The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is offering grants to support education research and special education research. These grants aim to expand knowledge on developmental outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities, as well as education outcomes for all students. The central purpose of the Institute’s research grant programs is to provide reliable information on education practices that enhance learning and academic achievement for students of all ages. The grants will focus on critical problems in education policy and practice, with competitions covering various research areas such as education research, special education research, and partnerships focused on education policy. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by August 6, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 275903
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-041515-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice CFDA Number 84.305N |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.305 — Education Research, Development and Dissemination |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2015 Applications Available: May 21, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 6, 2015. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2015 Applications Available: May 21, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 6, 2015. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 05, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Education |
| Description: | Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. The Acting Director of the Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) announces the Institute’s FY 2016 competitions for grants to support education research and special education research. The Acting Director takes this action under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002. The Institute’s purpose in awarding these grants is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability, and (2) education outcomes for all students from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education. Purpose of Program: The central purpose of the Institute’s research grant programs is to provide interested individuals and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all students. These interested individuals include parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers. In carrying out its grant programs, the Institute provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. Competitions in This Notice: The Institute will conduct eight research competitions in FY 2016 through two of its centers: The Institute’s National Center for Education Research (NCER) will hold six competitions: one competition for education research, one competition for education research training, one competition for education research and development centers, one competition for statistical and research methodology in education, one competition for partnerships and collaborations focused on problems of practice or policy, and one competition for research networks. The Institute’s National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) will hold two competitions: one competition for special education research and one competition for special education research training. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305C, 84.305D, 84.305H, 84.305N, 84.324A, and 84.324B. Applications for grants under the Education Research, Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences, Education Research and Development Centers, Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, the Partnerships and Collaborations Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy, Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice, Special Education Research, and Research Training Programs in Special Education competitions, CFDA numbers 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305C, 84.305D, 84.305H, 84.305N, 84.324A, and 84.324B, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not email an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant applications for the Education Research, Special Education Research, Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences, Research Training Programs in Special Education, Education Research and Development Centers, Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, Partnerships and Collaborations Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy, and Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice competitions at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for each competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.305, not 84.305A). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice CFDA Number 84.305N; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2016 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov Program Managers: Caroline Ebanks and James Benson U.S. Department of Education Institution of Education Sciences 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Capital Place, Rooms 610D 622A Washington, DC 20202 Telephones: (202) 208-0638 and (202) 219-2129 or e-Mail: Caroline.Ebanks@ed.gov and James.Benson@ed.gov Email:Caroline.Ebanks@ed.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 275903 Full Announcement-1 -> 2015-08627.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov Program Managers: Caroline Ebanks and James Benson U.S. Department of Education Institution of Education Sciences 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Capital Place, Rooms 610D 622A Washington, DC 20202 Telephones: (202) 208-0638 and (202) 219-2129 or e-Mail: Caroline.Ebanks@ed.gov and James.Benson@ed.gov Email: Caroline.Ebanks@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.305 | 84-305N2016-1 | Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice | PKG00217032 | May 21, 2015 | Aug 06, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275903 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
275903 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
275903 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
275903 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
275903 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
275903 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
275903 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
275903 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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