Title page
Contents
Part I: Overview and Eligibility 4
A. Introduction 4
B. Getting Started 4
1. Eligibility Information 4
2. Technical Assistance for Applicants 5
3. RFA Organization and the IES Application Submission Guide 5
4. Ensuring Your Application is Forwarded for Scientific Peer Review 5
Part II: Purpose and General Requirements 7
A. Background and Purpose 7
B. General Requirements 8
1. Children and Youth with or At Risk for a Disability 8
2. Education Setting 9
3. Student Outcomes 9
4. Award Limits 9
5. Additional Requirement for Applications Submitted Under the 1st Application Deadline 10
Part III: Project Narrative Requirements and Recommendations 11
A. Project Narrative Requirements 11
1. Significance 11
2. Research Plan 11
3. Personnel 11
4. Resources 11
B. Recommendations for Strong Applications 12
1. Significance 12
2. Research Plan 12
3. Personnel 13
4. Resources 13
Part IV: Preparing Your Application 14
A. Overview 14
B. General Formatting 14
1. Page and Margin Specifications 14
2. Page Numbering 14
3. Spacing 14
4. Type Size (Font Size) 14
5. Citations 14
6. Graphs, Diagrams, and Tables 15
C. Required and Optional Appendices 15
1. Appendix A: Dissemination History and Plan (Required) 15
2. Appendix B: Supplemental Charts, Tables, and Figures (Optional) 16
3. Appendix C: Examples of Intervention Materials (Optional) 16
4. Appendix D: Letters of Agreement (Required) 16
D. Other Narrative Content 16
1. Project Summary/Structured Abstract 17
2. Bibliography and References Cited 18
3. Human Subjects Narrative 18
4. Biographical Sketches for Key Personnel 18
Part V: Competition Regulations and Review Criteria 20
A. Funding Mechanisms and Restrictions 20
1. Mechanism of Support 20
2. Funding Available 20
3. Special Considerations for Budget Expenses 20
4. Program Authority 21
5. Applicable Regulations 21
B. Additional Requirements 21
1. Pre-Award 21
2. Post Award 22
C. Overview of Application and Scientific Peer Review Process 23
1. Submitting Your Letter of Intent 23
2. Multiple Submissions 23
3. Application Processing 23
4. Scientific Peer Review Process 24
5. Review Criteria for Scientific Merit 24
6. Award Decisions 25
Part VI: Compliance and Responsiveness Checklist 26
Part VII: Project Codes 27
Part VIII: Program Officer Contact Information 28