The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is offering grants for special education research to support the expansion of knowledge on developmental outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities, as well as education outcomes for students from early childhood to postsecondary levels. These grants aim to provide reliable information on educational practices enhancing learning and academic achievement. The grant competitions for FY 2015 include research opportunities through the National Center for Education Research and the National Center for Special Education Research. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by the deadline on Aug 7, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 253679
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-041014-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Special Education Research CFDA Number 84.324A |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | Apr 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2014 Applications Available: June 5, 2014. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 5, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 7, 2014. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2014 Applications Available: June 5, 2014. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 5, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 7, 2014. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 06, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments |
| 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, nonprofit 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 2015 competitions for grants to support education research and special education research. The Director takes this action under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002. The Institute’s purpose in awarding these grants is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding (1) of developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for disability, and (2) of education outcomes for all students 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 interested individuals 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. These interested individuals include parents, educators, students, researchers, and policymakers. In carrying out its grant programs, the Institute provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. Competitions in This Notice: The Institute will conduct seven research competitions in FY 2015 through two of its National Education Centers: The Institute’s National Center for Education Research (NCER) will hold five competitions: One competition for education research, one competition for education research training, one competition for education research and development centers, one competition for statistical and research methodology in education, and one competition for partnerships and collaborations focused on problems of practice or policy. The Institute’s National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) will hold two competitions: one competition for special education research and one competition for special education research training. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305C, 84.305D, 84.305H, 84.324A, and 84.324B. Applications for grants under the Education Research, Education Research Training, Education Research and Development Centers, Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, the Partnerships and Collaborations Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy competitions, Special Education Research, and Special Education Research Training, CFDA Numbers 84.305A, 84.305B, 84.305C, 84.305D, 84.305H, 84.324A, and 84.324B, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at 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 email an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant applications for the Education Research, Special Education Research, Education Research Training, Special Education Research Training, Education Research and Development Centers, Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, and the Partnerships and Collaborations Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy competitions at 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 84.305, not 84.305A). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Special Education Research CFDA Number 84.324A; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2015 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov Program Manager: Jacquelyn Buckley U.S. Department of Education Institution of Education Sciences 400 Maryland Avenue, NW Capital Place, Room 510H Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 219-2130 or e-Mail: Jacquelyn.Buckley@ed.gov. Email:Jacquelyn.Buckley@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 253679 Full Announcement-1 -> 2014-08107.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov Program Manager: Jacquelyn Buckley U.S. Department of Education Institution of Education Sciences 400 Maryland Avenue, NW Capital Place, Room 510H Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 219-2130 or e-Mail: Jacquelyn.Buckley@ed.gov. Email: Jacquelyn.Buckley@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.324 | 84-324A2015-1 | Special Education Research | PKG00197248 | May 23, 2014 | Aug 07, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
253679 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
253679 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
253679 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
253679 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
253679 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
253679 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
253679 RRSF424_ED_80_0013-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
253679 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
