Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 092717 001
The Institutes of Education Sciences (IES) Education Research and Development Centers opportunity (CFDA 84.305C) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education. Its core aim is to strengthen the nation s evidence base in education by supporting scientifically valid research that produces trustworthy findings about what works, for whom, and under what conditions. IES frames this work as national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge about two broad outcome areas: first, developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers who have, or are at risk for, a disability; and second, education outcomes for students across the full pipeline, from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education. The practical intent is to generate reliable and valid information that families, educators, researchers, and policymakers can use to improve learning, academic achievement, and access to educational opportunities.
This funding notice sits within a larger set of IES research competitions planned for FY 2018 and is administered through two IES centers: the National Center for Education Research (NCER) and the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). Across both centers, IES announced ten total competitions. NCER is responsible for five competitions, including a general education research competition, the education research and development centers competition (the one tied to CFDA 84.305C), a competition focused on partnerships and collaborations that address problems of practice or policy, and two competitions supporting low cost, short duration evaluations of education interventions. NCSER also runs five competitions that mirror similar goals in the special education space: special education research, research training programs in special education, two low cost, short duration evaluations of special education interventions, and a research networks competition focused on high priority policy and practice problems in special education. The notice also lists the related CFDA numbers that cover these competitions: 84.305A, 84.305C, 84.305H, 84.305L, 84.324A, 84.324B, 84.324L, and 84.324N.
Eligibility is broadly defined around research capability rather than organizational type. Any applicant with the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research may apply. The eligible applicant categories explicitly include state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (when they are not institutions of higher education); for profit organizations (other than small businesses); and other eligible entities. In plain terms, IES is open to universities, research organizations, school systems, government agencies, nonprofits, and certain private sector organizations, as long as they can credibly carry out rigorous education research.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the Grants.gov Apply system. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the portal. The notice is explicit that applications cannot be submitted by email. A small but important administrative detail is that when searching for the application package on Grants.gov, applicants must search by the numeric CFDA number without the letter suffix. For example, applicants should search for 84.305 rather than 84.305A or 84.305C, then select the correct package for the competition they intend to enter.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 092717 001, categorized as a discretionary grant within the education activity area. The posting date (creation date) is September 27, 2017, and the original closing date listed is October 26, 2017. The synopsis also emphasizes that it is only a summary and that the authoritative requirements come from the official Federal Register notice, which includes the detailed rules on pre application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information. For applicants, that Federal Register notice is the key document for final compliance, formatting, deadlines, and competition specific expectations, with the synopsis serving mainly as a high level overview of purpose, scope, and submission pathway.Apply for ED GRANTS 092717 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Institutes of Education Sciences (IES): Education Research and Development Centers CFDA Number 84.305C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.305.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-09-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-10-26. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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, 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 is the IES Education Research and Development Centers grant opportunity (CFDA 84.305C)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). It supports Education Research and Development Centers and is identified under CFDA 84.305C.
2) What is the core purpose of this program?
The core aim is to strengthen the nation's evidence base in education by supporting scientifically valid research that produces trustworthy findings about what works, for whom, and under what conditions. The intent is to generate reliable and valid information that families, educators, researchers, and policymakers can use to improve learning, academic achievement, and access to educational opportunities.
3) What outcome areas does IES emphasize in this opportunity?
IES frames the work as national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge in two broad outcome areas:
- Developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers who have, or are at risk for, a disability
- Education outcomes for students across the full pipeline, from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education
4) Who administers this competition within IES?
This opportunity is administered through two IES centers: the National Center for Education Research (NCER) and the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER).
5) Is this opportunity part of a larger set of IES competitions?
Yes. The notice places this competition within a broader set of IES research competitions planned for FY 2018. Across NCER and NCSER combined, IES announced ten total competitions.
6) How many competitions are associated with NCER and what are they (as described in the notice)?
NCER is responsible for five competitions. The notice describes them as including:
- A general education research competition
- The education research and development centers competition (CFDA 84.305C)
- A competition focused on partnerships and collaborations that address problems of practice or policy
- Two competitions supporting low cost, short duration evaluations of education interventions
7) How many competitions are associated with NCSER and what are they (as described in the notice)?
NCSER also runs five competitions that mirror similar goals in special education, including:
- Special education research
- Research training programs in special education
- Two low cost, short duration evaluations of special education interventions
- A research networks competition focused on high priority policy and practice problems in special education
8) What CFDA numbers are referenced as related competitions in the notice?
The notice lists the following related CFDA numbers: 84.305A, 84.305C, 84.305H, 84.305L, 84.324A, 84.324B, 84.324L, and 84.324N.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly based on research capability rather than organizational type. Any applicant with the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research may apply.
10) What types of organizations are explicitly listed as eligible applicants?
The eligible applicant categories explicitly include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (that are not institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (that are not institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Other eligible entities
11) Does IES limit eligibility to universities only?
No. Based on the notice, IES is open to universities, research organizations, school systems, government agencies, nonprofits, and certain private sector organizations, as long as they can credibly carry out rigorous education research.
12) How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov Apply system. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the portal.
13) Can applications be submitted by email?
No. The notice is explicit that applications cannot be submitted by email.
14) How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
The notice specifies that when searching for the application package on Grants.gov, applicants must search by the numeric CFDA number without the letter suffix. For example, search for 84.305 rather than 84.305A or 84.305C, and then select the correct package for the specific competition.
15) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 092717 001.
16) What type of grant is this and what is the activity area?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant, and the activity area is education.
17) What are the posting date and the closing date listed in the synopsis?
The posting (creation) date is September 27, 2017, and the original closing date listed is October 26, 2017.
18) Is the synopsis the authoritative source for requirements and rules?
No. The synopsis emphasizes that it is only a summary. The authoritative requirements are in the official Federal Register notice, which includes detailed rules on pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information.
19) What should applicants rely on for final compliance and competition-specific expectations?
Applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice for final compliance, formatting, deadlines, and competition-specific expectations. The synopsis is presented as a high-level overview of purpose, scope, and the submission pathway.
20) What is the practical intent behind the research funded by IES under this opportunity?
The practical intent is to produce reliable and valid findings that can be used by families, educators, researchers, and policymakers to improve learning, academic achievement, and access to educational opportunities.
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