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Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324S

Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst Nonprofit eligible

Looking for education funding? Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Oct 1, 2026. It provides awards up to $1.2M.

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Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1.2M
Posted
Aug 6, 2026
Opportunity number
ED-GRANTS-080626-005
CFDA
84.324

Opportunity description

Through this grant program, NCSER supports state agencies’ use of their statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs) to provide evidence for their own program and policy decisions, and those of their local education agencies pertaining to learners with or at risk for disabilities


Assistance Listing Number: 84.324S.

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

For the Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education (ALN 84.324S) grants program, institutions that have the demonstrated ability and capacity to conduct rigorous research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, state agencies responsible for education programs and policies, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities. Applications must include the State agency or State postsecondary system responsible for the education issue, program, or policy to be examined. Eligible State agencies include the State educational agency (SEA) responsible for the State’s K-12 sector as well as other State agencies responsible for other specific education sectors such as early intervention, prekindergarten, career and technical education, and postsecondary education. In addition, a State postsecondary system may serve as the eligible State agency. Eligible State agencies may apply alone, or in conjunction with research organizations such as universities and research firms, and/or with other appropriate organizations (such as other State agencies or local educational agencies).

Funding

Award ceiling
$1.2M

Agency contact

Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst

Katherine Taylor

Katherine.Taylor@ed.gov

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