Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061410 005
Apply for ED GRANTS 061410 005
- 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 Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants CFDA Number 84.325T" 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 Jul 6, 2010 and posted on Jun 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 2010 Applications Available June 14, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 14, 2010. On June 14, 2010, we published in the Federal Register (75 FR 33593) a notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2010 under certain Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities competitions authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. We are correcting the use of the word scholar in the Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants (84.325T) priority in the notice published on June 14, 2010 (75 FR 33599 33601) because scholars, as defined in 34 CFR 304.3(g), receive scholarship assistance while, under this priority, financial support is not available to students during any year of the project. On page 33600, third column, paragraphs (a)(6)(i) and (a)(6)(ii), we remove the word scholars and replace it with the term program graduates. In addition, on page 33600, third column, we remove footnote number 22 that defines scholar. And finally, on page 33600, third column, paragraph (b)(2), and page 33601, first column, paragraph (g), we remove the word scholars and replace it with the term students.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 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 Institutions of higher education (IHEs).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities, Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants (CFDA 84.325T) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The overall aim is to strengthen preservice preparation programs so that states can better meet identified workforce needs for highly qualified personnel who serve children with disabilities, including infants and toddlers. In practical terms, the competition focuses on improving the pipeline of professionals in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education who are prepared to work effectively with children with disabilities.
The program’s purpose is twofold. First, it is designed to help address state-identified shortages or needs for qualified personnel across the disability services continuum, from early intervention through school-age services. Second, it emphasizes ensuring that these personnel leave preparation programs with skills and knowledge grounded in scientifically based research and informed professional practice, so they can be successful in real-world settings serving children with disabilities and their families. The emphasis is not simply on producing more graduates, but on improving program quality so that graduates are equipped with evidence-based competencies.
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, meaning recipients should expect an active federal role in project oversight and implementation compared to a standard grant. The estimated total funding listed is $3.6 million, with an anticipated 12 awards and an award ceiling of $300,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated for this opportunity, which can lower barriers for institutions that may not have access to additional non-federal funds.
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education (IHEs), including public, state-controlled, and private IHEs. The notice encourages applicants to consult the official Federal Register application notice for the precise eligibility rules and any additional details that may apply, since the synopsis is not a substitute for the formal requirements. The official notice is also where applicants would find the specific program priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and detailed instructions that govern what a strong application must include.
The timeline for this FY 2010 competition lists applications available beginning June 14, 2010, with a deadline for transmittal of applications on July 14, 2010. Applications were to be submitted electronically using the Department of Education’s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice makes clear that applicants could not submit by emailing an electronic copy; submission had to occur through the designated online system, where entered information is saved directly into a database as part of the application process.
A notable administrative clarification was issued regarding terminology used in the priority language. The Department corrected the June 14, 2010 Federal Register notice to replace the word “scholar†with “program graduates†and “students†in several places. This matters because, under federal regulations (34 CFR 304.3(g)), “scholars†are associated with receiving scholarship assistance, while this particular priority did not provide financial support to students during any year of the project. Along with swapping the terms, the Department removed a footnote that defined “scholar,†reinforcing that the competition’s focus was on program improvement rather than direct student financial aid.
For applicants needing help, the announcement includes contact points for both technical access issues and programmatic questions. Technical assistance for accessing the full announcement electronically and related systems support is directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov. Programmatic inquiries are directed to Program Manager Tina Diamond at the U.S. Department of Education, with a listed phone number of 202-245-6674 and an address at 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2600. The official Federal Register notice remains the controlling document for the full set of requirements, submission rules, and expectations tied to CFDA 84.325T.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is called the Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities, Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants (CFDA 84.325T).
2. Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The U.S. Department of Education is offering this discretionary grant opportunity.
3. What law authorizes this program?
The program is authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
4. What is the overall aim of the program?
The overall aim is to strengthen preservice preparation programs so states can better meet identified workforce needs for highly qualified personnel who serve children with disabilities, including infants and toddlers.
5. What types of professionals is the program trying to help prepare?
The competition focuses on improving the pipeline of professionals in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education who are prepared to work effectively with children with disabilities.
6. What are the main purposes of the program?
The program purpose is twofold: (1) to help address state-identified shortages or needs for qualified personnel from early intervention through school-age services, and (2) to ensure program completers leave preparation programs with skills and knowledge grounded in scientifically based research and informed professional practice.
7. Is the goal simply to produce more graduates?
No. The emphasis is not just on producing more graduates, but on improving program quality so graduates are equipped with evidence-based competencies to succeed in real-world settings serving children with disabilities and their families.
8. What type of federal funding instrument is used?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements.
9. What does it mean that awards are made as cooperative agreements?
It means recipients should expect an active federal role in project oversight and implementation compared to a standard grant.
10. How much total funding is estimated for this competition?
The estimated total funding is $3.6 million.
11. How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates 12 awards.
12. What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
13. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this opportunity.
14. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education (IHEs), including public, state-controlled, and private IHEs.
15. Where should applicants look for the exact eligibility rules and full requirements?
Applicants are encouraged to consult the official Federal Register application notice, which is the controlling document and provides precise eligibility rules, program priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and detailed application instructions.
16. What fiscal year and key dates are provided for this competition?
The timeline shown is for the FY 2010 competition. Applications were available beginning June 14, 2010, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was July 14, 2010.
17. How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically using the U.S. Department of Education's e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
18. Could applicants submit an electronic copy by email?
No. The notice specifies that applicants could not submit by emailing an electronic copy; submission had to occur through the designated online system.
19. What happens to information entered in the e-Application system?
Entered information is saved directly into a database as part of the application process.
20. What terminology correction did the Department of Education issue?
The Department corrected the June 14, 2010 Federal Register notice to replace the word "scholar" with "program graduates" and "students" in several places, and it removed a footnote that defined "scholar."
21. Why did the Department replace the word "scholar" in the priority language?
Under federal regulations (34 CFR 304.3(g)), "scholars" are associated with receiving scholarship assistance. This priority did not provide financial support to students during any year of the project, so the terminology was corrected to avoid implying student scholarship aid.
22. Does this opportunity provide scholarships or direct financial support to students?
No. The clarification indicates that this priority did not provide financial support to students during any year of the project, reinforcing that the focus is on program improvement rather than direct student financial aid.
23. Who should be contacted for technical help accessing the announcement or related systems support?
Technical assistance is directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
24. Who should be contacted for programmatic questions?
Programmatic inquiries are directed to Program Manager Tina Diamond at 202-245-6674, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2600.
25. Which document controls if there is any conflict between a synopsis and the official rules?
The official Federal Register notice remains the controlling document for the full set of requirements, submission rules, and expectations tied to CFDA 84.325T.
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