Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072209 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 072209 001
- 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) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Interventions CFDA 84.133B 11" 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 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 August 6, 2009. 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 Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, room 6029, 550 12th Street, SW., Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), 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: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- 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 is a discretionary federal grant (issued as a cooperative agreement) under the U.S. Department of Education, specifically through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), listed under CFDA 84.133B 11. It funded a single Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) interventions. The overall intent of the RRTC program is to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) by supporting advanced research along with related training, technical assistance, and dissemination. In practical terms, the government was seeking one center that could generate useful evidence and tools that help rehabilitation providers do their work better, while also delivering value to people with disabilities (including people living with TBI) and their family members or other authorized representatives.
The center model matters here: an RRTC is not just a research project, but a coordinated program of work that typically combines multiple activities, such as conducting rigorous studies on interventions, translating findings into training materials, providing technical assistance to practitioners and systems, and actively disseminating results so they are used in the field. Because the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement from the federal program staff during the project period compared with a standard grant, meaning the funder may play a more active role in shaping milestones, deliverables, collaboration, or reporting expectations.
Funding for this competition was estimated at a total of $800,000, with an award ceiling of $800,000, and the expected number of awards was one. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive (though they still needed a realistic, well-justified budget consistent with the scope of work). The funding activity category is listed as Education, reflecting the Department of Education context even though the subject matter is rehabilitation research and service improvement.
Eligibility was broad and included states; public or private agencies and organizations (including for-profit entities); institutions of higher education (both public/state-controlled and private); and federally recognized Indian tribes as well as tribal organizations. The listing also explicitly encompassed various governmental units (state, county, city/township, special districts, independent school districts), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted distinction “other than institutions of higher education†where applicable), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. In other words, the competition was open to a wide range of entities capable of operating a national-level center that could conduct research and translate it into practice.
The application process was electronic-only. Applicants had to submit through the Department of Education’s e-Application system, accessible via the e-Grants portal at http://e-grants.ed.gov. The notice emphasizes that applicants could not submit by emailing a copy of the application; instead, the application data were entered online and saved into a database, consistent with standard federal electronic submission procedures at the time. For official requirements, performance measures, selection priorities, and submission instructions, applicants were directed to rely on the Federal Register notice as the authoritative source.
Timing for the FY 2009 competition was tight and clearly defined. Applications became available on July 22, 2009, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 21, 2009 (with an archive date of September 20, 2009). To help applicants prepare, NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on August 6, 2009, conducted by conference call from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time. The same day, NIDRR staff also provided individual technical assistance by telephone from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This setup was intended to give prospective applicants a chance to clarify expectations, understand the program’s priorities, and troubleshoot application questions before submission.
Key contacts were provided for both technical and programmatic issues. For trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, applicants were directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov. The program manager contact for the competition was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education (Potomac Center Plaza, room 6029, Washington, DC 20202), reachable at 202-245-7462 or Donna.Nangle@ed.gov, and she was also the point of contact for arranging participation in the pre-application meeting and individual consultations.
Overall, this funding opportunity was designed to create a single, well-resourced national RRTC dedicated to improving TBI interventions through an integrated package of research and real-world capacity-building. The government’s emphasis was not only on producing knowledge, but on making that knowledge usable through training, technical assistance, and dissemination so that rehabilitation systems and providers could apply the results and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals living with traumatic brain injury and the people who support them.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary federal grant issued as a cooperative agreement by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), listed under CFDA 84.133B 11. It funded a single Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) interventions.
2) What is the overall purpose of the RRTC program?
The intent of the RRTC program is to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). It does this by supporting advanced research along with related training, technical assistance, and dissemination.
3) What is the specific focus area for this RRTC competition?
This competition focused on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) interventions. The goal was to generate useful evidence and tools to help rehabilitation providers improve their work, while also delivering value to people living with TBI and their family members or other authorized representatives.
4) What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Because the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant), applicants should expect substantial involvement from federal program staff during the project period. This may include more active participation in shaping milestones, deliverables, collaboration expectations, or reporting requirements.
5) How many awards were expected under this competition?
The expected number of awards was one. The opportunity was designed to fund a single national RRTC focused on TBI interventions.
6) How much funding was available?
Total estimated funding for the competition was $800,000. The award ceiling was also $800,000.
7) Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive. Applicants still needed to submit a realistic and well-justified budget consistent with the proposed scope of work.
8) What is an RRTC, and how is it different from a typical research grant?
An RRTC is not just a standalone research project. It is a coordinated center model that typically combines multiple activities, such as conducting rigorous intervention studies, translating findings into training materials, providing technical assistance to practitioners and systems, and actively disseminating results so they are used in the field.
9) What kinds of activities was the government looking for the center to perform?
Based on the center model described, the government was seeking a program of work that integrates research on TBI interventions with practical, real-world capacity-building. That includes producing evidence and tools, developing training and related materials, providing technical assistance, and disseminating results to encourage uptake in rehabilitation practice.
10) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed as Education, reflecting the U.S. Department of Education context, even though the work relates to rehabilitation research and service improvement.
11) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- States
- Public or private agencies and organizations (including for-profit entities)
- Institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private)
- Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations
- Various governmental units (state, county, city/township, special districts, independent school districts)
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as applicable)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Overall, the competition was open to a wide range of entities capable of operating a national-level center that could conduct research and translate it into practice.
12) How were applications submitted?
The application process was electronic-only. Applicants had to submit through the U.S. Department of Education's e-Application system, accessible via the e-Grants portal at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
13) Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The notice emphasized that applicants could not submit by emailing a copy of the application. Instead, application data were entered online and saved into a database through the electronic submission system.
14) Where could applicants find the official requirements and instructions?
Applicants were directed to rely on the Federal Register notice as the authoritative source for official requirements, performance measures, selection priorities, and submission instructions.
15) What were the key dates for the FY 2009 competition?
The timeline provided for FY 2009 was:
- Applications available: July 22, 2009
- Deadline for transmittal of applications: August 21, 2009
- Archive date: September 20, 2009
16) Was there any pre-application support offered by NIDRR?
Yes. NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on August 6, 2009, conducted by conference call from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time.
17) Was individual technical assistance available before submission?
Yes. On August 6, 2009, NIDRR staff provided individual technical assistance by telephone from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., following the pre-application conference call.
18) Who should applicants contact for trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants were directed to contact Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
19) Who was the program manager contact for this competition?
The program manager contact listed was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education (Potomac Center Plaza, room 6029, Washington, DC 20202), reachable at 202-245-7462 or Donna.Nangle@ed.gov.
20) Who should applicants contact about the pre-application meeting and consultations?
Donna Nangle was also the point of contact for arranging participation in the pre-application meeting and the individual technical assistance consultations.
21) What was the government trying to achieve through funding one national center?
The opportunity was designed to create a single, well-resourced national RRTC dedicated to improving TBI interventions through an integrated package of research and real-world capacity-building. The emphasis was on producing knowledge and ensuring it is usable through training, technical assistance, and dissemination so rehabilitation systems and providers can apply results and improve outcomes for individuals living with traumatic brain injury and the people who support them.
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