Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 041409 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 041409 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program CFDA 84.323A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.323 Special Education State Personnel Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 14, 2009 and posted on Apr 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2009 Applications Available April 14, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 29, 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 $4,965,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants An SEA of one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or an outlying area (United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
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Opportunity Summary:
The State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program, CFDA 84.323A, is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Education to help State educational agencies strengthen how they prepare and develop the professionals who serve children with disabilities. The core aim is system-level reform and improvement, not just one-off trainings. Funds are intended to support statewide efforts that upgrade personnel preparation and professional development across early intervention, school-age special education, and transition services, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for children with disabilities.
Eligibility is limited to State educational agencies (SEAs) in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. outlying areas including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this competition, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award (though applicants should still consult the official Federal Register notice for any specific fiscal rules and requirements).
For this particular FY 2009 competition, the Department anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,965,000 and an award ceiling of up to $4,000,000 per grant. The opportunity was posted April 14, 2009, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of May 29, 2009. The listing notes an archive date of June 28, 2009, indicating the competition window has closed, but the summary remains useful as a reference point for understanding the program and how it is structured.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Grants system using e-Application, accessible via the Department's e-Grants portal (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasizes that applicants enter information directly into an online system that saves data to a database, and that an application could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. As with most federal grant competitions, the synopsis advises applicants to rely on the official Federal Register notice for complete and controlling details, including pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.
Key identifiers for the opportunity include Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-041409-001, Funding Activity Category Education, and Funding Instrument Type Grant. The program sits within special education and focuses specifically on improving the statewide workforce and support systems that affect the quality of services delivered to children with disabilities across early intervention, education, and transition planning.
For assistance and official guidance, the announcement provides contacts connected to the application system and to program management. The systems contact listed is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov Systems/FIND Admin) at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov, and the program manager is Jennifer Doolittle at the U.S. Department of Education, telephone 202-245-6673. For full details, the notice points readers to the Federal Register posting titled "State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program CFDA 84.323A Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009," which is the authoritative source for all requirements and selection criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program (CFDA 84.323A)
What is the State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program (CFDA 84.323A)?
The SPDG Program (CFDA 84.323A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to help State educational agencies (SEAs) strengthen how they prepare and develop the professionals who serve children with disabilities.
What is the main purpose of SPDG funding?
The core aim is system-level reform and improvement. The program is intended to support statewide efforts that upgrade personnel preparation and professional development, rather than focusing only on one-time or isolated trainings.
Who is the target population this program ultimately aims to support?
The program is focused on improving outcomes for children with disabilities by improving the statewide workforce and support systems that affect the quality of services they receive.
What types of service areas are included in the program scope?
SPDG funding is intended to support statewide efforts across early intervention, school-age special education, and transition services.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to State educational agencies (SEAs) in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. outlying areas including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Are local educational agencies (LEAs), school districts, universities, or nonprofits eligible to apply directly?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to SEAs only. Other entity types are not listed as eligible applicants for this competition.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this competition, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. Applicants are still advised to consult the official Federal Register notice for any fiscal rules and requirements.
How many awards were expected under the FY 2009 competition?
For the FY 2009 competition, the Department anticipated making about five awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the FY 2009 competition?
The estimated total funding amount was $4,965,000.
What was the maximum award size (award ceiling) per grant?
The award ceiling was up to $4,000,000 per grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-041409-001.
What is the funding activity category and instrument type?
The Funding Activity Category is Education, and the Funding Instrument Type is Grant.
When was the FY 2009 opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 14, 2009, and applications were made available the same day.
What was the application deadline for FY 2009?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was May 29, 2009.
Is this competition still open?
No. The listing includes an archive date of June 28, 2009, indicating the competition window has closed. The summary can still be useful as a reference for understanding the program and its structure.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Education e-Grants system using e-Application, accessible via the Department's e-Grants portal at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The notice emphasizes that an application could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
Where should applicants look for the official and controlling requirements?
Applicants are instructed to rely on the official Federal Register notice for complete and controlling details, including pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.
What is the title of the Federal Register notice referenced in the announcement?
The referenced Federal Register posting is titled: "State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program CFDA 84.323A Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009."
Who can be contacted for help with the e-Grants system for this opportunity?
The systems contact listed is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov Systems/FIND Admin), reachable at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the program manager contact listed for this opportunity?
The program manager listed is Jennifer Doolittle at the U.S. Department of Education, telephone 202-245-6673.
What is the overall program focus area within education?
The program sits within special education and focuses on improving the statewide workforce and support systems that influence services delivered to children with disabilities across early intervention, education, and transition planning.
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