Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030811 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 030811 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 Mar 8, 2011 and posted on Mar 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2011 On December 6, 2010, we published in the Federal Register (75 FR 75666 75671) a notice inviting applications for new awards for the FI Projects FY 2011 competition. That notice established a February 4, 2011 deadline date for eligible applicants to apply for funding under this competition. The Department of Education announces the reopening of the FI Projects FY 2011 competition. We are establishing a new deadline date for the transmittal of applications for the FY 2011 competition to ensure that potential applicants who were affected by severe winter storms around the time of the original deadline will have sufficient time to prepare and submit their applications. This reopening and extension of the competition is intended to help potential applicants who were affected by severe winter storms compete fairly with other applicants under this competition. Applications Available March 8, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 14, 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: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education Special district 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments City or township governments.
- Eligibility The new deadline date in this notice applies to all eligible applicants for the FI Projects FY 2011 competition (i.e., States public or private agencies, including for profit agencies public or private organizations, including for profit organizations institutions of higher education (IHEs) and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations), regardless of whether they were affected by severe winter storms. If you have already successfully submitted an application for the FI Projects FY 2011 competition, you may resubmit your application (either with or without revisions). However, if you successfully submitted an application by the original deadline date, you do not need to do so in order to be considered for a grant award under this competition. If you re submit an application under this reopening notice, the Department will consider the application you submit last provided that it is submitted by the new deadline date.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is part of the U.S. Department of Education's Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, specifically the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Field Initiated Projects (FI Projects) competition. The particular track referenced here is CFDA 84.133G-2, which is the Development grant category (as opposed to the companion Research category, CFDA 84.133G-1). The overall goal of FI Projects is to support work that improves the lives of people with disabilities by strengthening rehabilitation knowledge and practice and by producing practical innovations that increase full inclusion and participation in society. The program is rooted in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and is intended both to advance rehabilitation outcomes and to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation services authorized under that law.
The purpose of the Development track (84.133G-2) is to take what is already known from research and turn it into usable, real-world outputs. In other words, development projects are expected to apply existing research knowledge to create or refine tangible products and approaches such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, and processes that directly benefit the intended users. The notice emphasizes the concept of a "target population," meaning the people or entities expected to be affected by the project. That target population may include individuals with disabilities themselves, the service providers who work with them, or the administrators and organizations that run rehabilitation services. A major program emphasis is on maximizing inclusion and integration across key life areas like employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities.
A key administrative point in the notice is the strict separation between the Research and Development categories. Research grants (84.133G-1) require applicants to frame hypotheses or research questions and conduct systematic study aimed at producing new scientific knowledge or deeper understanding. Development grants (84.133G-2), by contrast, focus on building and demonstrating useful applications based on research. Because the two categories use different selection criteria, applicants must clearly label their application as either research or development and respond to the criteria for that choice. The announcement states that applications without a clear designation will be deemed ineligible and will not be reviewed, and reviewers will evaluate each proposal only under the category selected by the applicant.
This specific posting reflects a reopening of the FY 2011 FI Projects competition. The Department originally published the invitation for new awards on December 6, 2010, with an initial application deadline of February 4, 2011. Due to severe winter storms around the original deadline, the Department reopened the competition to give affected applicants more time and to support a fair competitive process. Under the reopening notice, applications became available March 8, 2011, and the revised deadline for transmittal of applications was March 14, 2011. The notice also explains resubmission rules: applicants who already submitted by the original deadline did not need to resubmit to remain eligible, but they were allowed to submit a later version, and in that case the Department would consider the last successfully submitted application received by the new deadline.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the governmentwide "Apply" portal. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the alpha suffix (so searching "84.133" rather than "84.133G"). The notice explicitly states that email submission of an electronic application was not allowed; submission had to occur through Grants.gov. The Funding Opportunity Number for the posting is ED-GRANTS-030811-002, and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using the grant instrument type under the Education activity category.
