Tenders/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

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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

Department of Education

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the education and training and Research sectors, with a focus on Scholarships. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.2 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 1, 2026.

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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. Agency: Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst CFDA: 84.324 Eligible Applicants: 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). Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No More Info: Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education Request for Applications (RFA) — https://ies.ed.gov/funding/grants/2027/using-longitudinal-data-support-state-education-policymaking-special-education-84-324s Contact: Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst Email: Katherine.Taylor@ed.gov

Data provenance

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The submission deadline is October 1, 2026. You have 55 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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