Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 112913 004
Apply for ED GRANTS 112913 004
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) Health and Function of Individuals with Disabilities CFDA Number 84.133A 8 (Development)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.133 National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 29, 2013 and posted on Nov 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2014 Applications Available November 29, 2013. Date of Pre Application Meeting December 20, 2013. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application meeting and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre application meeting will be held on December 20, 2013. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 100 p.m. and 300 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDRR staff also will be available from 330 p.m. to 430 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the same day, by telephone, to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. For further information or to make arrangements to participate in the meeting via conference call or to arrange for an individual consultation, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply January 3, 2014. Notice of Intent to Apply Due to the open nature of the DRRP priorities announced here, and to assist with the selection of reviewers for this competition, NIDRR is requesting all potential applicants to submit a letter of intent (LOI). The submission is not mandatory and the content of the LOI will not be peer reviewed or otherwise used to rate an applicants application. Each LOI should be limited to a maximum of four pages and include the following information (1) The title of the proposed project, the name of the applicant, the name of the Project Director or Principal Investigator (PI), and the names of partner institutions and entities (2) a brief statement of the vision, goals, and objectives of the proposed project and a description of its activities at a sufficient level of detail to allow NIDRR to select potential peer reviewers (3) a list of proposed project staff including the Project Director or PI and key personnel (4) a list of individuals whose selection as a peer reviewer might constitute a conflict of interest due to involvement in proposal development, selection as an advisory board member, co PI relationships, etc. and (5) contact information for the Project Director or PI. Submission of a LOI is not a prerequisite for eligibility to submit an application. NIDRR will accept the optional LOI via surface mail or email, by January 3, 2014. The LOI must be sent to Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, 550 12th Street, SW., room 5133, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202 or by email to marlene.spencer@ed.gov. For further information regarding the LOI submission process, contact Marlene Spencer at (202) 245 7532. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications January 28, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts City or township governments.
- Eligible Applicants States public or private agencies, including for profit agencies public or private organizations, including for profit organizations IHEs and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under the broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. The specific competition is for a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP) focused on the "Health and Function of Individuals with Disabilities" and is identified as CFDA 84.133A-8, which is the development track (as opposed to the research track). At a high level, the program exists to support work that improves the lives of people with disabilities by developing and testing better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The emphasis is on outcomes that support full inclusion and integration in society, including employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities. The program also aims to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Within this umbrella, DRRPs are intended to produce practical advances that strengthen rehabilitation and disability-related services and outcomes. Projects can involve one or more of the activity types defined in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19), including research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance. For this particular listing, the topical area is health and function, and the grant is positioned as a development award, meaning applicants are generally expected to move beyond basic inquiry and toward creating, refining, or validating tools, approaches, or technologies that can be used in real-world rehabilitation or disability contexts.
The opportunity was posted on November 29, 2013 (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-112913-004) and anticipated making one award. The estimated total funding is $500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to plan for providing non-federal resources consistent with the official notice. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, categorized under education, reflecting the Department of Education's role even though the work itself may be clinical, technological, community-based, or service-delivery oriented as long as it aligns with rehabilitation research and development goals.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies; public or private organizations (including for-profit entities); institutions of higher education (public and private); and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The listing also notes that a wide range of governmental units and organization types may apply, including small businesses, county and city governments, special districts, independent school districts, and tribal governments, which signals that partnerships across academia, service systems, industry, and government are acceptable and often relevant for development-focused rehabilitation projects.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and applicants were instructed to search using CFDA number 84.133 (without the letter suffix). Submissions by email were not allowed. To help applicants prepare, NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on December 20, 2013, held by conference call, with additional same-day time set aside for individual consultation by phone to provide technical assistance and answer questions.
NIDRR also requested, but did not require, an optional Letter of Intent (LOI) due January 3, 2014. The LOI was limited to four pages and was meant to help NIDRR plan peer review (for example, selecting reviewers and avoiding conflicts of interest). The LOI content would not be scored and was not a prerequisite for submitting a full application. It needed to include the proposed project title; applicant and project leadership information; partner institutions; a brief but concrete description of the project vision, goals, objectives, and planned activities; a list of key staff; a list of individuals who might pose reviewer conflicts; and contact information for the Project Director/Principal Investigator. The full application deadline was January 28, 2014.
