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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

Funds a state agency using its own longitudinal data system to answer a special-education policy question.

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The same longitudinal data system a state uses for its general education questions usually covers students with disabilities too β€” this programme funds using it specifically for that population.

What is funded is a State agency using its own already-existing statewide longitudinal data system to produce evidence for its own program or policy decisions, or those of its local education agencies, fo…

A State agency (or State postsecondary system) using its own statewide longitudinal data system to produce evidence for its own program or policy decisions concerning learners with or at risk for disabilities, applying alone or with universities, research firms, other State agencies or local education agencies as partners.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: ED-GRANTS-080626-005Source: www.grants.gov