The U.S. Department of Education is offering this grant to address critical State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel serving children with disabilities. This includes professionals in special education, early intervention, and related services, working with infants, toddlers, and older children. This grant is for the purpose of developing skilled personnel equipped with knowledge derived from scientifically based research and experience. The program aims to ensure these professionals possess the necessary expertise to effectively serve children with disabilities, ultimately improving services and outcomes. Applications must meet the absolute priority for Personnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services, fostering better support for children with diverse learning needs.
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: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 43 |
| Assistance Listings: | 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 Applications Available: January 15, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 18, 2013. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2013 Applications Available: January 15, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 18, 2013. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| 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 Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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: | 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; Notice inviting applications for new awards |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Managers: Maryann McDermott Telephone: 202-245-7439, e-Mail: maryann.mcdermott@ed.gov PCP, Room 4062. Sarah Allen, Telephone: 202-245-7875, or e-Mail: sarah.allen@ed.gov. PCP, Room 4105. Dawn Ellis, Telephone: 202-245-6417 or e-Mail: dawn.ellis@ed.gov, PCP, Room 4092. U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW. Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2600. Email:maryann.mcdermott@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 215613 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013-00594.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Managers: Maryann McDermott Telephone: 202-245-7439, e-Mail: maryann.mcdermott@ed.gov PCP, Room 4062. Sarah Allen, Telephone: 202-245-7875, or e-Mail: sarah.allen@ed.gov. PCP, Room 4105. Dawn Ellis, Telephone: 202-245-6417 or e-Mail: dawn.ellis@ed.gov, PCP, Room 4092. U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW. Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2600. Email: maryann.mcdermott@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
215613 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
215613 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_2-1.2.pdf
215613 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
215613 ED_524_Budget_1_2-1.2.pdf
215613 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf
215613 SF424B-1.1.pdf
215613 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
215613 Project-1.1.pdf
215613 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
215613 Other-1.1.pdf
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