The Department of Education is offering the Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services grant to address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel working with children with disabilities. The grant aims to ensure that personnel possess the necessary skills and knowledge to serve these children effectively. This program focuses on scientifically-based research and practices to enhance outcomes for children, including infants and toddlers, with disabilities. Applicants must adhere to the priority of Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services. Grant applications are encouraged to contribute to improving services and results for children with disabilities. (CFDA Number: 84.325K)
Opportunity ID: 215613
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | ED-GRANTS-011513-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities: Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services CFDA Number 84.325K |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 43 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 84.325 — Special Education – Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 10,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations. |
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 purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel–in special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education–to work with children, including infants and toddlers, with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children. Priorities: In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(iv), this priority is from allowable activities specified in the statute (see sections 662 and 681 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)). Absolute Priority: For FY 2013 and any subsequent year in which we make awards from the list of unfunded applicants from this competition, this priority is an absolute priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), we consider only applications that meet this priority. This priority is: Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.325K. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 84.325 |
| Competition ID: | 84-325K2013-1 |
| Competition Title: | Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services CFDA Number 84.325K |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00160330 |
| Opening Date: | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Maryann McDermott |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] ED SF424 Supplement [V1.2] Grants.gov Lobbying Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUDGET INFORMATION NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS [V1.2] ED GEPA427 Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] ED Abstract Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | Other Attachments Form [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.325 | 84-325K2013-1 | Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services CFDA Number 84.325K | PKG00160330 | Jan 15, 2013 | Mar 18, 2013 | View | Maryann McDermott | Organization Applicants |