Welcome
This Funder Tool Kit specifically highlights the U.S. Department of Education (ED). It includes news, priorities, funding opportunities, and award history, as well as proposal guidance and resources. The Funder Tool Kits are a collaborative effort between the UCF Libraries and OR Research Development Team.
FIND INFORMATION: News, Funding Opportunities, and Past Awards
Pivot database (ED saved search) - find, track and share current/anticipated ED opportunities
Apply for an ED Grant - browse current funding opportunities from the US Department of Education (ED)
IES funding - view opportunities from ED's Institute for Education Sciences (IES)
IES funding webinars - IES developed this series of on-demand webinars for those interested in FY 2019 funding opportunities.
Overview of IES Research and Research Training Grant Programs
Grants.gov (opportunity search) - Browse current/forecasted education-related funding opportunities
IES Award Search - Search entire database
ED FY 2020-2024 Awards List - UCF-specific, search entire database
FOIA Request Information (ED)
Previous Successful Proposals: Examples of successful abstracts, applications, and technical review forms can be found on some program webpages, such as the Education Innovation Research program page and the Promise Neighborhood program page. Note: application requirements and competition priorities may change annually. Refer to the most recent Notice Inviting Application (NIA) for current competition information.
The OR Research Development team maintains a library of internal/external submitted proposals and can assist with securing a sample and submitting FOIA requests. Contact ResDev@ucf.edu for more information.
PLAN YOUR PROPOSAL: Guidance and Resources
ED Writing Competitive Grant Applications
Education Grants: Application, Management, & Closeout - Grant Making at ED Answers to Your Questions About the Discretionary Grants Process
Grants Training and Management Resources - Online Grants Training Courses
ED Toolkit - overview of ED including the structure, key programs, award cycles and review processes.
G6-Portal - Information on ED's online grants system (currently no information is available for this page)
ED Panel Discussion with UCF Professors Dr. Lisa Dieker, Dr. Mary Little, and Dr. Eleazar Vasquez.
ED Recent Stories - The News page is home to new or revised publications released by OCR, as well as any recent items of interest, such as press releases and fact sheets.
ED Annual Reports - see past reports on ED award data, priorities, and spending
ED Publications - view publications sorted by topic area
ED Official Blog - from ED.gov
U.S. Department of Education Public Data Listing
IES Policy Regarding Public Access to Research
- IES Policy Statement on Public Access to Data Resulting from IES Funded Grants
- Policy Statement on Public Access to Publications Resulting from IES Funded Grants
UCF Library Support - The UCF library maintains a Data Management Research Guide. You can schedule a consultation to meet with a librarian for an in-depth one on one consultation specific to your research topic.
- Crafting the Data Management Plan
- DMP Tool - Create, review, and share DMPs that meet institutional and funder requirements. The DMP Tool Blog and Webinar Series provide helpful guidance.
- STARS - UCF researchers are eligible to submit materials to STARS, a university-wide digital repository hosted on the Digital Commons platform (a comprehensive hosted solution for storing, managing, and sharing data). Click here to visit the researcher portion of the FAQs for STARS.
- re3data.org - The Registry of Research Data Repositories is a tool for helping identify and locate online repositories of research data.
DRAFT YOUR PROPOSAL: Section Instructions and Templates
This guide provides quick-reference information and templates for specific sections required in most ED proposals (refer to the RFP for special requirements). Content is based on the U.S. Department of Education website.
Grant Application and Other Forms (all programs)
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SF 424 Form - Application Form for Federal Assistance (Core Form)
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ED 524 Form and Instructions (Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs)
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ED 524 Example for Training Grants: Additional Indirect Cost Information
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ED 524 Example for Grants under Restricted Rate Programs: Additional Indirect Cost Information
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ED 524-B Form – Grant Performance Report (Part I – Cover Sheet and Summary)
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ED 524-B From – Grant Performance Report (Part 2 – Project Status)
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ED 524-B From – Grant Performance Report (Part 3 – Instructions)
Please note, the most user friendly way to complete an ED application is to download the application package (an interactive .pdf with forms and places to upload application documents) from Grants.gov or www.ed.gov to ensure all required forms are present.
The OR Research Development Team can provide support with proposal coordination, templates, samples, supplemental documents, reviews, and more. Visit our website for more information.
General Proposal Support from Research Development Team
Now that you have found the perfect funding opportunity, let us help you build the perfect proposal. The OR Research Development team can help with planning, preparation assistance, draft review feedback, informational resources, and more! Visit our website for next steps information.
A unique approach to supporting large, complex proposal submissions.
CONNECT: Mentors and Collaborators
Find potential collaborators via the PIVOT Database - (tutorial or search now)
Find scholarship by ED Awardees with the Web of Knowledge (tutorial or Search now)
See ED awardees using the USA Spending Database (UCF-specific or Search all awards)