OSERS: OSEP: National Center to Improve Faculty Capacity to Use Educational Technology in Special Education Personnel and Leadership Preparation Programs; Assistance Listing Number 84.327F
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Education is inviting applications for a federal grant titled "National Center to Improve Faculty Capacity to Use Educational Technology in Special Education Personnel and Leadership Preparation Programs," under Assistance Listing Number 84.327F. This cooperative agreement aims to enhance the integration of educational technology in special education programs, focusing on improving faculty capacity and promoting the use of assistive technologies and evidence-based practices. The initiative is crucial for advancing educational outcomes for children with disabilities by ensuring timely access to accessible educational materials and supporting professional learning networks. The estimated total program funding is $700,000, with applications due by July 25, 2025. Interested applicants can contact Tina Diamond at the U.S. Department of Education via email at christina.diamond@ed.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies; local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; IHEs; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing: (1) proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) a statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual; (3) a certified copy of the applicant’s certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or (4) any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.