Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072108 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 072108 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants CFDA 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 Sep 25, 2008 and posted on Jul 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 2008 Applications Available July 21, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications September 19, 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 42512, third column, the Deadline for Transmittal of Applications for the 84.325T Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants competition (as published) is corrected to read September 26, 2008 and in the fourth column, the Deadline for Intergovernmental Review for the 84.325T competition is corrected to read November 25, 2008. Any submissions after September 19, 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 $3,150,000.00 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 21 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants Institutions of higher education (IHEs). Note For Absolute Priority 3 Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants (84.325T), programs in IHEs that are preparing preschool teachers are not eligible to apply under that competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants opportunity (CFDA 84.325T) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition under the broader Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program, authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The purpose of this competition is to support improvements in preservice preparation programs so that future special education personnel are better trained to serve children with disabilities and improve educational results. Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which generally means the Department expects to have an ongoing role in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as monitoring progress and coordinating around federal expectations and performance measures.
Funding for this competition was estimated at $3,150,000 total, with an award ceiling of $150,000 per project, and the Department anticipated making about 21 awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically makes the program more accessible to institutions that do not have large discretionary budgets to commit as match. The funding instrument type is specifically identified as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, so applicants would need to be comfortable with a more collaborative federal relationship during implementation.
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions of higher education. A key restriction is noted for Absolute Priority 3 under CFDA 84.325T: programs within institutions of higher education that are preparing preschool teachers are not eligible to apply under this competition. The synopsis points applicants to the official Federal Register notice for the full eligibility language and any additional requirements tied to priorities, performance measures, or the specific kinds of preservice program improvements being sought.
Applications were made available on July 21, 2008. The closing timeline in the synopsis reflects a correction process: the original closing date was September 9, 2008, and a current closing date is shown as September 19, 2008, but a Correction Notice published August 15, 2008 further corrected the deadline for transmittal of applications for the 84.325T competition to September 26, 2008, and the deadline for intergovernmental review to November 25, 2008. The notice also states that any submissions after September 19, 2008 had to use the application forms attached to the synopsis that was rebuilt and posted on August 15, 2008, which is an important detail for applicants because using the wrong version of forms can cause processing issues.
For submission, applicants were directed to apply electronically through Grants.gov. The instructions emphasize that applications cannot be emailed to the Department and must be submitted through the Grants.gov Apply workflow by downloading the application package, completing it offline, and uploading it for submission. Applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov by the base CFDA number (84.325) rather than the suffix (so not 84.325T) to find the correct downloadable package. The synopsis includes standard support information for Grants.gov (Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov) and notes that the definitive requirements, priorities, and performance measures are in the official Federal Register application notice.
Finally, the posting identifies points of contact for help accessing the full announcement and for program questions. Julius Cotton is listed as an ED Grants.gov FIND system administrator contact for access issues, and Maryann McDermott is listed as the program manager at the U.S. Department of Education, including phone and mailing location in Washington, DC. For anyone considering an application, the practical takeaway is that this is a relatively modest, competitive federal investment aimed at strengthening special education preservice training at the higher education level, with strict attention needed to the official Federal Register notice for the controlling rules, corrected deadlines, and any priority-specific eligibility limits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants opportunity (CFDA 84.325T)?
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition called the Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grants (CFDA 84.325T). It sits under the broader program titled Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities, which is authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
What is the purpose of this competition?
The purpose is to support improvements in preservice preparation programs so that future special education personnel are better trained to serve children with disabilities and improve educational results.
What type of award is being made (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements. In practice, that means the Department of Education generally expects to have an ongoing role during the project (for example, monitoring progress and coordinating around federal expectations and performance measures), rather than only providing funds and stepping back.
How much funding is available under this competition?
Total estimated funding for the competition was $3,150,000.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is $150,000 per project.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The Department anticipated making about 21 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided synopsis.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education (IHEs), including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions of higher education.
Are there any eligibility restrictions mentioned for specific priorities?
Yes. A key restriction is noted for Absolute Priority 3 under CFDA 84.325T: programs within institutions of higher education that are preparing preschool teachers are not eligible to apply under this competition.
Where do applicants find the controlling requirements and full eligibility language?
The synopsis points applicants to the official Federal Register application notice for the definitive requirements, priorities, performance measures, and the full eligibility language (including any additional requirements tied to priorities).
When were applications first made available?
Applications were made available on July 21, 2008.
What was the application deadline (and why are multiple dates mentioned)?
The timeline reflects a correction process. The original closing date was September 9, 2008, and a current closing date is shown as September 19, 2008. A Correction Notice published August 15, 2008 further corrected the deadline for transmittal of applications for the 84.325T competition to September 26, 2008.
What was the intergovernmental review deadline?
The Correction Notice also corrected the deadline for intergovernmental review to November 25, 2008.
What is the significance of the August 15, 2008 rebuilt synopsis and application forms?
The notice states that any submissions after September 19, 2008 had to use the application forms attached to the synopsis that was rebuilt and posted on August 15, 2008. This matters because using the wrong version of forms can create processing issues.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applicants were directed to apply electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov Apply workflow. The process described involves downloading the application package, completing it offline, and then uploading it for submission.
Can applications be submitted by email directly to the Department of Education?
No. The instructions emphasize that applications cannot be emailed to the Department and must be submitted through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the correct opportunity package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov by the base CFDA number (84.325) rather than the suffix (not 84.325T) in order to find the correct downloadable package.
What should applicants do if they need technical support for Grants.gov?
The synopsis includes standard support information for Grants.gov: Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Who are the points of contact listed for this opportunity?
Two points of contact are identified in the posting: Julius Cotton, listed as an ED Grants.gov FIND system administrator contact for access issues, and Maryann McDermott, listed as the program manager at the U.S. Department of Education (with phone and a Washington, DC mailing location included in the posting).
What is the main practical takeaway for applicants based on the synopsis?
This is described as a relatively modest, competitive federal investment aimed at strengthening special education preservice training at the higher education level. Applicants need to pay strict attention to the official Federal Register notice for the controlling rules, corrected deadlines, and any priority-specific eligibility limits.
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