Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 040914 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 040914 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS/OSEP Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities Parent Training and Information Centers CFDA Number 84.328M" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.328 Special EducationParent Information Centers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2014 and posted on Apr 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2014 Applications Available April 9, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 27, 2014. Reopen Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 30, 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 $6,645,988.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 24 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Parent organizations. Note Section 671(a)(2) of IDEA defines a parent organization as a private nonprofit organization (other than an institution of higher education) that (a) Has a board of directors (1) The majority of whom are parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 (2) That includes (i) Individuals working in the fields of special education, related services, and early intervention and (ii) Individuals with disabilities and (3) The parent and professional members of which are broadly representative of the population to be served, including low income parents and parents of limited English proficient children and (b) Has as its mission serving families of children with disabilities who are ages birth through 26, and have the full range of disabilities described in section 602(3) of IDEA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OSERS/OSEP Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities Parent Training and Information Centers grant (CFDA 84.328M) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at strengthening the support system for families of children with disabilities. The core purpose of the program is to make sure parents receive practical training and reliable information that helps them advocate effectively and, ultimately, improve educational and developmental outcomes for their children. In other words, the funding is meant to build and sustain Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) that can guide families through special education and related services, including the rights and processes established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
This competition was posted April 9, 2014, and was tied to fiscal year 2014 funding. Applications were made available on April 9, 2014, with an original deadline for transmittal of May 27, 2014, and a reopened deadline of June 30, 2014. The opportunity anticipated making about 24 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $6,645,988. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is limited to qualifying "parent organizations" as that term is defined in IDEA section 671(a)(2). In practice, that means the applicant must be a private nonprofit organization (and not an institution of higher education) with a board of directors where a majority are parents of children with disabilities from birth through age 26. The board must also include individuals working in special education, related services, and early intervention, as well as individuals with disabilities. In addition, the organization must be broadly representative of the population it intends to serve, including low-income parents and parents of children with limited English proficiency. Finally, the organization must have a mission focused on serving families of children with disabilities across the full range of disabilities recognized under IDEA, again covering ages birth through 26.
A key administrative detail is that applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the "Apply" function. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the base CFDA number "84.328" (without the alpha suffix "M"), download the package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov system. The notice makes clear that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department of Education. The public description also emphasizes that the funding opportunity summary is only a synopsis and that the official requirements, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and full application instructions are contained in the formal Federal Register notice.
For applicants or organizations needing help, the notice provides contacts for both technical and program-related questions. Grants.gov and system access issues were directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov. Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Carmen Sanchez, at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4057, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2600, reachable at 202-245-6595 or Carmen.Sanchez@ed.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OSERS/OSEP Parent Training and Information Centers grant (CFDA 84.328M)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education (OSERS/OSEP) intended to fund Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs). The goal is to strengthen supports for families of children with disabilities by ensuring parents have practical training and reliable information to advocate effectively and improve educational and developmental outcomes for their children.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to build and sustain Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) that help families understand and navigate special education and related services, including the rights and processes established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
What types of families and ages are covered by the program?
The program focuses on families of children with disabilities from birth through age 26, and it is intended to address the full range of disabilities recognized under IDEA.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to qualifying "parent organizations" as defined in IDEA section 671(a)(2). The applicant must be a private nonprofit organization (and not an institution of higher education) that meets specific board and representation requirements and has an appropriate mission.
Are institutions of higher education eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility description specifies that the applicant must be a private nonprofit organization and not an institution of higher education.
What are the board of directors requirements for an eligible parent organization?
The organization must have a board of directors where a majority of members are parents of children with disabilities (birth through age 26). The board must also include individuals working in special education, related services, and early intervention, as well as individuals with disabilities.
What does it mean that the organization must be "broadly representative" of the population it serves?
Based on the opportunity description, the organization must be broadly representative of the population it intends to serve, including low-income parents and parents of children with limited English proficiency.
Does the organization need a specific mission to qualify?
Yes. The organization must have a mission focused on serving families of children with disabilities across the full range of disabilities recognized under IDEA, covering ages birth through 26.
When was this grant opportunity posted?
The competition was posted on April 9, 2014, and it was associated with fiscal year 2014 funding.
What were the application deadlines?
Applications were made available on April 9, 2014. The original deadline for transmittal was May 27, 2014, and the reopened deadline was June 30, 2014.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 24 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this opportunity was $6,645,988.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were generally not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the "Apply" function.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search using the base CFDA number "84.328" (without the alpha suffix "M"), then download the application package, complete it offline, and upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
Could an application be submitted by email to the Department of Education?
No. The notice states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the U.S. Department of Education.
Where are the official requirements and selection details published?
The public description emphasizes that the posted funding opportunity summary is only a synopsis. The official requirements, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and full application instructions are contained in the formal Federal Register notice.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical or system access issues?
For Grants.gov and system access issues, the notice directs applicants to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions about the grant?
Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Carmen Sanchez, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4057, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2600, reachable at 202-245-6595 or Carmen.Sanchez@ed.gov.
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