Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 022616 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 022616 001
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Programs (OSEP): Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Community Parent Resource Centers CFDA Number 84.328C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.328.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2016 and posted on Feb 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It is a discretionary grant competition under CFDA 84.328C called "Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs)." The central purpose is to make sure parents of children with disabilities have practical training and reliable information that helps them support their children more effectively, with the ultimate goal of improving educational and related outcomes for those children.
The competition is built around a specific required focus area that the Department set as an absolute priority. In plain terms, that means the Department will only consider applications that directly address the priority, and proposals that do not fit it are not reviewed for funding. For this competition, the absolute priority is to create or support Community Parent Resource Centers. The notice ties this priority to allowable activities and legal authority under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), referencing IDEA sections 671 and 681(d), as well as the Department's priority-setting regulations in 34 CFR 75.105.
The program’s intended impact is grounded in long-standing research and experience showing that outcomes for children with disabilities improve when parents are equipped to participate fully in their child’s education both at school and at home. The notice highlights that more than 35 years of evidence supports the idea that strengthening parent engagement and capacity is a key lever for making special education more effective, and it cites IDEA section 601(c)(5)(B) to reinforce that point. CPRCs have also been part of federal investment for more than two decades, and the Department frames them as proven community-based supports that help families set high expectations and navigate the systems that serve their children.
A defining feature of Community Parent Resource Centers is who they are meant to reach. CPRCs are designed for geographically defined communities where parents and youth experience significant isolation from typical sources of information, training, and support. The notice gives concrete examples of populations that can be isolated in this way, including low-income parents, parents with limited English proficiency, and parents with disabilities. On the youth side, the notice similarly calls out youth with disabilities who may live in low-income households or have limited English proficiency. The overall emphasis is on reducing barriers to access and ensuring that families who are often hardest to reach still receive usable, culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance.
In terms of scale and funding, the Department stated an intention to fund 30 Community Parent Resource Centers through this competition. The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $100,000 per award and an expected number of awards of 30. The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 022616 001, and it was posted on February 26, 2016, with an application closing date of April 11, 2016. As with many federal competitions, the notice also explains that if awards are made in later years from the list of unfunded applications from this same competition, the same absolute priority framework applies.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note that applicants should consult the official Federal Register application notice for the specific eligibility rules and definitions. The synopsis strongly encourages applicants to rely on the Federal Register notice as the controlling source for details such as eligibility requirements, pre-application and application requirements, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information. It also points readers to the Parent Center Hub (www.parentcenterhub.org) as a place to learn more about OSEP’s parent training and information efforts.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email. Applicants are expected to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for "84.328" rather than "84.328C." The process described is the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit through the Grants.gov portal. The notice emphasizes that emailing an application directly to the Department is not allowed, underscoring that Grants.gov submission is the required method.
Overall, this opportunity is aimed at strengthening community-level infrastructure that helps families of children and youth with disabilities understand their rights, participate meaningfully in educational decision-making, and access supports that can improve results. It focuses particularly on communities and populations that are more likely to be disconnected from traditional support networks, and it uses the CPRC model as a targeted way to reduce isolation and expand effective parent engagement in special education.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant competition?
This opportunity is the U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition titled "Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs)," under CFDA 84.328C.
Which federal office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Education, within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central purpose is to ensure that parents of children with disabilities have practical training and reliable information so they can support their children more effectively, with the ultimate goal of improving educational and related outcomes for those children.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant competition.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is identified as CFDA 84.328C. For locating the application package in Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search using "84.328" (without the letter suffix).
What is the required focus area (absolute priority) for applications?
The Department set an absolute priority requiring applications to create or support Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs). Applications that do not address this absolute priority are not reviewed for funding.
What does "absolute priority" mean for applicants?
It means the Department will only consider applications that directly address the stated priority. If a proposal does not fit the absolute priority, it will not be reviewed for potential funding.
What are Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) intended to do?
CPRCs are intended to provide training and information that help parents and families better participate in their child’s education at school and at home. The centers are framed as community-based supports that help families set high expectations and navigate the education and related service systems for children and youth with disabilities.
Who are CPRCs specifically designed to reach?
CPRCs are designed for geographically defined communities where parents and youth experience significant isolation from typical sources of information, training, and support.
What kinds of isolation or barriers does the notice highlight?
The notice emphasizes isolation from typical sources of information, training, and support, and it highlights barriers faced by groups such as low-income parents, parents with limited English proficiency, and parents with disabilities. It also notes similar challenges for youth with disabilities, including those in low-income households or with limited English proficiency.
Is there an emphasis on culturally and linguistically appropriate support?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes reducing barriers to access and ensuring families who are hardest to reach receive usable, culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance.
How many awards does the Department intend to make?
The Department stated an intention to fund 30 Community Parent Resource Centers through this competition.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this competition is $100,000 per award.
What is the expected number of awards?
The expected number of awards is 30.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 022616 001.
When was the opportunity posted, and when was the application due?
The opportunity was posted on February 26, 2016, and the application closing date was April 11, 2016.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applications may not be submitted by emailing them to the Department.
Can an applicant email the application to the Department of Education?
No. The notice emphasizes that emailing an application directly to the Department is not allowed, and that Grants.gov submission is required.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are expected to search for the CFDA number without the letter suffix. In other words, search for "84.328" rather than "84.328C" to locate the correct package.
What is the submission workflow described in the notice?
The process described is the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note that applicants should consult the official Federal Register application notice for specific eligibility rules and definitions.
Where should applicants look for the official and controlling requirements?
Applicants are strongly encouraged to rely on the official Federal Register application notice as the controlling source for details such as eligibility requirements, pre-application and application requirements, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information.
What legal authority is referenced for this priority and program?
The notice ties the absolute priority to allowable activities and legal authority under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), referencing IDEA sections 671 and 681(d). It also references the Department’s priority-setting regulations in 34 CFR 75.105 and cites IDEA section 601(c)(5)(B) in support of the importance of parent engagement.
What is the rationale for investing in parent training and information?
The notice highlights that more than 35 years of evidence supports the idea that outcomes for children with disabilities improve when parents are equipped to participate fully in their child’s education both at school and at home.
Are CPRCs described as an established model?
Yes. The notice states that CPRCs have been part of federal investment for more than two decades and frames them as proven community-based supports for families of children and youth with disabilities.
If the Department makes awards in later years from unfunded applications, does the same priority apply?
Yes. The notice explains that if awards are made in later years from the list of unfunded applications from this competition, the same absolute priority framework applies.
Where can someone learn more about OSEP parent training and information efforts?
The synopsis points readers to the Parent Center Hub at www.parentcenterhub.org to learn more about OSEP’s parent training and information efforts.
What outcomes is this opportunity ultimately trying to improve?
The opportunity is aimed at improving educational and related outcomes for children with disabilities by strengthening community-level supports that help families understand their rights, participate meaningfully in educational decision-making, and access supports.
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