The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant grant opportunity under the title “OSERS: OSEP: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities–Preparation of Related Services Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs.” Identified by the funding opportunity number ED-GRANTS-111623-001, this program aims to address the critical need for skilled personnel in the field of special education. With an estimated total program funding of $5,000,000 and an expected 20 awards, the grant focuses on enhancing the abilities of educators and service providers working with children with disabilities. The program seeks to ensure these professionals possess the essential skills and knowledge, grounded in scientifically based research, to effectively serve children, including infants, toddlers, and youth, with high-intensity needs.
Eligibility for this grant extends to a wide range of applicants, including private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and various nonprofit organizations. This inclusivity underscores the program’s commitment to broadening the scope of expertise in special education and related services. The grant emphasizes the importance of personnel preparation in early intervention, special education, and related services to meet state-identified needs. As the deadline for application submission is set for January 16, 2024, eligible entities are encouraged to apply and contribute to the national effort of improving services and results for children with disabilities. This initiative represents a substantial step towards enhancing the quality of education and support for one of the most vulnerable segments of the student population.
Opportunity ID: 351010
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-111623-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OSERS: OSEP: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities–Preparation of Related Services Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.325R |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| CFDA 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 16, 2024 Applications Available: November 16, 2023. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 16, 2024. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 16, 2024. Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than November 21, 2023, 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://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/osep/new-osep-grants.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louise Tripoli, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7554. Email: Louise.Tripoli@ed.gov. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 16, 2024 Applications Available: November 16, 2023. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 16, 2024. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 16, 2024. Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than November 21, 2023, 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://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/osep/new-osep-grants.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louise Tripoli, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7554. Email: Louise.Tripoli@ed.gov. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are IHEs and private nonprofit organizations.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. 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.
For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for personnel preparation in early intervention, special education, 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) 84.325R.. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OSERS: OSEP: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities–Preparation of Related Services Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.325R; |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Julius C Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Louise Tripoli, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7554. Email: Louise.Tripoli@ed.gov. |