ED-GRANTS-072023-002: Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Special Education Research, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324A
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324T (ED-GRANTS-101526-002). Status: Closes December 11, 2026 (34 days left). It is in our archive of Department of Education notices from 2023.
Department of Education offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. Applications closed on September 21, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 20, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED-GRANTS-052824-003 | May 28, 2024 | Closed September 12, 2024 | Closed |
| ED-GRANTS-052622-004 | May 26, 2022 | Closed September 8, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 20, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 21, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 21, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses.
All 13 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
NCSER Competitions1. Eligible Applicants: For the Special Education Research (ALN 84.324A) grant competition, applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private agencies and institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (89% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: In awarding the research grants, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) intends to provide national leadership in expanding knowledge and understanding of (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for a disability, (2) education outcomes for all learners from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education, and (3) employment and wage outcomes when relevant (such as for those engaged in career and technical, postsecondary, or adult education). The IES research grant programs are designed to provide interested individuals and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all learners. These interested individuals include parents, educators, learners, researchers, and policymakers. In carrying out its grant programs, IES provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. In awarding research training grant programs, IES aims to prepare individuals to conduct rigorous and relevant education and special education research that advances knowledge within the field and addresses issues important to education policymakers and practitioners. Competitions in This Notice: IES is announcing four research competitions through two of its centers: The IES National Center for Education Research (NCER) is announcing one competition in the following area: education research.
Who has won Research in Special Education grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Research in Special Education (84.324) awarded $305 million across 230 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Center for Research Inc | Kansas | 22 | $31.5 million |
| University of Oregon | Oregon | 15 | $19.3 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | Texas | 11 | $18.4 million |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Tennessee | 10 | $16.2 million |
| University of Missouri System | Missouri | 6 | $8.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, ED-GRANTS-101526-002, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is ED-GRANTS-072023-002 still open?
No. It closed on September 21, 2023. A newer notice is open: ED-GRANTS-101526-002, closes December 11, 2026 (34 days left).
Who can apply for Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Special Education Research, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324A?
Department of Education accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Special Education Research, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324A?
Closed September 21, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Research in Special Education grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Kansas Center for Research Inc, University of Oregon, University of Texas at Austin. The program made 230 awards worth $305 million in that time.
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