Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 011223 001
This funding opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, specifically OSERS (Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services) through OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs). It is a discretionary grant competition offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of Education expects to have substantial involvement in the work after an award is made (for example, ongoing coordination, technical direction, and shared responsibilities tied to deliverables). The program sits under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.328R and is focused on strengthening the national system of Special Education Parent Information Centers by funding technical assistance for parent centers.
The core purpose of the Special Education Parent Information Centers program is to make sure parents of children with disabilities can access high-quality, relevant, and practical training and information that helps them support better outcomes for their children. In plain terms, the program is designed to help parents understand and navigate special education-related issues, build their capacity to advocate effectively, and make informed decisions that affect services and supports for their children. The emphasis is not just on distributing information, but on delivering training and assistance that parents can actually use.
Eligibility is centered on nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education). The notice also lists an additional “Others” category and points applicants to the official application notice for clarification, which typically means there may be specific entity types or conditions that qualify depending on how the Department defined eligibility for this particular competition. Because the synopsis repeatedly notes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source, applicants would need to verify the exact eligibility language there before investing heavily in an application.
The opportunity was posted January 12, 2023, with applications available the same day. The deadline to submit applications was March 28, 2023, and the deadline for intergovernmental review was May 30, 2023. OSERS also planned to release pre-recorded informational webinars no later than January 17, 2023, intended to provide technical assistance to potential applicants, hosted on the OSEP grants page (www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/osep/new-osep-grants.html). Those webinars are typically where agencies clarify program goals, expectations for proposed projects, and common application pitfalls.
In terms of funding scale, the award ceiling listed is $840,000, and the agency expected to make five awards. While the synopsis does not describe project length, required activities, absolute or competitive priorities, or performance measures, it signals that those details are in the official Federal Register application notice. It also directs applicants to use the Department’s Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 7, 2022) for guidance on how to obtain and submit an application, which generally covers standardized submission rules, formatting, required forms, and procedural requirements.
For direct questions, the program contact listed is Carmen Sanchez at the U.S. Department of Education (400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 5144, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-5076), phone (202) 245-6595, email Carmen.Sanchez@ed.gov. The funding opportunity number associated with this competition is ED GRANTS 011223 001, and it is categorized under “Education” for the funding activity area.Apply for ED GRANTS 011223 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Special Education Parent Information Centers: Technical Assistance for Parent Centers, Assistance Listing Number 84.328R" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.328.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 12, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2023 Applications Available January 12, 2023. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 28, 2023. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review May 30, 2023. Pre-Application Webinar Information No later than January 17, 2023, OSERS will post pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. The webinars may be found at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/osep/new-osep-grants.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Carmen Sanchez, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 5144, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-5076. Telephone (202) 245-6595. Email Carmen.Sanchez@ed.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $840,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), through the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
2) What is the program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this competition?
The program is part of the Special Education Parent Information Centers initiative, and it is listed under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.328R.
3) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The focus is on strengthening the national system of Special Education Parent Information Centers by funding technical assistance for parent centers. The broader purpose is to ensure parents of children with disabilities can access high-quality, relevant, and practical training and information that helps them support improved outcomes for their children.
4) Who is the intended beneficiary of the work funded by this grant?
The intended beneficiaries are parents of children with disabilities, specifically by improving the training and information they can access so they can better understand special education-related issues, advocate effectively, and make informed decisions about services and supports for their children.
5) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a discretionary grant competition offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the Department of Education expects to have substantial involvement in the work after an award is made, such as ongoing coordination, technical direction, and shared responsibilities tied to deliverables.
6) What does "substantial involvement" typically mean for a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, it means the Department of Education anticipates an active role during the project period, including ongoing coordination, technical direction, and shared responsibilities related to project deliverables (rather than being limited to standard oversight).
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on nonprofit organizations. The eligible applicant categories listed include:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education)
8) The synopsis mentions an "Others" eligibility category. What does that mean?
The notice lists an additional "Others" category and points applicants to the official application notice for clarification. This typically indicates there may be additional entity types or specific conditions that qualify, depending on how eligibility is defined for this competition in the official Federal Register notice.
9) Which document controls if there is any conflict or missing detail?
The synopsis indicates the Federal Register application notice is the controlling source. Applicants are expected to verify key items (such as eligibility details and other requirements) in that official notice.
10) When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 12, 2023, and applications were available the same day.
11) What was the application deadline?
The deadline to submit applications was March 28, 2023.
12) What was the intergovernmental review deadline?
The deadline for intergovernmental review was May 30, 2023.
13) Was there any applicant training or informational webinar?
Yes. OSERS planned to release pre-recorded informational webinars no later than January 17, 2023. These webinars were intended to provide technical assistance to potential applicants and were hosted on the OSEP grants page.
14) Where were the pre-recorded informational webinars expected to be posted?
They were expected to be posted on the OSEP grants page at: https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/osep/new-osep-grants.html.
15) How much funding is available per award?
The listed award ceiling is $840,000.
16) How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency expected to make five awards.
17) Is the project length or period of performance provided in the synopsis?
No. The synopsis does not describe the project length. It indicates that details like this are in the official Federal Register application notice.
18) Are required activities, priorities, or performance measures described in the synopsis?
No. The synopsis does not provide required activities, absolute or competitive priorities, or performance measures. It signals that these details are included in the official Federal Register application notice.
19) What instructions should applicants use for application submission rules and formatting?
Applicants are directed to use the Department of Education's Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 7, 2022). These instructions generally cover how to obtain and submit an application, including standardized submission rules, formatting, required forms, and procedural requirements.
20) What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 011223 001.
21) What is the funding activity area/category?
The opportunity is categorized under the funding activity area of "Education."
22) Who is the program contact for questions?
The listed program contact is Carmen Sanchez at the U.S. Department of Education.
23) What are the contact details for the program contact?
Carmen Sanchez
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 5144, Potomac Center Plaza
Washington, DC 20202-5076
Phone: (202) 245-6595
Email: Carmen.Sanchez@ed.gov
24) If an organization is a nonprofit but also an institution of higher education (IHE), is it eligible?
The eligibility categories specifically list nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) "other than institutions of higher education." Based on the synopsis, institutions of higher education are excluded from those nonprofit eligibility categories.
25) Where should applicants confirm the exact eligibility language and any special conditions?
Applicants should confirm eligibility language and any special conditions in the official Federal Register application notice, since the synopsis emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source.
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