Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 052013 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 052013 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance To Improve State Data Capacity National Technical Assistance Center To Improve State Capacity To Accurately Collect and Report IDEA Data CFDA 84.373Y" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.373 Special EducationTechnical Assistance on State Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2013 and posted on May 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2013 Application Available May 20, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 19, 2013.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 IDEA Part C State lead agencies 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 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education (CFDA 84.373Y) funds a single National Technical Assistance Center focused on strengthening how States collect, validate, analyze, and report data required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The core goal is to improve State capacity to meet IDEA reporting obligations tied to sections 616 and 618, which cover the accountability and performance framework for special education and the specific data States must submit. In practical terms, the project is meant to help States produce IDEA data that are complete, consistent, timely, and accurate enough to support federal oversight and State decision-making.
The legal basis for the program comes from IDEA section 611(c)(1), which allows the Secretary to reserve a portion of IDEA Part B funds to support technical assistance activities authorized under section 616(i). That section directs the Department to review each State's ability to collect and analyze the data needed to implement IDEA requirements and, when weaknesses are identified, to provide technical assistance to improve that capacity. This grant therefore supports a national-level technical assistance provider that can help States address common and persistent challenges such as data quality problems, inconsistent definitions, weak data governance, reporting errors, and system limitations that interfere with accurate IDEA submissions.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of Education anticipates substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing the work, rather than operating as a hands-off funder. The estimated total funding listed is $6,500,000, with an expected number of awards of 1. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement specified, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is broad and includes State educational agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under State law; IDEA Part C State lead agencies; institutions of higher education; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; outlying areas and freely associated States; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations. This wide eligibility reflects the fact that a national technical assistance center may be housed in many different types of institutions, including universities, nonprofits, or specialized organizations with experience in education data systems, data governance, and IDEA compliance reporting.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package found by searching the CFDA number without the suffix (search "84.373" rather than "84.373Y"). Key dates listed in the notice include a posted and application availability date of May 20, 2013, an original closing date of June 19, 2013, and a revised deadline for transmittal of applications of July 19, 2013, with the priority effective June 19, 2013. For submission troubleshooting, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
For questions about the announcement or access issues, the notice provides Department contacts, including Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) at 202-245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov, and Program Manager Richelle Davis at 202-245-7401 at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC. Overall, the opportunity is designed to stand up a national hub of expertise that can provide targeted, systematic technical assistance to States so IDEA data collections and federal reporting are reliable enough to support accountability determinations, compliance monitoring, and improved outcomes for children with disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education identified as CFDA 84.373Y. It funds a single National Technical Assistance Center focused on improving how States collect, validate, analyze, and report data required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
What is being funded (what is the project expected to do)?
The funded project is expected to operate as a national technical assistance provider (a National Technical Assistance Center) that helps States strengthen their IDEA data systems and processes. The practical aim is to help States produce IDEA data that are complete, consistent, timely, and accurate enough to support federal oversight and State decision-making.
What is the main goal of the National Technical Assistance Center?
The core goal is to improve State capacity to meet IDEA reporting obligations, particularly the data and accountability requirements connected to IDEA sections 616 and 618.
Which IDEA sections does this grant focus on?
The opportunity is tied to IDEA sections 616 and 618. These sections cover the accountability and performance framework for special education and the specific IDEA data States must submit.
What kinds of data problems is the Center expected to help States address?
Based on the notice description, the Center is intended to help with common and persistent challenges such as:
- Data quality problems
- Inconsistent definitions
- Weak data governance
- Reporting errors
- System limitations that interfere with accurate IDEA submissions
Why does the Department of Education have authority to fund this kind of technical assistance?
The legal basis described in the notice comes from IDEA section 611(c)(1), which allows the Secretary to reserve a portion of IDEA Part B funds to support technical assistance activities authorized under section 616(i).
What does IDEA section 616(i) require that relates to this grant?
As described, section 616(i) directs the Department to review each State's ability to collect and analyze the data needed to implement IDEA requirements and, when weaknesses are identified, to provide technical assistance to improve that capacity.
How many awards will be made under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is 1, meaning the Department anticipates funding a single National Technical Assistance Center.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding listed for this opportunity is $6,500,000.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. Department of Education anticipates substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing the work, rather than acting as a hands-off funder.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is specified in the information provided. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- Local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under State law
- IDEA Part C State lead agencies
- Institutions of higher education
- Other public agencies
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Outlying areas and freely associated States
- Indian tribes or tribal organizations
- For-profit organizations
Why is eligibility so broad?
The notice indicates this wide eligibility reflects the fact that a national technical assistance center could be housed in different types of institutions, including universities, nonprofits, or specialized organizations with experience in education data systems, data governance, and IDEA compliance reporting.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
The notice instructs applicants to search by the CFDA number without the suffix: search for "84.373" rather than "84.373Y" to locate the downloadable application package on Grants.gov.
What were the key dates listed for this competition?
- Posted and application availability date: May 20, 2013
- Original closing date: June 19, 2013
- Revised deadline for transmittal of applications: July 19, 2013
- Priority effective date: June 19, 2013
What should applicants do if they had trouble submitting through Grants.gov?
The notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov for submission troubleshooting.
Who are the Department of Education contacts for this opportunity?
The notice lists the following contacts:
- Joyce Mays (Management Analyst): 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov
- Richelle Davis (Program Manager): 202-245-7401, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC
What is the intended impact of funding this National Technical Assistance Center?
The opportunity is designed to establish a national hub of expertise that can provide targeted, systematic technical assistance so State IDEA data collections and federal reporting are reliable enough to support accountability determinations, compliance monitoring, and improved outcomes for children with disabilities.
What does it mean for IDEA data to be "complete, consistent, timely, and accurate" in this context?
In the context described, these terms refer to improving State reporting so IDEA submissions are sufficiently reliable for federal oversight and State decision-making, including accountability and performance determinations under IDEA.
Is this opportunity limited to IDEA Part B only?
The legal basis referenced is IDEA Part B section 611(c)(1), and the focus described is on IDEA reporting obligations under sections 616 and 618. The eligibility list also includes IDEA Part C State lead agencies, indicating Part C entities were eligible to apply even though the statutory authority cited relates to Part B reservations for technical assistance.
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