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| 84.324 RESEARCH IN SPECIAL EDUCATION |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, Part E, 20 USC 9567. |
| 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 (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts). |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| This program is not covered under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." 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. |
| Application Procedure |
| 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 Office for application deadlines. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Range is 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. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| None. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Typically from 1 to 5 years. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations. |
| Reports |
| Annual financial and progress reports must be submitted as required by grant award terms and conditions. |
| Audits |
| In accordance with the provision of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit 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. |
| Account Identification |
| 91-1100-0-1-500. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 $71,840,000; FY 08 est $70,585,000; and FY 09 est $70,585,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable because the range and number varies by competition. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| None. |
| 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. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Department of Education, Institute of Education Science, National Center for Special Education Research, Office of the Commissioner, 400 Maryland Ave, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-2500. Contact: David Malouf; E-mail: david.malouf@ed.gov; Telephone: (202) 219-1309 or Kristen Lauer; E-mail: kristen lauer@ed.gov; Telephone: (202) 219-0377. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://ies.ed.gov/ncser |
| 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. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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