Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Education Research: Low-Cost, Short-Duration Evaluation of Education Interventions CFDA Number 84.305L

Jurisdiction:
Federal
Incentive Type: Grant Program
Industries:
Education, Research
Eligible Sector:
Business
Category:
Financial Incentive
Time Period:
FY 2015
Governing Body: Department of Education
What’s it worth?: $250,000

The purpose of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES): Education Research: Low-Cost, Short-Duration Evaluation of Special Education Interventions program is support education interventions that will drastically improve student performance and education outcomes without using a large budget. Grant awards typically run for a two year period. These efforts require rigorous evaluations that use randomized controlled trials or regression discontinuity designs.

This program provides Discretionary grants of $1,000,000. Priority is given to the lowest-cost, shortest-duration programs with the maximum impact evaluating education. The maximum award is typically $250,000 for up to 24 months; any proposal requesting more than $250,000 will not be considered for funding. The application packet can be downloaded from the website. To apply for this opportunity eligible applicants must be registered with:

  • Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
  • Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
  • System for Award Management (SAM)

Registration with these systems may take six weeks or more and should be completed early enough to receive registration approval before the application deadline. Applications must be submitted electronically and must be complete and according to the formatting guidelines to be considered for funding. Applications may be submitted by mail or hand delivery upon preapproval of the department. Successful applicants will be notified through the U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators or via email link to access GAN electronically.