Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 010512 001
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- 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 (Research) CFDA Number 84.133G 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 Jan 5, 2012 and posted on Jan 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 5, 2012 Applications Available January 5, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 5, 2012.. (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 governments (Federally recognized) County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits having 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 Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private 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 Projects (FI) Program (Research), CFDA 84.133G-1, is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The central goal is to support research that strengthens disability and rehabilitation outcomes by developing and testing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that help people with disabilities, especially those with the most severe disabilities, participate fully in society. In practical terms, the program is aimed at improving inclusion and integration across employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency, while also improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
This competition sits within NIDRR's Field Initiated framework, which funds two distinct project types: research grants (CFDA 84.133G-1) and development grants (CFDA 84.133G-2). The specific opportunity summarized here is the research track. For research grants, applicants are expected to clearly define one or more hypotheses or research questions and then carry out an intensive, systematic study designed to generate new scientific knowledge or deepen understanding of a particular disability, rehabilitation problem, or related body of knowledge. The notice draws a clear line between research and development: development grants focus on using research-based knowledge to produce tangible outputs such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes that benefit the intended audience. Because the two tracks are reviewed differently, the agency requires applicants to explicitly label their application as either research (84.133G-1) or development (84.133G-2). If an application does not clearly state which it is, it is deemed ineligible and will not be reviewed, and NIDRR will evaluate it only under the designation the applicant chose, without exceptions.
The program also emphasizes the idea of a "target population," meaning the people or entities expected to be affected by the project. This can include individuals with disabilities directly, but it can also include service providers, administrators, organizations, or systems that deliver or manage rehabilitation-related services. The notice recognizes that a single project may reasonably have more than one target population, especially when research influences practice and policy as well as individual outcomes.
On the administrative side, applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are required to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they must search for "84.133" rather than "84.133G." The process described is the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission. The agency explicitly states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
For the FY 2012 competition reflected in the source data, the opportunity was posted January 5, 2012, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of March 5, 2012. The estimated total funding available was $2,000,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000, and an expectation of about 10 awards. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required. The opportunity category is discretionary, the funding instrument is a grant, and it is associated with the education funding activity category, consistent with the Department of Education's administration of NIDRR programs.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities, as well as institutions of higher education (both public/state-controlled and private), federally recognized tribal governments, and other Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The source list also reflects that various local government entities and nonprofit organizations may be eligible, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with distinctions noted in the eligibility fields). Because eligibility details can be nuanced, the notice encourages applicants to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the authoritative requirements, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and submission instructions.
Finally, the announcement provides points of contact for both technical access issues and programmatic questions. For help accessing the announcement electronically, the contact listed is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin). For program-related questions, the notice identifies program managers Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education, including phone numbers and email addresses, and directs applicants back to the official Federal Register notice for the complete and controlling guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, Field Initiated Projects (FI) Program (Research), CFDA 84.133G-1. It is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What is the main goal of the Field Initiated (FI) Research program?
The central goal is to support research that strengthens disability and rehabilitation outcomes by developing and testing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that help people with disabilities, especially those with the most severe disabilities, participate fully in society.
What kinds of outcomes or areas is the program trying to improve?
The program is aimed at improving inclusion and integration across employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency. It also seeks to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
Is this the research track or the development track?
The opportunity described here is the research track (CFDA 84.133G-1). NIDRR also funds a development track under Field Initiated Projects, but that is a separate project type (CFDA 84.133G-2).
What is the difference between a research grant and a development grant in the FI program?
Research grants (84.133G-1) are expected to define one or more hypotheses or research questions and conduct an intensive, systematic study to generate new scientific knowledge or deepen understanding of a disability or rehabilitation problem. Development grants (84.133G-2) focus on using research-based knowledge to produce tangible outputs such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes that benefit the intended audience.
Do applicants have to label their application as research or development?
Yes. Applicants must explicitly label their application as either research (84.133G-1) or development (84.133G-2) because the two tracks are reviewed differently.
What happens if an application does not clearly state whether it is research or development?
If an application does not clearly state which track it is (research or development), it is deemed ineligible and will not be reviewed.
Will NIDRR make exceptions if an applicant labels the track incorrectly?
No. NIDRR will evaluate an application only under the designation the applicant chose, without exceptions.
What does "target population" mean in this program?
The target population refers to the people or entities expected to be affected by the project. It can include individuals with disabilities, as well as service providers, administrators, organizations, or systems involved in delivering or managing rehabilitation-related services.
Can a project have more than one target population?
Yes. The notice recognizes that a single project may reasonably have more than one target population, especially when research influences practice and policy as well as individual outcomes.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the standard workflow (download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission).
Can an application be submitted by email to the Department of Education?
No. The agency explicitly states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are required to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.133" rather than "84.133G".
What was the posting date and application timeline for the FY 2012 competition reflected in the source information?
For the FY 2012 competition referenced, the opportunity was posted January 5, 2012. Applications were made available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal was March 5, 2012.
How much funding was expected to be available (FY 2012 figures in the source information)?
The estimated total funding available was $2,000,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) in the FY 2012 information?
The award ceiling was $200,000.
How many awards were expected based on the FY 2012 information?
The source information indicates an expectation of about 10 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required.
What type of opportunity and funding instrument is this?
The opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity category associated with this opportunity?
It is associated with the education funding activity category, consistent with the U.S. Department of Education administering NIDRR programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations (including for-profit entities), institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private), federally recognized tribal governments, and other Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The source list also reflects that various local government entities and nonprofit organizations may be eligible, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as distinguished in the eligibility fields).
Where should applicants look for the official and controlling requirements for the competition?
Applicants are encouraged to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for authoritative requirements, including priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and submission instructions.
Who should be contacted for technical access issues related to the announcement?
For help accessing the announcement electronically, the contact listed is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin).
Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
For programmatic questions, the notice identifies program managers Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education (with phone numbers and email addresses provided in the announcement).
If there is a conflict between a summary and the official notice, which should be followed?
The announcement points applicants back to the official Federal Register notice for the complete and controlling guidance.
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