Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 073008 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 073008 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities Center on Positive Behavioral Supports CFDA 84.326S" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.326 Special EducationTechnical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2008 and posted on Jul 30, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2008 Applications Available July 30, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 29, 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 $1,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants SEAs LEAs, including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law IHEs other public agencies private nonprofit organizations outlying areas freely associated States Indian tribes or tribal organizations and for profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities - Center on Positive Behavioral Supports (CFDA 84.326S) was a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition designed to strengthen outcomes for children with disabilities by expanding access to high-quality technical assistance, proven practices, and practical resources grounded in scientifically based research. The core aim of the broader program is to promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities, and this specific competition focused on establishing or operating a national Center on Positive Behavioral Supports to help schools, districts, and other education partners improve student behavior and learning through effective, research-supported approaches.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of Education expected to have substantial involvement with the funded project rather than acting only as a pass-through funder. The competition anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,700,000 and an award ceiling of $1,700,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically makes it easier for eligible entities to apply because they do not have to secure additional non-federal dollars to meet a match.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of entities involved in education and public services. Eligible applicants included State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs) including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, institutions of higher education (both public and private), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations (including and not limited to 501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit organizations, outlying areas and freely associated states, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. The opportunity listing also referenced a wide range of government and organizational categories such as state and local governments, independent school districts, tribal governments and tribal organizations, and small businesses, reflecting the program's intent to support capacity building and dissemination across multiple systems that serve children with disabilities.
The funding notice emphasized that the public-facing synopsis was not a substitute for the official requirements and that applicants needed to rely on the Federal Register notice for the complete and legally controlling details. That official notice would have contained the specific priorities, application instructions, selection criteria, performance measures, and other compliance requirements that govern how applications are reviewed and how the funded center would be expected to operate, measure results, and report outcomes. The synopsis also pointed applicants to federal resources where the official notice could be accessed at no cost.
For submission, the notice directed applicants to apply electronically through Grants.gov, using the downloadable application package associated with the base CFDA number 84.326 (not the suffix 84.326S) when searching. Applications had to be submitted through the Grants.gov system; emailing an application copy to the Department was not allowed. Key timeline information in the listing shows that applications became available on July 30, 2008, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 29, 2008, with an archive date of September 28, 2008. The notice also provided practical support contacts, including the Grants.gov helpdesk, a system administrator contact for access issues, and a program manager contact at the Department of Education for program-related questions.
In practical terms, this competition was intended to fund one national-level effort that would help translate research on positive behavioral supports into usable training, tools, and implementation guidance for education systems serving students with disabilities. The funded center would be expected to provide technical assistance, support or connect with model demonstration efforts, and disseminate high-value information so that evidence-based behavioral supports could be adopted more consistently and effectively, ultimately improving both behavioral and academic outcomes for children with disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities - Center on Positive Behavioral Supports (CFDA 84.326S).
Who offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Education as a discretionary grant competition.
What is the purpose of this competition?
The competition was designed to strengthen outcomes for children with disabilities by expanding access to high-quality technical assistance, proven practices, and practical resources grounded in scientifically based research.
What was the main focus of the specific CFDA 84.326S competition?
This specific competition focused on establishing or operating a national Center on Positive Behavioral Supports to help schools, districts, and other education partners improve student behavior and learning through effective, research-supported approaches.
What is the broader program aim behind this opportunity?
The broader program aim is to promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities.
What type of award mechanism was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of Education expected to have substantial involvement with the funded project rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
How many awards were anticipated?
The competition anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,700,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,700,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Eligible applicants included:
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- Local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law
- Institutions of higher education (public and private)
- Other public agencies
- Private nonprofit organizations (including but not limited to 501(c)(3) organizations)
- For-profit organizations
- Outlying areas and freely associated states
- Indian tribes or tribal organizations
Did the listing mention any additional applicant categories?
Yes. The listing referenced a wide range of government and organizational categories such as state and local governments, independent school districts, tribal governments and tribal organizations, and small businesses, reflecting an intent to support capacity building and dissemination across multiple systems serving children with disabilities.
What was the expected work or role of the funded center (in practical terms)?
In practical terms, the competition was intended to fund one national-level effort that would help translate research on positive behavioral supports into usable training, tools, and implementation guidance for education systems serving students with disabilities.
What kinds of activities was the funded center expected to carry out?
The funded center would be expected to provide technical assistance, support or connect with model demonstration efforts, and disseminate high-value information so that evidence-based behavioral supports could be adopted more consistently and effectively.
What outcomes was this center intended to improve?
The center was intended to improve both behavioral and academic outcomes for children with disabilities by supporting the adoption and implementation of effective, research-supported approaches.
Where were the official requirements for applying located?
The listing emphasized that the public synopsis was not a substitute for the official requirements, and that applicants needed to rely on the Federal Register notice for the complete and legally controlling details.
What types of details were expected to be in the Federal Register notice?
The Federal Register notice would contain the specific priorities, application instructions, selection criteria, performance measures, and other compliance requirements governing application review and how the funded center would be expected to operate, measure results, and report outcomes.
Was the official notice available at no cost?
Yes. The synopsis pointed applicants to federal resources where the official notice could be accessed at no cost.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package.
Could applicants email an application to the Department of Education instead?
No. The notice stated that emailing an application copy to the Department was not allowed.
What CFDA number should applicants use when searching on Grants.gov?
The notice directed applicants to use the downloadable application package associated with the base CFDA number 84.326 (not the suffix 84.326S) when searching in Grants.gov.
When did applications become available?
Applications became available on July 30, 2008.
What was the deadline to submit applications?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 29, 2008.
What was the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date was September 28, 2008.
What kinds of support contacts were provided in the notice?
The notice provided practical support contacts, including the Grants.gov helpdesk, a system administrator contact for access issues, and a program manager contact at the Department of Education for program-related questions.
Is the public synopsis enough to apply correctly?
No. The synopsis explicitly noted it was not a substitute for the official requirements; applicants were expected to use the Federal Register notice as the controlling source for application and compliance details.
What is the core topic area this center would address?
The center would focus on positive behavioral supports and on helping education partners use scientifically based research to improve student behavior and learning, particularly for children with disabilities.
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