Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.323A
ID: 357506Type: 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/357506

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-03/pdf/2024-28237.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program, aimed at enhancing personnel preparation and professional development systems for special education services for children with disabilities. This grant initiative seeks to assist State educational agencies (SEAs) in reforming their systems to improve educational outcomes through better recruitment and training of qualified personnel. The program is crucial for ensuring that children with disabilities receive effective educational support, thereby fostering their development and transition into adulthood. The estimated total funding for this program is $3,767,623, with applications due by February 18, 2025. Interested applicants can contact Jennifer Coffey at jennifer.coffey@ed.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jennifer.coffey@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
    The document outlines revised common instructions for applicants seeking discretionary grants from the U.S. Department of Education. It serves to streamline and clarify application processes as part of efforts to reduce barriers for applicants. Key updates include the removal of references to the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) due to the transition to the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Instruction specifics cover application submission guidelines, including electronic submission via Grants.gov and requirements for maintaining active registrations in the System for Award Management (SAM). The document emphasizes the necessity of early registrations to avoid issues with submission deadlines, alongside stipulations for paper applications as a last resort. It also includes provisions for individuals with disabilities, ensuring accessible participation in the grants process. This document is essential for promoting understanding and compliance among potential grant applicants, aligning with federal grant processes and regulations. Overall, it aims to facilitate efficient grant submissions to better support education initiatives.
    2024-28237.pdf
    The document outlines the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) collection of performance and safety data requirements under 16 CFR Part 1406 for coal and wood burning appliances. Manufacturers must provide essential labeling and instructional information to ensure consumer safety. The estimated average annual cost for compliance is around $795 for manufacturers, considering an average hourly employee compensation rate. Most manufacturers have already complied, with minimal expectation for additional burdens, anticipating around five new submissions annually due to new models. Additionally, the Department of Education is soliciting applications for State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) aimed at improving personnel preparation and professional development systems for special education services for children with disabilities. The application period opens on December 3, 2024, with a deadline of February 18, 2025. This grant initiative aims to enhance recruitment and training to ensure a qualified workforce, thus supporting the educational outcomes of students with disabilities through structured programs and partnerships. The notice includes absolute and competitive preference priorities for applicants, focusing on increasing the number of fully certified special education teachers and fostering engagement between schools and families.
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