Education Research, Development and Dissemination (84.305)

Program

84.305 Education Research, Development and Dissemination

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Education
Office: Office Of Educational Research And Improvement

Authorization

Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, Executive Order Title I, Parts A, B and D, Secs. 133 and 172.

Program Number

84.305

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To support the development and distribution of scientifically valid research, evaluation, and data collection that support learning and improve academic achievement.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grants will support basic and applied research, development, dissemination, evaluations, and demonstrations in education.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

State education agencies, local education agencies, institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, institutions, and individuals or a consortium thereof may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Institutions and individuals involved with education will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Standard Form 424, "Application for Federal Assistance," an application narrative, and required certifications must be submitted by the deadline specified in the Federal Register.

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed by panels of field readers in accordance with 34 CFR 700, "Evaluation of Applications for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.".

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 90 to 120 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Renewals are based on the review of annual performance reports and the recommendation of the project officer. All renewals are subject to the availability of funds.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Projects generally may be supported for 1 to 5 years. Funds are granted on a 12 month basis. All grantee obligations shall be liquidated within 90 days following the end of the award period. Payments may be made according to a predetermined schedule or by way of reimbursement. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

As required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) for direct grant programs (34 CFR 75). Generally, financial reports and program reports must be submitted as required by grant award terms and conditions. Cash reports are not applicable. Annual progress and performance reports are required as part of the submittal of form ED 524B. Annual expenditure reports are required as part of the submittal of form ED 524B. Staff also monitor part drawdowns using agency financial reports. Reporting on performance measures is required as part of the submittal of form ED 524B.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

Each grantee will keep intact, and accessible, records relating to the receipt and expenditure of Federal funds and the expenditures of the grantee's contribution to the cost of the project, if any. Records will normally be retained for 3 years after the date of the submission of the final expenditure report, or for grants that are reviewed annually, 3 years after the date of the award.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: The Institute collaborates with other universities and research organizations and works with public schools. Fiscal Year 2009: Same as FY 2008. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-1100-0-1-503.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $159,696,000; FY 09 est $167,196,000; FY 10 est $224,196,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

For more information contact the program office.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Katrina Stapleton Institute of Education Sciences, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: Katrina.Stapleton@ed.gov Phone: (202) 219-2154

Web Site Address

http://ies.ed.gov/ncer.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The criteria for selecting applications under this program are contained in 34 CFR 700, Evaluation of Applications for Grants and Cooperative Agreements. The specific criteria to be used for a particular grant competition are selected from among those in 34 CFR 700, and announced in the application package or the application notice in the Federal Register.