This grant, offered by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), supports the Special Education Research Program (CFDA 84.324A-2). Announced for FY 2010, its core purpose is to provide national leadership by expanding fundamental knowledge of education, from early childhood through postsecondary and adult levels. The program seeks to furnish parents, educators, and policymakers with reliable information on education practices that enhance learning, improve academic achievement, and increase access to opportunities for all students. It specifically supports research in areas of demonstrated national need within special education, fostering critical inquiry to improve educational outcomes nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 46270
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-032309-009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Special Education Research Program-Schedule 84.324A-2 CFDA 84.324A-2 |
| 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 24, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2009 Request for Applications Package Available: March 23, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 1, 2009. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2009 Request for Applications Package Available: March 23, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 1, 2009. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Independent school districts State governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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 2010 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: 84.324A-2. Applications for grants under the Education Research, Education Research Training, Education Research and Development Centers, 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, 84.305C, 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 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, Education Research and Development Centers, 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 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). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-Mail: support@grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Special Education Research Program-Schedule 84.324A-2 CFDA 84.324A-2; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin. Phone (202) 245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Kristen Lauer Institute of Education Sciences U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Capital Place, Room 508H Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 219-0337 or e-Mail: Email:Kristen.Lauer@ed.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 46270 Full Announcement-1 -> E9-6320.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin. Phone (202) 245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Kristen Lauer Institute of Education Sciences U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Capital Place, Room 508H Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 219-0337 or e-Mail: Email: Kristen.Lauer@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.324 | 84-324A2010-2 | Special Education Research | PKG00013422 | Aug 03, 2009 | Oct 01, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46270 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
46270 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
46270 RRSF424_ED_80_0013-1.1.pdf
46270 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
46270 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
46270 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
46270 PerformanceSite_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
46270 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf