Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061208 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 061208 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) Classification and Measurement of Medical Rehabilitation Interventions, CFDA 84.133A 5" 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 12, 2008 and posted on Jun 12, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2008 Applications Available June 12, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 1, 2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting June 27, 2008. 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 June 27, 2008. 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, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6029, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone (202) 245 7462 or by e mail Donna.Nangle@ed.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- 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:
The Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) grant opportunity, titled "Classification and Measurement of Medical Rehabilitation Interventions" (CFDA 84.133A-5), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The overall purpose of the DRRP program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). In practical terms, the program is meant to strengthen rehabilitation outcomes by supporting work that develops better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that help people with disabilities live more independently and succeed in employment, with a clear emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities.
This particular competition focuses on improving how medical rehabilitation interventions are classified and measured. While the synopsis does not spell out specific research questions, the title signals that funded work is expected to help the field more consistently define rehabilitation interventions and measure what is delivered and what impact it has. That kind of work typically supports stronger evidence, better comparisons across studies and settings, and clearer links between rehabilitation services and real-world outcomes.
DRRPs are allowed to carry out a range of activities defined in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19). These activities can include research, training, demonstration projects, development work, dissemination, and technical assistance. Applicants are expected to design projects that fit within one or more of those activity categories and that ultimately improve rehabilitation practice and results for people with disabilities.
A required element of the DRRP program is attention to disability communities from minority backgrounds. The notice states that an applicant must show in its application how it will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (referencing 34 CFR 350.40(a)), and it points applicants to allowable approaches described in 34 CFR 350.40(b). In other words, this is not an optional consideration; applicants need to explain concretely how their project will be responsive to those needs.
For logistics and submission, the opportunity required applications to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed to search using the base CFDA number "84.133" (without the alpha suffix) to find the downloadable application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit through the Grants.gov portal. The notice is explicit that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy. Grants.gov help was available through the standard helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov).
Funding details indicate a single expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $350,000 and an award ceiling of $350,000. The opportunity also listed a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would need to provide some level of non-federal contribution consistent with the program rules in the official notice. The funding activity category is listed as Education, reflecting the Department of Education's administration of NIDRR at that time and the program's focus on applied research and knowledge development that improves services.
Eligibility was broad and included public and private entities. Eligible applicants included state governments; local governments (such as county and city/township governments); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both those with and without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, though small businesses were also listed as eligible in the broader eligibility section); independent school districts; special district governments; tribal governments and tribal organizations; and certain housing authorities. The eligibility language also summarizes this broadly as 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. Applicants would still need to rely on the Federal Register notice for the authoritative eligibility requirements and any constraints.
Timing information shows the opportunity was posted and applications became available on June 12, 2008, with a deadline for transmittal of applications on August 1, 2008. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for June 27, 2008, offered by conference call, with a two-hour group session (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time) and additional one-on-one technical assistance by telephone later that day (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The listed program contact for arranging participation and for consultation was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education, and the notice also provided a separate contact (Julius Cotton) for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
Finally, the synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that it is not the official, complete announcement and that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for full requirements. That includes the specific application instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact details. Applicants were directed to use the Federal Register version for definitive guidance and to consult NIDRR resources for broader background on the DRRP program.
FAQs: Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) - Classification and Measurement of Medical Rehabilitation Interventions (CFDA 84.133A-5)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The specific topic area is titled "Classification and Measurement of Medical Rehabilitation Interventions" (CFDA 84.133A-5).
What is the overall purpose of the DRRP program?
The DRRP program exists to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). In practical terms, it supports work that strengthens rehabilitation outcomes by developing better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies to help people with disabilities live more independently and succeed in employment, with a clear emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities.
What is the focus of this specific DRRP competition?
This competition focuses on improving how medical rehabilitation interventions are classified and measured. The title signals that funded work is expected to help the field define rehabilitation interventions more consistently and measure what is delivered and what impact it has.
Does the synopsis list specific research questions or required studies?
No. The synopsis does not spell out specific research questions. It indicates the general direction through the competition title and the emphasis on classification and measurement of medical rehabilitation interventions.
Why does classification and measurement of rehabilitation interventions matter?
As described in the synopsis, improving classification and measurement supports stronger evidence, better comparisons across studies and settings, and clearer links between rehabilitation services and real-world outcomes.
What types of activities can a DRRP project include?
DRRPs can carry out a range of activities defined in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19). The synopsis indicates these can include research, training, demonstration projects, development work, dissemination, and technical assistance.
Do applicants have to choose among the allowed activity types?
Yes. Applicants are expected to design projects that fit within one or more of the allowable activity categories (as described in 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19) and that ultimately improve rehabilitation practice and results for people with disabilities.
Is there a required focus on disability communities from minority backgrounds?
Yes. The notice states that an applicant must show in its application how it will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (citing 34 CFR 350.40(a)). This is described as a required element, not an optional consideration.
Where are the allowable approaches for addressing minority backgrounds described?
The synopsis points applicants to allowable approaches described in 34 CFR 350.40(b).
How many awards were expected under this competition?
The funding details indicate a single expected award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $350,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed was $350,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity listed a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would need to provide some level of non-federal contribution consistent with the program rules in the official notice.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Education, reflecting the Department of Education administration of NIDRR at the time and the applied research and knowledge-development focus of the program.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included public and private entities. The synopsis lists eligible applicants as: state governments; local governments (including county and city/township governments); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (noting "other than small businesses," while small businesses were also listed elsewhere as eligible); independent school districts; special district governments; tribal governments and tribal organizations; and certain housing authorities.
Is there a simpler way the eligibility was summarized?
Yes. The eligibility language also summarizes this broadly as 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.
Where should applicants look for authoritative eligibility requirements?
The synopsis notes that applicants should rely on the Federal Register notice as the authoritative source for full requirements, including eligibility requirements and any constraints.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Could an applicant submit an application by email?
No. The notice is explicit that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy.
How do applicants find the application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search using the base CFDA number "84.133" (without the alpha suffix) to find the downloadable application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit through the Grants.gov portal.
What help was available for Grants.gov submission issues?
Grants.gov help was available through the Grants.gov helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted and when did applications become available?
The timing information indicates the opportunity was posted and applications became available on June 12, 2008.
What was the deadline to submit the application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 1, 2008.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for June 27, 2008, offered by conference call.
What were the times for the pre-application meeting and technical assistance?
The pre-application meeting included a two-hour group session from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, and additional one-on-one technical assistance by telephone later that day from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who was the program contact for participation in the pre-application meeting and consultation?
The listed program contact for arranging participation and for consultation was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The synopsis lists Julius Cotton as the contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
Is the synopsis the official, complete announcement?
No. The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that it is not the official, complete announcement and that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for full requirements.
What kinds of details are expected to be in the Federal Register notice?
According to the synopsis, the Federal Register notice includes the full requirements, such as specific application instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact details.
Where were applicants directed to look for broader background on the DRRP program?
Applicants were directed to consult NIDRR resources for broader background on the DRRP program, in addition to using the Federal Register notice for definitive guidance.
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