The purposes of this program are to
- help address State-identified needs for personnel preparation in early intervention, special education, related services, and regular education to work with children, including infants, toddlers, and youth with disabilities; and
- ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research, to be successful in serving those children.
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $350,000. We will not make an award exceeding $1,250,000 per project for a project period of 60 months or an award that exceeds $350,000 for a single budget period of 12 months.
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are IHEs and private nonprofit organizations that have legal authority to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with the Federal government on behalf of an IHE.
Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing:
- proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
- a statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual;
- a certified copy of the applicant's certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or
- any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.
Program Authority
20 U.S.C. 1462 and 1481 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Note: Projects will be awarded and must be operated in a manner consistent with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Federal civil rights laws.
Applicable Regulations
- The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485.
- The Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474.
- The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 304.
- The Administrative Priorities.
Note: The Department will implement the changes included in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) final rule, OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/22/2024-07496/guidance-for-federal-financial-assistance), formerly called, Office of Management and Budget Guidance for Grants and Agreements, which amends 2 CFR part 200, on October 1, 2024. Grant applicants who anticipate a performance period start date on or after October 1, 2024, should follow the provisions stated in the updated 2 CFR part 200, when preparing an application. For more information about these updated regulations please visit: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/fund/guid/uniform-guidance/index.html. The Department will continue to provide more resources on our web page as they become available.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to IHEs only.
EDGAR
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR); 34 CFR 304
FY25 Grant Program Applicant Resource
This document is a brief summary of Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities Program and application requirements. Do not rely solely on the information in this document for guidance. Please refer to the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) and the program regulations published in the Federal Register for additional information, as these are the official documents governing the competition.
Application Abstract
Webinar
Pre-Application Webinar:
Webinar's PowerPoint Presentation (PDF):
The purposes of this program are to
- help address State-identified needs for personnel preparation in early intervention, special education, related services, and regular education to work with children, including infants, toddlers, and youth with disabilities; and
- ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research, to be successful in serving those children.
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $350,000. We will not make an award exceeding $1,250,000 per project for a project period of 60 months or an award that exceeds $350,000 for a single budget period of 12 months.
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are IHEs and private nonprofit organizations that have legal authority to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with the Federal government on behalf of an IHE.
Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing:
- proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
- a statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual;
- a certified copy of the applicant's certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or
- any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.
Program Authority
20 U.S.C. 1462 and 1481 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Note: Projects will be awarded and must be operated in a manner consistent with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Federal civil rights laws.
Applicable Regulations
- The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485.
- The Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474.
- The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 304.
- The Administrative Priorities.
Note: The Department will implement the changes included in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) final rule, OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/22/2024-07496/guidance-for-federal-financial-assistance), formerly called, Office of Management and Budget Guidance for Grants and Agreements, which amends 2 CFR part 200, on October 1, 2024. Grant applicants who anticipate a performance period start date on or after October 1, 2024, should follow the provisions stated in the updated 2 CFR part 200, when preparing an application. For more information about these updated regulations please visit: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/fund/guid/uniform-guidance/index.html. The Department will continue to provide more resources on our web page as they become available.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to IHEs only.
EDGAR
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR); 34 CFR 304
FY25 Grant Program Applicant Resource
This document is a brief summary of Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities Program and application requirements. Do not rely solely on the information in this document for guidance. Please refer to the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) and the program regulations published in the Federal Register for additional information, as these are the official documents governing the competition.
Application Abstract
Webinar
Pre-Application Webinar:
Webinar's PowerPoint Presentation (PDF):
The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities—Preparation of Early Intervention and Special Education Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs.
This grant competition is administered under the Office of Special Education's Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities (ALN: 84.325) program.