Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Research Education Research and Development Center Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305C
ID: 357775Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $15M

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/357775

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-20/pdf/2024-30435.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the National Center for Education Research (NCER) under the Education Research and Development Center Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305C. This program aims to fund Research and Development (R&D) centers that will address significant educational challenges, particularly in improving gifted education and utilizing generative artificial intelligence to enhance postsecondary instruction. The initiative is crucial for generating new knowledge and providing national leadership in education research, with an estimated total program funding of $15 million and a maximum award ceiling of $15 million for successful applicants. Interested parties must submit their applications by March 14, 2025, and can contact Corinne Alfeld at Corinne.Alfeld@ed.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Corinne.Alfeld@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
    The document serves as a notice from the Department of Education regarding revised common instructions for applicants to discretionary grant programs. It builds on previous guidance to streamline the grant application process, highlighting important updates such as the removal of references to the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) in favor of the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The instructions outline essential steps for application submission, including obtaining application packages, adhering to submission deadlines via Grants.gov, and maintaining current registrations in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Furthermore, it emphasizes electronic submission guidelines, technical requirements for document formats, and provisions for paper applications under specific circumstances. The overarching purpose of this document is to provide clear, accessible guidelines for grant applicants while reducing barriers to participation. It ensures that applicants are aware of necessary registrations, application formats, and protocols for addressing technical difficulties during submission. Overall, the document is crucial for facilitating a streamlined and compliant grant application experience for prospective applicants, particularly in the context of federal funding opportunities.
    2024-30435.pdf
    The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards under the Education Research and Development Center Program for fiscal year 2025, focusing on addressing key educational challenges. The program aims to fund Research and Development (R&D) centers to create knowledge and leadership in specific areas of education, particularly improving gifted education and utilizing generative artificial intelligence in postsecondary instruction. Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2025, and partnerships among educational institutions and organizations are encouraged. Various funding opportunities exist, with estimated awards ranging from $5 million for gifted education initiatives to up to $10 million for projects on artificial intelligence. Eligible applicants include public agencies and educational institutions with a robust research capacity. The document outlines specific eligibility criteria, application instructions, review processes, and funding restrictions, emphasizing the importance of public access to research and adherence to nondiscrimination laws. This initiative reflects a commitment to enhancing educational outcomes through targeted research and innovative practices within the education system.
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