Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 102214 005
Apply for ED GRANTS 102214 005
- 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 D CFDA Number 84.325K 4" 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 $2,500,000.00 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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants IHEs and private nonprofit organizations.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), under the broader OSERS personnel development initiative. It is titled "Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities: Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services, Focus Area D" and is listed under CFDA 84.325K (when searching on Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search for 84.325 without the letter suffix). The central aim is to strengthen the pipeline and quality of professionals who serve children with disabilities, including infants and toddlers, by supporting high-quality preparation programs.
The purpose of the program is twofold. First, it is meant to help address state-identified workforce needs in special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education roles that work with children with disabilities. Second, it is intended to ensure that personnel who enter these roles have the skills and knowledge needed to be effective, and that their preparation is grounded in practices supported by scientifically based research and professional experience. In practical terms, the competition is focused on improving how educators and related service providers are trained so they can deliver stronger services and improve outcomes for children with disabilities.
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations. The opportunity is structured as a grant (not a cooperative agreement), and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The listing indicates an expected 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,500,000 and an award ceiling of $250,000 per grant.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice emphasizes that applicants must use the Grants.gov Apply process: download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the system. Submitting by email is not allowed. Key dates in the announcement show the application package becoming available on October 22, 2014, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of December 5, 2014. The posting date is October 22, 2014, and the archive date is January 4, 2015, indicating the window during which the opportunity was active.
To support potential applicants, OSEP scheduled an informational teleconference to walk through programmatic, application, and administrative requirements and to answer questions about submission. That call was set for November 6, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, with both a dial-in option and an online access link.
For applicants needing help, the notice provides two types of contacts: technical assistance related to accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov (Julius Cotton, with an email address for Education Grant inquiries), and a program contact for substantive questions about the competition (Program Manager Dawn Ellis at the U.S. Department of Education, including phone and email). The announcement also repeatedly notes that the summary provided is only a synopsis, and that the official requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission details are contained in the Federal Register notice, which applicants are expected to review for authoritative guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This discretionary grant competition is titled "Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities: Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services, Focus Area D."
Which federal agency is running this competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), under the broader OSERS personnel development initiative.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 84.325K.
How should applicants search for this opportunity on Grants.gov?
When searching on Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search for "84.325" without the letter suffix.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central aim is to strengthen the pipeline and quality of professionals who serve children with disabilities (including infants and toddlers) by supporting high-quality preparation programs.
What are the two main purposes of the program?
The program purpose is twofold: (1) help address state-identified workforce needs in special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education roles that work with children with disabilities; and (2) ensure that personnel entering these roles have the skills and knowledge to be effective, grounded in practices supported by scientifically based research and professional experience.
What types of roles and personnel does this program focus on?
The program focuses on improving preparation for professionals in special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education roles that work with children with disabilities.
Who are the eligible applicants?
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations.
Is this award a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is structured as a grant (not a cooperative agreement).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The listing indicates an expected 10 awards.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount is $2,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $250,000 per grant.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov Apply process (download the package, complete it offline, then upload and submit through the system).
Can an application be submitted by email?
No. Submitting by email is not allowed.
When did the application package become available?
The application package became available on October 22, 2014.
What was the deadline for transmittal of applications?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was December 5, 2014.
What are the posting and archive dates, and what do they indicate?
The posting date is October 22, 2014, and the archive date is January 4, 2015. These dates indicate the window during which the opportunity was active.
Was there an informational session for potential applicants?
Yes. OSEP scheduled an informational teleconference to review programmatic, application, and administrative requirements and to answer questions about submission.
When was the informational teleconference scheduled?
The informational teleconference was set for November 6, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
How could participants access the informational teleconference?
The notice provided both a dial-in option and an online access link for the call.
Who should be contacted for technical help with the announcement or Grants.gov?
The notice identifies Julius Cotton as the technical assistance contact for accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov (via an email address for Education Grant inquiries).
