Special Education – Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.325 (USAspending.gov).
- University Of Florida 2 awards $35,966,196
- University Of Connecticut Health Center 3 awards $21,377,146
- Vanderbilt University 2 awards $11,826,659
- American Institutes For Research In The Behavioral Sciences $9,000,000
- East Carolina University $6,068,863
- Baylor University $3,766,943
Program Objective
The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel--in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education--to work with infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- For-profit organizations
- Private nonprofits
State educational agencies, local education agencies, public charter schools that are LEAs under State law, institutions of higher education, other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, outlying areas, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and, if approved by the Secretary, for-profit organizations.
Beneficiaries
- 11
- 22
- 23
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 53
- 54
- 55
- 67
- 68
Infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities are the primary beneficiaries under this program.
How to Apply
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).
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds must be used to prepare personnel to serve children with both low and high-incidence disabilities, leadership personnel, and for special projects. Awards are made only to eligible applicants that meet State and professionally recognized standards for the preparation of special education and related services personnel, if the purpose of the project is to assist personnel in obtaining degrees.
Matching Requirements
A recipient of a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement may be required to share in the cost of a project. (See 20 U.S.C. 1482 (a)(2)(A).)
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements