The "OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities—Preparation of Early Intervention and Special Education Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs" (ALN 84.325K) is a grant offered by the U.S. Department of Education. The program supports state-identified priorities for preparing highly skilled personnel to serve children with disabilities, particularly those with high-intensity needs. This includes children from infancy through youth, emphasizing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations authorized to enter grants and cooperative agreements on behalf of IHEs. Nonprofit organizations must demonstrate their nonprofit status in accordance with federal regulations. Applicants are expected to focus on preparing personnel with specialized skills and knowledge to address the unique challenges posed by high-intensity needs in special education and related services.
The program anticipates funding 12 awards, with a total funding pool of $3,000,000 and an individual award ceiling of $350,000. No cost-sharing or matching is required. Funds will support projects aimed at enhancing professional training and development to ensure personnel are equipped to meet the needs of this population.
Applications are due by December 3, 2024, with a deadline for intergovernmental review on February 5, 2025. A pre-application webinar will be available by October 15, 2024, to provide technical assistance. Details can be found at www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/osers/osep/new-osep-grant-competitions.
For more details, including application instructions and program priorities, consult the official Federal Register application notice. Questions can be directed to Sunyoung Ahn at Sunyoung.Ahn@ed.gov or by phone at 202-987-0141. Technical assistance is also available from Julius Cotton at julius.cotton@ed.gov.
