Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 121514 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 121514 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) State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program CFDA Number 84.323A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.323 Special Education State Personnel Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 16, 2015 and posted on Dec 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 13, 2015 Applications Available December 15, 2014. On December 15, 2014, we published in the Federal Register a notice inviting applications for new awards under the SPDG competition. That notice established a January 29, 2015, deadline for the submission of applications, and a deadline of March 30, 2015, for intergovernmental review. We are extending both deadlines by fifteen (15) days. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 84.323A. Dates Applications Available December 15, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 13, 2015. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review April 14, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Jennifer Coffey, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 4097, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202 2600. Telephone (202) 245 6673 or by email jennifer.coffey@ed.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,474,808.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants An SEA of one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or an outlying area (United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Note Public Law 95 134, which permits the consolidation of grants to the outlying areas, does not apply to funds received under this competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) competition for State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG), listed under CFDA 84.323A. It is a discretionary grant program authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The central aim is to help State educational agencies (SEAs) strengthen and modernize how they prepare, develop, and support the people who deliver services to children with disabilities. In practice, that means funding state-led efforts to reform and improve statewide systems for personnel preparation and professional development across early intervention, special education and related services, and transition services, with the end goal of improving outcomes for children with disabilities.
Eligibility is limited to SEAs in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. outlying areas (U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). The notice also clarifies that Public Law 95-134, which can allow consolidation of grants in outlying areas, does not apply to funds received through this competition. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award (though the official notice may still describe budgeting rules and allowable costs).
For this specific posting cycle, the Department expected to make about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $9,474,808. The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 121514 001. Applications first became available on December 15, 2014. The original deadline to submit applications was January 29, 2015, but the Department extended the deadline by 15 days. The final deadline for transmittal of applications became February 13, 2015. The intergovernmental review deadline was also extended, moving from March 30, 2015 to April 14, 2015. The archive date listed is March 15, 2015.
Submission is electronic-only through Grants.gov. Applicants must locate the package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning the search should be for "84.323" rather than "84.323A". The process described is to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the same portal. The notice explicitly states that applications cannot be emailed to the Department as a substitute for Grants.gov submission.
The announcement repeatedly emphasizes that what is provided here is a synopsis, and that the controlling, official requirements are those published in the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2015. That Federal Register notice is where applicants would find the full set of rules and expectations, including any pre-application requirements, detailed application content and formatting instructions, submission procedures, program priorities, performance measures, and other compliance conditions. The posting also points readers to free access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office site referenced in the notice.
For contacts, the program point of contact listed for policy and program questions is Jennifer Coffey at the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 4097, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2600, phone (202) 245-6673, email jennifer.coffey@ed.gov. For technical issues accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov systems, the notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at (202) 245-6288 and EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) - CFDA 84.323A
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Department of Education competition for State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG), administered by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It is listed under CFDA 84.323A and is a discretionary grant program authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
What is the main purpose of the SPDG program?
The central aim is to help State educational agencies (SEAs) strengthen and modernize how they prepare, develop, and support the personnel who deliver services to children with disabilities. In practice, it funds state-led efforts to reform and improve statewide systems for personnel preparation and professional development across early intervention, special education and related services, and transition services, with the end goal of improving outcomes for children with disabilities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to State educational agencies (SEAs) in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. outlying areas (U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
Can entities other than SEAs apply (for example, districts, universities, or nonprofits)?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to SEAs only (including the specific jurisdictions listed). No other applicant types are identified as eligible in the synopsis.
Does Public Law 95-134 (grant consolidation for outlying areas) apply to this competition?
No. The notice clarifies that Public Law 95-134, which can allow consolidation of grants in outlying areas, does not apply to funds received through this competition.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
How many awards does the Department expect to make?
For this posting cycle, the Department expected to make about 10 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount for this cycle is $9,474,808.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 121514 001.
What is the CFDA number for this competition?
The competition is listed under CFDA 84.323A. For Grants.gov search purposes, applicants are instructed to search using "84.323" (without the letter suffix).
When did applications become available?
Applications first became available on December 15, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original deadline was January 29, 2015, but the Department extended it by 15 days. The final deadline for transmittal of applications was February 13, 2015.
Was the intergovernmental review deadline extended?
Yes. The intergovernmental review deadline was extended from March 30, 2015 to April 14, 2015.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is March 15, 2015.
How must applications be submitted?
Submission is electronic-only through Grants.gov. The process described is to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
Can an application be submitted by email instead of through Grants.gov?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications cannot be emailed to the Department as a substitute for Grants.gov submission.
How do I find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants must locate the package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix. Search for "84.323" rather than "84.323A".
Is the synopsis the official source of requirements?
No. The announcement emphasizes that what is provided is a synopsis, and that the controlling, official requirements are those published in the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2015.
Where can applicants find the full rules, priorities, and application instructions?
Applicants should consult the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2015. That notice is identified as the source for the full set of rules and expectations, including any pre-application requirements, detailed application content and formatting instructions, submission procedures, program priorities, performance measures, and other compliance conditions.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations for free?
The posting points readers to free access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office site referenced in the notice.
Who is the program contact for policy or program questions?
The program point of contact is Jennifer Coffey, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 4097, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2600. Phone: (202) 245-6673. Email: jennifer.coffey@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with Grants.gov or accessing the announcement?
For technical issues, the notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at (202) 245-6288 and the email address EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
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