Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 011513 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 011513 002
- 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 Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services CFDA Number 84.325K" 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 Jan 15, 2013 and posted on Jan 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2013 Applications Available January 15, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 18, 2013.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 43 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities: Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services" (CFDA 84.325K), is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education. Its central aim is to strengthen the workforce that serves children with disabilities by supporting projects that prepare highly qualified personnel in special education, early intervention, related services, and (where relevant) regular education settings that include students with disabilities. The program is designed to respond to state-identified needs for personnel and to ensure that those professionals are trained in skills and knowledge grounded in scientifically based research and informed professional experience, with the practical goal that graduates can be effective in real service settings for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children with disabilities.
The competition is structured around an absolute priority, meaning the Department will only review and consider applications that directly meet the stated priority area. For this notice, the absolute priority is "Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services." The priority is tied to allowable activities authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), specifically the statutory provisions referenced in the notice (sections 662 and 681), and is implemented under the Department's discretionary grant rules at 34 CFR 75.105. In practice, that framing signals that proposed projects are expected to focus on preparing or enhancing the pipeline of professionals who will work with children with disabilities, and that applicants need to align their project design clearly with personnel preparation outcomes rather than broader, more general education initiatives.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is focused on institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations. The listing also references nonprofit entities with or without 501(c)(3) status (as distinct from institutions of higher education), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The underlying message is that universities, colleges, and qualified nonprofit organizations that can credibly run training and preparation programs for education and related-service professionals are the intended applicants. The award type is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which means applicants are not required to commit non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
For the FY 2013 competition described, the Department anticipated making 43 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $10,750,000 and an award ceiling of $250,000 per award. The opportunity was posted on January 15, 2013, with applications made available that same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications set for March 18, 2013. The notice also indicates that the absolute priority applies not only to FY 2013 awards, but also to any subsequent year in which awards might be made from a slate of unfunded applicants from that same competition, reinforcing that alignment to the priority is non-negotiable for consideration.
The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that the short description is not the authoritative source and that the controlling requirements are contained in the official Federal Register notice. Applicants are directed to consult that notice for the full set of requirements, including any pre-application steps, application submission instructions (including Grants.gov or other submission procedures), performance measures, detailed priorities, and program contacts. The opportunity provides specific contact points at the Department of Education, including a Grants.gov systems administrator contact for access issues and multiple program managers within the Department, along with phone numbers, email addresses, and the Department's mailing address at 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC. The overall thrust of the opportunity is straightforward: fund projects that build, strengthen, and improve the preparation of personnel who serve children with disabilities, using research-based practices so those professionals are more effective and states are better able to meet their workforce needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities: Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services" (CFDA 84.325K).
Who runs this grant program?
This is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to strengthen the workforce that serves children with disabilities by supporting projects that prepare highly qualified personnel in special education, early intervention, related services, and (where relevant) regular education settings that include students with disabilities.
What kinds of professionals is the grant intended to help prepare?
The program focuses on preparing personnel in special education, early intervention, and related services, and may also include preparation of regular education personnel when their settings include students with disabilities.
Which children are the intended beneficiaries of the improved workforce?
The program emphasizes effectiveness in real service settings for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children with disabilities.
What does the program expect about the training content or approach?
The program stresses that personnel should be trained in skills and knowledge grounded in scientifically based research and informed professional experience, with the practical goal that graduates can be effective in real service settings.
What is the "absolute priority" for this competition?
The absolute priority is "Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services."
What does it mean that the competition uses an "absolute priority"?
It means the Department will only review and consider applications that directly meet the stated priority area. Applications that do not align with the absolute priority are not considered for review under this notice.
What legal authority is this priority tied to?
The priority is tied to allowable activities authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), specifically the statutory provisions referenced in the notice (sections 662 and 681), and is implemented under 34 CFR 75.105.
What types of activities does the framing suggest applicants should propose?
Proposed projects are expected to focus on preparing or enhancing the pipeline of professionals who will work with children with disabilities, aligning clearly with personnel preparation outcomes rather than broader or general education initiatives.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations. The listing references nonprofit entities with or without 501(c)(3) status (as distinct from institutions of higher education), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible applicants?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included in the eligible applicant types listed.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible applicants?
Yes. Private nonprofit organizations are identified as eligible, and the listing references nonprofit entities with or without 501(c)(3) status (as distinct from institutions of higher education).
What is the type of award?
The award type is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity, meaning applicants are not required to commit non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility (based on the information provided).
How many awards were anticipated for the FY 2013 competition?
The Department anticipated making 43 awards for FY 2013.
What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2013?
The estimated total funding amount for FY 2013 was $10,750,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $250,000 per award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 15, 2013, and applications were made available the same day.
What was the deadline to submit applications (deadline for transmittal)?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was March 18, 2013.
Does the absolute priority apply only to FY 2013 awards?
No. The notice indicates the absolute priority applies to FY 2013 awards and to any subsequent year in which awards might be made from a slate of unfunded applicants from that same competition.
Is the short synopsis the official source for requirements?
No. The synopsis emphasizes that it is not the authoritative source and that the controlling requirements are contained in the official Federal Register notice.
Where should applicants look for the full, controlling requirements?
Applicants are directed to consult the official Federal Register notice for the complete set of requirements, including priorities, required application components, submission instructions, performance measures, and program contacts.
What kinds of details are expected to be found in the Federal Register notice (but are not fully described in the synopsis)?
The notice is described as containing the full requirements, including any pre-application steps, application submission instructions (including Grants.gov or other submission procedures), performance measures, detailed priorities, and program contacts.
What support contacts are mentioned for application submission issues?
The opportunity provides a Grants.gov systems administrator contact for access issues and multiple program managers within the Department, along with phone numbers, email addresses, and the Department's mailing address.
What mailing address is associated with the program?
The Department of Education mailing address provided is 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC.
What is the practical outcome the Department is aiming for through these grants?
The overall aim is to fund projects that build, strengthen, and improve the preparation of personnel who serve children with disabilities so that those professionals are more effective and states are better able to meet their workforce needs.
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