Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 060911 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 060911 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) and Special Projects and Demonstrations for Spinal Cord Injury ProgramSpinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Centers Program CFDA Number 84.133N 1" 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 9, 2011 and posted on Jun 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2011 Applications Available June 9, 2011. Date of Pre Application Meeting June 30, 2011. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application meeting to discuss the funding priorities and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation. The pre application meeting will be held on June 30, 2011. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. After the meeting, NIDRR staff also will be available from 130 p.m. to 4 p.m. on that same day to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. For further information or to make arrangements to attend by conference call, or for an individual consultation, contact Lynn Medley, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, room 5040, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone (202) 245 7338 or by e mail Lynn.Medley@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 8, 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 $6,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $489,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- For the SCIMS Centers Competition (84.133N 1) 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, posted by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), covers two related but distinct competitions focused on spinal cord injury (SCI): (1) the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Centers competition under CFDA 84.133N-1, funded through the Special Projects and Demonstrations for Spinal Cord Injuries Program, and (2) the SCIMS Multi-Site Collaborative Research Projects competition under CFDA 84.133A-15, funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program. Together, these competitions are designed to strengthen both the service delivery side of SCI rehabilitation (comprehensive, coordinated care) and the research and development side (generating and testing knowledge, methods, and technologies that improve outcomes for people with disabilities).
The SCIMS Centers program (84.133N-1) is oriented around supporting model system centers that deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services to individuals with spinal cord injuries while also conducting spinal cord research. In practice, the intent is to maintain and expand high-performing, integrated centers that combine clinical rehabilitation, long-term follow-up, and research activities so that improvements in care can be developed, evaluated, and translated into real-world practice. The governing regulatory references cited in the notice are 34 CFR 359.10 and 34 CFR 359.11, which describe the scope of allowable activities and expectations for projects funded under the Special Projects and Demonstrations for Spinal Cord Injuries Program.
The DRRP-funded SCIMS Multi-Site Collaborative Research Projects (84.133A-15) focus more specifically on improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). The DRRP program emphasizes building evidence and practical tools that help people with disabilities, particularly those with the most significant disabilities, achieve stronger independent living and employment outcomes. Projects supported under DRRP may include a mix of research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance activities, as laid out across 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19. A notable requirement for DRRP applicants is that they must show how the proposed work will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)), with acceptable approaches described in 34 CFR 350.40(b). In other words, equity and relevance to underserved communities is not optional; it must be explicitly built into the project design, partnerships, recruitment, dissemination strategy, or other core elements of the work.
Administratively, applications for both the SCIMS Centers and the SCIMS Multi-Site Collaborative Research Projects competitions must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it through the Grants.gov portal; applications cannot be submitted by email. When searching in Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, search for 84.133 rather than 84.133N). The announcement emphasizes that the summary provided is only a synopsis, and that the official requirements and authoritative details are those published in the Federal Register, including any priorities, performance measures, and specific submission instructions.
Key dates and funding details in the notice include a posted date of June 9, 2011, with applications made available the same day, and a deadline for transmittal of applications of August 8, 2011 (with the opportunity later archived on September 7, 2011). The estimated total funding amount listed is $6.5 million, with an award ceiling of $489,000, and an expectation of 14 awards. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant under the funding activity category of Education, and it does not require cost sharing or matching.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of governmental and nongovernmental entities, such as state and local governments, public and private institutions of higher education, private nonprofit and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses as a category descriptor in the listing), independent school districts, special district governments, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. For the SCIMS Centers competition specifically (84.133N-1), the notice highlights eligibility for states and 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 listing also notes that some eligibility details may be further clarified in the official application notice.
The agency offered structured technical assistance ahead of submission through a pre-application meeting held on June 30, 2011. Participation was available by conference call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, followed by one-on-one consultation time with NIDRR staff from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The notice provides program contact information, including Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer as program managers, and Julius Cotton as the ED Grants.gov systems contact for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically. Overall, the opportunity is aimed at sustaining and advancing a national infrastructure for SCI rehabilitation and research, pairing comprehensive clinical model system work with collaborative, multi-site research intended to produce measurable improvements in outcomes and service effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This U.S. Department of Education opportunity (through NIDRR) covers two related competitions focused on spinal cord injury (SCI): (1) the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Centers competition (CFDA 84.133N-1) and (2) the SCIMS Multi-Site Collaborative Research Projects competition (CFDA 84.133A-15). Together they are intended to strengthen SCI rehabilitation service delivery and SCI-focused research and development.
