This grant, offered by the Department of Education’s OSERS-OSEP, is established to address critical State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel in special education, early intervention, and related services. This funding opportunity specifically targets Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority Serving Institutions. Its primary purpose is to prepare a skilled workforce capable of effectively working with children, including infants, toddlers, and youth with disabilities. Furthermore, the program ensures that these trained professionals possess the necessary skills and knowledge, grounded in scientifically based research, to provide successful and impactful services. This initiative aims to strengthen the national capacity for inclusive education and early intervention by developing a competent and knowledgeable workforce.
Opportunity ID: 359127
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-052725-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority Serving Institutions, ALN 84.325M |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 18 |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 27, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 27, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2025 Applications Available: May 27, 2025.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 26, 2025. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 25, 2025. Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than June 2, 2025, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will post details on pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. Links to the webinars may be found at https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/osers/osep/new-osep-grant-competitions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracie Dickson, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: 202-245-7844. Email: Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2025 Applications Available: May 27, 2025.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 26, 2025. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 25, 2025. Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than June 2, 2025, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will post details on pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. Links to the webinars may be found at https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/osers/osep/new-osep-grant-competitions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracie Dickson, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: 202-245-7844. Email: Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 26, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants:IHEs and private nonprofit organizations.Note: To meet the absolute priority, eligible applicants (i.e.,IHEs) must have a bachelor’s degree, certification, master’s degree, educational specialist degree, or clinical doctoral degree program that prepare scholars in special education, early intervention, and related services at an HBCU, TCCU, or other MSI or be a private nonprofit organization that has the legal authority to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with the Federal government on behalf of an applicant (i.e., IHE) that has a bachelor’s degree, certification, master’s degree, educational specialist degree, or clinical doctoral degree program that prepare scholars in special education, early intervention, and related services at an HBCU, TCCU, or other MSI.Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing: (1) proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) a statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual; (3) a certified copy of the applicant’s certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or (4) any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate. |
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. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104528) and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-30488. Purpose of Program: The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for personnel preparation in special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education to work with children, including infants, toddlers, and youth 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, to be successful in serving those children. Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.325M. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges, and Other Minority Serving Institutions, ALN 84.325M FY25 NIA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tracie Dickson
U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Room 4A10 Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: 202-245-7844 Email: Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov Email:Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Applications Available: May 27, 2025.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 26, 2025. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 25, 2025. Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than June 2, 2025, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will post details on pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. Links to the webinars may be found at https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/osers/osep/new-osep-grant-competitions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracie Dickson, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: 202-245-7844. Email: Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov. | May 27, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-052725-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority Serving Institutions, ALN 84.325M |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 18 |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 27, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 27, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2025 Applications Available: May 27, 2025.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 26, 2025. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 25, 2025. Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than June 2, 2025, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will post details on pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. Links to the webinars may be found at https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/osers/osep/new-osep-grant-competitions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracie Dickson, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: 202-245-7844. Email: Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2025 Applications Available: May 27, 2025.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 26, 2025. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 25, 2025. Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than June 2, 2025, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will post details on pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. Links to the webinars may be found at https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/osers/osep/new-osep-grant-competitions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracie Dickson, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: 202-245-7844. Email: Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 26, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants:IHEs and private nonprofit organizations.Note: To meet the absolute priority, eligible applicants (i.e.,IHEs) must have a bachelor’s degree, certification, master’s degree, educational specialist degree, or clinical doctoral degree program that prepare scholars in special education, early intervention, and related services at an HBCU, TCCU, or other MSI or be a private nonprofit organization that has the legal authority to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with the Federal government on behalf of an applicant (i.e., IHE) that has a bachelor’s degree, certification, master’s degree, educational specialist degree, or clinical doctoral degree program that prepare scholars in special education, early intervention, and related services at an HBCU, TCCU, or other MSI.Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing: (1) proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) a statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual; (3) a certified copy of the applicant’s certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or (4) any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate. |
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. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104528) and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-30488. Purpose of Program: The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for personnel preparation in special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education to work with children, including infants, toddlers, and youth 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, to be successful in serving those children. Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.325M. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges, and Other Minority Serving Institutions, ALN 84.325M FY25 NIA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tracie Dickson
U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Room 4A10 Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: 202-245-7844 Email: Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov Email:Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 359127 Full Announcement-84.325M -> 2025-325M Application Instructions – 508.pdf
Folder 359127 Full Announcement-84.325M -> 2025-09433.pdf
Folder 359127 Full Announcement-84.325M -> 2024-30488.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tracie Dickson U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Room 4A10 Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: 202-245-7844 Email: Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov Email: Tracie.Dickson@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.325 | ED-GRANTS-052725-004 | Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority Serving Institutions | PKG00290877 | May 27, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359127 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
359127 ED_SF424_Supplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
359127 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
359127 ED_524_Budget_1_5-1.5.pdf
359127 ED_GEPA427_2_0-2.0.pdf
359127 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
359127 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
359127 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
359127 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
359127 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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