Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 062911 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 062911 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network Regional Centers CFDA Number 84.133A 6" 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 Jun 29, 2011 and posted on Jun 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2011 Applications Available June 29, 2011. Date of Pre Application Meeting July 20, 2011. 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 July 20, 2011. 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 either Lynn Medley or Marlene Spencer as follows Lynn Medley, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 5140, PCP, Washington, DC 20202 2700. Telephone (202) 245 7338 or by e mail Lynn.Medley@ed.gov. Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 5133, PCP, Washington, DC 20202 2700. Telephone (202) 245 7532 or by e mail Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 15, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,074,495.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,246,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments.
- Eligible Applicants For the ADA National Network Regional Centers Competition (84.133A 6) 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition run through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. The specific competition is for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network Regional Centers, listed under CFDA 84.133A (competition identified as 84.133A-6). In plain terms, the funding is meant to support projects that strengthen disability and rehabilitation outcomes by building and sharing practical knowledge, tools, and assistance that help people with disabilities participate fully in society, including work, independent living, and community life, with particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities.
The broader purpose of the underlying program is to plan and conduct research, demonstrations, training, and related activities (including international efforts when relevant) that develop improved methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The goal is both to increase inclusion and integration and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Within that umbrella, Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) are intended to generate and spread usable solutions that advance independent living and employment outcomes. The notice emphasizes that DRRP-type projects may include one or more of the activity types defined in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19), including research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance.
A notable application requirement is that applicants must explain how their proposed work will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds, consistent with 34 CFR 350.40(a). The notice points applicants to 34 CFR 350.40(b) for acceptable approaches to meeting that requirement. The posting also stresses that the synopsis is not a substitute for the official Federal Register application notice, which controls details like eligibility nuances, required application components, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
From a logistics and submission standpoint, applications for this regional center competition (and the related ADA National Network Research Collaboratives competition) had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it via the Grants.gov Apply site; emailing an application was not allowed. When searching in Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by CFDA number without the alpha suffix (so "84.133" rather than "84.133A"). The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-062911-001, the posting date was June 29, 2011, and the application deadline was August 15, 2011 (with the archive date listed as September 14, 2011).
Funding levels and scale are described in the opportunity data. The estimated total funding amount is $10,074,495, with an award ceiling of $1,246,000, and the Department anticipated making about 10 awards. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity is categorized under the Education funding activity category and uses the grant funding instrument.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities. The general eligibility list includes state governments, local governments (city/township and county), special districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private), nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations. The notice’s specific eligibility statement for the ADA National Network Regional Centers competition highlights 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.
The opportunity also included structured pre-application support. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for July 20, 2011, offered by conference call with NIDRR staff, with a group session from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern (Washington, DC time). Additional one-on-one technical assistance via phone was available the same day from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. For arranging participation and getting guidance, the notice lists program managers Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education (Potomac Center Plaza) with phone numbers and email addresses. For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator, with phone and email provided.
Overall, this competition was designed to fund a set of regional centers within the ADA National Network that align with NIDRR’s disability and rehabilitation research mission by producing and delivering practical, evidence-informed activities such as training, technical assistance, dissemination, and related development work. Applicants were expected to follow the Federal Register notice closely for the specific priorities and required performance measures, demonstrate how they would serve diverse disability communities including minority populations, and submit a complete application package through Grants.gov by the stated deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition 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 for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network Regional Centers under CFDA 84.133A, competition identifier 84.133A-6.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support projects that strengthen disability and rehabilitation outcomes by building and sharing practical knowledge, tools, and assistance that help people with disabilities participate fully in society, including work, independent living, and community life. The notice highlights particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities.
How does this competition fit within NIDRR's broader program goals?
Within the broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, the underlying purpose is to plan and conduct research, demonstrations, training, and related activities that develop improved methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The goal is to increase inclusion and integration and improve the effectiveness of services authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
What types of activities can a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP) include?
The notice states that DRRP-type projects may include one or more activity types defined in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19), including research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance.
Is there a specific requirement related to serving people with disabilities from minority backgrounds?
Yes. Applicants must explain how their proposed work will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds, consistent with 34 CFR 350.40(a). The notice points applicants to 34 CFR 350.40(b) for acceptable approaches to meeting this requirement.
Where are the official rules and requirements for applying?
The synopsis emphasizes that it is not a substitute for the official Federal Register application notice. The Federal Register notice controls details such as eligibility nuances, required application components, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it using the Grants.gov Apply site. Email submission was not allowed.
How do you search for this opportunity in Grants.gov?
When searching in Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. That means searching for "84.133" rather than "84.133A."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-062911-001.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posting date was June 29, 2011. The application deadline was August 15, 2011. The archive date listed was September 14, 2011.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The estimated total funding amount is $10,074,495.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,246,000.
How many awards did the Department expect to make?
The Department anticipated making about 10 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category and funding instrument?
The opportunity is categorized under the Education funding activity category and uses the grant funding instrument.
Who is eligible to apply (general eligibility list)?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state governments; local governments (city/township and county); special districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; independent school districts; institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private); nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); federally recognized tribal governments; and other tribal organizations.
Who is eligible to apply (as highlighted for the ADA National Network Regional Centers competition)?
The competition-specific eligibility statement highlights: 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.
Was there any pre-application support provided?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for July 20, 2011, offered by conference call with NIDRR staff. The group session ran from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern (Washington, DC time). Additional one-on-one technical assistance by phone was available the same day from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern.
Who were the listed program contacts for arranging participation and guidance?
The notice lists program managers Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education (Potomac Center Plaza) with phone numbers and email addresses for arranging participation and getting guidance.
Who was the technical contact for problems accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator, with phone and email provided.
What kinds of outcomes or focus areas were emphasized for these regional centers?
The competition was designed to fund a set of regional centers within the ADA National Network that align with NIDRR's disability and rehabilitation research mission by producing and delivering practical, evidence-informed activities such as training, technical assistance, dissemination, and related development work.
What did applicants need to pay close attention to when preparing an application?
Applicants were expected to follow the Federal Register notice closely for specific priorities and required performance measures, demonstrate how they would serve diverse disability communities (including minority populations), and submit a complete application package through Grants.gov by the stated deadline.
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