Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 110512 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 110512 003
- 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 Program Development CFDA Number 84.133G 2" 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 5, 2012 and posted on Nov 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2013 Applications Available November 5, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications January 22, 2013.. (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: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Small businesses 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:
The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Field Initiated (FI) Projects Program Development grant (CFDA 84.133G-2) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The central aim of the FI Projects program is practical impact: supporting work that strengthens full participation and inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday life, with particular emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities. The notice frames this inclusion broadly, covering employment outcomes, independent living, family support, and overall economic and social self-sufficiency. A second, closely related goal is improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), meaning applicants are expected to propose projects that can translate into better real-world rehabilitation services, systems, tools, or practices.
Within the FI Projects program, NIDRR distinguishes between two different award types: research grants (CFDA 84.133G-1) and development grants (CFDA 84.133G-2). This particular opportunity is the development track. The difference matters because NIDRR defines each track by what the grantee is expected to do. Research awards are intended for intensive, systematic studies that test hypotheses or answer research questions to generate new scientific knowledge or deepen understanding of a problem area. Development awards, by contrast, are meant to take what is already known from research and turn it into something usable, such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes. In other words, the development competition is oriented toward building and refining applied solutions that can benefit a defined target population, and the notice also recognizes that the target population may be more than one group (for example, people receiving services, professionals delivering services, or agencies administering programs).
The opportunity is aligned with NIDRRs long-range plan, described as a comprehensive framework integrating many disability and rehabilitation research issues. The plan referenced in the notice was published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2006 (71 FR 8165) and is available online through the Department of Education. While the grant listing provides a high-level synopsis, applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the controlling requirements, including eligibility details, any pre-application steps, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and the official program contacts.
From a funding and logistics standpoint, the competition anticipated about 10 awards with an estimated total funding pool of $2,000,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000 per project. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to document non-federal contributions consistent with the rules described in the official notice. The funding instrument is a grant and the activity category is listed under education, reflecting the Department of Educations role even though the content focus is disability and rehabilitation outcomes.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities. The listing indicates that eligible applicants include state governments and agencies, local governments (including county and city or township governments), special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations. The eligibility summary in the notice also emphasizes that states, public or private agencies (including for-profit agencies), other public or private organizations, institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations may apply, with the official Federal Register notice serving as the definitive source for any nuances or limitations.
Applications for both FI research (84.133G-1) and FI development (84.133G-2) were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search 84.133 rather than 84.133G). The timeline in the listing shows applications became available on November 5, 2012, with a deadline for transmittal of January 22, 2013, and an archive date of February 21, 2013. The federal funding opportunity number associated with the posting is ED-GRANTS-110512-003.
Finally, the notice provides practical contact points for applicants needing help, separating technical submission issues from program questions. For Grants.gov and system access problems, a Department of Education Grants.gov system administrator (Julius Cotton) is listed. For program-specific questions, two Department of Education contacts are provided (Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer), including office address information in Washington, DC, phone numbers, and email addresses. The main takeaway is that this development grant competition is designed for organizations that can translate rehabilitation research knowledge into concrete tools or approaches with measurable benefit for people with disabilities and the systems that serve them, using the Federal Register notice as the authoritative guide for requirements and priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Field Initiated (FI) Projects Program Development grant?
This opportunity is a discretionary federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It is specifically the FI Projects Program Development track, identified as CFDA 84.133G-2.
What is the main purpose of the FI Projects Development program (84.133G-2)?
The central aim is practical impact: supporting work that strengthens full participation and inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday life, with particular emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities. It also aims to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) by translating knowledge into better real-world services, systems, tools, or practices.
What kinds of outcomes does the notice associate with "full participation and inclusion"?
The notice frames inclusion broadly, including employment outcomes, independent living, family support, and overall economic and social self-sufficiency.
Is this a research grant or a development grant?
This opportunity is the development track: 84.133G-2. NIDRR distinguishes it from the research track (84.133G-1).
How does a development grant (84.133G-2) differ from a research grant (84.133G-1)?
Research awards (84.133G-1) are intended for intensive, systematic studies that test hypotheses or answer research questions to generate new scientific knowledge or deepen understanding. Development awards (84.133G-2) are intended to take what is already known from research and turn it into something usable, such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes.
What kinds of projects fit the development track?
The development competition is oriented toward building and refining applied solutions that can benefit a defined target population. Examples named in the notice include developing materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes based on existing research knowledge.
Who can be the target population for a development project?
The notice recognizes that the target population may be more than one group, such as people receiving services, professionals delivering services, or agencies administering programs.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Education through NIDRR (National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research).
What is the CFDA number for this specific opportunity?
The CFDA number for this development grant opportunity is 84.133G-2.
What is the federal funding opportunity number (FON) listed for this posting?
The federal funding opportunity number provided is ED-GRANTS-110512-003.
How much funding was expected to be available, and how many awards were anticipated?
The listing anticipated about 10 awards with an estimated total funding pool of $2,000,000.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000 per project.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, and applicants should be prepared to document non-federal contributions consistent with the rules described in the official Federal Register notice.
What is the funding instrument and activity category for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant. The activity category is listed under education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entity types. The listing includes: state governments and agencies; local governments (county, city, or township); special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); federally recognized tribal governments; and other tribal organizations.
Does the eligibility summary mention any general categories of eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility summary emphasizes that states, public or private agencies (including for-profit agencies), other public or private organizations, institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations may apply, with the Federal Register notice serving as the definitive source for any nuances or limitations.
Where should applicants look for the official requirements and controlling guidance?
Applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for controlling requirements, including eligibility details, pre-application steps (if any), submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and official program contacts.
How is this opportunity connected to NIDRR's long-range plan?
The opportunity is aligned with NIDRR's long-range plan, described as a comprehensive framework integrating many disability and rehabilitation research issues.
When and where was the referenced long-range plan published?
The plan referenced in the notice was published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2006 (71 FR 8165) and is available online through the Department of Education.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications for both FI research (84.133G-1) and FI development (84.133G-2) were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (not by email).
How do applicants find the application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning search for 84.133 rather than 84.133G.
What were the key dates listed for this competition?
The listing shows: applications became available on November 5, 2012; the deadline for transmittal was January 22, 2013; and the archive date was February 21, 2013.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical or system access issues?
For Grants.gov and system access problems, the listing names a Department of Education Grants.gov system administrator: Julius Cotton.
Who should applicants contact for program-specific questions?
The listing provides two Department of Education contacts for program questions: Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer, with office address information in Washington, DC, plus phone numbers and email addresses.
What is the overarching takeaway about what this development competition is looking for?
This development grant competition is designed for organizations that can translate rehabilitation research knowledge into concrete tools or approaches with measurable benefit for people with disabilities and the systems that serve them, while using the Federal Register notice as the authoritative guide to requirements and priorities.
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