Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 013013 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 013013 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Office of Special Education Programs Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program Stepping Up Technology Implementation CFDA Number 84.327S" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.327 Special EducationEducational Technology Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2013 and posted on Jan 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2013 Applications Available January 30, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 18, 2013.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 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 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
- Eligible Applicants State educational agencies (SEAs) LEAs, including public charter schools that are considered 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 Stepping Up Technology Implementation grant opportunity (CFDA 84.327S) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through OSERS and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It sits within the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program, which focuses on helping schools and other education stakeholders use technology and accessible instructional resources to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The published description is a synopsis, and applicants are expected to rely on the official Federal Register notice for the complete requirements, priorities, performance measures, and application instructions.
At its core, the program is designed to improve results for students with disabilities by encouraging the development, demonstration, and real-world use of educational technology. It also supports classroom-focused educational activities that have clear instructional value for students with disabilities, along with services and resources that make instructional media usable in typical classroom settings. A major emphasis is on accessibility, including support for captioning and video description and ensuring that accessible educational materials reach students with disabilities in a timely manner. In practical terms, this kind of funding is meant to move beyond research alone and help scale or strengthen implementation so that accessible technology and materials are actually adopted and used effectively in schools.
For this specific competition, the federal listing number is 84.327S (when searching in Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search using 84.327 without the letter suffix). Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package for the competition; submissions cannot be emailed to the Department. The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-013013-001, and the opportunity category is discretionary with grants as the funding instrument.
The notice indicates an estimated total of $3,000,000 in available funding, with an award ceiling of $500,000 per grant and an expected six awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity. Key dates listed include a posted and applications-available date of January 30, 2013, a deadline for transmittal of applications of March 18, 2013, and an archive date of April 17, 2013 (meaning the competition information is now historical, but the summary still reflects how the opportunity was structured at the time).
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations involved in education and public service. Eligible applicants include State educational agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law; institutions of higher education (public and private); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit statuses); for-profit organizations; state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts); outlying areas and freely associated states; and Indian tribes or tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments. The listing also mentions small businesses as eligible under the broader “for-profit” umbrella. Because the formal notice may include nuances or additional conditions, applicants are directed to confirm eligibility and any special rules in the Federal Register application notice.
For applicants who needed help during submission, the posting provides two contacts: Julius Cotton, identified as an ED Grants.gov/FIND systems administrator (phone 202-245-6140; email julius.cotton@ed.gov) for technical access issues, and Terry Jackson as the program manager at the U.S. Department of Education (phone 202-245-6039; email Terry.Jackson@ed.gov) for program-related questions. The opportunity also points readers to the Federal Register and related regulations as the authoritative sources for the full set of requirements, including any pre-application expectations, formatting and submission rules, selection criteria, and federal performance measures.
Stepping Up Technology Implementation Grant (CFDA 84.327S) FAQs
What is the Stepping Up Technology Implementation grant (CFDA 84.327S)?
It is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through OSERS and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It is part of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to improve results for students with disabilities by encouraging the development, demonstration, and real-world use of educational technology and accessible instructional resources in typical classroom settings.
What kinds of projects or activities does the program emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes classroom-focused educational activities with clear instructional value for students with disabilities, plus services and resources that make instructional media usable in typical classrooms. A major emphasis is on accessibility and timely delivery of accessible educational materials.
Does the program focus on research, implementation, or both?
Based on the description, the funding is intended to go beyond research alone by helping scale or strengthen implementation so accessible technology and materials are actually adopted and used effectively in schools.
What accessibility features or supports are specifically mentioned?
The description highlights accessibility, including support for captioning and video description, and ensuring that accessible educational materials reach students with disabilities in a timely manner.
Which agency within the U.S. Department of Education administers this opportunity?
The competition is run through OSERS and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
What is the federal listing number for this competition?
The listing number is 84.327S.
How should applicants search for this opportunity on Grants.gov?
Applicants are instructed to search using 84.327 (without the letter suffix).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-013013-001.
What is the opportunity category and funding instrument?
The opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding instrument is grants.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package for the competition.
Can applications be emailed directly to the Department of Education?
No. Submissions cannot be emailed to the Department; they must be submitted through Grants.gov.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The notice indicates an estimated total of $3,000,000 in available funding.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $500,000 per grant.
How many awards were expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of six awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications available?
The posted and applications-available date listed is January 30, 2013.
What was the deadline to submit applications?
The deadline for transmittal of applications listed is March 18, 2013.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date is April 17, 2013. This indicates the competition information is historical (i.e., the competition is no longer current), although the summary reflects how it was structured at the time.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include: State educational agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law; institutions of higher education (public and private); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit statuses); for-profit organizations (including small businesses); state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts); outlying areas and freely associated states; and Indian tribes or tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments.
Are public charter schools eligible?
Yes, public charter schools are eligible if they qualify as LEAs under state law.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Private nonprofit organizations are listed as eligible, including 501(c)(3) and other nonprofit statuses.
Are for-profit organizations or small businesses eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are listed as eligible, and the listing notes small businesses under the broader for-profit category.
Are state and local government entities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes state and local governments, including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts.
Are Indian tribes or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Indian tribes or tribal organizations are listed as eligible, including federally recognized tribal governments.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Where can applicants find the full and official requirements for applying?
The published description is a synopsis, and applicants are expected to rely on the official Federal Register notice for complete requirements, priorities, performance measures, and application instructions.
What kinds of rules might only be found in the Federal Register notice?
The opportunity points to the Federal Register and related regulations for the authoritative details, including any pre-application expectations, formatting and submission rules, selection criteria, and federal performance measures.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov or system access issues?
For technical access issues, the posting lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND systems administrator) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
For program-related questions, the posting lists Terry Jackson (program manager, U.S. Department of Education) at 202-245-6039 or Terry.Jackson@ed.gov.
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