OSERS: OSEP: Model Demonstration Projects to Develop Equitable Family Engagement with Underserved Families of Children with Disabilities, Assistance Listing Number 84.326M
ID: 352307Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352307

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-14/pdf/2024-02973.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "OSERS: OSEP: Model Demonstration Projects to Develop Equitable Family Engagement with Underserved Families of Children with Disabilities," with an Assistance Listing Number of 84.326M. This grant aims to promote academic achievement and improve service delivery for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance and implementing evidence-based practices that enhance family engagement in educational settings. The initiative is crucial for fostering equitable and inclusive educational environments, particularly for underserved families, and emphasizes the importance of community collaboration to improve educational outcomes. Interested applicants can apply for funding amounts ranging from $300,000 to $400,000 per project, with a total estimated program funding of $1,600,000. The application deadline is April 24, 2024, and further details can be obtained by contacting Carmen Sanchez at carmen.sanchez@ed.gov or by reviewing the official notice available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-14/pdf/2024-02973.pdf.

    Point(s) of Contact
    carmen.sanchez@ed.gov.
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
    The document outlines two significant announcements from the Federal Register regarding the Department of Education's revised instructions for discretionary grant applicants and a notice for a public meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Portsmouth, Ohio. In particular, it focuses on new common instructions aimed at simplifying the grant application process by superseding the previous guidelines published in December 2021. Key updates include the elimination of references to the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and the adoption of the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Applicants must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit applications electronically via Grants.gov, ensuring that all requirements and deadlines are met. The section regarding the Portsmouth meeting emphasizes the board's role in advising on environmental restoration and waste management and provides details for public participation and accommodation needs. These announcements reflect the federal government's efforts to streamline grant applications and engage the public in environmental management discussions.
    2024-02973.pdf
    The document announces a federal grant opportunity from the Department of Education aimed at developing Model Demonstration Projects focused on equitable family engagement with underserved families of children with disabilities. The grant intends to promote academic achievement and improve service delivery by providing technical assistance and implementing evidence-based practices for enhanced family engagement in educational settings. Key details include the funding deadline of April 24, 2024, with funding amounts ranging from $300,000 to $400,000 per project. Projects should aim to create sustainable, equitable, and inclusive schools and enhance community collaboration for improved educational outcomes. The proposal must incorporate comprehensive engagement strategies that empower underserved families as leaders in the educational process. Projects should demonstrate evidence-based methodologies, criteria for site selection, and measurable evaluation plans to track implementation effectiveness and outcomes. A competitive preference is given to projects established in schools with high percentages of military-connected students, which are specifically encouraged to facilitate smooth transitions for these families. The document reflects the government's commitment to equity in education for children with disabilities, emphasizing the necessity of systemic change and active partnership between families and educational institutions.
    2024-326M Application Package - 508 FINAL.docx
    2024-326M.bin
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