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
ID: 352477Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $150K

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/352477

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-21/pdf/2024-03439.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is offering the OSERS: OSEP: Preservice Improvement Enhancement Grants to support related service providers in effectively serving children with disabilities and their families, under Assistance Listing Number 84.325S. This grant aims to address state-identified needs for personnel preparation in special education and related services, ensuring that providers possess the necessary skills derived from scientifically based research. With an estimated total program funding of $2 million and an award ceiling of $150,000, the Department anticipates awarding approximately 13 grants. Interested applicants, including institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations, must submit their applications by May 1, 2024, and can contact Program Manager Yolanda Lusane at Yolanda.Lusane@ed.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Yolanda.Lusane@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
    The document outlines updates from the U.S. Department of Education, specifically regarding revised common instructions for applicants applying for discretionary grants. These updates are intended to streamline the application process by centralizing information and removing outdated requirements like the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), replaced by the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Key instructions include guidelines on obtaining application packages, submission deadlines, registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and the necessity of using Grants.gov for electronic applications. The notice emphasizes the importance of timely submission and the consequences of non-compliance with deadlines. Additionally, it details requirements for submitting paper applications if electronic submission is not feasible. The restructuring aims to reduce barriers for prospective applicants while ensuring clarity in the application process for various education grants.
    2024-03439.pdf
    The document outlines the Department of Education's intention to request public comments on two initiatives aimed at enhancing support for students with disabilities and improving related services personnel preparation. It includes a notice for an extension of the Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) Expenditure Report, which facilitates disbursal of Title IV Aid for students with intellectual disabilities. The extension extends the reporting requirement with no changes to the existing framework. The second initiative is a grant competition for Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities, encouraging applications from institutions to enhance education and training for service providers. This program will allocate approximately $2 million from the larger $250 million financial request for fiscal year 2024. The grants aim to increase the number of qualified providers in early intervention and educational settings, particularly among historically underrepresented groups. Detailed information is provided regarding eligibility, application requirements, selection criteria, and the evaluation process for potential grantees. Both initiatives are integral to fulfilling the commitments under the Higher Education Opportunity Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, emphasizing an equitable educational landscape for students with disabilities.
    2024-325S Application Package - 508 FINAL.docx
    2024-325S.bin
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