Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061812 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 061812 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 (OSEP) Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities Early Childhood Personnel Center CFDA Number 84.325B" 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 18, 2012 and posted on Jun 18, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2012 Applications Available June 18, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 18, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments 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 organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Special district governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants State educational agencies and State lead agencies 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:
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Education, within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and specifically the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It sits under the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.325; the specific competition is labeled 84.325B) and is focused on establishing or supporting an Early Childhood Personnel Center. The overarching aim is to strengthen the workforce that serves infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities by improving both the supply of qualified personnel and the quality and consistency of their preparation and ongoing development.
The stated purpose is twofold. First, the grant is meant to help address state-identified shortages or needs for highly qualified personnel across special education, related services, early intervention, and even regular education roles that work directly with young children with disabilities. Second, it is designed to ensure those professionals have the skills and knowledge they need to be effective, drawing on practices grounded in scientifically based research and professional experience. In practical terms, the competition is oriented toward building capacity: improving how early childhood special education and early intervention personnel are trained, supported, and equipped to deliver better services and, ultimately, better outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
The opportunity anticipates making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,200,000 and an award ceiling of $1,200,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant. Because only one award is expected, the selection process is likely to be highly competitive and focused on a comprehensive national or multi-state center-style approach rather than multiple smaller local projects.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of public and private entities that could plausibly operate a personnel center or lead a large partnership. Eligible applicants include state educational agencies and state lead agencies; local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools recognized as LEAs under state law; institutions of higher education (public and private); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations (including, but not limited to, 501(c)(3) organizations); outlying areas and freely associated states; federally recognized Indian tribes and other tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). The listing also references various government types (state, county, city/township, special district) and independent school districts, reinforcing that the competition is open to many entity types as long as they can meet the program requirements described in the official Federal Register notice.
Applications were made available on June 18, 2012, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of July 18, 2012, and an archive date of August 17, 2012. The notice emphasizes that the published synopsis is not the full set of requirements and that applicants must rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the authoritative details, including priorities, submission rules, selection criteria, performance measures, and any pre-application expectations. It also points applicants to free online access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations through GPO resources.
For submission, the announcement specifies electronic submission through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal. The notice explicitly states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. A small but important instruction is included about searching in Grants.gov: applicants should search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for "84.325" rather than "84.325B" to find the correct application package.
Finally, the opportunity provides two practical points of contact: one for technical issues related to accessing the announcement or Grants.gov systems (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Administrator) and one program contact for substantive questions (Dawn Ellis, Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Education). For anyone considering an application, the key takeaway is that this competition is intended to fund a center-level effort to improve early childhood personnel development in special education and early intervention, aligned with state-identified workforce needs and evidence-based practices, with application and compliance details governed by the official Federal Register notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It falls under the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.325), competition number 84.325B, and focuses on establishing or supporting an Early Childhood Personnel Center.
What is the main goal of this grant?
The overarching goal is to strengthen the workforce serving infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities by improving both (1) the supply of qualified personnel and (2) the quality and consistency of their preparation and ongoing professional development.
What does the grant aim to accomplish in practical terms?
The competition is oriented toward building capacity through a center-style effort that improves how early childhood special education and early intervention personnel are trained, supported, and equipped so they can deliver improved services and help achieve better outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
What are the two stated purposes of the grant?
The notice describes a two-part purpose: (1) helping address state-identified shortages or needs for highly qualified personnel across special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education roles that work directly with young children with disabilities; and (2) ensuring those professionals have the skills and knowledge to be effective, drawing on practices grounded in scientifically based research and professional experience.
Who is the grant intended to support (which workforce roles)?
The opportunity targets personnel who work directly with infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities, including roles in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education when those roles involve working with young children with disabilities.
What kind of project does this competition appear to support?
Because the opportunity anticipates a single award and references an Early Childhood Personnel Center, it is framed as a center-level effort (often national or multi-state in scope) rather than multiple smaller local projects.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,200,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, which generally indicates that applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include: state educational agencies and state lead agencies; local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools recognized as LEAs under state law; institutions of higher education (public and private); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations (including, but not limited to, 501(c)(3) organizations); outlying areas and freely associated states; federally recognized Indian tribes and other tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). The listing also references multiple government types (such as state, county, city/township, special district) and independent school districts.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are included among eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Private nonprofit organizations are eligible, including (but not limited to) 501(c)(3) organizations.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
Are tribes and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Indian tribes and other tribal organizations are eligible.
Are outlying areas and freely associated states eligible?
Yes. Outlying areas and freely associated states are listed as eligible applicants.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Applications were made available on June 18, 2012. The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 18, 2012. The archive date was August 17, 2012.
Where are the official requirements and application rules found?
The notice emphasizes that the published synopsis is not the full set of requirements. Applicants are expected to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for authoritative details such as priorities, submission requirements, selection criteria, performance measures, and any pre-application expectations.
How do applicants access the Federal Register and related regulations online?
The opportunity points applicants to free online access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations through U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) resources.
How must the application be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal.
Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
How should applicants search for the opportunity on Grants.gov?
The notice includes a specific instruction: search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. In other words, search for "84.325" rather than "84.325B" to find the correct application package.
Who should be contacted for technical problems related to Grants.gov?
For technical issues related to accessing the announcement or Grants.gov systems, the notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Administrator) as the contact.
Who should be contacted for program (substantive) questions?
For substantive questions about the program, the notice lists Dawn Ellis, Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Education, as the program contact.
Which office within the Department of Education is sponsoring this competition?
The sponsoring offices are OSERS and OSEP within the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the CFDA number and competition label associated with this opportunity?
The program is CFDA 84.325, and the specific competition is labeled 84.325B.
What is a key takeaway for prospective applicants?
The competition is intended to fund a center-level effort to improve early childhood personnel development in special education and early intervention, aligned with state-identified workforce needs and evidence-based practices. Detailed application and compliance requirements are governed by the official Federal Register notice.
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