Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 120610 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 120610 002
- 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 2 (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 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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Independent school districts.
- 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 Field Initiated Projects opportunity (CFDA 84.133G2, Development) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The overall goal of the Field Initiated (FI) Projects program is to improve outcomes for people with disabilities by supporting work that advances inclusion and participation in society, including employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities. A second, closely related aim is to strengthen the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, so that rehabilitation systems and supports work better in real-world settings.
This specific listing is for the development grant track (84.133G2), which is different from the FI research grant track (84.133G1). NIDRR draws a clear line between the two. Research grants focus on generating new scientific knowledge or deeper understanding through intensive, systematic study built around hypotheses or research questions. Development grants, by contrast, are meant to turn existing research knowledge into practical outputs. Under a development project, the grantee is expected to apply research-based understanding to create or refine tangible solutions such as materials, devices, systems, or methods. That can include designing and building prototypes, creating processes, and developing tools that are beneficial to the intended target population. The notice also clarifies that a project may have more than one target population, since a development effort might affect people receiving services, professionals delivering services, or agencies administering programs.
A key compliance point in this competition is that applicants must explicitly designate whether they are applying under the research category (84.133G1) or the development category (84.133G2) and then write to the correct set of selection criteria for that category. NIDRR will evaluate the application strictly according to the designation chosen by the applicant. If the application does not clearly state whether it is research or development, it is considered ineligible and will not be reviewed. This is especially important here because development applications are judged using criteria tailored to development activities, not the research-oriented criteria used for 84.133G1.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the governmentwide "Apply" function. The agency specifically states that applicants cannot submit by email. Applicants were instructed to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number in Grants.gov and not to include the alpha suffix when searching (meaning search "84.133" rather than "84.133G"). The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-120610-002, and the posted date was December 6, 2010. Applications became available on December 6, 2010, with a deadline for transmittal of February 4, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on March 6, 2011.
In terms of scale, the competition anticipated about 10 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the official Federal Register notice and program rules.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants include states; public or private 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 categories shown also encompass nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, local governments (city/township, county, special district), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.
For applicant support and program questions, the listing provides contacts. For technical issues accessing the announcement or Grants.gov submission support, Julius Cotton is listed as the ED Grants.gov Systems Administrator (202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov). Program manager contacts include Lynn Medley (202-245-7338, Lynn.Medley@ed.gov) and Marlene Spencer (202-245-7532), both at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
Finally, the opportunity description repeatedly emphasizes that the synopsis is not the authoritative source and directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice for the full requirements. That official notice is where applicants would find the detailed pre-application and application instructions, performance measures, priorities, and the specific selection criteria used to score development proposals under CFDA 84.133G2.
FAQs: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program - Field Initiated Projects (CFDA 84.133G2, Development)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Field Initiated Projects (FI) opportunity, Development track (CFDA 84.133G2). It is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What is the overall goal of the Field Initiated (FI) Projects program?
The FI Projects program aims to improve outcomes for people with disabilities by supporting work that advances inclusion and participation in society. This includes employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities.
Does the program have goals related to rehabilitation services systems?
Yes. A closely related aim is to strengthen the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, so that rehabilitation systems and supports work better in real-world settings.
What is the difference between the development track (84.133G2) and the research track (84.133G1)?
NIDRR distinguishes the two tracks clearly. Research grants (84.133G1) focus on generating new scientific knowledge or deeper understanding through intensive, systematic study built around hypotheses or research questions. Development grants (84.133G2) focus on translating existing research knowledge into practical outputs.
What kinds of activities are expected under a development grant?
Development projects are expected to apply research-based understanding to create or refine tangible solutions such as materials, devices, systems, or methods. The notice describes activities that can include designing and building prototypes, creating processes, and developing tools beneficial to the intended target population.
Can a development project have more than one target population?
Yes. The notice clarifies that a project may have more than one target population, because a development effort might affect people receiving services, professionals delivering services, or agencies administering programs.
Is it important to explicitly choose the research category or the development category in the application?
Yes. Applicants must explicitly designate whether they are applying under the research category (84.133G1) or the development category (84.133G2) and write to the correct selection criteria for that category.
How will NIDRR evaluate applications if the applicant designates a category?
NIDRR will evaluate the application strictly according to the designation chosen by the applicant. Development applications are judged using criteria tailored to development activities rather than the research-oriented criteria used for 84.133G1.
What happens if an application does not clearly state whether it is research or development?
If an application does not clearly state whether it is research or development, it is considered ineligible and will not be reviewed.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" function. The agency states that applicants cannot submit by email.
How do applicants find the correct application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number in Grants.gov and not including the alpha suffix when searching (search "84.133" rather than "84.133G").
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-120610-002.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posted date was December 6, 2010. Applications became available on December 6, 2010, with a deadline for transmittal of February 4, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on March 6, 2011.
How many awards and how much total funding were anticipated?
The competition anticipated about 10 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000.
What is the maximum award size mentioned in the listing?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions consistent with the official Federal Register notice and program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes states; public or private agencies; public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations); institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private); and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. The eligibility categories shown also include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, local governments (city/township, county, special district), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical issues?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or Grants.gov submission support, the listing provides Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov Systems Administrator, at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who are the program contacts for questions about the opportunity?
The listing includes program manager contacts: Lynn Medley at 202-245-7338 and Lynn.Medley@ed.gov, and Marlene Spencer at 202-245-7532, both at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
Is the synopsis the authoritative source for requirements?
No. The description emphasizes that the synopsis is not the authoritative source and directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice for full requirements.
What information is expected to be found in the official Federal Register notice?
The official Federal Register notice is where applicants would find detailed pre-application and application instructions, performance measures, priorities, and the specific selection criteria used to score development proposals under CFDA 84.133G2.
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