Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 022124 001
The U.S. Department of Education, through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Preservice Improvement Enhancement Grants to Support Related Service Providers to Effectively Serve Children with Disabilities and Their Families" under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.325S. The program is focused on improving how future professionals are prepared before they enter the workforce, particularly those who will serve children with disabilities and their families across early intervention, special education, related services, and general education settings. The central idea is to strengthen preservice training so graduates leave preparation programs ready to apply scientifically based, research-supported practices in real-world roles supporting infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
At its core, the purpose of the program is twofold. First, it aims to help address state-identified needs for personnel preparation, meaning the grant is intended to respond to documented workforce shortages or quality gaps that states have identified in disability-related service systems. Second, it aims to ensure that the personnel being prepared have the specific skills and knowledge they need to succeed, with an emphasis on practices that have been validated through scientifically based research. In practical terms, this opportunity supports the enhancement of degree programs and training pathways so that the next generation of related service providers and other educational personnel are better equipped to deliver effective, evidence-based services and supports to children with disabilities and their families.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations that have the legal authority to enter into grants or cooperative agreements with the federal government on behalf of an IHE. The listing also recognizes a broad set of eligible applicant types, including public and state-controlled IHEs, private IHEs, and nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status). A key restriction is that applicants are not eligible if they currently have an active grant under 84.325K, 84.325M, or 84.325R in the same discipline degree program they are proposing to enhance. For this restriction, "active" includes the full project or funding period and any extensions that still allow the grantee to obligate funds. This matters because the program is trying to expand and diversify enhancement efforts rather than fund overlapping improvements to the same program area already supported through certain other OSEP personnel preparation awards.
For nonprofit organizations, the notice highlights the ways an applicant can document nonprofit status under 34 CFR 75.51. Acceptable documentation includes IRS recognition of 501(c)(3) status, a statement from a state taxing body or the state attorney general confirming nonprofit status and that no net earnings benefit private individuals, or a certified incorporation document that clearly establishes nonprofit status. If the applicant is a local affiliate, it can also submit documentation applicable to a state or national parent organization along with a statement confirming the affiliate relationship.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a grant (not a contract) under the Department of Education, categorized under education activities. The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 022124 001. The opportunity was created on February 21, 2024, and the original application closing date is May 1, 2024. The award ceiling listed is $150,000, and the Department expects to make about 13 awards. While the synopsis provides these headline details, the formal requirements that govern how to apply, what priorities must be addressed, what performance measures apply, and how applications are reviewed are contained in the official Federal Register notice. Applicants are also directed to follow the Department's Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 7, 2022) for submission procedures and standard application processes.
Overall, this grant opportunity is designed for colleges, universities, and qualifying nonprofit partners seeking to upgrade and strengthen preservice preparation programs that produce related service providers and other personnel serving children with disabilities. The emphasis is on aligning training with state workforce needs and ensuring graduates can use evidence-based practices effectively with children and families, ultimately improving service quality and outcomes across disability service systems.Apply for ED GRANTS 022124 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS: OSEP: Preservice Improvement Enhancement Grants to Support Related Service Providers to Effectively Serve Children with Disabilities and Their Families, Assistance Listing Number 84.325S" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.325.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-01. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Others.
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1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Preservice Improvement Enhancement Grants to Support Related Service Providers to Effectively Serve Children with Disabilities and Their Families."
2) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Education through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
3) What is the Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this program?
The Assistance Listing Number (ALN) is 84.325S.
4) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program supports improvements to preservice preparation so future professionals (especially related service providers and other educational personnel) graduate ready to use scientifically based, research-supported practices when serving children with disabilities and their families.
5) What are the two core goals described for this opportunity?
The purpose is described as twofold: (1) to address state-identified needs for personnel preparation (such as shortages or quality gaps), and (2) to ensure personnel being prepared have the specific skills and knowledge needed to succeed, emphasizing scientifically based, research-supported practices.
6) Who is this grant intended to benefit?
It is intended to strengthen the preparation of personnel who will serve infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and their families across early intervention, special education, related services, and general education settings.
7) What kinds of projects does this grant support?
Based on the synopsis, the grant supports enhancement of degree programs and training pathways (preservice training) so graduates are better equipped to deliver effective, evidence-based services and supports to children with disabilities and their families.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily aimed at institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations that have the legal authority to enter into grants or cooperative agreements with the federal government on behalf of an IHE. The listing also recognizes eligible types including public and state-controlled IHEs, private IHEs, and nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status).
9) Are nonprofit organizations eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility description recognizes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status as eligible applicant types.
10) Is there an eligibility restriction related to other OSEP personnel preparation awards?
Yes. Applicants are not eligible if they currently have an active grant under 84.325K, 84.325M, or 84.325R in the same discipline degree program they are proposing to enhance.
11) What does "active" mean for the restriction on other grants?
For this restriction, "active" includes the full project or funding period and any extensions that still allow the grantee to obligate funds.
12) What does "same discipline degree program" refer to in the restriction?
The restriction applies when an applicant has an active 84.325K, 84.325M, or 84.325R grant in the same discipline degree program that the applicant is proposing to enhance under this opportunity.
13) Why does the program include this restriction on overlapping awards?
The description indicates the program is intended to expand and diversify enhancement efforts rather than fund overlapping improvements to the same program area already supported through certain other OSEP personnel preparation awards.
14) What documentation can a nonprofit use to prove nonprofit status?
The notice highlights documentation methods under 34 CFR 75.51, including: IRS recognition of 501(c)(3) status; a statement from a state taxing body or the state attorney general confirming nonprofit status and that no net earnings benefit private individuals; or a certified incorporation document that clearly establishes nonprofit status.
15) How can a local affiliate document nonprofit status?
A local affiliate can submit documentation applicable to a state or national parent organization, along with a statement confirming the affiliate relationship.
16) What type of federal funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a grant (not a contract) under the Department of Education.
17) What general category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under education activities.
18) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 022124 001.
19) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 21, 2024.
20) What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date is May 1, 2024.
21) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $150,000.
22) How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The Department expects to make about 13 awards.
23) Where are the official requirements and application details found?
The formal requirements that govern how to apply, what priorities must be addressed, what performance measures apply, and how applications are reviewed are contained in the official Federal Register notice.
24) Are there specific submission instructions applicants must follow?
Yes. Applicants are directed to follow the Department's Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 7, 2022) for submission procedures and standard application processes.
25) What is the main emphasis for the preservice training improvements supported by this grant?
The emphasis is on ensuring graduates can apply scientifically based, research-supported (evidence-based) practices effectively in real-world roles supporting children with disabilities and their families.
26) How does this grant connect to state workforce needs?
The program is intended to respond to documented, state-identified needs for personnel preparation, including workforce shortages or quality gaps states have identified in disability-related service systems.
27) Is this opportunity aimed only at special education settings?
No. The description includes preparation for serving children with disabilities and families across early intervention, special education, related services, and general education settings.
28) Who should consider applying?
Colleges, universities, and qualifying nonprofit partners seeking to upgrade and strengthen preservice preparation programs that produce related service providers and other personnel serving children with disabilities and their families should consider applying, as long as they meet eligibility requirements and are not restricted due to overlapping active awards in the same discipline degree program.
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