Special Education Technical Assistance on State Data Collection

 

To provide technical assistance, where needed, to improve the capacity of States to meet the data collection requirements of the IDEA.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
84.373
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended, Part B, Sections 611(c) and 616(i), 20 U.S.C 1411.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Public and private agencies and organizations, including for profit and non-profit agencies and organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities benefit from this program.
Credentials/Documentation
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed and evaluated by outside experts and program staff, in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (34 CFR 75, Subpart D).
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
As required by EDGAR, awards may be renewed annually for up to five years throughout the project period of the award if the recipient has made substantial progress in meeting the goals of the project, depending upon the availability of appropriations.
How are proposals selected?
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.
How may assistance be used?
Funds must be used to support the objectives of the program.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Program performance is monitored through the APR.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
As required by EDGAR, the grantee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under its award as stated in grant or contract terms and conditions. Generally records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance must be maintained for a period of 3 years from the date the grantee submits its final expenditure report for the funding period. 34 CFR 80.42.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Typically from 1 to 5 years. Renewals subject to the availability of appropriations. Electronic transfer
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
David Egnor,
Department of Education, OSERS Office of Special Education Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202 US
david.egnor@ed.gov
Phone: (202) 245-7334.
Website Address
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0300-0-1-501
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$20,000,000.00; FY 23 est $20,000,000.00; FY 24 est $20,000,000.00; FY 21$25,000,000.00; FY 20$10,000,000.00; FY 19$21,000,000.00; FY 18$21,000,000.00; FY 17$21,400,000.00; FY 16$20,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Varies by Competition.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
34 CFR Part 300; 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86. (EDGAR).
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2016 IDEA Data Management Center, Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting, IDEA Data Management Center
Fiscal Year 2017 IDEA Data Management Center, Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.