Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072108 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 072108 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Preparation of Leadership Personnel CFDA 84.325D" 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 25, 2008 and posted on Jul 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 2008 Applications Available July 21, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications September 2, 2008. On August 15, 2008 the following document was published Correction Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2009. On July 21, 2008, we published in the Federal Register (73 FR 42506) a notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2009 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 Deadline for Transmittal of Applications and Deadline for Intergovernmental Review dates in the notice published on July 21, 2008 (73 FR 42506 42515). In the chart on page 42511, third column, the Deadline for Transmittal of Applications for the 84.325D Preparation of Leadership Personnel competition (as published) is corrected to read September 29, 2008 and in the fourth column, the Deadline for Intergovernmental Review for the 84.325D competition is corrected to read November 28, 2008. Any submissions after September 2, 2008 must be done with the application forms from the announcement attached to the synopsis built and posted August 15, 2008.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants Institutions of higher education (IHEs).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Preparation of Leadership Personnel grant opportunity (CFDA 84.325D) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education under the broader Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities initiative authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The core aim is to strengthen the pipeline of highly qualified leadership personnel who can improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities across special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education settings. In practical terms, the program is intended to help states meet identified workforce needs by supporting preparation programs that develop leaders with the advanced competencies required to design, implement, and sustain effective services for children with disabilities.
A major emphasis of the competition is ensuring that the personnel supported through these grants gain skills and knowledge grounded in practices supported by scientifically based research and professional experience. That means applicants are generally expected to propose training and preparation approaches that reflect evidence-based methods, prepare graduates to be effective in real-world service environments, and ultimately increase the capacity and quality of the education and support systems serving children with disabilities. While the synopsis does not list the detailed priorities and performance measures, it repeatedly points applicants to the official Federal Register notice as the controlling source for those requirements, along with any pre-application steps, submission rules, and selection criteria.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including both public (including public and state-controlled) and private colleges and universities. The funding is structured as grants with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity anticipated roughly 25 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $5,000,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000 per award (as reflected in the synopsis information). As with many federal discretionary competitions, applicants are expected to follow the official application notice for the exact budget rules, project periods, and any restrictions or competitive preference priorities that may apply.
Applications were made available starting July 21, 2008. The notice also includes an important correction: although an earlier version listed a September 2, 2008 deadline, a Federal Register correction notice published August 15, 2008 changed the Deadline for Transmittal of Applications for the 84.325D competition to September 29, 2008, and set the Deadline for Intergovernmental Review to November 28, 2008. The synopsis further states that any submissions made after September 2, 2008 needed to use the application forms associated with the corrected announcement that was posted on August 15, 2008, which is a reminder that applicants must pay close attention to which version of the forms and instructions governs their submission.
For submission, the Department directed applicants to use Grants.gov if applying electronically. Applicants were expected to locate the correct downloadable application package by searching for CFDA 84.325 (without the letter suffix), then complete the forms offline and upload them through Grants.gov. The notice explicitly states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. The Grants.gov helpdesk contact information was provided for technical assistance, underscoring that submission compliance and proper use of the portal were part of the application process.
For official guidance and authoritative requirements, the synopsis instructs applicants to rely on the Federal Register notice, which contains the full details on eligibility, priorities, application requirements, performance measures, and program contacts. The synopsis lists points of contact for access issues and program questions, including Julius Cotton for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically and Bob Gilmore as the program manager at the U.S. Department of Education.
Preparation of Leadership Personnel (CFDA 84.325D) Grant - FAQs
1) What is the Preparation of Leadership Personnel grant (CFDA 84.325D)?
It is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education under the broader Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities initiative authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program supports projects that prepare leadership personnel to improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core aim is to strengthen the pipeline of highly qualified leadership personnel who can improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities across special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education settings.
3) What kinds of workforce needs is the program designed to address?
The program is intended to help states meet identified workforce needs by supporting preparation programs that develop leaders with advanced competencies to design, implement, and sustain effective services for children with disabilities.
4) What is emphasized about the type of training and preparation applicants should propose?
A major emphasis is that supported personnel gain skills and knowledge grounded in practices supported by scientifically based research and professional experience. In practical terms, applicants are generally expected to propose evidence-based preparation approaches and training that translates into real-world service effectiveness.
5) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education (IHEs), including public institutions (including public and state-controlled) and private colleges and universities.
6) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The funding is structured as grants with no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
7) Approximately how many awards were expected?
The synopsis anticipates roughly 25 awards.
8) What was the estimated total funding level for this competition?
The synopsis lists an estimated total funding level of $5,000,000.
9) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The synopsis reflects an award ceiling of $200,000 per award.
10) Where are the official requirements, priorities, and selection criteria described?
The synopsis repeatedly points applicants to the official Federal Register notice as the controlling source for detailed priorities, performance measures, eligibility details, application requirements, pre-application steps (if any), submission rules, and selection criteria.
11) When were applications first made available?
Applications were made available starting July 21, 2008.
12) What was the correct application deadline?
A Federal Register correction notice published August 15, 2008 changed the Deadline for Transmittal of Applications for the 84.325D competition to September 29, 2008.
13) What was the earlier deadline that was corrected?
An earlier version listed a September 2, 2008 deadline, but that date was corrected by the August 15, 2008 Federal Register correction notice.
14) What is the Deadline for Intergovernmental Review?
The Federal Register correction set the Deadline for Intergovernmental Review to November 28, 2008.
15) Why does the correction notice matter for applicants?
The synopsis notes that submissions made after September 2, 2008 needed to use the application forms associated with the corrected announcement posted on August 15, 2008. This highlights that applicants must use the correct version of forms and instructions tied to the controlling announcement.
16) How were applicants directed to submit their application electronically?
Applicants were directed to use Grants.gov for electronic submission, locating the correct downloadable application package, completing forms offline, and uploading them through Grants.gov.
17) How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
The notice instructed applicants to search for CFDA 84.325 (without the letter suffix) to locate the correct downloadable application package.
18) Can an application be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department of Education?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
19) Where should applicants go for technical help with Grants.gov?
The notice provided Grants.gov helpdesk contact information for technical assistance, underscoring that proper use of the portal and submission compliance were part of the application process.
20) What is the relationship between this grant and IDEA?
This grant opportunity is authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as part of the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities initiative.
21) What types of service settings are referenced in the program purpose?
The synopsis references special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education settings, reflecting the broad range of environments where prepared leaders may influence services and outcomes for children with disabilities.
22) Does the synopsis provide the full list of priorities and performance measures?
No. The synopsis indicates that detailed priorities and performance measures are not listed there and directs applicants to the Federal Register notice for the complete and controlling requirements.
23) Are there additional budget rules, project period requirements, or restrictions applicants should watch for?
Yes. The synopsis notes that, as with many federal discretionary competitions, applicants are expected to follow the official application notice for the exact budget rules, project periods, and any restrictions or competitive preference priorities that may apply.
24) Who are the listed contacts for this opportunity?
The synopsis lists Julius Cotton for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically and Bob Gilmore as the program manager at the U.S. Department of Education.
25) If there is a discrepancy between a synopsis and the Federal Register notice, which one controls?
Based on the synopsis language, the Federal Register notice is treated as the authoritative, controlling source for requirements, deadlines, and application instructions.
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