IDEA Part B Discretionary Grants

Program Description: IDEA Part B discretionary grants are distributed for statewide systems change initiatives to ensure the greatest impact on the maximum number of children with disabilities in Wisconsin. The department is committed to maintaining statewide grants that are central to themes in IDEA and support the State Performance Plan (SPP) indicators established by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). These statewide initiatives are listed below with links to more information and to grant project websites, when available.

Amount of Funds Available: Our award is unknown at this time.

Grant Application:

• IDEA Discretionary Grant Application/Work Plan
• IDEA Discretionary Grant Budget
• IDEA Discretionary Grant Assurances and Certifications

Grant Timeline:

• FY 2011-2012 Timeline

For more information, contact: Claudia Kessel, Grants Specialist, Special Education Team, at (608) 267-2349. You may also contact Sherri Honaker, Office Operations Associate, Special Education Team, at (608) 267-2063.

Technical Assistance and Other Information and Resources:

Application and Portal Resources

• Overview of IDEA Discretionary Grant Application, Fiscal Year 2012
  
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Power Point with Speaker Notes
  • Audio PowerPoint (WMP)
• Discretionary Grant Web Portal Overview: Submitting IDEA Grant Applications and Budgets (May 2011)
  
  • Power Point with Speaker Notes
  • Audio PowerPoint (WMP)
• IDEA Discretionary Grant Application Form Instructions
• IDEA Discretionary Grant Work Plan Update, FY 2011-12: Reminders and Tips
• Discretionary Grants Portal User Guide for Grant Applicants: Complete 8/2011
  1. Grant Coordinator Login and Assigning Users
  2. Submitting a Grant Application
  3. Grant Project Director Login
  4. Adding and Updating Users
  5. Uploading Work Plan and Assurances
  6. Enter and View Grant Project Contacts
  7. Viewing Grant Budget
  8. Submitting Grant Budget
  9. Claiming Grant Funds - Audio Power Point (WMP)
  10. Project Income
  11. Submitting Grant Budget Revisions
  12. Submitting Grant Work Plan Revisions
  13. WUFAR Glossary and Budget
  14. Contacts and References
  15. Frequently Asked Questions

Procurement Resources

Procurement Technical Assistance: Guidance When Using IDEA Funds

• Outline of Provisions for IDEA-Funded Contracts
  

  LEAs may purchase services with IDEA funds, including administration of IDEA grants, through written contracts valid under state law. This document lists provisions to include in such contracts, as applicable, including provisions required by federal regulations governing procurement practices.

• Procurement Method Decision Tree
• Procurement Records Checklist
• Wisconsin Statutes Addressing Procurement
• Glossary of Terms
• Procurement Technical Assistance Guide (complete)
  1. Introduction
  2. Procurement Standards
  3. Competition
  4. Methods of Procurement
  5. Contract Cost and Price
  6. Equipment
  7. Procurement Review
  8. Contract Provisions
  9. Bonding Requirements
  10. Small and Minority Firms, Women's Businesses and Labor Surplus Area Firms
  11. Faith-Based Organizations
  12. Common Procurement Weaknesses
  13. Final Checklist

Time and Effort Reporting Resources

• Time & Effort Reporting Requirements for Federal Grant Programs
• Time & Effort Reporting Dot Points
• Time & Effort Reporting Presentation:
  Presentation - Handouts - Audio PowerPoint (WMP) - Speaker Notes
• Federal Grant Time & Effort Reporting Questions & Answers

Other Resources

• Guide: Third Party Grant Administration
• IDEA Discretionary Grants: Applicable Statutes and Regulations
• Copyright
• Program Income
• Indirect Costs
• IDEA Discretionary Grant Listserv Messages, FY 2011-12
• Current Discretionary Grant Program Summaries and Contacts

For questions about this information, contact Claudia Kessel (608) 267-2349

Last updated on 12/15/2011 4:17:04 PM