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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS/OSEP Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities Center for Systemic Improvement CFDA Number 84.326R" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.326 Special EducationTechnical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 17, 2014 and posted on Jun 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2014 Applications Available June 17, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 18, 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 $8,771,748.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,771,748.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants SEAs LAs LEAs, including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law IHEs other public agencies private nonprofit organizations freely associated States and outlying areas Indian tribes or tribal organizations and for profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OSERS/OSEP Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities competition, titled the Center for Systemic Improvement (CFDA 84.326R), is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant opportunity run through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The central goal is to improve academic achievement and overall outcomes for children with disabilities by funding work that strengthens systems and practice across states, districts, and related public agencies. The program’s approach is grounded in providing high-quality technical assistance, spreading effective and usable information, supporting model demonstration efforts, and focusing on strategies backed by scientifically based research.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Department of Education expects to have substantial involvement in the funded project’s direction compared to a standard grant. In practice, that usually translates into closer coordination with federal project officers, required participation in federal meetings or communities of practice, alignment with federally defined performance measures, and active collaboration around deliverables, dissemination products, and improvement strategies. The competition is designed to result in one award, indicating the intent to fund a single national or centerpiece effort rather than multiple smaller projects.
Funding for the competition was estimated at $8,771,748 total, and the listed award ceiling is also $8,771,748. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, so applicants are not expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds. The funding activity category is Education, and the program is cataloged under CFDA 84.326, which is the long-running federal line for special education technical assistance and dissemination activities intended to improve services and results for children with disabilities.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of public and private entities that could credibly run large-scale system improvement and technical assistance work. Eligible applicants include 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 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed in the opportunity data), and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. The listing also references “freely associated States and outlying areas,†reflecting that the program can extend beyond the 50 states to U.S. jurisdictions where applicable. Because federal register notices sometimes narrow or clarify eligibility and priorities beyond what appears in synopsis fields, applicants are expected to confirm all conditions in the official notice.
The application process is strictly electronic through Grants.gov. Applicants must locate the package by searching the base CFDA number (84.326) rather than including the alpha suffix “R,†then download the application, complete it offline, and upload it back through the Grants.gov Apply site. The notice emphasizes that applications cannot be submitted by email, which is a common compliance point for Department of Education competitions. For this FY 2014 posting, applications became available on June 17, 2014, with a deadline for transmittal of August 18, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on September 17, 2014.
The synopsis repeatedly points applicants back to the Federal Register application notice as the controlling document for the full requirements. That official notice is where an applicant would find the specific priority or priorities for the Center for Systemic Improvement, the pre-application or intergovernmental review requirements (if any), mandatory project components, evidence expectations, detailed selection criteria, formatting and page limits, required assurances, budget guidance, and the performance measures used to evaluate project success. The Federal Register notice is also where the Department typically defines what it means by “systemic improvement†for the purposes of the competition, the intended target audiences for technical assistance (for example, SEAs, LEAs, or schools), expectations for dissemination products, and how research-based practices must be identified and supported.
For support and administration, the listing provides two main contacts: a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton) for technical submission issues, and a program contact (Perry Williams) at the U.S. Department of Education for programmatic questions. As with many OSEP technical assistance centers and improvement initiatives, the practical focus is on building capacity and improving implementation at scale, not just producing reports. Applicants would generally be expected to demonstrate strong national expertise in special education systems, an ability to deliver technical assistance that leads to measurable changes, and a credible plan for disseminating tools and guidance that practitioners can actually use to improve results for children with disabilities.
FAQs: OSERS/OSEP Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities - Center for Systemic Improvement (CFDA 84.326R)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition under OSERS (Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services) and OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs). The competition is titled Center for Systemic Improvement and is listed as CFDA 84.326R.
What is the purpose of the Center for Systemic Improvement competition?
The purpose is to improve academic achievement and overall outcomes for children with disabilities by funding work that strengthens systems and practice across states, districts, and related public agencies. The approach emphasizes high-quality technical assistance, dissemination of effective and usable information, support for model demonstration efforts, and strategies grounded in scientifically based research.
