Special Education Studies and Evaluations
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To assess progress in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including State and local efforts to provide (1) Free appropriate public education to children with disabilities; and (2) early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities who would be at risk of having substantial developmental delays if early intervention services were not provided.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid evaluations are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, non-profit and for-profit organizations.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts. The Department will make awards to those companies that are determined to provide the best value to the government.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Special Education Studies and Evaluations program awards competitive grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to assess the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the effectiveness of State and local efforts to provide special education and early intervention programs and services to infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
Mission Categories
Primary: Special Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds must be used to carry out activities identified in solicitations for contract awards.
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit proposals that are responsive to the solicitation and demonstrate the capacity to carry out the work.
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