This grant aims to fund innovative research projects that tackle tough problems in special education. Specifically, it focuses on improving how we prepare and support teachers for students with disabilities. The goal is to find bold, new ways to attract, train, and retain teachers who can provide excellent education to these students.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations or entities that can conduct high-quality research and development in special education. They should be capable of creating innovative solutions to improve teacher education systems for preK-12 general and special education teachers.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proposals that are not innovative or transformative
- Inability to demonstrate high-quality research methods
- Failure to address the specific focus on preservice teacher education
- Not meeting cost-sharing/matching requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Plan for scalable solutions
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Documentation of past research experience
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support from partners
- Timeline for project milestones
- Evaluation plan for measuring impact
- Proof of eligibility
Cautions
- Projects must be inherently risky yet promising
- Requires interdisciplinary collaboration
- Must focus on preservice teacher education systems
- Cost-sharing/matching is required
- High-quality research approaches are essential
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are categorized as 'OTHER', which typically includes a wide range of entities such as non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and other entities capable of conducting research in special education. Specific eligibility details should be confirmed with the grant's official guidelines.
Overview
This grant is for organizations or entities that can conduct high-quality research and development in special education. They should be capable of creating innovative solutions to improve teacher education systems for preK-12 general and special education teachers.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proposals that are not innovative or transformative
- Inability to demonstrate high-quality research methods
- Failure to address the specific focus on preservice teacher education
- Not meeting cost-sharing/matching requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support research and development activities aimed at creating transformative solutions in special education. This includes developing new methods to improve teacher education systems for better outcomes for students with disabilities.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 11, 2026(55 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 10, 2027
- Last Updated
- Oct 16, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2027
Application Checklist
- Register your organization with the necessary federal systems
- Develop a comprehensive research proposal
- Secure partnerships for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Prepare a detailed budget including cost-sharing
- Gather letters of support from stakeholders
- Outline a clear project timeline
- Design an evaluation plan for project outcomes
- Ensure all eligibility criteria are met
- Submit application by the deadline