The Institute of Education Sciences aims to award grants for research networks addressing crucial issues in special education policy and practice. The grants focus on enhancing knowledge on developmental outcomes for young children with disabilities and education outcomes for students of all ages. These grants support research initiatives to provide valuable information for parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers. The competitions in this notice include opportunities for education research, development centers, partnerships, collaborations, and evaluations of educational interventions. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply electronically through Grants.gov before the closing date of October 26, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 297689
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-092717-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Policy and Practice in Special Education CFDA Number 84.324N |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.324 — Research in Special Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 26, 2017 Application Package Available: September 27, 2017. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 26, 2017. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 26, 2017 Application Package Available: September 27, 2017. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 26, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 25, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts State governments Special district governments |
| 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 of higher education, 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. Purpose of Program: 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 a disability, and (2) education outcomes for all students from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education. The Institute’s research grant programs are designed 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 10 research competitions in FY 2018 through two of its centers: The Institute’s National Center for Education Research (NCER) will hold five competitions: One competition for education research; one competition for education research and development centers; one competition for partnerships and collaborations focused on problems of practice or policy; and two competitions for low-cost, short-duration evaluation of education interventions. The Institute’s National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) will hold five competitions: One competition for special education research; one competition for research training programs in special education; two competitions for low-cost, short-duration evaluation of special education interventions; and one competition for research networks focused on critical problems of policy and practice in special education. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers 84.305A, 84.305C, 84.305H, 84.305L, 84.324A, 84.324B, 84.324L, and 84.324N. Applications to the grant competitions contained in this notice 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 grant competitions contained in this notice 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 Policy and Practice in Special Education CFDA Number 84.324N; |
| 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 Manager: Amy Sussman, U.S. Department of Education HQ-PCP-4136 Telephone: (202)245-7424 or e-Mail: Amy.Sussman@ed.gov. Email:Amy.Sussman@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 297689 Full Announcement-CFDA Number 84.324N -> 2017-11107.pdf
Folder 297689 Full Announcement-CFDA Number 84.324N -> 2017-20684.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov Program Manager: Amy Sussman, U.S. Department of Education HQ-PCP-4136 Telephone: (202)245-7424 or e-Mail: Amy.Sussman@ed.gov. Email: Amy.Sussman@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.324 | 84-324N2018-1 | Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Policy and Practice in Special Education | PKG00234992 | Sep 27, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
297689 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
297689 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
297689 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
297689 RR_FedNonFedBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
297689 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
297689 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
297689 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
297689 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget_1_3-1.3.pdf
297689 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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