Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 050914 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 050914 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS/OSEP Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning CFDA Number 84.327Z" 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 9, 2014 and posted on May 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2014 Applications Available May 9, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 23, 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 $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments 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.
- Eligible Applicants 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:
This funding opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, specifically OSERS/OSEP, under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 84.327Z). The competition is for a single National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning, funded as a cooperative agreement, which means the Department is likely to have an active role in overseeing and collaborating on the work rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The broader program focus is improving outcomes for children with disabilities by strengthening how technology, instructional media, and accessible formats are developed, supported, and delivered in real classroom settings.
At the heart of the program is ensuring students with disabilities can get accessible educational materials quickly and in forms they can actually use. The notice highlights four main purposes: promoting the development, demonstration, and use of educational technology; supporting educational media activities that have clear classroom value for students with disabilities; supporting captioning and video description that is suitable for classroom use; and making sure accessible educational materials are provided to students with disabilities in a timely manner. In practice, a national center funded under this authority would typically be expected to provide leadership, coordination, technical assistance, and field-facing resources that help schools and other providers improve how they create, procure, convert, or deliver accessible materials (for example, accessible digital text, braille-ready files, captioned and described video, or other specialized formats).
The opportunity sits under statutory authority 20 U.S.C. 1474. The notice also explains that the program name used to be Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities, but it was renamed to more clearly reflect that accessible educational materials are a central part of the work. The underlying authorized activities did not change, but the updated name signals an emphasis on accessibility as a core expectation, not an optional add-on.
For funding details, the Department expected to make one award with an estimated total funding amount of $1,200,000, and an award ceiling of $1,200,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this competition, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not have non-federal funds available to contribute.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that operate in education and disability services. Eligible applicants listed include State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs) including public charter schools treated as LEAs under state law, institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, state and local governments (including county, city/township, special district governments), outlying areas and freely associated states, and federally recognized tribes as well as other tribal organizations. This range suggests the Department was primarily interested in selecting whichever applicant (or consortium led by an eligible applicant) could credibly operate a national-level center with reach, infrastructure, and technical expertise.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, not by email. Applicants had to locate the application package by searching for CFDA 84.327 (without the alpha suffix "Z"), download the package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the system. For this FY 2014 competition, applications became available May 9, 2014, and the deadline for transmittal was June 23, 2014, with the posting date also shown as May 9, 2014 and the archive date as July 23, 2014. The Funding Opportunity Number is ED GRANTS 050914 001, and the activity category is Education under a discretionary program.
Finally, the notice repeatedly emphasizes that the Grants.gov synopsis is only a summary and that the controlling details are in the official Federal Register notice. That official notice is where applicants would find the required project design elements, priorities, performance measures, reporting expectations, and any pre-application or formatting requirements. For access or submission issues, the listing provides a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov) and identifies a program manager (Carmen Sanchez, 202-245-6595) at the Department of Education in Washington, DC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant opportunity under OSERS/OSEP through the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 84.327Z). The competition funds a single National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning.
Which agency within the Department of Education is offering it?
The opportunity is offered through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
What is the program’s overall goal?
The broader goal is to improve outcomes for children with disabilities by strengthening how educational technology, instructional media, and accessible formats are developed, supported, and delivered for real classroom use.
What does the National Center focus on?
The center is intended to help ensure students with disabilities can receive accessible educational materials quickly and in forms they can use. The notice suggests a national center would commonly provide leadership, coordination, technical assistance, and resources to improve how accessible materials are created, procured, converted, or delivered.
What types of accessible educational materials are referenced?
Examples mentioned include accessible digital text, braille-ready files, captioned video, described video, and other specialized formats suitable for classroom use.
What are the main purposes highlighted in the notice?
The notice highlights four main purposes: (1) promoting the development, demonstration, and use of educational technology; (2) supporting educational media activities with clear classroom value for students with disabilities; (3) supporting captioning and video description suitable for classroom use; and (4) ensuring accessible educational materials are provided to students with disabilities in a timely manner.
What kind of award is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is funded as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of Education is likely to have an active role in overseeing and collaborating on the work, rather than only providing funds with minimal involvement.
How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The Department expected to make one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,200,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this competition.
What is the statutory authority for this program?
The statutory authority cited is 20 U.S.C. 1474.
Why does the program name emphasize accessible educational materials?
The notice explains that the program used to be called Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities, but it was renamed to make clear that accessible educational materials are central to the work. The authorized activities did not change; the name change signals that accessibility is a core expectation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants listed include: State educational agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools treated as LEAs under state law; institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; state and local governments (including county, city/township, and special district governments); outlying areas and freely associated states; federally recognized tribes; and other tribal organizations.
Does the eligibility list suggest a preferred applicant type?
The information provided suggests the Department was primarily interested in selecting whichever eligible applicant (or consortium led by an eligible applicant) could credibly operate a national-level center with sufficient reach, infrastructure, and technical expertise.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Submissions by email were not allowed.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants had to search for CFDA 84.327 (without the alpha suffix "Z"), download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED GRANTS 050914 001.
What are the key dates listed for this competition?
For the FY 2014 competition, applications became available on May 9, 2014. The deadline for transmittal was June 23, 2014. The posting date is shown as May 9, 2014, and the archive date is July 23, 2014.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Education under a discretionary program.
Is the Grants.gov synopsis the official source of requirements?
No. The notice emphasizes that the Grants.gov synopsis is only a summary, and that the controlling details are in the official Federal Register notice.
Where are the detailed requirements (priorities, performance measures, reporting, and formatting rules)?
Those controlling details are in the official Federal Register notice, which is identified as the place to find required project design elements, priorities, performance measures, reporting expectations, and any pre-application or formatting requirements.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical or system issues?
The listing provides a Grants.gov systems contact: Julius Cotton at 202-245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who is the program contact at the Department of Education?
The program manager listed is Carmen Sanchez at 202-245-6595, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC.
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