Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 052725 003
This FY 2025 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is focused on strengthening the pipeline of well-prepared professionals who serve children with disabilities who have high-intensity needs. The program sits under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.325K and supports projects that improve interdisciplinary personnel preparation across early intervention, special education, related services, and regular education. In practice, the goal is to help states and service systems have enough qualified people, trained in effective approaches, to better serve infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, especially those who require more intensive, coordinated supports.
The purpose is twofold. First, it aims to address state-identified workforce needs by expanding and improving preparation pathways for key roles in early intervention and education, including special education teachers and related services personnel (for example, disciplines commonly involved in supporting children with disabilities). Second, it emphasizes quality, expecting that the people trained through funded projects will gain the skills and knowledge grounded in practices supported by scientifically based research. The intent is not just to produce more personnel, but to produce personnel who are demonstrably prepared to succeed in real settings where learners with significant needs require consistent, evidence-based, and collaborative supports.
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations that have the legal authority to enter into Federal grants and cooperative agreements on behalf of an IHE. For nonprofit applicants, the notice points to 34 CFR 75.51 for how to document nonprofit status. Acceptable documentation can include current IRS recognition of 501(c)(3) status, a certification from a state taxing body or the state attorney general, a certified copy of incorporation materials that clearly establish nonprofit status, or equivalent documentation that applies to a parent organization along with an affiliate statement.
Key administrative details included in the synopsis are that the opportunity is issued as a grant (funding instrument type: Grant) within the education funding activity category, with an opportunity number of ED GRANTS 052725 003. The original closing date listed is June 26, 2025. The Department anticipates making about 24 awards. An award ceiling is not specified in the provided synopsis, so applicants would need to consult the official Federal Register application notice for the exact funding ranges, project periods, and any limitations or match requirements (if applicable).
Because the text provided is explicitly a synopsis, it repeatedly emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for the full requirements. That includes the official priorities, performance measures, pre-application and application requirements, detailed submission instructions, and program contact information. It also directs applicants to use the Department of Education Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104528), which covers the standardized rules and procedures for submitting discretionary grant applications, including where and how to obtain and submit the application package.Apply for ED GRANTS 052725 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS-OSEP: Interdisciplinary Preparation of Early Intervention, Special Education, and Related Services Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs, ALN: 84.325K FY25 NIA" 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 2025-05-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-06-26. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 24 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is an FY 2025 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It supports projects designed to strengthen the pipeline of well-prepared professionals who serve children with disabilities with high-intensity needs.
2) What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to help states and service systems have enough qualified personnel who are trained in effective, evidence-based approaches to better serve infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, especially those requiring intensive and coordinated supports.
3) What is the purpose of the grant (in plain terms)?
The purpose is twofold: (1) address state-identified workforce needs by expanding and improving preparation pathways for key early intervention and education roles (including special education teachers and related services personnel), and (2) improve preparation quality so trained personnel gain skills and knowledge grounded in scientifically based research.
4) Who is the program intended to help?
The program is intended to improve services for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, with a strong emphasis on those who have high-intensity needs and require consistent, coordinated supports across professionals and settings.
5) What kinds of projects does this program support?
The program supports projects that improve interdisciplinary personnel preparation across early intervention, special education, related services, and regular education. The focus is on building and improving preparation pathways and ensuring trainees are ready to succeed in real-world settings using practices supported by scientifically based research.
6) What does "interdisciplinary personnel preparation" mean in this synopsis?
Based on the synopsis, it refers to preparing professionals across multiple roles and systems (early intervention, special education, related services, and regular education) in a coordinated way, so they can work collaboratively to support children with disabilities, especially those with higher-intensity needs.
7) Which roles are specifically mentioned as workforce needs?
The synopsis explicitly mentions special education teachers and related services personnel as examples of key roles. It also generally references professionals serving children with disabilities across early intervention, special education, related services, and regular education.
8) What is the Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing Number (ALN) is 84.325K.
9) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number listed in the synopsis is ED GRANTS 052725 003.
10) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a Grant.
11) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are: (1) institutions of higher education (IHEs), and (2) private nonprofit organizations that have the legal authority to enter into Federal grants and cooperative agreements on behalf of an IHE.
13) Can a private nonprofit apply, and what condition applies to nonprofits?
Yes. A private nonprofit can apply if it has legal authority to enter into Federal grants and cooperative agreements on behalf of an IHE. The synopsis also points nonprofits to 34 CFR 75.51 for documenting nonprofit status.
14) What documentation is acceptable to prove nonprofit status (per the synopsis)?
The synopsis lists several acceptable forms of documentation, including: current IRS recognition of 501(c)(3) status; a certification from a state taxing body or the state attorney general; a certified copy of incorporation materials clearly establishing nonprofit status; or equivalent documentation that applies to a parent organization along with an affiliate statement.
15) What is the application closing date?
The original closing date listed in the synopsis is June 26, 2025.
16) How many awards does the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipates making about 24 awards.
17) Is there an award ceiling listed in the synopsis?
No. The synopsis states that an award ceiling is not specified in the provided information. Applicants are directed to consult the official Federal Register application notice for exact funding ranges and other details.
18) Where do applicants find the official requirements and the full set of instructions?
The synopsis emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for the full requirements. That is where applicants should look for official priorities, performance measures, pre-application and application requirements, detailed submission instructions, and program contact information.
19) What does it mean that this is a "synopsis"?
It means the text provided is a high-level summary and not the complete program announcement. The synopsis repeatedly notes that applicants must rely on the Federal Register notice for the authoritative and complete requirements.
20) Are there standardized Department of Education instructions applicants must follow?
Yes. The synopsis directs applicants to use the Department of Education Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104528). Those common instructions cover standardized rules and procedures for submitting discretionary grant applications, including where and how to obtain and submit the application package.
21) Does the synopsis mention match requirements or cost sharing?
No specific match requirements or cost sharing details are provided in the synopsis. It indicates applicants should consult the official Federal Register notice for any limitations or match requirements (if applicable).
22) Does the synopsis state the project period or funding range?
No. The synopsis indicates applicants would need to consult the official Federal Register application notice for exact funding ranges, project periods, and related limitations.
23) What quality expectations are emphasized for personnel trained through this program?
The synopsis emphasizes that the goal is not only to produce more personnel, but to produce personnel who are demonstrably prepared. It highlights that funded projects should prepare trainees with skills and knowledge grounded in practices supported by scientifically based research, so they can succeed in real settings serving learners with significant needs.
24) Does the synopsis describe how applications must be submitted (platform, steps, attachments)?
No. The synopsis points applicants to the Federal Register notice and the Department of Education Common Instructions (89 FR 104528) for the standardized submission rules, including where and how to obtain and submit the application package.
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