Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Education Research, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305A
ID: 354448Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354448

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-28/pdf/2024-11650.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is offering discretionary grants through the National Center for Education Research (NCER) for fiscal year 2025, specifically targeting education research initiatives. The grants aim to enhance knowledge in various educational outcomes, including career and technical education, special education, and research methodologies, with a focus on scientifically valid research that supports learning and improves academic achievement. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and institutions of higher education, with applications due by September 12, 2024. For further information, interested parties can contact Lara Faust at Lara.Faust@ed.gov or call (202) 245-6532.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lara.Faust@ed.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
    The notice published by the U.S. Department of Education outlines revised common instructions for applicants seeking discretionary grant funding. The update, which replaces the previous version from December 27, 2021, aims to streamline the application process and reduce barriers for potential applicants. Key changes include the removal of references to the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), replaced by the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), alongside various technical updates. The document provides a detailed overview of application submission requirements, which include obtaining an application package via the Department’s website or Grants.gov, ensuring compliance with specific deadlines, and maintaining active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The revised common instructions emphasize electronic submission through Grants.gov, outlining necessary formats for application documents and addressing potential technical issues that may arise during submission. Additionally, guidance is provided for those needing to submit paper applications due to lack of internet access and for individuals with disabilities seeking accommodations in the application process. This structured approach enhances accessibility and compliance for applicants pursuing federal discretionary grants, reflecting the Department's commitment to improving the grant application landscape.
    2024-11650.pdf
    The document outlines two separate initiatives from government agencies—one from the Department of Defense (DoD) concerning a proposed information collection related to access controls at military installations, and another from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) offering various grants for education research under the Department of Education (ED). The DoD initiative aims to revise the Navy Access Control System and U.S. Marine Corps Biometric and Automated Access Control System seeking to enhance security through biometric identification of over 3.5 million respondents. Public comments on this initiative are invited until June 27, 2024. The IES is announcing new grant opportunities for fiscal year 2025, including four research competitions. These grants focus on advancing knowledge in educational outcomes and offer funding for applicants in core areas such as career and technical education, special education, and research methodologies. Applications are due by September 12, 2024, with varying award amounts based on project scope. Overall, the document illustrates the federal government’s commitment to enhancing security and advancing educational research through financial support and information collection, while inviting public engagement in these processes.
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