Research in Special Education (84.324)
Research in Special Education (Assistance Listing 84.324) is run by the Department of Education. It awarded $305 million in 230 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.3 million per award on average. 1 funding opportunity is open or forecast now.
The typical award was $967,855. Half of the 230 awards fell between $486,910 and $2.0 million, and they ranged from $3,756 to $4.5 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$305 million
- Grant awards230
- Typical award$967,855
- Awarded in FY 2025$48.4 million
- Size rank501 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $57.6 million in fiscal 2021 to $48.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 501st largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 64% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 34 states and territories.
What the program funds
To support scientifically rigorous research contributing to the solution of specific early intervention and education problems associated with children with disabilities.
Open opportunities
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, non-profit and for-profit organizations and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds may be used for research on children with or at risk for disabilities and training in special education research.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Oct 01, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Varies by competition.
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 89% of the money, nonprofits 7.5% and businesses 3.7%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 204 | $270 million | 89% |
| Nonprofits | 16 | $22.8 million | 7.5% |
| Businesses | 8 | $11.4 million | 3.7% |
| Other | 1 | $448,057 | 0.1% |
| State and local governments | 1 | $176,431 | less than 0.1% |
By state
28 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 22 | $31.5 million |
| Texas | 21 | $29.6 million |
| California | 16 | $28.2 million |
| Florida | 23 | $27.3 million |
| Oregon | 20 | $24.5 million |
| Tennessee | 12 | $18.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $16.1 million |
| Virginia | 10 | $15.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $14.4 million |
| North Carolina | 7 | $11.1 million |
| Connecticut | 6 | $10.7 million |
| Missouri | 6 | $8.9 million |
| Ohio | 5 | $7.6 million |
| Maryland | 6 | $7.5 million |
| Washington | 6 | $7.0 million |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $6.7 million |
| Nebraska | 4 | $6.3 million |
| Illinois | 4 | $4.7 million |
| Michigan | 6 | $4.0 million |
| Delaware | 2 | $3.7 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $3.5 million |
| Arizona | 2 | $2.8 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $2.8 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $2.4 million |
| Kentucky | 3 | $2.2 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 3 | $1.9 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1.2 million |
| South Carolina | 2 | $896,353 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $699,679 |
| Vermont | 1 | $356,361 |
| Nevada | 1 | $346,889 |
| Colorado | 1 | $258,009 |
| Iowa | 1 | $164,169 |