Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072809 003
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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 Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) Cognitive Rehabilitation CFDA 84.133E 4" 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 Aug 3, 2009 and posted on Aug 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2009 Applications Available July 28, 2009. Date of Pre Application Meeting August 10, 2009. Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application meeting and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 1 p.m. and 3 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 Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Room 6029, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone (202) 245 7462 or by e mail Donna.Nangle@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 27, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $950,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $950,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- 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:
This grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, specifically the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) competition focused on Cognitive Rehabilitation. It is listed under CFDA 84.133E (the notice references the broader RERC competitions and this specific topic as CFDA 84.133E 4). The program is administered through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The core idea is to fund a specialized research and development center that advances rehabilitation engineering solutions aimed at real-world rehabilitation needs, with this particular competition emphasizing cognitive rehabilitation.
The purpose of the RERC program, as stated in the notice, is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). RERCs do this by conducting advanced engineering research and development on innovative technologies that either solve specific rehabilitation problems or remove environmental barriers that limit participation and independence for people with disabilities. Beyond lab work, the program expects centers to demonstrate and evaluate the technologies they develop, support changes in service delivery systems so innovations can actually be adopted in practice, and help stimulate the production and distribution of new technologies and equipment through private-sector channels. Training is also part of the mission, meaning the RERC is expected to provide structured opportunities that build capacity in rehabilitation engineering and related fields.
From a funding and scale standpoint, the opportunity anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $950,000 and an award ceiling of $950,000. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants do not need to commit non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award (though applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the project). The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, and the activity category is listed under education, consistent with the Department of Education’s role and NIDRR’s research-and-capacity-building mission.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities, institutions of higher education (IHEs), and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The opportunity listing also enumerates a wide range of applicant types such as state and local governments, tribal governments, public and private IHEs, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), certain housing authorities, independent school districts, special district governments, and others as clarified in the official notice. In practice, this means the competition is open to many kinds of lead applicants, including universities, nonprofits, and private-sector organizations, as long as they meet the eligibility rules described in the Federal Register notice.
The application process is electronic-only. Applications for this RERC competition (and the related RERC competitions referenced in the synopsis) had to be submitted through the Department’s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice explicitly states that applicants cannot email an electronic copy of the application; instead, applicants enter information online that is saved directly into the system’s database. The key dates listed in the synopsis are: applications available on July 28, 2009; a pre-application meeting on August 10, 2009; and a deadline for transmittal of applications on August 27, 2009. The listing shows a posted date of August 3, 2009, and an archive date of September 26, 2009, reflecting that this was a time-limited FY 2009 competition.
A noteworthy support feature in the timeline is the pre-application meeting and consultation opportunity. Interested parties were invited to join a conference-call meeting with NIDRR staff on August 10, 2009, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Washington, DC time, followed by individual consultation availability by telephone from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the same day. These sessions were intended to provide technical assistance and help applicants understand requirements and expectations prior to submission. The program contact for arranging participation and for general program questions was Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Room 6029, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20202, phone (202) 245-7462, email Donna.Nangle@ed.gov. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, phone 202-245-6140, email julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Finally, the synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that it is not the authoritative source for requirements. It is a condensed summary of what appears in the Federal Register notice, and applicants are directed to the official application notice for the controlling details, including specific eligibility rules, pre-application and application submission requirements, performance measures, priorities, and other program contact information. The notice also points readers to free online access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations via GPO Access (as listed in the document), and it provides a Department of Education webpage where additional background on the RERC program is available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. It is part of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) competition, with this specific topic focused on Cognitive Rehabilitation.
2) What CFDA number is associated with this competition?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 84.133E. The notice also references this specific topic within the broader RERC competitions as CFDA 84.133E 4.
3) Which office administers the program?
The program is administered through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education.
4) What is the main purpose of the RERC program?
As described in the notice, the purpose of the RERC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) by supporting advanced engineering research and development related to rehabilitation.
5) What does an RERC typically do under this program?
RERCs are expected to conduct advanced engineering research and development on innovative technologies that address rehabilitation problems or remove environmental barriers that limit participation and independence for people with disabilities. The notice also emphasizes demonstration and evaluation of developed technologies, support for changes in service delivery systems to encourage adoption, and efforts to stimulate production and distribution through private-sector channels. Training is also described as part of the mission.
6) What is the focus of this specific RERC competition?
This competition specifically emphasizes cognitive rehabilitation, meaning the funded center is expected to advance rehabilitation engineering solutions aimed at real-world needs related to cognitive rehabilitation.
7) How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
8) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $950,000.
9) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $950,000.
10) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants generally do not need to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award (though the synopsis notes applicants may still choose to leverage other resources).
11) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
12) What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category is listed under education.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad. It includes states and public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities, institutions of higher education (IHEs), and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The listing also enumerates a wide range of applicant types such as state and local governments, tribal governments, public and private IHEs, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), certain housing authorities, independent school districts, special district governments, and others, as clarified in the official notice.
14) Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes for-profit entities.
15) Can institutions of higher education apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education (IHEs) are included in the eligibility description.
16) Can Indian tribes and tribal organizations apply?
Yes. Indian tribes and tribal organizations are included in the eligibility description.
17) Is this competition limited to universities or nonprofits?
No. Based on the synopsis, the competition is open to many kinds of lead applicants (including universities, nonprofits, and private-sector organizations), as long as they meet the eligibility rules described in the Federal Register notice.
18) How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
19) Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The notice explicitly states applicants cannot email an electronic copy of the application. Applicants must enter information online, which is saved directly into the system database.
20) What were the key dates listed for this competition?
The synopsis lists: applications available on July 28, 2009; a pre-application meeting on August 10, 2009; and a deadline for transmittal of applications on August 27, 2009. The listing shows a posted date of August 3, 2009 and an archive date of September 26, 2009, reflecting a time-limited FY 2009 competition.
21) Was there a pre-application meeting or technical assistance opportunity?
Yes. Interested parties were invited to a conference-call pre-application meeting with NIDRR staff on August 10, 2009 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Washington, DC time), followed by individual telephone consultations the same day from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
22) What was the purpose of the pre-application meeting and consultations?
They were intended to provide technical assistance and help applicants understand requirements and expectations prior to submission.
23) Who was the program contact for questions about the competition?
The program contact listed was Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Room 6029, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 550 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20202. Phone: (202) 245-7462. Email: Donna.Nangle@ed.gov.
24) Who should be contacted for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed for technical difficulties was Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone: 202-245-6140. Email: julius.cotton@ed.gov.
25) Is the synopsis the official source of requirements for applying?
No. The synopsis emphasizes that it is not the authoritative source for requirements. Applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice and the official application notice for controlling details, including eligibility rules, submission requirements, priorities, performance measures, and other key information.
26) Where can applicants find the official governing details?
The synopsis directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice and the official application notice for controlling details. It also notes that the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations are available online via GPO Access (as referenced in the document), and that the Department of Education provides a webpage with additional background on the RERC program.
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