OSERS: OSEP: Preservice Development Grants at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority Serving Institutions to Diversify Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities, ALN 84.325X | ED GRANTS 1012425 001

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The OSERS: OSEP Preservice Development Grants at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) (ALN 84.325X) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant opportunity run through the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). The basic idea is to strengthen and expand the pipeline of well-prepared educators and related professionals who can effectively serve infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, while also increasing diversity in the special education and disability-services workforce. The program is framed around state-identified workforce needs, meaning projects are expected to be responsive to documented personnel shortages or preparation gaps that states have identified in areas like special education, early intervention, related services, and general/regular education roles that support students with disabilities.

At its core, the grant focuses on preservice preparation, which generally means preparing people before they enter the workforce as fully credentialed practitioners. The notice highlights that trainees should develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed with children with disabilities, and that the training should be grounded in practices backed by scientifically based research. In practical terms, this usually points applicants toward building or improving high-quality preparation programs (for example, coursework and supervised clinical experiences) that align with evidence-based instructional and intervention methods, as well as the competencies needed to work across settings such as schools and early intervention programs.

This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which is important because it signals a closer working relationship with the federal funder than a typical grant. Under cooperative agreements, the Department of Education often has substantial involvement in shaping or supporting project activities during the award period, such as providing technical assistance expectations, requiring participation in national project meetings, or coordinating with other federally funded efforts. Applicants typically need to be ready for more structured federal engagement, reporting, and alignment with program performance measures described in the official Federal Register notice.

Eligibility is centered on institutions that serve historically underrepresented communities. Eligible applicants include HBCUs, TCCUs, and other MSIs. In addition, private nonprofit organizations may apply if they have the legal authority to enter into grants and cooperative agreements on behalf of an HBCU, TCCU, or MSI, which can matter in cases where an institution uses an affiliated foundation or similar entity to manage grants. The notice also explains how a nonprofit can document its nonprofit status under 34 CFR 75.51. Acceptable documentation can include proof of IRS recognition under section 501(c)(3), certification from a state taxing body or state attorney general, or incorporation documents that clearly establish nonprofit status, including documentation through a parent organization with a statement confirming the applicant is a local affiliate.

From the summarized opportunity data provided, the Assistance Listing is 84.325X and the opportunity number is ED GRANTS 1012425 001. The agency is the Department of Education, and the anticipated number of awards is 16. The listed award ceiling is $150,000. The original closing date shown is April 4, 2024, and the opportunity was created January 25, 2024. Because this synopsis is not the full legal notice, the official Federal Register application notice is the controlling source for exact requirements, priorities, definitions, selection criteria, required partnership structures (if any), project periods, matching requirements (if any), and submission instructions.

The synopsis also points applicants to the Department of Education Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 7, 2022) for the standardized rules on how to obtain and submit an application. It emphasizes that applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice for details such as pre-application requirements, application content and formatting, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information. The Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations are available online through the Government Publishing Office, and applicants are expected to use those sources to ensure compliance with current federal rules and the specific competition requirements.

• The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS: OSEP: Preservice Development Grants at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority Serving Institutions to Diversify Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities, ALN 84.325X" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.325.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-01-25.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-04. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Others.

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