Special Education-Research and Innovation to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities (84.324)

Program

84.324 Special Education-Research and Innovation to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Education
Office: Office Of Special Education And Rehabilitative Services

Authorization

Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, Part E.

Program Number

84.324

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To support scientifically rigorous research contributing to the solution of specific early intervention and education problems associated with children with disabilities.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds may be used for the production of new knowledge, integration of research and practice, and improving professional knowledge related to the objectives of the program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

A State educational agency, a local educational agency, an institution of higher education, any other public agency, a private non-profit organization, an outlying area, an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as defined under section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), and a for-profit organization, if the Department finds it appropriate in light of the purposes of a particular competition for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement. The Department may limit the entities eligible for an award to categories of these eligible entities. The Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia are also eligible through September 30, 2023. The Republic of Palau is eligible through September 30, 2007.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and other individuals with disabilities, and their families benefit from this program.

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

An applicant should consult the office or official designated as a single point of contact in his or her State to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

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 Assitance," an application narrative, and required certificates must be submitted by the date specified in the Federal Register.

Award Procedure

Applications will be 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

Typically from 1 to 5 years. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations. 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, annual financial and progress 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

As stated in grant or contract terms and conditions, the awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under this grant.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-1100-0-1-500.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $70,585,000; FY 09 est $70,585,000; FY 10 est $70,585,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

EDGAR 34 CFR 74, 77, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86 (Part 86 applies only to IHEs), 97, 98, and 99. In addition 34 CFR 75 is applicable, except for the provisions in 34 CFR 75.100, 75.101(b), 75.102, 75.103, 75.105, 75.109(a), 75.200, 75.201, 75.209, 75.210, 75.211, 75.217, 75.219, 75.220, 75.221, 75.222, and 75.230.

Related Programs

84.027 Special Education_Grants to States; 84.173 Special Education_Preschool Grants; 84.325 Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities; 84.326 Special Education_Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities; 84.327 Special Education_Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities; 84.328 Special Education_Parent Information Centers; 84.329 Special Education_Studies and Evaluations

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Kristen Lauer Department of Education
Institute of Education Sciences
National Center for Special Education Research, Office of the Commissioner
400 Maryland Ave, S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: Kristen.Lauer@ed.gov Phone: 202-219-0377

Web Site Address

http://ies.ed.gov/ncser.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Projects address such topics as providing access to the general curriculum for children with severe cognitive disabilities, pre-literacy skills for young children with visual impairments and early childhood mental health. Additionally several research institutes and centers receive support as do field-initiated research. Fiscal Year 2009: Same as FY 2008. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Criteria for selecting among grant applications will normally be selected from those in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR Part 75.210.