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 | ED GRANTS 011223 001

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.

• 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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