FY2020: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Targeted Federal Special Education Program Improvement Grant

Fund Code: 258A

Purpose:

The purpose of this Fund Code 258A Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Targeted Federal Special Education Program Improvement Grant is to support Local Education Agencies (LEAs) identified with significant disproportionality in special education for the 2018-2019 school year for program improvement activities to enhance IDEA activities and accelerate progress for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Priorities:

Program improvement activities funded under this grant are specifically intended to further improve the provision of special education through the requirements and purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) — Part B by focusing on program improvement.

Eligibility:

Local Education Agencies identified with significant disproportionality in special education for the 2018-2019 school year are eligible to apply for these program improvement funds. Districts received notice from DESE of their significant disproportionality identification in June 2019.

Funding Type:

Federal U.S. Department of Education CFDA 84.027

Funding:

The total amount to be awarded is $100,000.

Fund Code 258A is a targeted grant made available from federal IDEA Part B funds and is subject to fund availability. Funding is contingent upon availability. All dollar amounts listed are estimated/approximate and are subject to change. If more funding becomes available it will be distributed under the same guidelines that appear in this RFP document.

Fund Use:

All expenditures must be for the excess costs of special education related to program improvement and may not include direct services or materials for students. Fund use must be consistent with allowable costs identified in IDEA and the Uniform Grant Guidance,2 C.F.R. Part 200.

Project Duration:

Upon Approval – 08/31/2020

Program Unit:

Special Education Planning and Policy Office

Contact:

Bob Hanafin

Phone Number:

(781) 338-3364

Date Due:

Friday, February 7, 2020

Required Forms:

Part I — General — Program Unit Signature Page — (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)

 

Statement of LEA outlining proposed activities to address significant disproportionality.

Additional Information:

Instructions for Completing an Application Submission in EdGrants

EdGrants Front Office User Guide: Requesting Grant Funds (payments)

EdGrants: User Security Controls

Budget Detail — Description of Line Item Information

Applications can legally claim expenses to the grant only as of the DESE approved start date.

Submission Instructions:

Submit all required grant materials through EdGrants.

Grant proposals must provide a written articulation about how proposed activities create meaningful and sustainable implementation of IDEA and accelerate progress for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

In EdGrants, districts are required to create and name the project. Please use the following naming convention for your "Applicant Project Name" in EdGrants:

FY20 258A [Applicant # District Name]

All items listed under the required forms section of this grant should be uploaded / attached in the Attachments List formlet of the Application Submission in EdGrants. This includes a signed / scanned PDF of Part I / Coversheet with an original signature of the Superintendent/Executive Director and Required Program Information.

The final budget the applicant is requesting will be entered directly into EdGrants as part of the application submission process.

For Guidance Documents regarding EdGrants, visit EdGrants: User Guides and Information.

Please note: It is up to the district to determine who they want to add as EdGrants Front Office users in order to submit the grant application as well as payment request information. Please review the EdGrants: User Security Controls to make informed decisions regarding assigning your district level users.

Amendments:

Amendments are submitted through EdGrants. Refer to EdGrants Front Office User Guide: Application Submission .

If you have specific questions, please contact Bob Hanafin or 781-338-3364.

Last Updated: December 17, 2019