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Grant for Personnel Preparation in Special Education and Related Services (ALN 84.325K)

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking applications for a grant program to address shortages of qualified personnel in special education, early intervention, and related services for children with disabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education (federal office) - Program Details: - Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.325K - Discretionary grant opportunity for personnel preparation - Focus on preparing scholars at bachelor's, certification, master's, educational specialist, or clinical doctoral degree levels - Emphasis on evidence-based strategies to serve children with disabilities in diverse settings (homes, community, early learning programs, child care, classrooms, schools) - Eligibility: - Institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations with relevant degree programs - Funding: - Total estimated available funds: $8,750,000 - Maximum award per project: $1,250,000 over up to 60 months - No more than $350,000 for any single budget period - Approximately 35 awards expected - Notable Requirements: - Projects must address state-identified needs for personnel shortages - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurement involved; this is a grant for educational program development and personnel training

Description

This grant opportunity aims to prepare and increase the number of qualified personnel to serve children with disabilities in special education, early intervention, and related services. The program supports evidence-based strategies to prepare scholars at various degree levels to serve in diverse settings including natural environments, early learning programs, child care, classrooms, and schools. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations with relevant degree programs. The grant provides funding to address state-identified shortages and ensure personnel have skills derived from scientifically based research to improve outcomes for children with disabilities.

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