Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 043010 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 043010 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) Transition to Employment CFDA Number 84.133A 1" 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 Apr 30, 2010 and posted on Apr 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2010 Applications Available April 30, 2010. Date of Pre Application Meeting May 19, 2010. 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 May 19, 2010. 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 for an individual consultation, contact Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 5133, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone (202) 245 7532 or by e mail Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 29, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses 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:
The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) focused on Transition to Employment (CFDA 84.133A-1), is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The main goal is to strengthen and modernize services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) by supporting projects that develop and test better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. In practical terms, the program is designed to produce usable knowledge and tools that help people with disabilities, especially those with the most severe disabilities, achieve stronger independent living and employment outcomes, with this specific competition emphasizing the transition into employment.
Funded DRRPs are expected to carry out one or more of the core activity types authorized in the program regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19). These activities include research (building evidence on what works), training (building workforce or provider capacity), demonstration (showing how approaches work in real settings), development (creating interventions, tools, or technologies), dissemination and utilization (actively promoting the uptake of findings and products), and technical assistance (helping agencies or practitioners implement evidence-based approaches). The overall emphasis is not only on generating findings, but also on ensuring those findings and products can be applied in real rehabilitation and employment systems.
A required element for applicants is addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds. The notice makes clear that an applicant must explain, within the proposal, how it will address these needs either in whole or in part, consistent with 34 CFR 350.40(a). The program also points applicants to 34 CFR 350.40(b) for acceptable approaches to meeting that requirement. This means proposals are expected to show intentional planning around inclusion, relevance, and benefit for minority communities, rather than treating it as an afterthought.
For FY 2010, the competition anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $650,000 and an award ceiling of $650,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute some portion of project costs or meet matching expectations as specified in the official Federal Register notice and related guidance.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and a wide range of public and private entities. The listing includes public or private agencies (including for-profit agencies), public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations), institutions of higher education (both public/state-controlled and private), and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The eligibility list also encompasses various types of local governments and nonprofit organizations, reflecting the program’s intent to draw proposals from research institutions, service systems, and community-based organizations that can develop and translate employment transition improvements into practice.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education’s e-Application system available via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The process required applicants to enter information directly into an online system that saves entries to a database, and the notice explicitly states that applicants could not submit by emailing an electronic copy of the application. Key dates for this competition were: applications available on April 30, 2010; a pre-application meeting on May 19, 2010; and a deadline for transmittal of applications on June 29, 2010 (with the opportunity later archived on July 29, 2010).
To help applicants prepare, NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on May 19, 2010, held by conference call, along with same-day opportunities for individual telephone consultations with NIDRR staff. The notice provided a primary program contact, Marlene Spencer (U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 5133, Washington, DC 20202; phone 202-245-7532; email Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov), and a separate technical contact for difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, Julius Cotton (phone 202-245-6140; email julius.cotton@ed.gov).
Because the posted description is only a synopsis, the notice stresses that the controlling requirements, priorities, performance measures, and complete application instructions are those in the official Federal Register application notice. Applicants were directed to review the Federal Register version for full details on how to apply, what specific priorities or required outcomes applied to the Transition to Employment focus, how matching/cost sharing would be handled, and how proposals would be evaluated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is part of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program under the Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) competition focused on Transition to Employment (CFDA 84.133A-1). It is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to strengthen and modernize services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) by supporting projects that develop and test improved methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The emphasis is on producing usable knowledge and tools that improve independent living and employment outcomes for people with disabilities, especially those with the most severe disabilities, with this competition specifically focused on transition into employment.
What does “Transition to Employment” mean in this competition?
Based on the synopsis, the competition places emphasis on improving how people with disabilities move into employment. The detailed priorities and required outcomes for the Transition to Employment focus are described in the official Federal Register application notice, which is identified as the controlling source for full requirements.
What types of activities are DRRPs expected to carry out?
Funded DRRPs are expected to conduct one or more core activity types authorized in program regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19). The synopsis lists the following activity types: research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination and utilization, and technical assistance.
What does “research” mean for this program?
Research is described as building evidence on what works. In practical terms, it involves generating findings that can improve rehabilitation and employment outcomes, including for individuals with the most severe disabilities.
What does “training” mean for this program?
Training focuses on building workforce or provider capacity. In other words, projects may be expected to help practitioners, providers, or related systems improve skills and readiness to deliver effective services connected to employment transition.
What does “demonstration” mean for this program?
Demonstration activities are described as showing how approaches work in real settings. This indicates an expectation that promising practices can be implemented and observed in practical, real-world rehabilitation or employment contexts.
What does “development” mean for this program?
Development refers to creating interventions, tools, or technologies. This can include rehabilitation technologies or other practical products intended to support better independent living and employment outcomes.
What does “dissemination and utilization” mean for this program?
Dissemination and utilization is described as actively promoting the uptake of findings and products. The synopsis emphasizes that the program is not only about generating findings, but also about ensuring those findings and products can be applied in real rehabilitation and employment systems.
What does “technical assistance” mean for this program?
Technical assistance is described as helping agencies or practitioners implement evidence-based approaches. This suggests projects may provide hands-on support so that proven methods are adopted and used effectively.
Is there a required focus on minority communities?
Yes. A required element is that applicants must address the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds. The synopsis states that an applicant must explain in its proposal how it will address these needs, in whole or in part, consistent with 34 CFR 350.40(a), and it points to 34 CFR 350.40(b) for acceptable approaches.
What does the minority-background requirement expect from applicants?
The synopsis indicates proposals are expected to show intentional planning around inclusion, relevance, and benefit for minority communities, rather than treating it as an afterthought. Specific acceptable approaches are referenced in 34 CFR 350.40(b).
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2010?
For FY 2010, the competition anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was $650,000, and the award ceiling was also $650,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The synopsis states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Details on how matching/cost sharing would be handled are described in the official Federal Register application notice and related guidance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad. It includes states and a wide range of public and private entities, including for-profit agencies and organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, various types of local governments, and nonprofit organizations.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit agencies and for-profit organizations.
Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are included, including both public/state-controlled and private institutions.
Are Indian tribes and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Indian tribes and tribal organizations are included in the eligibility listing.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education’s e-Application system available via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The synopsis explicitly states that applicants could not submit by emailing an electronic copy of the application.
What were the key dates for this competition?
The key dates listed in the synopsis were: applications available on April 30, 2010; a pre-application meeting on May 19, 2010; and a deadline for transmittal of applications on June 29, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on July 29, 2010.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on May 19, 2010, held by conference call.
Were there opportunities to speak with NIDRR staff before applying?
Yes. The synopsis notes that there were same-day opportunities for individual telephone consultations with NIDRR staff on May 19, 2010.
Who was the primary program contact?
The primary program contact listed was Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 5133, Washington, DC 20202; phone 202-245-7532; email Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov.
Who could applicants contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, the technical contact listed was Julius Cotton; phone 202-245-6140; email julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Which document controls the official requirements and application instructions?
The synopsis states that the controlling requirements, priorities, performance measures, and complete application instructions are those in the official Federal Register application notice. Applicants were directed to review the Federal Register version for full details.
Where can applicants find details on evaluation criteria and required outcomes?
The synopsis indicates that details on specific priorities or required outcomes for the Transition to Employment focus, how proposals would be evaluated, and how matching/cost sharing would be handled are provided in the official Federal Register application notice.
What regulations are referenced for DRRP activities and minority-background requirements?
The synopsis references 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19 for core activity types and 34 CFR 350.40(a) (and 34 CFR 350.40(b) for acceptable approaches) for addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds.
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