Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 011413 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 011413 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Minority Serving Institutions Field Initiated Projects (Development) CFDA Number 84.133G 5" 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 14, 2013 and posted on Jan 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2013 Applications Available January 14, 2013. Date of Pre Application Meeting February 4, 2013. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application meeting and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre application meeting will be held on February 4, 2013. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 100 p.m. and 300 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDRR staff also will be available from 330 p.m. to 430 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the same day, by telephone, to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. For further information or to make arrangements to participate in the meeting via conference call or for an individual consultation, contact either Lynn Medley or Marlene Spencer as follows Lynn Medley, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 5140, Washington, DC 20202 2700. Telephone (202) 245 7338 or by email lynn.medley@ed.gov. Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., PCP, room 5133, Washington, DC 20202 2700. Telephone (202) 245 7532 or by email marlene.spencer@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 15, 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 $200,000.00 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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible Applicants Parties eligible to apply for MSI FI Projects grants are limited to minority entities and Indian tribes as authorized by section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Act. A minority entity is defined as a historically black college or university (a part B institution, as defined in section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended), a Hispanic serving institution of higher education, an American Indian tribal college or university, or another institution of higher education whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent.
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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. It is specifically the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Field Initiated Projects (FI Projects) competition for the development grant track, listed as CFDA 84.133G-5. The overarching aim of the FI Projects program is to support work that helps people with disabilities, particularly those with the most severe disabilities, achieve fuller inclusion and participation in society. That includes improving outcomes tied to employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency. A related goal is to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
A defining feature of this particular competition is that eligibility is restricted in order to build research and development capacity within minority-serving and tribal institutions. Only minority entities and Indian tribes are eligible, as authorized by section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Rehabilitation Act. In this notice, a "minority entity" includes historically black colleges and universities (as defined in the Higher Education Act), Hispanic-serving institutions, American Indian tribal colleges and universities, and other institutions of higher education where minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent. By limiting who can apply, NIDRR is trying to increase the number of minority-serving organizations that can lead high-quality disability and rehabilitation research and related development work.
The notice emphasizes that NIDRR funds two different FI Projects tracks: research grants and development grants. The research awards are under CFDA 84.133G-4, and the development awards are under CFDA 84.133G-5 (this opportunity). The distinction matters because the selection criteria differ across the two tracks, and applicants must clearly label which track they are applying under in the application package. If an application does not clearly designate whether it is a research grant or a development grant, it will be deemed ineligible and will not be reviewed. NIDRR also makes clear that it will evaluate each application only against the criteria for the track the applicant selected, so applicants need to write directly to the development-grant criteria if applying under 84.133G-5.
For the development track, the funded work is meant to translate research knowledge into practical outputs that benefit a defined target population. The notice describes development activities as using knowledge gained from research to create materials, devices, systems, or methods, which can include designing and developing prototypes and processes. The "target population" is the group expected to be affected by the project, and it can include more than one group, such as people receiving services, professionals providing services, or agencies administering services. In other words, the development focus is on producing usable tools, approaches, or technologies grounded in evidence, rather than conducting research for its own sake.
Administratively, applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the downloadable application package located by searching the CFDA number (applicants were instructed to search for "84.133" without the alpha suffix). Applications could not be submitted by email. This posting was for FY 2013, with applications available January 14, 2013, and a deadline for transmittal of applications on March 15, 2013. The opportunity anticipated a very small number of awards (ExpectedAwards: 1) with estimated total funding of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000. The listing also indicates there was a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The agency offered technical assistance through a pre-application meeting held February 4, 2013, available by conference call, along with separate one-on-one telephone consultation times later that same day. Key contacts included program managers Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer at the Department of Education, as well as a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton) for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement or submission system. The notice repeatedly stresses that the authoritative requirements, priorities, and selection details are those published in the official Federal Register notice, and applicants were directed there for full guidance on eligibility specifics, application components, performance measures, and submission rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Education grant opportunity administered through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. The specific competition is the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Field Initiated Projects (FI Projects) competition for the development grant track.
2) What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed as CFDA 84.133G-5, which corresponds to the development awards under the FI Projects competition.
3) What is the overall purpose of the FI Projects program?
The FI Projects program supports work intended to help people with disabilities, particularly those with the most severe disabilities, achieve fuller inclusion and participation in society. The stated outcome areas include employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency. A related program goal is to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
4) Who is eligible to apply for this competition?
Eligibility is restricted to build research and development capacity within minority-serving and tribal institutions. Only minority entities and Indian tribes are eligible, as authorized by section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Rehabilitation Act.
5) What counts as a "minority entity" for this competition?
In this notice, a "minority entity" includes:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (as defined in the Higher Education Act)
- Hispanic-serving institutions
- American Indian tribal colleges and universities
- Other institutions of higher education where minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent
6) Why is eligibility limited to minority entities and Indian tribes?
The notice explains that limiting eligibility is intended to increase the number of minority-serving organizations that can lead high-quality disability and rehabilitation research and related development work, thereby building research and development capacity within these institutions.
7) What are the two FI Projects tracks, and which one is this?
NIDRR funds two FI Projects tracks:
- Research grants (CFDA 84.133G-4)
- Development grants (CFDA 84.133G-5)
This opportunity is for the development grant track (84.133G-5).
8) What is the key difference between the research and development tracks?
The notice emphasizes that the selection criteria differ between the research and development tracks. For the development track, the work is meant to translate research knowledge into practical outputs that benefit a defined target population, rather than conducting research for its own sake.
9) What happens if an application does not clearly indicate the correct track?
If an application does not clearly designate whether it is a research grant or a development grant, it will be deemed ineligible and will not be reviewed.
10) How will NIDRR review my application if I apply under the development track?
NIDRR will evaluate each application only against the criteria for the track the applicant selected. For this opportunity (84.133G-5), applicants need to address the development-grant selection criteria specifically.
11) What types of activities are considered "development" under this opportunity?
Development activities are described as using knowledge gained from research to create practical outputs such as materials, devices, systems, or methods. This can include designing and developing prototypes and processes. The focus is on producing usable tools, approaches, or technologies grounded in evidence.
12) What is a "target population" in the context of this development grant?
The target population is the group expected to be affected by the project. The notice indicates it can include more than one group, such as:
- People receiving services
- Professionals providing services
- Agencies administering services
13) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package. The notice states that applications could not be submitted by email.
14) How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the downloadable application package by searching the CFDA number. Specifically, they were told to search for "84.133" (without the alpha suffix) to find the opportunity materials.
15) What were the key dates for this posting?
This posting was for FY 2013. Applications were available on January 14, 2013, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was March 15, 2013.
16) How many awards were expected and what was the anticipated funding level?
The opportunity anticipated a very small number of awards, with ExpectedAwards: 1. Estimated total funding was $200,000, and the award ceiling was also listed as $200,000.
17) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates there was a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
18) Was technical assistance offered to applicants?
Yes. The agency offered technical assistance through a pre-application meeting held on February 4, 2013 via conference call, along with separate one-on-one telephone consultation times later that same day.
19) Who were the key contacts listed for this opportunity?
Key contacts included NIDRR program managers Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer at the Department of Education. A Grants.gov systems contact, Julius Cotton, was also listed for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement or the submission system.
20) Where should applicants look for the official requirements and complete guidance?
The notice stresses that the authoritative requirements, priorities, and selection details are those published in the official Federal Register notice. Applicants were directed there for full guidance on eligibility specifics, required application components, performance measures, and submission rules.
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