Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 120610 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 120610 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Field Initiated Projects CFDA Number 84.133G 1 (Research)" 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 Dec 6, 2010 and posted on Dec 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 4, 2011 Applications Available December 6, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 4, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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 through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, specifically the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) competition for research grants identified as CFDA 84.133G-1. The overall aim of the Field Initiated Projects program is to support work that strengthens rehabilitation knowledge and practice in ways that improve real-world outcomes for people with disabilities, with an emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities. At a high level, the program is focused on developing and improving methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that help maximize full inclusion and integration in society, including employment, independent living, family support, and both economic and social self-sufficiency. A second core goal is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, meaning the research is expected to connect to and strengthen the larger rehabilitation services ecosystem.
NIDRR funds two different kinds of Field Initiated Project awards, and the distinction matters because the application is reviewed under different criteria depending on the category. The research grant category is CFDA 84.133G-1, while the development grant category is CFDA 84.133G-2. Under the research category (84.133G-1), projects are expected to be hypothesis-driven or guided by clearly stated research questions and to use an intensive, systematic study approach. The intended outputs are either new scientific knowledge or a deeper, better-supported understanding of the issue or body of knowledge being studied. By contrast, development grants (84.133G-2) are meant for taking what is already learned through research and applying it to create tangible products or solutions, such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes that benefit a defined target population. The notice stresses that applicants must explicitly label their application as either research or development, and that NIDRR will review the application only under the designation selected by the applicant. If the application does not clearly designate research versus development, it is considered ineligible and will not be reviewed. It also clarifies that a project may have more than one target population, since the work could affect people receiving services, professionals delivering services, or entities administering services.
For this particular competition, the funding instrument is a discretionary grant, and the activity category is listed as education. The estimated total funding is $2,000,000, with an expected 10 awards, suggesting a relatively competitive program with modest-sized individual awards. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $200,000. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan for some level of non-federal contribution as required by the official notice.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of public and private entities. Eligible applicants include state governments and state agencies, local governments (such as county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments), and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Both public and private institutions of higher education are eligible, including public and state-controlled institutions and private universities. Nonprofit organizations are eligible whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status (with the competition listing nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and those without it, other than institutions of higher education). For-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed in the opportunity data) may also apply. The eligibility description also explicitly includes Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations. In practice, this breadth is meant to encourage field-initiated ideas from many parts of the disability and rehabilitation community, including researchers, service systems, and organizations positioned to study or improve outcomes.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the notice is explicit that applications cannot be submitted by email. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it through the Grants.gov system. When searching in Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by the base CFDA number (84.133) and not include the alpha suffix (so, search "84.133" rather than "84.133G"). For this posted competition cycle, applications were available starting December 6, 2010, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of February 4, 2011. The posting date and creation date were both December 6, 2010, and the archive date was March 6, 2011.
The official source for the complete and controlling requirements is the Federal Register notice, and the synopsis points applicants there for specifics such as detailed eligibility rules, pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, program priorities, and full contact information. The opportunity references an additional information link described as a Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 for CFDA 84.133G-1 (Research). For support, the listing provides a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton) for technical access issues, and identifies program managers (Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer) at the U.S. Department of Education as the program points of contact for substantive questions.
Field Initiated Projects (FIP) Grant (CFDA 84.133G) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. It is the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) competition for research grants identified as CFDA 84.133G-1.
What is the overall purpose of the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) program?
The program supports work that strengthens rehabilitation knowledge and practice to improve real-world outcomes for people with disabilities, with an emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities. It focuses on developing and improving methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that support inclusion and integration in society (including employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency) and on improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
What are the two types of Field Initiated Project awards?
NIDRR funds two categories: research grants (CFDA 84.133G-1) and development grants (CFDA 84.133G-2). The category you select matters because applications are reviewed using different criteria depending on whether the project is designated as research or development.
What is CFDA 84.133G-1 (research) expected to support?
Research grants are expected to be hypothesis-driven or guided by clearly stated research questions and to use an intensive, systematic study approach. The expected outputs are new scientific knowledge or a deeper, better-supported understanding of the issue or body of knowledge being studied.
What is CFDA 84.133G-2 (development) expected to support?
Development grants are intended to apply what has already been learned through research to create tangible products or solutions. Examples include materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes that benefit a defined target population.
Do applicants have to choose between research and development?
Yes. The notice stresses that applicants must explicitly label the application as either research or development, and NIDRR will review the application only under the designation selected by the applicant.
What happens if an application does not clearly designate research vs. development?
If the application does not clearly designate research versus development, it is considered ineligible and will not be reviewed.
Can a project focus on more than one target population?
Yes. The notice clarifies that a project may have more than one target population. For example, the work could affect people receiving services, professionals delivering services, or entities administering services.
What is the funding instrument and activity category for this competition?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, and the activity category is listed as education.
How much funding is available in total, and how many awards are expected?
The estimated total funding is $2,000,000, with an expected 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan for some level of non-federal contribution as required by the official notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entities, including state governments and state agencies; local governments (such as county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; public and private institutions of higher education (including public/state-controlled institutions and private universities); nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed in the opportunity data). The eligibility description also explicitly includes Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations.
Where and how must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice is explicit that applications cannot be submitted by email. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it through the Grants.gov system.
How should applicants search for this opportunity on Grants.gov?
When searching in Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by the base CFDA number (84.133) and not include the alpha suffix. In other words, search for "84.133" rather than "84.133G".
What were the key dates for this competition cycle?
For the posted cycle described, applications were available starting December 6, 2010. The deadline for transmittal of applications was February 4, 2011. The posting date and creation date were both December 6, 2010, and the archive date was March 6, 2011.
Where are the official requirements and full details found?
The controlling source for the complete requirements is the Federal Register notice. The synopsis directs applicants there for detailed eligibility rules, pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, program priorities, and full contact information.
Is there an official notice referenced for this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity references an additional information link described as a Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 for CFDA 84.133G-1 (Research).
Who should applicants contact for technical help with Grants.gov?
The listing provides a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton) for technical access issues.
Who are the program contacts for substantive questions about the grant?
The program managers listed as points of contact are Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education.
Does this program emphasize any particular population?
Yes. The overall aim includes an emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities.
What kinds of outcomes does the program aim to improve?
At a high level, the program aims to support inclusion and integration in society, including employment, independent living, family support, and both economic and social self-sufficiency. It also aims to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
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