Open · ED-GRANTS-080626-005 · CFDA 84.324 · Discretionary

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

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Education, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $1.2M
Award range
Open
Status
52d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

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 is an open discretionary opportunity from Department of Education, offering Up to $1,200,000. Applications close in 52 days.

up to $1.2M
award range
Open
52 days left
84.324
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 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 - is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-080626-005 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.324, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on August 6, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,200,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on October 1, 2026 - roughly 52 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $1,200,000

Close Date

October 1, 2026

Posted

August 6, 2026

Instrument

Grant

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 disabilitiesAssistance Listing Number: 84.324S.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Katherine Taylor

Key Dates

Posted August 6, 2026
Close Date October 1, 2026
Archive Date October 31, 2026
Last Updated August 6, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "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", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.324. 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 l...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is October 1, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,200,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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