Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 052112 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 052112 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS OSEP Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities Stepping Up Technology Implementation CFDA Number 84.327S" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.327 Special EducationEducational Technology Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2012 and posted on May 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 5, 2012 Applications Available May 21, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 5, 2012. In notice document 2012 12278 appearing on pages 29989 through 29995 in the issue of Monday, May 21, 2012 make the following correction On page 29989, in the second column, under the heading Deadline for Intergovernmental Review, September 3, 2012 should read September 4, 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 $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts.
- Eligible Applicants State educational agencies (SEAs) 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:
The OSERS OSEP Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities: Stepping Up Technology Implementation grant (CFDA 84.327S) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary funding opportunity offered under a cooperative agreement. Its overall aim is to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by helping schools and education partners move from having technology available to actually implementing it well in real classroom settings. The program focuses on promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology that supports learning for students with disabilities, strengthening educational media services that have clear classroom value for these students, and supporting accessibility services such as captioning and video description when those supports are appropriate for classroom use.
For FY 2012, the competition anticipated making about 7 awards nationwide, with an estimated total funding level of $3.5 million. Individual awards were expected to be as high as $500,000 (award ceiling), and the notice indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the grant. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, awardees should generally expect more substantial federal involvement than in a typical grant, such as ongoing coordination, technical guidance, or collaboration with the Department during the project period (the specific nature of that involvement is laid out in the official Federal Register notice and the application package).
Eligibility for this competition was broad and designed to reflect the many types of organizations that can influence technology implementation for students with disabilities. Eligible applicants included State educational agencies and local educational agencies (including public charter schools treated as LEAs under state law), institutions of higher education (public or private), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status), outlying areas and freely associated states, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations. The broader Grants.gov listing also referenced various units of government (state, county, city/township, special district) and independent school districts, indicating the program was open to a wide range of public and private entities involved in education, technology, media, and accessibility.
The opportunity was posted May 21, 2012, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of July 5, 2012. A related correction in the Federal Register clarified the intergovernmental review deadline: what had been printed as September 3, 2012 was corrected to September 4, 2012. The listing is archived (archive date August 4, 2012), which signals this particular funding round is closed, but the summary still provides a useful snapshot of the program’s goals and structure for anyone researching past federal special education technology initiatives.
Applications were expected to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching for the base CFDA number without the suffix (search "84.327" rather than "84.327S"). The synopsis emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for requirements and details, including priorities, performance measures, pre-application or application requirements, and other submission instructions that are not fully captured in the short listing.
For support and questions, the announcement provided two key contacts: Julius Cotton as the ED Grants.gov/FIND systems administrator for technical access issues (202-245-6140; julius.cotton@ed.gov) and Terry Jackson as the program manager at the Department of Education for programmatic questions (202-245-6039; Terry.Jackson@ed.gov), with an address at 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OSERS OSEP Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities: Stepping Up Technology Implementation grant?
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary funding program under OSERS/OSEP titled "Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities: Stepping Up Technology Implementation" (CFDA 84.327S). It was offered under a cooperative agreement and was designed to help improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by focusing on effective, real-world technology implementation in classrooms.
What is the overall goal of this grant?
The overall aim is to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by helping schools and education partners move from simply having technology available to actually implementing it well in real classroom settings.
What program areas or activities does the grant emphasize?
The program focuses on:
- Promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology that supports learning for students with disabilities.
- Strengthening educational media services that have clear classroom value for students with disabilities.
- Supporting accessibility services (such as captioning and video description) when those supports are appropriate for classroom use.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as CFDA 84.327S.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally involves more substantial federal involvement than a typical grant. Awardees should expect ongoing coordination, technical guidance, or collaboration with the Department during the project period. The specific nature of federal involvement is described in the official Federal Register notice and the application package.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2012?
For FY 2012, the competition anticipated making about 7 awards nationwide.
How much funding was expected to be available in total for FY 2012?
The estimated total funding level for FY 2012 was $3.5 million.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Individual awards were expected to be as high as $500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included a wide range of organizations that can influence technology implementation for students with disabilities, including:
- State educational agencies (SEAs).
- Local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools treated as LEAs under state law.
- Institutions of higher education (public or private).
- Other public agencies.
- Private nonprofit organizations (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status).
- Outlying areas and freely associated states.
- Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
- For-profit organizations.
Did the listing mention other eligible government entity types?
Yes. The broader Grants.gov listing also referenced various units of government, including state, county, city/township, special district, and independent school districts, indicating the program was open to a wide range of public and private entities involved in education, technology, media, and accessibility.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 21, 2012.
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on May 21, 2012 (the same day the opportunity was posted).
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 5, 2012.
Was there an intergovernmental review deadline, and was it corrected?
Yes. A correction in the Federal Register clarified the intergovernmental review deadline. The date printed as September 3, 2012 was corrected to September 4, 2012.
Is this funding round still open?
No. The listing is archived (archive date August 4, 2012), which indicates this particular funding round is closed.
How were applications expected to be submitted?
Applications were expected to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email.
How do applicants locate the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search using the base CFDA number without the suffix. In other words, search for "84.327" rather than "84.327S" to locate the application package.
Which document is considered the controlling source for requirements and details?
The Federal Register notice is emphasized as the controlling source for requirements and details. This includes priorities, performance measures, pre-application or application requirements, and other submission instructions not fully captured in the short listing.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov or system access issues?
For technical access issues related to ED Grants.gov/FIND systems, the contact listed was Julius Cotton (202-245-6140; julius.cotton@ed.gov).
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the grant?
For program-related questions, the program manager contact listed was Terry Jackson (202-245-6039; Terry.Jackson@ed.gov).
What address was provided for the Department of Education contact?
The announcement referenced an address at 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC.
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