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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) Technology Access in Resource Limited Environments Program CFDA 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 Mar 24, 2009 and posted on Mar 24, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2009 Applications Available March 23, 2009. Date of Pre Application Meeting April 23, 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 April 23, 2009. 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, 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. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 22, 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 $950,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $950,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State 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. The research must examine the relationship of factors such as type of technology, delivery system options, socioeconomic conditions, and disability type, on the successful transfer of needed technologies to individuals with disabilities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) competition titled "Technology Access in Resource Limited Environments" (CFDA 84.133A-6) is a discretionary grant opportunity from 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 strengthen and improve services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) by creating and testing better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that expand independent living and employment outcomes for people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities. This specific competition focuses on how assistive and rehabilitation technologies can be successfully transferred to, delivered to, and used by people with disabilities in settings where resources are constrained, which can include limited financial means, limited infrastructure, limited service networks, or other barriers that reduce access to technology and related supports.
Projects funded under DRRPs can include a mix of activities that are formally recognized in the program regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19). These activities may include research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance. In practical terms, an applicant might propose to design and evaluate a technology delivery model, test different service delivery options, run demonstrations in real world community settings, develop tools or protocols that improve access, and then share the results and provide guidance to stakeholders who can adopt what works. A key expectation is that the work should generate usable knowledge and approaches that improve outcomes, not just theoretical findings.
A required element of any application is a clear plan for addressing, 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. In other words, applicants are expected to show, concretely, how their project will be relevant and beneficial to minority communities and how equity considerations will be built into the research design, recruitment, dissemination, and implementation strategies.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations, including for profit entities; institutions of higher education (IHEs); and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. The central programmatic requirement for this particular competition is that the proposed research must examine how different factors affect the successful transfer of needed technologies to individuals with disabilities. The notice highlights factors such as the type of technology, delivery system options, socioeconomic conditions, and disability type, indicating that applications should take a multi factor look at what supports or blocks technology access and sustained use in resource limited environments.
For FY 2009, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $950,000 and an award ceiling of $950,000. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the applicant should be prepared to document and commit allowable non federal contributions consistent with the official Federal Register notice and program rules.
Applications were made available March 23, 2009, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of May 22, 2009 (the archive date is June 21, 2009, reflecting that this was a time limited competition). Applicants were encouraged to participate in a pre application meeting held April 23, 2009, offered by conference call with NIDRR staff, along with individual consultation time later that same afternoon. The purpose of this session was to provide information, answer questions, and offer technical assistance to prospective applicants as they shaped their proposals.
Submission was handled through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission through the Grants.gov "Apply" site, with a clear warning that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy. To find the package, applicants needed to search by CFDA number "84.133" (without the alpha suffix). The notice also provides support contacts, including the Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov) for technical submission issues, and agency contacts for program and access questions, including Program Manager Donna Nangle (202-245-7462, Donna.Nangle@ed.gov) and Julius Cotton for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
Overall, this funding opportunity is aimed at building evidence and practical strategies for getting effective rehabilitation and assistive technologies into the hands of people with disabilities when typical pathways are limited by cost, infrastructure, or service capacity, while also requiring applicants to demonstrate meaningful attention to the needs of minority individuals with disabilities and to translate findings into approaches that can be disseminated and used in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The competition is titled "Technology Access in Resource Limited Environments" under the Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) program.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The competition is identified as CFDA 84.133A-6. For locating the application package in Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search using CFDA "84.133" (without the alpha suffix).
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What is the overall purpose of the DRRP program?
The DRRP program is intended to strengthen and improve services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) by creating and testing improved methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The aim is to expand independent living and employment outcomes for people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities.
What is the specific focus of this DRRP competition?
This competition focuses on how assistive and rehabilitation technologies can be successfully transferred to, delivered to, and used by people with disabilities in resource-limited environments. These settings may involve limited financial means, limited infrastructure, limited service networks, or other barriers that reduce access to technology and related supports.
What kinds of barriers are considered "resource-limited" in this announcement?
The announcement describes resource constraints that can include limited financial means, limited infrastructure, limited service networks, and other barriers that restrict access to technology and related supports.
What types of project activities are allowed under DRRPs?
Projects may include a mix of activities recognized in the program regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19). These may include research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance.
What might a competitive project propose to do under this competition?
Based on the description provided, an applicant might propose to design and evaluate a technology delivery model, test different service delivery options, run demonstrations in real-world community settings, develop tools or protocols that improve access, and share results with guidance to stakeholders who can adopt effective approaches.
Is the work expected to be practical, or can it be purely theoretical?
A key expectation is that the project should generate usable knowledge and approaches that improve outcomes, not only theoretical findings.
What is the central programmatic research requirement for this competition?
The proposed research must examine how different factors affect the successful transfer of needed technologies to individuals with disabilities.
What factors does the notice highlight as important to examine?
The notice highlights factors such as the type of technology, delivery system options, socioeconomic conditions, and disability type. The intent is for applications to take a multi-factor view of what supports or blocks technology access and sustained use in resource-limited environments.
Is there a required element related to minority individuals with disabilities?
Yes. A required element of any application is a clear plan for addressing, 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.
What does the minority-background requirement mean in practice?
Applicants are expected to show concretely how the project will be relevant and beneficial to minority communities and how equity considerations will be built into areas such as research design, recruitment, dissemination, and implementation strategies.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes states; public or private agencies and organizations (including for-profit entities); institutions of higher education (IHEs); and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2009?
For FY 2009, the opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was $950,000, and the award ceiling was also $950,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants were expected to document and commit allowable non-federal contributions consistent with the official Federal Register notice and program rules.
When were applications available and when was the deadline?
Applications were made available on March 23, 2009. The deadline for transmittal of applications was May 22, 2009. The archive date shown is June 21, 2009, reflecting that this was a time-limited competition.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. Applicants were encouraged to participate in a pre-application meeting held on April 23, 2009. It was offered by conference call with NIDRR staff, and included individual consultation time later that afternoon.
What was the purpose of the pre-application meeting and consultations?
The session was intended to provide information, answer questions, and offer technical assistance to prospective applicants as they developed their proposals.
How were applications submitted?
Submission was handled through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission through the Grants.gov "Apply" site.
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The notice included a clear warning that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy.
How could applicants find the application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by CFDA number "84.133" (without the alpha suffix) to find the package.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical help?
For technical submission issues, applicants could contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who is the program contact listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists Program Manager Donna Nangle as a contact for program questions at 202-245-7462 or Donna.Nangle@ed.gov.
What if someone had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicates Julius Cotton as a contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
What is the intended outcome of this funding opportunity overall?
The opportunity is aimed at building evidence and practical strategies for getting effective rehabilitation and assistive technologies to people with disabilities when typical pathways are limited by cost, infrastructure, or service capacity, and ensuring meaningful attention to the needs of minority individuals with disabilities while translating findings into approaches that can be disseminated and used in the field.
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