Greetings Colleagues, The following six US Department of Education funding opportunities consist of two from the Institute of Education Sciences, three types of grants within the Education and Innovation Research competition from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) program from the Office of Postsecondary Education. Also, a reminder that it’s not too late to pursue the NSF CAREER grant that has a deadline of July 24. Please contact me for any further information or assistance in applying for any of these. --Iwan Institute of Education Sciences, US Department of Education—Research Grant Programs The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is offering two significant grant programs designed to enhance educational outcomes and inform policymaking through research: Transformative Research in the Education Sciences (ALN 84.305T) https://ies.ed.gov/funding/pdf/2024_84305T.pdf - Letter of Intent Due: July 6, 2024 - Application Deadline: September 12, 2024 - Purpose: To support innovative and high-impact research that tackles major challenges in education or accelerates the pace of educational research. The focus for the FY 2025 competition is on leveraging learning sciences and technology to reduce education inequities and enhance learning. - Funding Details: Awards range from $300,000 to $1,250,000 per year, for up to 3 years. - Eligibility: Organizations capable of conducting rigorous research and development, including higher education institutions and various public or private entities. Applications must involve partnerships with research, product development, and educational agencies. - Cost Sharing: Required, with grantees needing to secure matching funds equal to 10% of total grant funds by the beginning of the second year. Using Longitudinal Data To Support State Education Policymaking (ALN 84.305S) https://ies.ed.gov/funding/pdf/2023_84372_SLDS.pdf - Letter of Intent Due: May 19, 2024 - Application Deadline: August 15, 2024 - Purpose: This program focuses on the use of State education longitudinal data systems by State agencies to address educational disparities from prekindergarten through adult education. - Funding Details: Awards range from $100,000 to $333,333 per year, for up to 3 years. - Eligibility: State educational agencies (SEA), including those responsible for K-12, prekindergarten, career and technical, postsecondary, and adult education sectors. State agencies can apply alone or in partnership with research organizations and other appropriate entities. - Cost Sharing: No cost sharing or matching required. General Goals of IES Grant Programs: These programs aim to provide reliable information on education practices that improve learning outcomes and expand access to educational opportunities. The target audience includes educators, parents, policymakers, and the general public. By funding these initiatives, IES seeks to assert national leadership in advancing educational knowledge across all levels of education. US Department of Education: Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grants program The Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grants are categorized into three types—Early-phase, Mid-phase, and Expansion grants—each designed to support educational projects at different stages of development and evidence of effectiveness. The focus is on the impact of COVID-19 on education in various contexts. Early-phase Grants https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-06/pdf/2024-09797.pdf Purpose: These grants support the development, implementation, and feasibility testing of innovative practices that are expected to be scalable and replicable. The focus is on exploring new ideas that have the potential to improve student achievement and attainment for high-need students. Evidence Requirement: Projects must demonstrate a rationale based on high-quality research or a positive evaluation that the proposed practice is likely to improve relevant outcomes. Funding Intent: Early-phase grants help fund the initial stages where projects are tested to see if they can show promise in achieving their intended results. Notice of Intent to Apply Deadline: June 6, 2024 Application Submission Deadline: July 22, 2024 Mid-phase Grants https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-06/pdf/2024-09796.pdf Purpose: These grants are aimed at funding projects that have shown some effectiveness in improving student outcomes and are ready to undergo further evaluation and scaling. Mid-phase grants help to bridge the gap between promising early results and scaling at a regional or national level. Evidence Requirement: Projects need to provide moderate evidence of their effectiveness, demonstrating that the practice can significantly improve student outcomes based on prior research or studies. Funding Intent: The goal is to replicate or scale more broadly while continuing to evaluate the effectiveness and potential for broader implementation. Notice of Intent to Apply Deadline: June 6, 2024 Application Submission Deadline: July 5, 2024 Expansion Grants https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-06/pdf/2024-09795.pdf Purpose: Expansion grants support projects with strong evidence of significant impacts on student outcomes that are ready to expand their reach across new sites or a wider geographic area. These grants focus on large-scale implementation. Evidence Requirement: Projects must have strong evidence of their impact, typically from rigorous evaluations, indicating that the practice is effective at a large scale. Funding Intent: The focus is on bringing proven practices to scale, reaching a substantial number of new sites or significantly expanding the target population to maximize impact on student achievement and attainment. Notice of Intent to Apply Deadline: June 6, 2024 Application Submission Deadline: July 5, 2024 Each type of grant targets a specific stage in the innovation and evidence-building process, allowing for a continuum from testing new ideas to scaling proven solutions. This structure ensures that projects are supported in accordance with their developmental stage and existing level of evidence, facilitating a tailored approach to expanding educational innovations. Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Deadline: June 24, 2024 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/24/2024-08771/applicati... Overview: GAANN provides grants to support graduate fellowships for students with excellent academic records and financial need, aiming for the highest degree available in their course of study at the institution. Funding Details: - Available Funds: $20,479,535. - Award Range: $112,102 to $448,408, averaging 2 to 8 federally funded fellowships. - Minimum and Maximum Grant: $100,000 to $750,000 per fiscal year. - Average Size of Awards: $336,306, for an estimated 6 fellowships per application. - Number of Awards: Estimated 60. - Project Period: Up to 36 months. Stipend and Payments: - Stipend Level: Equivalent to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program for 2024-25, adjusted to not exceed the fellow's financial need. - Institutional Payment: Estimated $19,051 per fellow for 2024-25, adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Priorities and Areas of National Need: - Absolute Priority: Projects must provide fellowships in areas such as Education (including Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Special Education, Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language), Psychology (including Clinical, Cognitive, Community, Counseling, Developmental and Child, Experimental, Industrial and Organizational, Physiological, Social, School Psychology). Competitive Preference Priorities: - Priority 1: New Potential Grantees (1 point) — for applicants without an active GAANN grant. - Priority 2: Promoting Equity in Student Access (1 point) — for projects by specified minority-serving institutions. Invitational Priority: Projects increasing the number of low-income students in graduate fellowships. Eligibility: - Applicants must be academic departments at higher education institutions offering graduate degrees in areas of national need and in existence for at least four years. They may apply alone or in partnership with non-degree granting institutions supporting doctoral research. This funding opportunity aims to equip students for academic and professional success in significant fields, enhancing the educational resources and opportunities available to them. Mr. Iwan Notowidigdo Senior Grant Development Manager The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Education & Human Development (COEHD) iwan.notowidigdo(a)utsa.edu Mobile: 347-231-5931 [cid:e3b898c5-5580-407b-8b49-37055e908263]