Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 081211 001

  • 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 CFDA 84.326Q" 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 Aug 12, 2011 and posted on Aug 12, 2011.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 2011 Applications Available August 12, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications September 12, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • 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:

This grant opportunity, titled "Technical Assistance and Dissemination To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities" (CFDA 84.326Q), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education. The program is designed to strengthen academic achievement and improve outcomes for children with disabilities by funding work that provides technical assistance, supports model demonstration projects, shares practical and useful information with the field, and carries out activities grounded in scientifically based research. In plain terms, the federal government is looking to fund a single strong effort that can help schools and related agencies do a better job serving students with disabilities, especially by building capacity, spreading effective practices, and helping systems implement what research shows works.

The notice emphasizes that the publicly posted description is only a synopsis and that the controlling details are found in the official application notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants are expected to rely on that official notice for requirements, selection criteria, and any priority area details tied to the specific competition. The opportunity is associated with a specific competition referenced as the National Center for Students with Disabilities Who Require Intensive Interventions, which signals a focus on students whose needs are significant and who often require more intensive, specialized supports to make meaningful educational progress.

Funding is expected to support one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000 and an award ceiling of $1,500,000, meaning the single selected project could receive up to the full amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which typically lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have large pools of unrestricted funds to contribute as match.

Eligibility is broad and includes state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs) including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, institutions of higher education (IHEs), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, outlying areas, freely associated states, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations. This wide eligibility suggests the Department is open to a range of capable entities, including universities, nonprofits, and specialized providers, as long as they can credibly deliver technical assistance and dissemination at the expected scale and quality.

Applications for this competition were made available on August 12, 2011, with the deadline for transmittal of applications on September 12, 2011. The posting date and creation date are also August 12, 2011, and the archive date is October 12, 2011, indicating the opportunity is from a past cycle but still documented for reference. The funding opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-081211-001, and the funding activity category is Education.

The Department requires that electronic submissions go through Grants.gov. Applicants must download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission through that portal; applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency. A practical detail in the notice is that applicants must search for the application package using the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning applicants should search for 84.326 rather than 84.326Q. For technical issues with the portal, the Grants.gov Helpdesk is listed at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov, reflecting the standard federal submission process and support channel.

For program-specific or access-related questions, the notice lists contacts at the Department of Education. Joyce Mays is identified as a management analyst (202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov). Celia Rosenquist is listed as the program manager, located at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 4052, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202, with telephone (202) 245-7373. These contacts are typically used for clarification about the competition, application components, or difficulties accessing the full announcement.

Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a federally funded effort to drive measurable improvement for students with disabilities by strengthening practice across schools and systems. The emphasis on technical assistance and dissemination points to work that goes beyond a single site or district, aiming instead to build knowledge, improve implementation, and spread effective, research-backed approaches to those serving children with disabilities, particularly students needing intensive interventions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Technical Assistance and Dissemination To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities" (CFDA 84.326Q).

Who is offering and administering this grant competition?

This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education.

What is the main purpose of the program?

The program is designed to strengthen academic achievement and improve outcomes for children with disabilities by funding efforts that provide technical assistance, support model demonstration projects, disseminate practical and useful information to the field, and carry out activities grounded in scientifically based research.

What does "technical assistance and dissemination" mean in the context of this competition?

Based on the description provided, the focus is on building capacity and spreading effective, research-backed practices so schools and related agencies can improve services for students with disabilities. The work is intended to help systems implement what research shows works, rather than benefiting only a single site.

Is this competition connected to a specific center or focus area?

Yes. The opportunity is associated with a specific competition referenced as the National Center for Students with Disabilities Who Require Intensive Interventions, indicating a focus on students with significant needs who often require more intensive and specialized supports.

How many awards are expected to be made?

Funding is expected to support one award.

What is the estimated total funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount is $1,500,000.

What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?

The award ceiling is $1,500,000, meaning the single selected project could receive up to the full amount.

Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?

No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility includes: state educational agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law; institutions of higher education (IHEs); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated states; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.

Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?

Yes. For-profit organizations are included in the listed eligible applicant types.

Are nonprofits and universities allowed to apply?

Yes. Private nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education (IHEs) are included in the listed eligible applicant types.

Are public charter schools eligible?

Public charter schools are eligible if they qualify as LEAs under state law, consistent with the eligibility statement provided.

What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?

The opportunity is identified as CFDA 84.326Q.

When searching for the application package on Grants.gov, what CFDA number should applicants use?

Applicants are instructed to search using the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for 84.326 rather than 84.326Q.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-081211-001.

What is the funding activity category?

The funding activity category is Education.

When were applications made available?

Applications were made available on August 12, 2011.

What was the deadline for submitting (transmitting) applications?

The deadline for transmittal of applications was September 12, 2011.

Is this a current funding opportunity?

The dates provided indicate this opportunity is from a past cycle. The posting/creation date is August 12, 2011, and the archive date is October 12, 2011.

Where are the official rules and requirements for this competition found?

The publicly posted description is described as a synopsis, and the controlling details are in the official application notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants are expected to rely on that official notice for requirements, selection criteria, and any priority area details.

How must applications be submitted?

Electronic submissions are required to go through Grants.gov. Applicants must download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission through the portal.

Can an application be submitted by emailing materials to the agency?

No. The notice states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency.

Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical support?

For technical issues with Grants.gov, the helpdesk is listed as 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.

Who are the Department of Education contacts for program-specific questions?

The notice lists Joyce Mays (management analyst) at 202-245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov, and Celia Rosenquist (program manager) at 202-245-7373.

What is the mailing address listed for the program manager contact?

Celia Rosenquist is listed at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 4052, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202.

What kinds of outcomes or impact is this grant trying to achieve?

Based on the provided description, the grant aims to drive measurable improvement for students with disabilities by strengthening practice across schools and systems, building capacity, disseminating effective approaches, and supporting implementation of research-backed practices, particularly for students who require intensive interventions.

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