Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 102214 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 102214 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS OSEP Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Focus Area A CFDA Number 84.325K 1" 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 Nov 3, 2014 and posted on Oct 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 2014 Applications Available October 22, 2014. The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) will conduct an informational teleconference to explain the programmatic, application, and administrative requirements. There will be an opportunity for interested applicants to ask questions about the requirements and the application submission process. The teleconference will be approximately one hour long. The informational teleconference will be held on Thursday, November 6th, 2014 at 100 p.m. EST. The Conference Number is 1 877 512 6886 and the Conference ID is 8613019655. The teleconference can also be accessed at the following URL http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/osep/ Download the teleconference materials now Deadline for Transmittal of Applications December 5, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants IHEs and private nonprofit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
This discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), is part of the broader Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program. It is specifically the Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services competition under CFDA 84.325K (Focus Area A). The core purpose is to strengthen the pipeline and quality of professionals who serve children with disabilities, including infants and toddlers, by addressing state-identified personnel preparation needs across special education, early intervention, related services, and even regular education roles that directly support children with disabilities.
The program emphasizes preparing personnel who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to be effective in real settings, with training grounded in scientifically based research and experience. In practice, this means the funded projects are expected to produce well-prepared practitioners who can improve services and outcomes for children with disabilities, aligning preparation efforts with what states say they need and what evidence suggests works.
Funding is offered as a grant, with an estimated total funding amount of $1.5 million and an expectation of about six awards. The maximum award amount listed is $250,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, which can reduce barriers for applicants that may not have substantial non-federal funds to contribute.
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education (public and state-controlled, or private) and private nonprofit organizations. The listing also references nonprofit eligibility categories more broadly, but the eligibility statement clarifies that IHEs and private nonprofit organizations are eligible, so applicants typically need to fit within those types and should confirm details in the official Federal Register notice.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and applicants were instructed to search by the base CFDA number (84.325) rather than including the letter suffix (so not "84.325K"). The process requires downloading the application package, completing it offline, and uploading it back to Grants.gov for submission. Email submission of applications is not allowed. The opportunity was posted October 22, 2014, with applications available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of December 5, 2014. The archive date was January 4, 2015.
OSEP also scheduled an informational teleconference to walk through programmatic, application, and administrative requirements and to answer applicant questions. That call was set for November 6, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, with both a phone conference line and an Adobe Connect option, and materials were made available for download.
For official requirements, applicants were directed to the Federal Register notice, which is treated as the controlling document for details such as application requirements, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions. The notice provided contacts for help with accessing the announcement and Grants.gov systems issues (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov, 202-245-6288) and a program contact at the Department of Education (Maryann McDermott, 202-245-7439, maryann.mcdermott@ed.gov) for content-related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It falls under the broader program titled Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities, and it is specifically the Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services competition under CFDA 84.325K (Focus Area A).
What is the purpose of CFDA 84.325K (Focus Area A) in this competition?
The core purpose is to strengthen both the pipeline and the quality of professionals who serve children with disabilities (including infants and toddlers). Projects are expected to address state-identified personnel preparation needs across special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education roles that directly support children with disabilities.
Who is this program intended to help?
The program is focused on improving services and results for children with disabilities, including infants and toddlers, by improving how professionals who serve them are prepared.
What kinds of professionals does the grant aim to prepare?
Based on the opportunity description, the grant aims to prepare professionals across:
- Special education
- Early intervention
- Related services
- Regular education roles that directly support children with disabilities
The emphasis is on producing well-prepared practitioners who can be effective in real settings.
What does the program emphasize about training and preparation?
The program emphasizes preparing personnel who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to be effective in real-world settings. Training is expected to be grounded in scientifically based research and experience, and aligned with state-identified needs and evidence of what works.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $1.5 million, with an expectation of about six awards.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The maximum award amount listed is $250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are:
- Institutions of higher education (IHEs) (public/state-controlled or private)
- Private nonprofit organizations
The eligibility statement also references nonprofit eligibility categories more broadly, but the information provided clarifies that IHEs and private nonprofit organizations are eligible. Applicants are advised to confirm details in the official Federal Register notice.
Where are the official requirements and full details published?
The Federal Register notice is identified as the controlling document for key details such as application requirements, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were required to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it back to Grants.gov.
Are email submissions accepted?
No. Email submission of applications is not allowed for this opportunity.
How should applicants search for the opportunity in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search using the base CFDA number 84.325, without the letter suffix. In other words, search for 84.325 rather than 84.325K.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2014, and applications were available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was December 5, 2014.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is January 4, 2015.
Was there an informational call for applicants?
Yes. OSEP scheduled an informational teleconference to cover programmatic, application, and administrative requirements and to answer applicant questions.
When was the informational teleconference scheduled?
The informational teleconference was scheduled for November 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
How could applicants join the informational teleconference?
Applicants could participate via a phone conference line and an Adobe Connect option. Materials were also made available for download.
Who can help with Grants.gov or system access issues?
For help accessing the announcement and for Grants.gov system issues, the notice listed:
- Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin
- Email: EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov
- Phone: 202-245-6288
Who can be contacted for program or content-related questions?
For content-related questions, the notice listed the program contact at the Department of Education:
- Maryann McDermott
- Phone: 202-245-7439
- Email: maryann.mcdermott@ed.gov
What is meant by "state-identified personnel preparation needs" in this context?
The opportunity description indicates that funded projects are expected to align personnel preparation efforts with what states identify as their needs across special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education roles that directly support children with disabilities.
What are applicants expected to produce or accomplish through funded projects?
Projects are expected to produce well-prepared practitioners who can improve services and outcomes for children with disabilities. Preparation should be grounded in scientifically based research and informed by experience, with a focus on effectiveness in real settings.
What document should applicants rely on if there is a conflict or missing detail?
The Federal Register notice is described as the controlling document for official requirements and should be relied upon for priorities, performance measures, required components, and submission instructions.
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