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
Department of Education · Research in Special Education (84.324)
Posted 6 Aug 2026 · Closes today
In plain terms
The US Department of Education supports state agencies and research organisations in using longitudinal data systems to improve special education policies and programmes, with grants up to 1.2 million US dollars. Applications from US state educational agencies, universities, non-profits and research firms are due by 1 October 2026.
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Summary
Through this grant program, NCSER supports state agencies’ use of their statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs) to provide evidence for their own program and policy decisions, and those of their local education agencies pertaining to learners with or at risk for disabilities
Assistance Listing Number: 84.324S.
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Who can apply
- government
- ngo_cso
- private_company
- academia_research
Eligibility and conditions
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For the Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education (ALN 84.324S) grants program, institutions that have the demonstrated ability and capacity to conduct rigorous research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, state agencies responsible for education programs and policies, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities. Applications must include the State agency or State postsecondary system responsible for the education issue, program, or policy to be examined. Eligible State agencies include the State educational agency (SEA) responsible for the State’s K-12 sector as well as other State agencies responsible for other specific education sectors such as early intervention, prekindergarten, career and technical education, and postsecondary education. In addition, a State postsecondary system may serve as the eligible State agency. Eligible State agencies may apply alone, or in conjunction with research organizations such as universities and research firms, and/or with other appropriate organizations (such as other State agencies or local educational agencies).