Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 022224 001
This opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It sits under the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program (Assistance Listing Number 84.326C). The grant is designed to fund a single National Center focused on rigorous comprehensive education for students with disabilities, using a cooperative agreement structure, which generally means the Department expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out (for example, shaping deliverables, coordinating dissemination expectations, and monitoring project direction more closely than in a typical formula grant).
At its core, the program purpose is to improve academic achievement and long-term outcomes for children with disabilities. It does that by funding technical assistance (TA) and dissemination activities that help schools, districts, and states implement practices backed by scientifically based research. In practical terms, a national center funded under this program would typically be expected to develop and share evidence-based tools, provide training and implementation support, and spread effective approaches in ways that lead to better instruction, stronger systems, and improved results for students with disabilities. The emphasis on "rigorous" and "comprehensive" education suggests a focus on high-quality instruction and meaningful access to grade-level content, along with systems that support consistent implementation across settings.
The posted funding details describe it as a discretionary grant competition with an anticipated single award. The award ceiling is listed as $3,250,000. The opportunity number is ED GRANTS 022224 001, and it was originally posted with an application closing date of April 25, 2024. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, reinforcing that this is intended to be a national, coordinated effort with active federal partnership rather than a loosely structured project.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that could credibly operate a national technical assistance center. Specifically mentioned are State Educational Agencies (SEAs), IDEA Part C state lead agencies, Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) including public charter schools considered LEAs under state law, Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as reflected in the listing), Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, and U.S. freely associated states and outlying areas. The opportunity also lists common government applicant categories such as state, county, city or township, special district governments, and independent school districts, consistent with a national TA program that might be led by a state, university, nonprofit, or consortium.
A major and time-sensitive note in the synopsis is the stated update tied to the FY24 federal appropriation reduction. OSERS indicated it anticipates withdrawing the notice inviting applications (NIA) and canceling the 84.326C competition. In other words, although the opportunity was announced with an expected award and deadline, the agency signaled that budget changes may prevent it from moving forward. The synopsis explains that if and when a final decision is made, the Department will publish a formal notice in the Federal Register announcing the withdrawal of the NIA and cancellation of the competition. Anyone considering this funding would need to track the Federal Register for the official status because the synopsis is not the authoritative version.
Finally, the notice repeatedly points applicants to the official Federal Register application notice for the controlling requirements. That official notice is where applicants would find the full set of priorities, required project activities, selection criteria, performance measures, pre-application and application instructions, and the specific submission process. It also directs applicants to the Department of Education Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 7, 2022) for standardized submission and procedural requirements.Apply for ED GRANTS 022224 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS: OSEP: Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities--National Center on Rigorous Comprehensive Education for Students with Disabilities, Assistance Listing Number 84.326C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.326.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), through the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
2) What is the program this opportunity falls under?
The opportunity sits under the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program, Assistance Listing Number 84.326C.
3) What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to improve academic achievement and long-term outcomes for children with disabilities by funding technical assistance (TA) and dissemination activities that help states, districts, and schools implement practices backed by scientifically based research.
4) What type of project is expected to be funded?
The grant is designed to fund a single National Center focused on rigorous comprehensive education for students with disabilities.
5) What does "rigorous comprehensive education" suggest in this context?
Based on the description provided, it suggests an emphasis on high-quality instruction and meaningful access to grade-level content, along with systems that support consistent implementation across settings for students with disabilities.
6) What kinds of activities would a National Center typically be expected to carry out?
The description indicates that a center funded under this program would typically develop and share evidence-based tools, provide training and implementation support, and disseminate effective approaches designed to improve instruction, strengthen systems, and improve results for students with disabilities.
7) Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant competition, which is a competitive award process rather than a formula allocation.
8) How many awards are anticipated?
The posted funding details describe an anticipated single award.
9) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $3,250,000.
10) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
11) What does a cooperative agreement mean for the project?
The synopsis indicates the Department expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, such as shaping deliverables, coordinating dissemination expectations, and monitoring project direction more closely than in a typical grant.
12) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is ED GRANTS 022224 001.
13) What was the original application closing date?
The opportunity was originally posted with an application closing date of April 25, 2024.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes State Educational Agencies (SEAs), IDEA Part C state lead agencies, Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) (including public charter schools considered LEAs under state law), Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as reflected in the listing), Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, and U.S. freely associated states and outlying areas.
15) Are government entities like cities, counties, and special districts included in eligible applicants?
Yes. The listing includes common government applicant categories such as state, county, city or township, special district governments, and independent school districts.
16) Can a public charter school apply?
Yes, public charter schools may be eligible if they are considered LEAs under state law, as specifically noted in the eligibility description.
17) Can a for-profit organization apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations are included, with the note in the listing that it is "other than small businesses."
18) Is this opportunity still expected to move forward?
The synopsis includes a major update tied to an FY24 federal appropriation reduction: OSERS indicated it anticipates withdrawing the notice inviting applications (NIA) and canceling the 84.326C competition.
19) What does it mean that OSERS anticipates withdrawing the NIA and canceling the competition?
It means that, although the opportunity was announced with an expected award and deadline, the agency signaled that budget changes may prevent the competition from proceeding to an award.
20) Where will the official decision about withdrawal/cancellation be posted?
The synopsis states that if and when a final decision is made, the Department will publish a formal notice in the Federal Register announcing the withdrawal of the NIA and cancellation of the competition.
21) Is the synopsis the controlling source for requirements and official status?
No. The notice repeatedly points applicants to the official Federal Register application notice for the controlling requirements, and it emphasizes that official status should be tracked through formal Federal Register notices.
22) Where do applicants find the full requirements for the competition?
Applicants are directed to the official Federal Register application notice, which is described as containing the full set of priorities, required project activities, selection criteria, performance measures, pre-application and application instructions, and the specific submission process.
23) Are there standardized Department of Education instructions that apply?
Yes. Applicants are directed to the Department of Education Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 7, 2022) for standardized submission and procedural requirements.
24) What is the overall focus of the technical assistance and dissemination work described?
The focus is on helping schools, districts, and states implement practices backed by scientifically based research, with the intention of improving instruction and systems that support students with disabilities and lead to improved academic and long-term outcomes.
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