Who should be contacted for programmatic or substantive questions?
The notice lists Program Manager Dawn Ellis at the U.S. Department of Education as the program contact for substantive questions, including a phone number and email address.
Where are the official requirements and detailed guidance found?
The announcement emphasizes that the summary is only a synopsis and that the official requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission details are contained in the Federal Register notice, which applicants are expected to review for authoritative guidance.
Browse more business programs for Special Education Programs
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Department of Education
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education
Next opportunity: Establishment of a University Partnership with National College of Arts Lahore
Previous opportunity: Brain Somatic Mosaicism and its Role in Psychiatric Disorders (Collaborative U01)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for ED GRANTS 102214 005
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (ED GRANTS 102214 005) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Establishment of a University Partnership with National College of Arts Lahore Apply for SCAISB 15 AW 001 10222014 Funding Number: SCAISB 15 AW 001 10222014 Agency: U.S. Mission to Pakistan Category: Education Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Establishment of a University Partnership with University of the Punjab Lahore, Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) Apply for SCAISB 15 AW 002 10222014 Funding Number: SCAISB 15 AW 002 10222014 Agency: U.S. Mission to Pakistan Category: Education Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| NPS Trail Study Support Intern RFI Apply for FY2015 MWRO 0001 Funding Number: FY2015 MWRO 0001 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| Planning for Interpretive Experiential Center at El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Monument Apply for P15AS00002 Funding Number: P15AS00002 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| GeoCorps Apply for L15AS00001 Funding Number: L15AS00001 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Education Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| American Sign Language video translation of the Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour Apply for P15AS00003 Funding Number: P15AS00003 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $45,000 |
| Lighting Excitement for Excellency in Reading Activity Apply for RFA 517 14 000004 Funding Number: RFA 517 14 000004 Agency: Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo Category: Education Funding Amount: $20,000,000 |
| RFI Local Organization Survey Apply for 608 15 001 RFI Funding Number: 608 15 001 RFI Agency: Morocco USAID Rabat Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| OSERS OSEP Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Stepping up Technology Implementation CFDA Number 84.327S Apply for ED GRANTS 112114 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 112114 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Celebrate the Connections Apply for NDRFP15 01 Funding Number: NDRFP15 01 Agency: U.S. Mission to India Category: Education Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Consulate Cup Model UN Competition Apply for MRFP15 01 Funding Number: MRFP15 01 Agency: U.S. Mission to India Category: Education Funding Amount: $40,000 |
| Huna Tribal House Totum Poles Apply for P10AC00030 Funding Number: P10AC00030 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| The Higher Education Partnerships Program (HEPP) Apply for RFA 263 15 000001 Funding Number: RFA 263 15 000001 Agency: Egypt USAID Cairo Category: Education Funding Amount: $57,000,000 |
| Comprehensive In School Civic Education Program Apply for APP001BIHCE Funding Number: APP001BIHCE Agency: U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Category: Education Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Combating Gender Based Violence through Community Policing Programs Apply for CRFP15 01 Funding Number: CRFP15 01 Agency: U.S. Mission to India Category: Education Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Room to learn Retounen Lekol (Return to School in Haitian Creole) Apply for RFA REQ 521 15 000005 Funding Number: RFA REQ 521 15 000005 Agency: Haiti USAID Port Au Prince Category: Education Funding Amount: $20,000,000 |
| OSERS OSEP Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities Parent Training and Information Centers CFDA Number 84.328M Apply for ED GRANTS 121114 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 121114 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| RFI International Reading for Success for non formal education Apply for 608 15 002 RFI Funding Number: 608 15 002 RFI Agency: Morocco USAID Rabat Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Mojave Desert Education Program Apply for P15AS00014 Funding Number: P15AS00014 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $146,421 |
| U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata Training Program for Journalism Standards and Ethics Apply for KRFP15 02 Funding Number: KRFP15 02 Agency: U.S. Mission to India Category: Education Funding Amount: $100,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "ED GRANTS 102214 005", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.