Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 090409 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 090409 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities Paraprofessional Preservice Program Improvement Grants CFDA 84.325N" 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 Sep 4, 2009 and posted on Sep 4, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 3, 2009 Applications Available September 4, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications November 3, 2009.. (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.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants IHEs (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities: Paraprofessional Preservice Program Improvement Grants (CFDA 84.325N) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on strengthening the preparation of paraprofessionals who support infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. The program is built around two core goals: first, helping states address documented shortages or needs for highly qualified personnel across special education, related services, early intervention, and general education settings; and second, ensuring that the personnel being trained gain the skills and knowledge they need to be effective, drawing from practices backed by scientifically based research and practical experience. In plain terms, this opportunity is meant to improve the quality and readiness of paraprofessionals before they enter the workforce, so they can better contribute to services and outcomes for children with disabilities.
This competition is identified as FundingOpportunityNumber ED-GRANTS-090409-001 and uses a Cooperative Agreement as its funding instrument, which typically means the Department of Education expects to have a more active role than it would under a standard grant (for example, through ongoing collaboration, technical assistance expectations, or structured deliverables). The funding activity category is Education, and it sits under the broader CFDA listing 84.325, which covers personnel development efforts aimed at improving services and results for children with disabilities, with the specific track here being 84.325N.
In terms of scale, the notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000 with an anticipated 10 awards, and an award ceiling of $150,000. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for eligible applicants that may not have significant resources to contribute out of pocket. The posted date was September 4, 2009, with applications made available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was November 3, 2009. The archive date shown is December 3, 2009, indicating this particular posting was tied to that cycle.
Eligibility is centered on Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), specifically as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The listing also references private institutions of higher education and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, and notes that additional eligibility clarification is provided in the official application notice. Practically, that means colleges and universities that meet the statutory definition are the primary intended applicants, reflecting the preservice emphasis of the program (improving preparation programs before paraprofessionals are employed in schools or early intervention systems).
Applications were expected to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasizes that applicants cannot submit the application by emailing an electronic copy; instead, they must complete the online application process where entered information is saved into a database. For full requirements, applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice, which is treated as the controlling document and contains the details that a synopsis does not fully spell out, including priorities, application and pre-application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, and program contact information. Access to the Federal Register and CFR is noted as available through GPO Access (as referenced in the announcement).
For support and points of contact, the notice provides a systems contact for access or technical issues (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) and a program contact for substantive questions (Program Manager Shedeh Hajghassemali, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4091, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2550, 202-245-7506). The overall message of the opportunity is that the Department of Education is investing in improving how paraprofessionals are trained before entering service, aligning that training with research-based practices so that children with disabilities receive stronger support and achieve better results across early childhood and school-age settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities: Paraprofessional Preservice Program Improvement Grants (CFDA 84.325N). It is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education focused on improving preservice preparation programs for paraprofessionals who support infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
2) What is the purpose of the Paraprofessional Preservice Program Improvement Grants (84.325N)?
The purpose is to strengthen how paraprofessionals are prepared before they enter the workforce, so they can contribute more effectively to services and results for children with disabilities. The program emphasizes skills and knowledge grounded in scientifically based research and practical experience.
3) What are the core goals of this competition?
The competition is built around two core goals:
- Helping states address documented shortages or needs for highly qualified personnel across special education, related services, early intervention, and general education settings.
- Ensuring trainees gain the skills and knowledge they need to be effective, drawing on scientifically based research and practical experience.
4) Who is the intended population that benefits from this program?
The program is intended to benefit infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities by improving the readiness and quality of the paraprofessionals who support them in early intervention and school-age settings.
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-090409-001.
6) What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 84.325, with the specific track identified as 84.325N for paraprofessional preservice program improvement.
7) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This typically indicates the Department of Education expects a more active role than under a standard grant, such as ongoing collaboration and/or structured expectations around technical assistance and deliverables.
8) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
9) How much total funding is estimated for this competition?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000.
10) How many awards are anticipated?
The notice anticipates 10 awards.
11) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $150,000.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The listing references private institutions of higher education and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. Additional eligibility clarification is provided in the official application notice.
14) Why are Institutions of Higher Education the primary eligible applicants?
The opportunity emphasizes preservice program improvement, meaning it focuses on strengthening preparation programs before paraprofessionals are employed. Colleges and universities are the primary settings where preservice training programs are typically offered.
15) When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date was September 4, 2009, and applications were made available the same day.
16) What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was November 3, 2009.
17) What does the archive date mean for this posting?
The archive date shown is December 3, 2009, indicating this posting was tied to that specific cycle and was later archived.
18) How were applications expected to be submitted?
Applications were expected to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
19) Can an application be submitted by emailing an electronic copy?
No. The notice emphasizes that applicants cannot submit the application by emailing an electronic copy. Applicants must complete the online application process, where entered information is saved into a database.
20) Where can applicants find the complete official requirements for the competition?
Applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice, which is the controlling document. It contains details beyond the synopsis, including priorities, application and pre-application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, and program contact information.
21) Where does the notice say applicants can access Federal Register and CFR materials?
Access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is noted as available through GPO Access, as referenced in the announcement.
22) Who should be contacted for technical or systems issues related to accessing the application systems?
The systems contact listed is Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone: 202-245-6140. Email: julius.cotton@ed.gov.
23) Who should be contacted for programmatic or substantive questions about the grant?
The program contact listed is Program Manager Shedeh Hajghassemali, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4091, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2550. Phone: 202-245-7506.
24) What kinds of settings does the grant emphasize when discussing personnel needs?
The notice references needs across special education, related services, early intervention, and general education settings.
25) What is the overall focus of the Department of Education’s investment in this program?
The overall focus is improving how paraprofessionals are trained before entering service and aligning that training with research-based practices so children with disabilities receive stronger support and achieve better results across early childhood and school-age settings.
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