State Educational Agencies (SEAs), Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), and public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, along with Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). The notice also allows other public agencies, including lead agencies under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as private nonprofit organizations. In addition, eligibility includes outlying areas, freely associated states, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. The wider Grants.gov listing also reflects eligibility across various government levels (county, city/township, special district), public and private higher education institutions, school districts, housing authorities, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, but the controlling details are those in the official Federal Register notice.
Applications were to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email. Applicants needed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they would search for 84.325 rather than 84.325C. The process described is the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through the site. For technical issues, the Grants.gov Helpdesk was provided (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov), reflecting that submission problems are handled separately from programmatic questions.
The announcement emphasizes that the description provided is only a synopsis and that the Federal Register notice is the official, legally controlling source for full requirements. That official notice contains the detailed elements applicants would need to follow, including any priorities, performance measures, pre-application steps if applicable, and specific submission and formatting rules. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice lists a contact for access issues (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov). Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Maryann McDermott at the U.S. Department of Education (202-245-7439), with an address at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-2550.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Center to Improve the Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Personnel for Children With Disabilities (CFDA 84.325C)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on strengthening the workforce that serves infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. The program is framed as a “National Center” effort and is identified by CFDA number 84.325C.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is twofold: (1) help states respond to identified shortages or needs for highly qualified personnel across special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education; and (2) ensure the professionals filling those roles are prepared with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, grounded in practices supported by scientifically based research and practical experience.
What kinds of workforce issues is this grant meant to address?
This grant is intended to build a stronger pipeline of qualified staff and reduce turnover by improving recruitment and retention strategies, with the overarching goal of improving services and outcomes for children with disabilities.
Which populations of children are included in the focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity targets services for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
What is the funding mechanism and agency for this opportunity?
The agency is the U.S. Department of Education, and the instrument type is a grant. The funding activity category is Education.
When was the competition posted and when were applications due?
The competition was posted on June 24, 2008. Applications were made available the same day, and the application deadline was July 24, 2008.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $500,000, and the award ceiling was $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed for this opportunity, meaning applicants were not expected to provide a required financial match as a condition of receiving the grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad range of public and nonprofit entities involved in education and disability services, including:
- State Educational Agencies (SEAs)
- Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)
- Public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law
- Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
- Other public agencies, including lead agencies under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Outlying areas
- Freely associated states
- Indian tribes or tribal organizations
The Grants.gov listing shows many eligible applicant types. Which eligibility information should applicants rely on?
The wider Grants.gov listing reflects broad eligibility across various government levels and organization types, but the controlling details are those in the official Federal Register notice.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (not by email). The described process was the standard Grants.gov workflow: locate and download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov for CFDA 84.325C?
Applicants needed to search the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for 84.325 rather than 84.325C to locate the application package in Grants.gov.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical support?
For technical issues related to Grants.gov submission, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Is the summary description the official source of requirements?
No. The announcement emphasizes that the description provided is only a synopsis. The Federal Register notice is the official, legally controlling source for full requirements.
What types of details are contained in the official Federal Register notice?
The Federal Register notice contains the detailed elements applicants would need to follow, including any priorities, performance measures, pre-application steps (if applicable), and specific submission and formatting rules.
Who can help if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
For access issues, the notice lists Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin, at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the grant?
Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Maryann McDermott, U.S. Department of Education, at 202-245-7439. The address provided was 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-2550.
Does this opportunity focus only on special education personnel?
No. The stated focus includes shortages or needs across special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education, as they relate to serving children with disabilities.
Does the opportunity emphasize evidence-based preparation and training?
Yes. It specifies that professionals should be prepared with skills and knowledge grounded in practices supported by scientifically based research and practical experience.
Can applications be submitted by email?
No. The information provided states that applications were to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email.
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