Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 020410 004
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- The Department of Education in the education science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Research and Development Centers CFDA 84.305C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.305 Education Research, Development and Dissemination.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 4, 2010 and posted on Feb 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2010 Request For Applications Package Available February 1, 2010. Notice Inviting Applications For New Awards For Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Published in the February 4, 2010 edition of the Federal Register. Deadline For Transmittal of Applications September 16, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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, non profit and for profit organizations and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities.
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Opportunity Summary:
National Research and Development Centers (CFDA 84.305C) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, run through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It supports large-scale education research and development centers meant to provide national leadership and strengthen the country s knowledge base about what works in education. The competition is authorized under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279), and it sits within IES s broader set of research competitions spanning general education and special education research. The overall intent is to expand fundamental understanding of education from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education, and to translate that work into practical, credible evidence that can inform real decisions.
The purpose of the program is framed around producing reliable and valid information for a wide range of audiences, including parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public. In practical terms, this means the funded centers are expected to generate scientifically sound findings about education practices, interventions, programs, and policies that support learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities for all students. IES emphasizes national need, so proposed work is expected to address high-priority questions where stronger evidence would meaningfully improve education systems or outcomes.
The opportunity uses CFDA number 84.305C specifically for Education Research and Development Centers (often referred to as national R and D centers). It is part of a family of IES competitions that, in the same overall announcement cycle, also includes Education Research (84.305A), Education Research Training (84.305B), Research on Statistical and Research Methodology in Education (84.305D), and Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies (84.305E), along with parallel special education programs under CFDA 84.324. Even though the synopsis references the FY 2011 competitions, the posted notice and application timeline reflect a Federal Register notice inviting applications tied to the FY 2010/2011 cycle, with the key point being that applicants must rely on the official Federal Register notice for the authoritative requirements, priorities, selection criteria, and performance measures.
Funding is offered as either a cooperative agreement or a grant (the listing shows both instrument types), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The activity category is Education and also Science and Technology and other Research and Development, which fits the center model: multi-project or programmatic research efforts designed to build a coherent evidence base, often including development, evaluation, dissemination, and sustained stakeholder engagement. Because the instrument can include cooperative agreements, applicants should expect that IES may have an active role in shaping or monitoring the work after award, consistent with federal cooperative agreement practices.
Eligibility is broad but centered on research capacity. Applicants must have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible entities include, but are not limited to, public and private institutions of higher education, state governments, public and private agencies, and both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. The opportunity explicitly lists several organizational categories, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and public or state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The key theme is that the applicant organization must be positioned to carry out rigorous education research at a national level.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the governmentwide Apply site. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission by the deadline; emailing an electronic copy directly to the agency is not permitted. For this posting, the request for applications package was available February 1, 2010, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was September 16, 2010, with an archive date of October 16, 2010. The posting date shown is February 4, 2010, corresponding to the Federal Register publication date of the notice inviting applications.
For official details beyond the synopsis, the announcement directs applicants to consult the Federal Register notice, which governs requirements such as pre-application and application components, submission rules, performance measures, and program priorities. The listing also provides contacts for help: Julius Cotton is identified for Grants.gov or system access issues (202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov), and Elizabeth Albro is listed as the program manager at IES (U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20202, phone 202-219-2148). The most important takeaway is that this opportunity is designed to fund high-capacity research centers producing rigorous, nationally relevant evidence to improve education practice and policy across the full educational pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): National Research and Development Centers (CFDA 84.305C)
What is the National Research and Development Centers funding opportunity (CFDA 84.305C)?
CFDA 84.305C is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, administered through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It supports large-scale education research and development centers intended to provide national leadership and strengthen the evidence base about what works in education.
What is the main goal of funding national R&D centers?
The goal is to expand fundamental understanding of education (from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education) and translate that work into practical, credible evidence that can inform real decisions in education systems and policy.
Who is the funder and which office runs this program?
The funder is the U.S. Department of Education. The program is run through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
What law authorizes this competition?
The competition is authorized under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (Title I of Public Law 107-279).
What kinds of results are funded centers expected to produce?
Funded centers are expected to produce reliable and valid information and generate scientifically sound findings about education practices, interventions, programs, and policies that support learning, improve academic achievement, and expand access to educational opportunities for all students.
Who are the intended audiences for the research findings?
The program is framed around producing usable, trustworthy information for a wide range of audiences, including parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public.
What does IES mean by focusing on national need?
IES emphasizes that proposed work should address high-priority questions where stronger evidence would meaningfully improve education systems or outcomes. The expectation is that the center's work will be nationally relevant and contribute leadership-level evidence.
How does CFDA 84.305C fit within IES competitions?
CFDA 84.305C is part of a broader set of IES research competitions that, in the same overall announcement cycle, also includes Education Research (84.305A), Education Research Training (84.305B), Research on Statistical and Research Methodology in Education (84.305D), and Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies (84.305E), with parallel special education programs under CFDA 84.324.
What funding instruments are used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The listing shows both instrument types: a grant and a cooperative agreement. Because cooperative agreements can be used, applicants should be prepared for the possibility that IES may have an active role in shaping or monitoring the work after award, consistent with federal cooperative agreement practices.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What types of activities does this program support?
The activity categories listed are Education and Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The opportunity supports a center model: multi-project or programmatic research efforts designed to build a coherent evidence base, often including development, evaluation, dissemination, and sustained stakeholder engagement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but centered on research capacity. Applicants must have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research. Eligible entities include (but are not limited to) public and private institutions of higher education, state governments, public and private agencies, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Does the applicant need specific capabilities?
Yes. The key eligibility theme is that the applicant organization must be positioned to carry out rigorous, scientifically valid education research at a national level.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (the governmentwide Apply site). Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission by the deadline.
Can an application be emailed directly to the agency?
No. The opportunity states that emailing an electronic copy directly to the agency is not permitted.
What were the key dates listed in the posting?
The request for applications package was available February 1, 2010. The deadline for transmittal of applications was September 16, 2010. The archive date was October 16, 2010. The posting date shown is February 4, 2010, corresponding to the Federal Register publication date of the notice inviting applications.
Which document is authoritative for requirements and priorities?
Applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register notice as the authoritative source for requirements, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and application and submission rules.
Why does the synopsis mention FY 2011 while dates appear tied to FY 2010/2011?
The synopsis references the FY 2011 competitions, while the posted notice and application timeline reflect a Federal Register notice inviting applications tied to the FY 2010/2011 cycle. The key instruction provided is that applicants must rely on the Federal Register notice for the authoritative details.
Who can help with Grants.gov or system access issues?
Julius Cotton is identified as the contact for Grants.gov or system access issues at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the IES program contact listed for this opportunity?
Elizabeth Albro is listed as the program manager at IES, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20202, phone 202-219-2148.
What is the overall takeaway about what this opportunity funds?
This opportunity is designed to fund high-capacity education research and development centers that produce rigorous, nationally relevant evidence to improve education practice and policy across the full educational pipeline.
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