How many competitions are included, and how are they different?
There are two competitions:
- SCIMS Centers (CFDA 84.133N-1): Supports model system centers that deliver comprehensive SCI rehabilitation services and also conduct spinal cord research, with an emphasis on integrated clinical care, long-term follow-up, and translating research into practice.
- SCIMS Multi-Site Collaborative Research Projects (CFDA 84.133A-15): Supports collaborative research projects funded under the DRRP program, focused on improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act, and building evidence/tools that improve independent living and employment outcomes.
Which agency is offering these grants?
The opportunity is posted by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What are the CFDA numbers for these competitions?
The competitions are listed as CFDA 84.133N-1 (SCIMS Centers) and CFDA 84.133A-15 (SCIMS Multi-Site Collaborative Research Projects).
How do applicants search for the opportunity in Grants.gov?
The notice instructs applicants to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. For example, search for 84.133 rather than 84.133N.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications for both competitions must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it via the Grants.gov portal. Applications cannot be submitted by email.
Where are the official requirements published?
The summary provided in the announcement is described as a synopsis. The authoritative requirements and details are those published in the Federal Register, including any priorities, performance measures, and specific submission instructions.
What is the posted date for this opportunity?
The posted date is June 9, 2011, and applications were made available the same day.
What is the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications is August 8, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on September 7, 2011.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $6.5 million.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $489,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of 14 awards.
What type of funding is this?
This is categorized as a discretionary grant under the funding activity category of Education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly and includes many governmental and nongovernmental entities such as state and local governments, public and private institutions of higher education, private nonprofit and for-profit organizations, independent school districts, special district governments, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. The listing also notes that some eligibility details may be further clarified in the official application notice.
Are there additional eligibility notes for the SCIMS Centers competition?
Yes. For the SCIMS Centers competition (CFDA 84.133N-1), eligibility is highlighted for states and 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.
What are the main goals of the SCIMS Centers program?
The SCIMS Centers program is oriented around supporting high-performing, integrated model system centers that combine comprehensive clinical rehabilitation, coordinated care, long-term follow-up, and spinal cord research so that improvements in care can be developed, evaluated, and translated into real-world practice.
What are the main goals of the DRRP-funded Multi-Site Collaborative Research Projects?
The DRRP-funded SCIMS Multi-Site Collaborative Research Projects focus on improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). The emphasis is on producing evidence and practical tools that improve outcomes, including independent living and employment outcomes, particularly for individuals with the most significant disabilities.
What kinds of activities may be included under the DRRP program?
Projects supported under DRRP may include a mix of research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance activities, as described across 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19.
Is there an equity or minority inclusion requirement for DRRP applicants?
Yes. DRRP applicants must show how the proposed work will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)), with acceptable approaches described in 34 CFR 350.40(b). The notice emphasizes that this must be explicitly built into the project design, partnerships, recruitment, dissemination strategy, or other core elements.
What regulations are cited for the SCIMS Centers competition?
The notice cites 34 CFR 359.10 and 34 CFR 359.11 as governing references describing allowable activities and expectations for projects funded under the Special Projects and Demonstrations for Spinal Cord Injuries Program.
What regulations are cited for the DRRP competition?
The notice references 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19 for activity types under DRRP, and specifically highlights 34 CFR 350.40(a) and 34 CFR 350.40(b) regarding addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds.
Was there any pre-application technical assistance offered?
Yes. The agency offered structured technical assistance through a pre-application meeting held on June 30, 2011, available by conference call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, followed by one-on-one consultation time with NIDRR staff from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Who are the program contacts listed in the notice?
The notice provides program contact information listing Lynn Medley and Marlene Spencer as program managers.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov system issues related to accessing the announcement?
The notice lists Julius Cotton as the ED Grants.gov systems contact for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
What is the overall purpose of pairing these two competitions?
The opportunity is intended to sustain and advance a national infrastructure for SCI rehabilitation and research by pairing comprehensive clinical model system work (service delivery and follow-up) with collaborative, multi-site research designed to produce measurable improvements in outcomes and service effectiveness.
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