In terms of funding scale, the notice lists an estimated total program funding amount of $2,000,000, with an expected 10 awards. The award ceiling is stated as $200,000. The posting also indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the terms outlined in the official Federal Register notice. Because the synopsis points readers back to the Federal Register for exact requirements, applicants would need to rely on the official application notice for precise match percentages, allowable sources, documentation expectations, and any exceptions.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of entity types. Examples listed include state governments; local governments (city or township, county, special district); federally recognized tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). The eligibility language in the notice clarifies that the new extended deadline applied to all eligible applicants, not only those directly affected by the storms. It also summarizes the eligible applicant universe more generally as states and public or private agencies, public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations), institutions of higher education, and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
For support and official points of contact, the notice provides both technical and program contacts. Grants.gov systems assistance is routed through Julius Cotton (phone 202-245-6140, email julius.cotton@ed.gov). Program oversight contacts are listed as Lynn Medley (202-245-7338, Lynn.Medley@ed.gov) and Marlene Spencer (202-245-7532), both located at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC. For full details beyond this synopsis, including performance measures, priorities, pre-application and application requirements, and the selection criteria specific to the Development track, the notice directs applicants to consult the official Federal Register publication.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is part of the U.S. Department of Education's Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, under the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Field Initiated Projects (FI Projects) competition. The specific track described is CFDA 84.133G-2, which is the Development grant category.
What is the overall goal of NIDRR Field Initiated Projects (FI Projects)?
The overall goal is to support work that improves the lives of people with disabilities by strengthening rehabilitation knowledge and practice and producing practical innovations that increase full inclusion and participation in society. The program is rooted in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and is intended to advance rehabilitation outcomes and improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation services authorized under that law.
What is the purpose of the Development track (CFDA 84.133G-2)?
The Development track is intended to take what is already known from research and translate it into usable, real-world outputs. Development projects are expected to apply existing research knowledge to create or refine tangible products and approaches, such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, and processes, that directly benefit intended users.
How is the Development category different from the Research category?
The Development category (84.133G-2) focuses on building and demonstrating useful applications based on existing research knowledge. The companion Research category (84.133G-1) requires applicants to frame hypotheses or research questions and conduct systematic study aimed at producing new scientific knowledge or deeper understanding.
Do applicants have to choose between Research and Development, and does it matter?
Yes. The notice emphasizes a strict separation between the Research and Development categories because they use different selection criteria. Applicants must clearly label the application as either Research (84.133G-1) or Development (84.133G-2) and respond to the selection criteria for that choice.
What happens if an application does not clearly designate Research or Development?
Applications that do not clearly designate a category will be deemed ineligible and will not be reviewed.
Who is considered the "target population" for a Development project?
The "target population" refers to the people or entities expected to be affected by the project. This may include individuals with disabilities, service providers who work with them, or the administrators and organizations that run rehabilitation services.
What types of outcomes or focus areas does the program emphasize?
A major program emphasis is on maximizing inclusion and integration across key life areas such as employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency. The notice also highlights particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities.
Is this posting a new competition or a reopening of an existing one?
This posting reflects a reopening of the FY 2011 FI Projects competition. The Department originally published the invitation for new awards on December 6, 2010, with an initial application deadline of February 4, 2011, and later reopened the competition due to severe winter storms around the original deadline.
What were the key dates under the reopened competition?
Under the reopening notice, applications became available on March 8, 2011, and the revised deadline for transmittal of applications was March 14, 2011.
If an applicant already submitted by the original deadline, did they need to resubmit?
No. Applicants who submitted by the original deadline did not need to resubmit to remain eligible.
Could applicants submit an updated version after submitting by the original deadline?
Yes. Applicants who had already submitted were allowed to submit a later version. In that situation, the Department would consider the last successfully submitted application received by the new deadline.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" portal.
Was email submission allowed?
No. The notice explicitly states that email submission of an electronic application was not allowed; submission had to occur through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. For example, search "84.133" rather than "84.133G".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-030811-002.
What type of funding and instrument does this opportunity use?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant instrument type, under the Education activity category.
How much funding is expected to be available, and how many awards are anticipated?
The notice lists an estimated total program funding amount of $2,000,000, with an expected 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is stated as $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The posting indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the terms outlined in the official Federal Register notice.
Where can applicants find the exact match requirements and documentation rules?
The synopsis points applicants to the official Federal Register notice for exact requirements. Applicants would need to consult that publication for the precise match percentages, allowable sources, documentation expectations, and any exceptions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Examples listed include state governments; local governments (city or township, county, special district); federally recognized tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Did the extended deadline apply only to applicants affected by winter storms?
No. The eligibility language clarifies that the new extended deadline applied to all eligible applicants, not only those directly affected by the storms.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical assistance?
Grants.gov systems assistance is routed through Julius Cotton at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who are the program contacts for this opportunity?
Program oversight contacts listed are Lynn Medley (202-245-7338, Lynn.Medley@ed.gov) and Marlene Spencer (202-245-7532), at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
Where can applicants find full program details not included in the synopsis?
For full details beyond the synopsis, including performance measures, priorities, pre-application and application requirements, and the selection criteria specific to the Development track, applicants are directed to consult the official Federal Register publication.
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