Opportunity Information: Apply for NCD 17 02
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement to fund the development of a report focused on how school choice options affect students with disabilities. The project is centered on two major pathways families may use instead of a traditional public school placement: enrolling a child in a charter school or using a publicly supported voucher program to attend a private school. The report NCD is seeking would examine both the real-world experiences families have when they pursue these options and the outcomes students with disabilities experience once they are in these settings.
This opportunity is framed as a continuation and expansion of NCD's earlier work on the same general topic. NCD previously analyzed vouchers in a 2003 paper, and then revisited broader school choice issues during a 2011 regional educational policy forum in Florida. That forum gathered input from stakeholders who are directly involved in choice systems, including voucher program administrators, school board members, charter school associations, state education departments, and parents of students with disabilities. The new funded report is intended to build on those prior inputs and findings while widening the lens beyond vouchers to also include charter schools, reflecting the growth and significance of the charter sector in education policy debates.
Administratively, the award is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NCD 17 02, with an activity category labeled "Other" and CFDA number 92.002. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies that NCD expects to have substantial involvement during the performance period compared with a standard grant, such as providing guidance, feedback, or coordination as the report takes shape. The funding ceiling is $75,000, and NCD anticipates making one award, indicating a single selected project team or organization would be responsible for delivering the final report.
The solicitation is open to all potential applicants under the "Others" eligibility category, meaning it is broadly accessible and not limited to a narrow class of institutions. The original closing date for applications was July 20, 2017, and the opportunity was created on June 20, 2017. Anyone seeking the full scope of work and detailed requirements is directed to the official posting on NCD's website at https://ncd.gov/newsroom/2017/announcement-funding-opportunity-report-school-choice, which would contain the specific expectations for the report, deliverables, and submission instructions.
For questions about the opportunity, the listed agency contact is Ana Torres-Davis, Attorney Advisor at the National Council on Disability. The contact details provided are: 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004; telephone (202) 272-2019; and email atorresdavis@ncd.gov.Apply for NCD 17 02
- The National Council on Disability in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Charter Schools, Choice and Vouchers – Implications for Students with Disabilities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 92.002.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-06-20.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-07-20. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the National Council on Disability (NCD) to fund the development of a report about how school choice options affect students with disabilities.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The purpose is to produce a report examining how school choice impacts students with disabilities, including both (1) the real-world experiences families have when pursuing school choice options and (2) the outcomes students with disabilities experience after enrolling in those settings.
Which school choice options must the report focus on?
The project centers on two major pathways families may use instead of a traditional public school placement: enrolling a child in a charter school or using a publicly supported voucher program to attend a private school.
Does the opportunity focus only on vouchers?
No. While NCD previously analyzed vouchers, this funded report is intended to widen the scope beyond vouchers to include charter schools as well.
What should the report examine regarding families?
The report is expected to examine families' real-world experiences when they pursue charter schools or voucher-supported private schools for students with disabilities.
What should the report examine regarding students?
The report is expected to examine outcomes experienced by students with disabilities once they are enrolled in charter schools or private schools attended through publicly supported voucher programs.
How does this opportunity relate to NCD's earlier work?
NCD describes this project as a continuation and expansion of its earlier work. NCD analyzed vouchers in a 2003 paper and revisited broader school choice issues during a 2011 regional educational policy forum in Florida. The new report is intended to build on prior inputs and findings while expanding to include charter schools.
What was the 2011 forum mentioned in the announcement?
NCD held a regional educational policy forum in Florida in 2011 focused on broader school choice issues. The forum gathered input from stakeholders involved in choice systems, including voucher program administrators, school board members, charter school associations, state education departments, and parents of students with disabilities.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on how the opportunity describes it, a cooperative agreement typically implies NCD expects substantial involvement during the performance period, such as providing guidance, feedback, or coordination as the report is developed.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NCD 17 02.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 92.002.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is labeled "Other."
How much funding is available?
The funding ceiling is $75,000.
How many awards does NCD expect to make?
NCD anticipates making one award, meaning one selected applicant would be responsible for delivering the report.
Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation is open to all potential applicants under the "Others" eligibility category, meaning it is broadly accessible and not limited to a narrow class of institutions.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 20, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date for applications was July 20, 2017.
Where can applicants find the full scope of work and detailed requirements?
The announcement directs applicants to the official posting on NCD's website, which would contain the specific expectations for the report, deliverables, and submission instructions: https://ncd.gov/newsroom/2017/announcement-funding-opportunity-report-school-choice
Who is the agency contact for questions?
The listed agency contact is Ana Torres-Davis, Attorney Advisor at the National Council on Disability (NCD).
How can someone contact the agency about this opportunity?
You can contact Ana Torres-Davis at 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004; by phone at (202) 272-2019; or by email at atorresdavis@ncd.gov.
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