Which federal offices run this program?
The opportunity is run through the U.S. Department of Education, specifically OSERS and OSEP.
What type of award is expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. This typically means the Department of Education expects substantial involvement in the funded project compared to a standard grant.
How does a cooperative agreement usually affect project operations?
Based on the synopsis, a cooperative agreement commonly involves closer coordination with federal project officers, participation in federal meetings or communities of practice, alignment with federally defined performance measures, and active collaboration on deliverables, dissemination products, and improvement strategies.
How many awards are expected?
The competition is designed to result in one award, indicating an intent to fund a single national or centerpiece effort rather than multiple smaller projects.
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is $8,771,748, and the listed award ceiling is also $8,771,748.
Is there a required match or cost sharing?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the provided information. Applicants are not expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
What does CFDA 84.326 refer to?
CFDA 84.326 is the federal program line for special education technical assistance and dissemination activities intended to improve services and results for children with disabilities. This competition is identified as 84.326R in the synopsis, and applicants are instructed to search using the base CFDA number.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes a range of public and private entities, 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 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed in the opportunity data)
- Indian tribes or tribal organizations
- Freely associated States and outlying areas (as referenced in the listing)
Do applicants need to verify eligibility details anywhere else?
Yes. The synopsis emphasizes that the Federal Register application notice is the controlling document and may narrow or clarify eligibility, priorities, and other requirements beyond what appears in summary fields.
How do applicants submit an application?
The application process is strictly electronic through Grants.gov. Applicants must download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it through the Grants.gov Apply site.
Can applications be submitted by email?
No. The notice emphasizes that applications cannot be submitted by email.
How should applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are instructed to search using the base CFDA number (84.326) rather than including the alpha suffix "R".
What were the key dates for this posting?
For the FY 2014 posting described:
- Applications available: June 17, 2014
- Deadline for transmittal: August 18, 2014
- Opportunity archived: September 17, 2014
Where are the full requirements and rules described?
The synopsis repeatedly points to the Federal Register application notice as the controlling document for full requirements.
What kinds of details are typically found in the Federal Register notice for this competition?
According to the synopsis, the Federal Register notice is where applicants would find items such as:
- The specific priority or priorities for the Center for Systemic Improvement
- Pre-application or intergovernmental review requirements (if any)
- Mandatory project components
- Evidence expectations
- Detailed selection criteria
- Formatting and page limits
- Required assurances
- Budget guidance
- Performance measures used to evaluate project success
- Definitions and expectations related to "systemic improvement"
- Intended target audiences for technical assistance (for example, SEAs, LEAs, or schools)
- Expectations for dissemination products
- How research-based practices must be identified and supported
What is meant by "technical assistance and dissemination" in this context?
In this synopsis, the program approach centers on providing high-quality technical assistance and spreading effective, usable information, with the intent of strengthening systems and improving implementation at scale (not just producing reports).
What is the expected emphasis of the funded work?
The synopsis describes a practical focus on building capacity and improving implementation at scale across states, districts, and related public agencies, with the ultimate aim of improving services and results for children with disabilities.
Are model demonstration efforts part of the approach?
Yes. The approach described includes supporting model demonstration efforts as part of the broader strategy to strengthen systems and practice.
Does the competition require the use of research-based strategies?
Yes. The synopsis states the strategies should be backed by scientifically based research, and notes that the Federal Register notice explains how research-based practices must be identified and supported.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov submission issues?
The listing provides a Grants.gov systems contact: Julius Cotton, for technical submission issues.
Who should applicants contact for program questions?
The listing provides a program contact at the U.S. Department of Education: Perry Williams, for programmatic questions.
What capabilities would a strong applicant typically be expected to demonstrate?
Based on the synopsis, applicants would generally be expected to show strong national expertise in special education systems, the ability to deliver technical assistance that leads to measurable changes, and a credible plan for disseminating practical tools and guidance that practitioners can use to improve results for children with disabilities.
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