Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 051711 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 051711 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as Amended (AT Act) National Activities Data Collection and Reporting Assistance CFDA Number 84.224B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.224 Assistive Technology.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 17, 2011 and posted on May 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2011 Applications Available May 17, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 1, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Public or private nonprofit or for profit organizations, including institutions of higher education, that have personnel with (a) Documented experience and expertise in administering State AT programs (b) Experience in collecting and analyzing data associated with implementing required and discretionary activities (c) Expertise necessary to identify additional data elements needed to provide comprehensive reporting of State activities and outcomes and (d) Experience in utilizing data to provide annual reports to State policymakers. Note An eligible entity can demonstrate its experience and expertise with its own personnel or through proposed subcontracts with other entities that have personnel with the relevant experience and expertise.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as Amended (AT Act) National Activities - Data Collection and Reporting Assistance" (CFDA 84.224B), is a discretionary federal funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Education. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department expects to have an active role in guiding or collaborating with the recipient as the project is carried out. The overall purpose is to strengthen how the Assistive Technology Act is administered nationwide by improving the quality, consistency, and usefulness of data that State Assistive Technology (AT) Programs collect and report.
The program authority comes from section 6 of the AT Act, which allows the Secretary of Education to fund national-level activities that improve administration of the Act. State AT Programs (defined in section 3(15) as programs authorized under section 4 of the AT Act) are required to collect data and report on what they do, whether those activities are being implemented appropriately and successfully, and what outcomes result. This particular competition is tied to section 6(b)(5), which specifically authorizes support to help State AT Programs with data collection and reporting. In practical terms, the funded project is meant to help states gather the right information in the right way, analyze it effectively, and report it in a way that demonstrates both compliance and real-world impact for people who use assistive technology.
Eligibility is fairly broad in terms of organization type, but narrow in terms of required expertise. Public or private organizations may apply, including nonprofit and for-profit entities as well as institutions of higher education, as long as they can demonstrate they have personnel with the necessary background. The notice emphasizes four core capability areas: documented experience and expertise administering State AT programs; experience collecting and analyzing data tied to required and discretionary AT Act activities; the technical expertise to identify additional data elements needed for comprehensive reporting on state activities and outcomes; and experience using data to produce annual reports for state policymakers. An applicant can meet these personnel requirements either through its own staff or by proposing subcontracts with other organizations that bring the required expertise.
Funding is limited and competitive. The Department expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $250,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, based on the synopsis provided.
The timeline in the notice shows the application package became available on May 17, 2011, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of July 1, 2011, and an archive date of July 31, 2011. Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package, completed offline, and then uploaded for submission. The notice is explicit that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. It also notes a common Grants.gov search issue: applicants had to search by CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for "84.224" rather than "84.224B" to locate the package.
Because this synopsis is drawn from the Federal Register notice, the detailed requirements that typically decide competitiveness (such as absolute or competitive priorities, required project activities and deliverables, performance measures, formatting rules, page limits, and the full selection criteria) are located in the official Federal Register application notice. The synopsis points applicants there for the definitive guidance, including pre-application and application requirements and official program contacts. For access and submission issues, the listed Grants.gov systems contact is Julius Cotton (202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov). The program manager contact is Brian Bard at the U.S. Department of Education (202-245-7345), located at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-2800.
At a high level, this opportunity is best understood as national technical assistance focused on measurement and accountability for State AT Programs. The Department sought one entity capable of helping states improve how they capture activity and outcome data, how they analyze it, and how they translate it into credible reporting that supports oversight, program improvement, and communication with state decision-makers about the value and results of assistive technology services and supports.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as Amended (AT Act) National Activities - Data Collection and Reporting Assistance" (CFDA 84.224B).
Which federal agency is running this competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Education.
What type of federal funding mechanism is being used?
This is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the Department of Education expects to have an active role in guiding, collaborating with, or otherwise engaging with the recipient during the project period.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to strengthen nationwide administration of the Assistive Technology Act by improving the quality, consistency, and usefulness of the data that State Assistive Technology (AT) Programs collect, analyze, and report.
What does "data collection and reporting assistance" mean in practice?
In practical terms, the funded project is intended to help State AT Programs gather the right information in the right way, analyze it effectively, and report it in a way that demonstrates both compliance with AT Act requirements and real-world outcomes for people who use assistive technology.
What law authorizes this grant program?
The authority comes from section 6 of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended. The synopsis also ties this competition specifically to section 6(b)(5), which authorizes support to help State AT Programs with data collection and reporting.
How are "State AT Programs" defined for this opportunity?
State AT Programs are defined in section 3(15) of the AT Act as programs authorized under section 4 of the AT Act.
Why is this opportunity focused on State AT Program data?
State AT Programs are required to collect data and report on their activities, whether those activities are being implemented appropriately and successfully, and what outcomes result. This opportunity is designed to improve how that required data is collected, analyzed, and reported.
Is this a state-by-state grant award?
No. This is described as a national-level activity focused on assisting State AT Programs with measurement and accountability, rather than awarding separate grants to individual states.
Who is eligible to apply?
Public or private organizations may apply, including nonprofit and for-profit entities and institutions of higher education, as long as they can demonstrate they have personnel with the required background and expertise.
What expertise does an applicant need to demonstrate?
The notice emphasizes that applicants must be able to demonstrate personnel capability across four areas: (1) documented experience and expertise administering State AT programs; (2) experience collecting and analyzing data tied to required and discretionary AT Act activities; (3) technical expertise to identify additional data elements needed for comprehensive reporting on state activities and outcomes; and (4) experience using data to produce annual reports for state policymakers.
Can an applicant meet the personnel requirements through partners or consultants?
Yes. An applicant may meet the personnel requirements either through its own staff or through proposed subcontracts with other organizations that provide the required expertise.
How many awards did the Department expect to make?
The Department expected to make one award.
How much funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $250,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $250,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the synopsis provided, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award based on the information summarized.
When did the application package become available?
The application package became available on May 17, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 1, 2011.
What was the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date was July 31, 2011.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package. Applicants were expected to complete the package offline and then upload it for submission.
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
How should applicants search for the opportunity on Grants.gov?
The notice flags a common search issue: applicants had to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.224" rather than "84.224B" to locate the application package.
Where are the detailed requirements and selection criteria?
The synopsis indicates that the full details that typically determine competitiveness (such as priorities, required activities and deliverables, performance measures, formatting rules, page limits, and the full selection criteria) are contained in the official Federal Register application notice.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov submission or system issues?
The Grants.gov systems contact listed is Julius Cotton at (202) 245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the program contact at the U.S. Department of Education?
The program manager contact listed is Brian Bard at (202) 245-7345, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-2800.
What is this opportunity best described as at a high level?
At a high level, it is national technical assistance focused on measurement and accountability for State AT Programs, aimed at improving how states capture activity and outcome data, analyze it, and translate it into credible reporting for oversight, program improvement, and communication with state decision-makers about the value and results of assistive technology services and supports.
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