Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072209 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 072209 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Secondary Conditions in Rehabilitation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury CFDA 84.133B 12" 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 Jul 22, 2009 and posted on Jul 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2009 Applications Available July 22, 2009. Date of Pre Application Meeting August 6, 2009. Date of Pre Application Meeting August 6, 2009. Interested parties are invited to participate in the 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 21, 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 $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Private 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) City or township governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 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 funds a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused specifically on secondary conditions in the rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The listing is identified as CFDA 84.133B-12, and the Federal Register notice is treated as the official, controlling source for requirements like eligibility details, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and contact information.
The core purpose of the RRTC program is to improve how well services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) work in real-world practice. NIDRR’s RRTCs are meant to do this through a mix of advanced research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination. In practical terms, an RRTC is expected to generate useful evidence and tools, build the capacity of the field through training and guidance, and actively share results so they are adopted by rehabilitation providers and systems. The intended beneficiaries are broad and include rehabilitation service providers, people with disabilities (here, individuals with spinal cord injury), and family members or other authorized representatives.
This particular competition targets “secondary conditions” in the context of spinal cord injury rehabilitation. While the synopsis does not define or list the specific secondary conditions, the focus signals an emphasis on the additional health or functional complications that can accompany SCI and affect outcomes, quality of life, and service needs. The expectation is that the funded RRTC will concentrate its research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities on these secondary-condition challenges as they arise during or after rehabilitation, and will translate findings into practical improvements for service delivery and supports.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the federal agency anticipates substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and tied to the education funding activity category. The announcement projected one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $800,000 and an award ceiling of $800,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the synopsis.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations. The notice lists eligible applicants such as state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, and independent school districts), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed), and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) as well as tribal organizations. The synopsis also reiterates eligibility as including states; public or private agencies (including for-profit agencies); public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations); institutions of higher education; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
Applications for this competition had to be submitted electronically through the Department’s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice stresses that applicants enter information directly online, which is saved into a database, and that an application cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency. Key dates in the synopsis include a posted and applications-available date of July 22, 2009, and an application deadline (deadline for transmittal) of August 21, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on September 20, 2009.
To support applicants, NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on August 6, 2009, held by conference call from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, plus same-day individual consultation time by telephone from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The point of contact for arranging participation and for program-related questions was Donna Nangle (U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 6029, 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20202; phone 202-245-7462; email Donna.Nangle@ed.gov). For technical trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin; phone 202-245-6140; email julius.cotton@ed.gov).
Overall, this funding opportunity supported the creation or operation of a single RRTC dedicated to improving rehabilitation outcomes for people with spinal cord injury by addressing secondary conditions through coordinated research and field-facing activities, with a strong emphasis on producing actionable knowledge and spreading it to providers, individuals with SCI, and their support networks. For exact priorities and required project components, the Federal Register application notice is the definitive reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Education funding opportunity issued through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. It supports a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on secondary conditions in the rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
What is the official identifier for this opportunity?
The listing is identified as CFDA 84.133B-12.
What does the RRTC program aim to accomplish?
The core purpose of the RRTC program is to improve how well services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) work in real-world practice. RRTCs are expected to combine advanced research with training, technical assistance, and dissemination so that findings translate into practical improvements in rehabilitation services and supports.
What is the specific focus of this RRTC competition?
This competition targets secondary conditions in the context of spinal cord injury rehabilitation. The intent is that the funded RRTC will concentrate its research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities on challenges associated with secondary conditions that arise during or after rehabilitation for individuals with SCI.
Are specific secondary conditions listed in the synopsis?
No. The synopsis does not define or list specific secondary conditions. It indicates a focus on additional health or functional complications that can accompany SCI and affect outcomes, quality of life, and service needs.
Who is expected to benefit from the RRTC’s work?
The intended beneficiaries include rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities (specifically individuals with spinal cord injury for this competition), and family members or other authorized representatives.
What kinds of activities is an RRTC expected to conduct?
Based on the synopsis, the RRTC is expected to conduct a coordinated mix of: advanced research; training activities to build field capacity; technical assistance; and dissemination so results are actively shared and adopted by rehabilitation providers and systems.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the federal agency anticipates substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant.
Is this a discretionary or formula award?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement projected one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was $800,000, and the award ceiling was $800,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the synopsis.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations. The notice lists eligible applicants such as:
- State and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, and independent school districts)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed)
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations
The synopsis also reiterates eligibility as including states; public or private agencies (including for-profit agencies); public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations); institutions of higher education; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department’s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasizes that applicants enter information directly online and that an application cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency.
What were the key dates for this competition?
The synopsis lists these dates:
- Posted date / applications available: July 22, 2009
- Application deadline (deadline for transmittal): August 21, 2009
- Opportunity archived: September 20, 2009
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on August 6, 2009, held by conference call from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time.
Was one-on-one consultation offered?
Yes. Same-day individual consultation time by telephone was offered on August 6, 2009, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Washington, DC time.
Who was the program contact for participation in the pre-application meeting and program questions?
The point of contact listed was Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 6029, 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20202; phone: 202-245-7462; email: Donna.Nangle@ed.gov.
Who was the technical contact for trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin) as the technical contact; phone: 202-245-6140; email: julius.cotton@ed.gov.
What document controls the official requirements for eligibility, submission rules, priorities, and performance measures?
The Federal Register application notice is treated as the official, controlling source for requirements such as eligibility details, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and contact information.
What is the overall goal of this particular RRTC award?
Overall, the opportunity supported the creation or operation of a single RRTC dedicated to improving rehabilitation outcomes for people with spinal cord injury by addressing secondary conditions through coordinated research and field-facing activities, with an emphasis on producing actionable knowledge and spreading it to providers, individuals with SCI, and their support networks.
Where were applicants directed to find the exact priorities and required project components?
For exact priorities and required project components, applicants were directed to rely on the Federal Register application notice as the definitive reference.
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