Assistance Listing 84.305
Education Research, Development and Dissemination
Department of Education · Institute of Education Sciences
Assistance Listing 84.305, “Education Research, Development and Dissemination,” is a federal program administered by Department of Education. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 3 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $164M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To support research activities that improve the quality of education and, thereby, increase student academic achievement, reduce the achievement gap between high-performing and low-performing students, and increase access to and completion of postsecondary education.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 84.305
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, non-profit and for-profit organizations and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities. SBIR contract awards are limited to eligible small businesses.
Intended beneficiaries: Other.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Varies by competition.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 84.305. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 84.305
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Amount not specified | Oct 1, 2026 | 84.305 | |
| Closed | Amount not specified | Oct 1, 2026 | 84.305 | |
| Closed | Up to $1.2M | Oct 1, 2026 | 84.305 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 84.305?
84.305 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Education Research, Development and Dissemination.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 84.305?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 84.305 provide?
The agency reported $164,339,229 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.