This grant is for the purpose of advancing fundamental knowledge and understanding in education, with a specific focus on special education research. Offered by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), this program aims to provide national leadership by supporting research from early childhood through postsecondary and adult education. The central goal is to equip parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers with reliable and valid information on educational practices that enhance learning, improve academic achievement, and broaden access to educational opportunities for all students. It supports programs of research addressing demonstrated national needs, fostering a comprehensive approach to educational improvement and equity across diverse learning environments.
Opportunity ID: 76253
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-030311-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Special Education Research Program CFDA Number 84.324A-1 |
| 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: | Mar 03, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2011 Application Package Available: April 21, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 23, 2011. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2011 Application Package Available: April 21, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 23, 2011. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 23, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| 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, non-profit 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 Director of the Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) announces the Institute’s FY 2012 competitions for grants to support education research and special education research. The Director takes this action under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, title I of Public Law 107-279. The intent of these grants is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of education 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 parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, 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. In carrying out its grant programs, the Institute provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.305A. Applications for grants under the Education Research, Education Research Training, Research on Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, and Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies competitions, CFDA Numbers 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305D, and 84.305E, and for grants under the Special Education Research, Special Education Research Training, and Special Education Research and Development Centers competitions, CFDA Numbers 84.324A, 84.324B, and 84.324C must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://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 e- mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant applications for the Education Research, Education Research Training, Research on Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies, Special Education Research, Special Education Research Training, and Special Education Research and Development Centers competitions at http://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 84.324, not 84.324A). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Special Education Research Program CFDA Number 84.324A-1; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 |
| 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 Manager: Amy Sussman U.S. Department of Education Institution of Education Sciences 400 Maryland Avenue, NW Capital Place, Room 510D Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 219-2126 or e-Mail: Email:Amy.Sussman@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 76253 Full Announcement-1 -> 2011-4821.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Amy Sussman U.S. Department of Education Institution of Education Sciences 400 Maryland Avenue, NW Capital Place, Room 510D Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 219-2126 or e-Mail: 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 | 84-324A2012-1 | Special Education Research | PKG00049610 | Apr 21, 2011 | Jun 23, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
76253 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
76253 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
76253 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
76253 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
76253 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
76253 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
76253 RRSF424_ED_80_0013-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
76253 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf