Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 062308 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 062308 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Dropout Center for Students with Disabilities CFDA 84.326W" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.326 Special EducationTechnical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2008 and posted on Jun 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2008 Applications Available June 23, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 23, 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 $700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments County governments City or township governments Independent school districts State governments 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses.
- Eligible Applicants SEAs LEAs public charter schools that are LEAs under State law IHEs other public agencies private nonprofit organizations outlying areas freely associated States Indian tribes or tribal organizations and for profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Dropout Center for Students with Disabilities grant opportunity (CFDA 84.326W) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education funding competition under the broader program titled Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities. The overall purpose of that program is to improve academic achievement and outcomes for children with disabilities by investing in supports that help schools and other systems use scientifically based research in practice. In practical terms, the Department is using this competition to fund work that provides technical assistance, shares effective strategies and tools, and helps implement approaches that can improve results for students with disabilities, with a specific emphasis implied by the title on reducing dropout and improving school completion-related outcomes.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is not just a typical grant where the recipient works independently; instead, it generally involves more active involvement from the Department in key aspects of the project (for example, coordination, oversight, or collaboration on deliverables), consistent with how federal technical assistance centers are often managed. The listing indicates an expectation of one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $700,000 and an award ceiling of $700,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that commonly participate in federal education technical assistance work. Eligible applicants include State Educational Agencies (SEAs), Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), and public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, as well as Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). Other eligible entities include other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and applicants from outlying areas and freely associated states. The opportunity also lists a wide range of government entity types (state, county, city/township), school districts, small businesses, tribal governments, and housing authorities in the eligibility fields, reinforcing that the competition is open to many organizational forms, as long as they meet the eligibility terms described in the official Federal Register notice.
For timing, applications were made available on June 23, 2008, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of July 23, 2008. The opportunity was later archived on August 22, 2008. The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-062308-002, and the activity category is Education. Because the text provided is a synopsis, it repeatedly emphasizes that applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full requirements, including any priorities, performance measures, application content requirements, and submission instructions that may affect how proposals are evaluated and what deliverables are expected from the funded National Dropout Center.
Applications were intended to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the Grants.gov Apply process. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the site; submissions could not be emailed directly to the Department. A key procedural detail is that applicants were told to search for the application package by CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for "84.326" rather than "84.326W" or "84.326L" in Grants.gov. The listing also provides the Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov) for technical submission issues.
Finally, the notice includes points of contact for program and system support. Julius Cotton is listed as the ED Grants.gov System Administrator for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, and Selete Avoke is listed as the Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Education, with phone and email contact details. For anyone trying to understand the specific scope of work for the National Dropout Center for Students with Disabilities, the most important next step referenced in the synopsis is to consult the official Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY 2008, which would spell out the center's required functions (such as what kinds of technical assistance and dissemination activities are expected, intended audiences, required partnerships, and reporting/performance measures).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Dropout Center for Students with Disabilities grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education funding competition for the National Dropout Center for Students with Disabilities under CFDA 84.326W. It sits within the broader program titled "Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities."
What is the purpose of the broader program this competition falls under?
The broader program is intended to improve academic achievement and outcomes for children with disabilities by investing in supports that help schools and other systems use scientifically based research in practice.
What is the practical focus of this specific competition?
The Department is using this competition to fund work that provides technical assistance, shares effective strategies and tools, and supports implementation of approaches that improve results for students with disabilities, with an implied emphasis on reducing dropout and improving school completion-related outcomes.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means more active Federal involvement than a typical grant. The Department may be involved in key aspects such as coordination, oversight, or collaboration on deliverables, consistent with how federal technical assistance centers are often managed.
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of one award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $700,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $700,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted. Applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes State Educational Agencies (SEAs), Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), and public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, as well as Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). Other eligible applicants include other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and applicants from outlying areas and freely associated states.
Does the listing indicate other eligible government or organization types?
Yes. The opportunity also lists a wide range of government entity types (state, county, city/township), school districts, small businesses, tribal governments, and housing authorities in the eligibility fields, reinforcing that many organizational forms may apply if they meet the eligibility terms in the official Federal Register notice.
Where should applicants look for the complete requirements and evaluation details?
The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes relying on the official Federal Register notice for full requirements, including priorities, performance measures, application content requirements, and submission instructions that may affect evaluation and expected deliverables.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-062308-002.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 84.326W.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Education.
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on June 23, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 23, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 22, 2008.
How were applications intended to be submitted?
Applications were intended to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov Apply process. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov. Submissions could not be emailed directly to the Department.
How should applicants search for the application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were told to search by CFDA number without the alpha suffix. That means searching for "84.326" rather than "84.326W" (or "84.326L") in Grants.gov.
Who can help with Grants.gov technical submission issues?
The listing provides the Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information: 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Who is listed as the ED Grants.gov System Administrator for accessing the full announcement electronically?
Julius Cotton is listed as the ED Grants.gov System Administrator for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
Who is listed as the Program Manager for this opportunity?
Selete Avoke is listed as the Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Education, with phone and email contact details provided in the notice.
What is the most important next step to understand the specific scope of work for the Center?
Consult the official "Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY 2008" referenced in the synopsis. That notice would spell out required functions for the National Dropout Center for Students with Disabilities, such as expected technical assistance and dissemination activities, intended audiences, required partnerships, and reporting/performance measures.
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