Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061912 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 061912 001
- 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 National Center for Development of Coursework and Training Modules To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities CFDA Number 84.325E" 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 Jun 21, 2012 and posted on Jun 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2012 Applications Available June 19, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 30, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants SEAs LEAs, including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law IDEA Part C lead agencies EIS providers 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 under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It is a discretionary grant competition under CFDA 84.325 (listed as 84.325E for this specific competition) and is titled: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities - National Center for Development of Coursework and Training Modules to Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the Department expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project period (for example, through collaboration on deliverables, coordination, and ongoing technical direction), rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal engagement.
The core purpose of the program is workforce development for the disability services pipeline. The notice emphasizes two main goals. First, it aims to help states address identified needs for highly qualified personnel across special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education who serve children with disabilities, including infants and toddlers. Second, it aims to ensure that these professionals have the skills and knowledge grounded in evidence-based research and practical experience, specifically practices shown to be successful in serving children with disabilities. In practical terms, the competition is about building or strengthening national capacity by developing coursework and training modules that can be used to prepare and upskill the personnel who deliver IDEA-related services and supports.
The opportunity anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award (though applicants sometimes still choose to leverage other resources to strengthen their proposals). The funding activity category is Education, and the program is framed as a national center effort, which typically implies broad reach, scalable products, and dissemination beyond a single locality.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities involved in education and early intervention systems. Eligible applicants include State Educational Agencies (SEAs); Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law; IDEA Part C lead agencies; Early Intervention Service (EIS) providers; Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; outlying areas and freely associated states; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations. This range signals that the Department is open to applications from universities, nonprofits, state or local agencies, tribal entities, and even private-sector organizations, provided they can credibly operate a national center function and produce high-quality training content aligned with evidence-based practices.
Applications for this competition were made available June 19, 2012, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of July 30, 2012, and an archive date of August 29, 2012. The official and controlling details are stated to be those in the Federal Register notice, and the synopsis repeatedly points applicants back to the Federal Register for definitive requirements, selection criteria, and any priority or absolute requirement language that would govern what a proposal must include.
For submission, applicants were directed to use Grants.gov and to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the alpha suffix (search for 84.325, not 84.325E). Assistance for the electronic submission system is routed through the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. For program-specific questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the notice provides agency contacts including Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) at 202-245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov, and Program Manager Sarah Allen at 202-245-7875, located at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund a single national center to develop coursework and training modules that strengthen the preparation and ongoing professional learning of personnel serving children with disabilities. The emphasis is on meeting state-identified personnel needs and ensuring that training content reflects evidence-based approaches with a track record of effectiveness, thereby improving services and outcomes for children with disabilities across early intervention and school-age systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The competition is titled: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities - National Center for Development of Coursework and Training Modules to Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities.
Which agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Education, within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
What is the CFDA number for this competition?
The program is under CFDA 84.325. This specific competition is referenced as 84.325E.
What type of award is this?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project period (such as collaboration on deliverables, coordination, and ongoing technical direction).
What is the main purpose of this grant competition?
The core purpose is personnel/workforce development for the disability services pipeline by supporting a national center that develops coursework and training modules to prepare and upskill personnel who deliver IDEA-related services and supports for children with disabilities, including infants and toddlers.
What are the two main goals emphasized in the notice?
The notice emphasizes two main goals:
- Helping states address identified needs for highly qualified personnel across special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education who serve children with disabilities (including infants and toddlers).
- Ensuring these professionals have skills and knowledge grounded in evidence-based research and practical experience, including practices shown to be successful in serving children with disabilities.
What kinds of deliverables or outputs does this competition focus on?
The competition focuses on developing coursework and training modules intended to strengthen preparation and ongoing professional learning for personnel serving children with disabilities, with an emphasis on content aligned to evidence-based practices.
Is this intended to be a local project or a national effort?
It is framed as a national center effort, which typically implies broad reach, scalable products, and dissemination beyond a single locality.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The synopsis states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad range of entities, including:
- State Educational Agencies (SEAs)
- Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law
- IDEA Part C lead agencies
- Early Intervention Service (EIS) providers
- Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
- Other public agencies
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Outlying areas and freely associated states
- Indian tribes or tribal organizations
- For-profit organizations
Does the notice indicate whether universities, nonprofits, or private companies can apply?
Yes. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), private nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations are all listed as eligible applicant types.
What populations and service systems are emphasized?
The notice emphasizes personnel serving children with disabilities, including infants and toddlers, across early intervention and school-age systems (special education, related services, and regular education contexts).
What does "evidence-based" mean in the context of this synopsis?
Based on the synopsis, training content is expected to be grounded in evidence-based research and practical experience, specifically including practices shown to be successful in serving children with disabilities.
Where are the official requirements and selection criteria described?
The synopsis states that the Federal Register notice contains the official and controlling details, including definitive requirements, selection criteria, and any priority or absolute requirement language that would govern what a proposal must include.
When were applications available, and what were the key dates?
Applications were made available on June 19, 2012. The deadline for transmittal was July 30, 2012, and the archive date was August 29, 2012.
How were applicants instructed to submit an application?
Applicants were directed to submit via Grants.gov.
How do you find the application package on Grants.gov?
The notice instructs applicants to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix (search for 84.325, not 84.325E).
Who can help with Grants.gov technical issues?
For electronic submission system assistance, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who are the program contacts listed in the notice?
The notice provides the following agency contacts for program-specific questions or issues accessing the full announcement:
- Joyce Mays, Management Analyst: 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov
- Sarah Allen, Program Manager: 202-245-7875
Mailing address provided: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202.
What does the cooperative agreement structure imply for project management?
It implies the Department expects to be actively involved during the project period through activities like collaboration on deliverables, coordination, and ongoing technical direction, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement.
What is the big-picture intent of funding a single national center?
The intent is to build or strengthen national capacity by developing scalable coursework and training modules that improve preparation and professional learning for personnel serving children with disabilities, helping improve services and results across early intervention and school-age systems.
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