Finally, the announcement repeatedly emphasizes that the synopsis is not the authoritative source and that applicants needed to rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions. For assistance, the notice lists contacts for Grants.gov technical issues (Julius Cotton) and the program manager (Marlene Spencer), who also served as the LOI recipient and primary program contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP) competition under the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), within the broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program.
What is the focus area or topic for this DRRP competition?
The topical area is "Health and Function of Individuals with Disabilities."
What does CFDA 84.133A-8 mean for this opportunity?
The competition is identified as CFDA 84.133A-8, and it is described as the development track (not the research track) for this topic area.
Is this a research grant or a development grant?
This listing is positioned as a development award. Based on the description provided, applicants are generally expected to move beyond basic inquiry and toward creating, refining, or validating tools, approaches, or technologies that can be used in real-world rehabilitation or disability contexts.
What is the overarching purpose of the program this DRRP falls under?
At a high level, the program supports work that improves the lives of people with disabilities by developing and testing better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies, with an emphasis on outcomes that support full inclusion and integration in society.
What kinds of outcomes does the program emphasize?
The emphasis is on outcomes that support full inclusion and integration in society, including employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities.
How does this opportunity relate to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
The program also aims to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
What types of activities can a DRRP include?
DRRPs can involve one or more activity types defined in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19), including research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $500,000, and the award ceiling is $500,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to plan to provide non-federal resources consistent with the official notice.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education through NIDRR.
Why is this categorized under education if the work may be clinical or technological?
It is categorized under education reflecting the Department of Education's role, even though the work itself may be clinical, technological, community-based, or service-delivery oriented, as long as it aligns with rehabilitation research and development goals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies; public or private organizations (including for-profit entities); institutions of higher education (public and private); and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes for-profit entities.
Can governmental units like counties, cities, or special districts apply?
Yes. The listing notes that a wide range of governmental units may apply, including county and city governments, special districts, independent school districts, and tribal governments.
Are small businesses eligible?
Yes. Small businesses are specifically mentioned among the types of eligible applicants.
Are partnerships encouraged or allowed?
The listing signals that partnerships across academia, service systems, industry, and government are acceptable and often relevant for development-focused rehabilitation projects (for example, through the mention of partner institutions in the LOI content and the broad eligibility categories).
What was the posting date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on November 29, 2013.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-112913-004.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Submissions by email were not allowed.
How should applicants search for the opportunity on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search using CFDA number 84.133 (without the letter suffix).
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on December 20, 2013, held by conference call.
Was any additional technical assistance offered beyond the pre-application meeting?
Yes. The same day as the pre-application meeting, additional time was set aside for individual consultation by phone to provide technical assistance and answer questions.
Was a Letter of Intent (LOI) required?
No. NIDRR requested an optional Letter of Intent (LOI), but it was not required.
What was the due date for the optional LOI?
The optional LOI was due January 3, 2014.
How long could the LOI be?
The LOI was limited to four pages.
What was the purpose of the optional LOI?
The LOI was intended to help NIDRR plan peer review (for example, selecting reviewers and avoiding conflicts of interest).
Would the LOI be scored or affect the application review?
The LOI content would not be scored, and it was not a prerequisite for submitting a full application.
What information needed to be included in the LOI?
The LOI needed to include: the proposed project title; applicant and project leadership information; partner institutions; a brief but concrete description of the project vision, goals, objectives, and planned activities; a list of key staff; a list of individuals who might pose reviewer conflicts; and contact information for the Project Director/Principal Investigator.
What was the deadline for the full application?
The full application deadline was January 28, 2014.
Is the synopsis considered the official source of requirements?
No. The announcement emphasizes that the synopsis is not the authoritative source and that applicants needed to rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical issues?
The notice lists Julius Cotton as the contact for Grants.gov technical issues.
Who is the program contact for this opportunity (including LOI submission)?
Marlene Spencer is listed as the program manager, the LOI recipient, and the primary program contact.
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