Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 070808 001
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals Who Experience a Stroke CFDA 84.133B 7" 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 8, 2008 and posted on Jul 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2008 Applications Available 07/08/2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting 07/29/2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in any of the pre application meetings held for the competitions announced in this notice and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The dates for each of the competitions pre application meetings are listed in the chart in the Award Information section in the notice inviting applications. Interested parties may participate in these meetings on the dates listed in the chart by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., Washington, DC, time. For each meeting, NIDRR staff also will be available from 130 p.m. to 330 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 any of these meetings 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 08/22/2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $850,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $850,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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, titled "Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals Who Experience a Stroke" (CFDA 84.133B-7), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It sits under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) program, which is grounded in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). The core idea of the RRTC program is to strengthen how well rehabilitation-related services work in real life by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination of findings and tools. The intended beneficiaries are not just people with disabilities, but also the rehabilitation professionals and systems that serve them, along with families and other authorized representatives who support individuals with disabilities. In this particular competition, the focus is specifically on stroke, with an emphasis on improving functional outcomes and employment outcomes for people who have experienced a stroke.
The grant was posted on July 8, 2008, with applications made available the same day, and it had an application deadline of August 22, 2008 (with an archive date of September 21, 2008). NIDRR expected to make one award under this competition, with an estimated total funding amount of $850,000 and an award ceiling of $850,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically means applicants are not required to bring non-federal funds to meet a match. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as education, reflecting the program's emphasis on research-to-practice work, training, and dissemination that improves outcomes in rehabilitation services.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and a wide range of public and private entities. Eligible applicants include public or private agencies and organizations (including for-profit entities), institutions of higher education (IHEs), and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The eligibility lists also reference various governmental units (such as city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, and state governments), as well as nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status) and small businesses. In practice, this means universities, research organizations, rehab hospitals or networks, nonprofits focused on disability and employment, and certain private-sector entities could all potentially compete, provided they can meet the requirements spelled out in the official Federal Register notice.
A key operational requirement is that applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the downloadable application package for the relevant CFDA number. Applicants were instructed to search by "84.133" (without the alpha suffix) to locate the correct package. The notice makes it clear that applications could not be emailed to the agency as an electronic copy; submission had to go through Grants.gov. For support with Grants.gov, applicants could contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov, and an additional federal contact is listed for system access issues (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND System Administrator).
To help applicants prepare, NIDRR offered pre-application assistance in the form of a scheduled pre-application meeting on July 29, 2008. Interested parties could join a conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, and there was also a window later that day (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Washington, DC time) for individual telephone consultations to provide information and technical assistance. The primary program contact for arranging participation and for programmatic questions was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 6029, Washington, DC 20202, phone (202) 245-7462, email Donna.Nangle@ed.gov.
The notice repeatedly emphasizes that the funding opportunity description provided is only a synopsis and that the official requirements, priorities, performance measures, and application instructions are contained in the Federal Register application notice. Applicants were directed to consult the official Federal Register version for the detailed rules governing how proposals would be structured, what specific priorities would be used to evaluate applications, what reporting or performance metrics would be required, and what submission and formatting rules had to be followed. In short, this competition funded one major RRTC-style effort focused on translating research and training into improved day-to-day function and stronger employment outcomes for people living with the effects of stroke, with a single award up to $850,000 and an electronic submission process through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals Who Experience a Stroke."
What is the CFDA number for this competition?
The CFDA number is 84.133B-7.
Which federal agency runs this grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What program is this opportunity part of?
It is part of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) program.
What law is the RRTC program grounded in?
The RRTC program is grounded in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
What is the main purpose of the RRTC program?
The core idea is to strengthen how well rehabilitation-related services work in real-life settings by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination of findings and tools.
What is the specific focus of this particular competition?
This competition focuses on stroke, with an emphasis on improving functional outcomes and employment outcomes for individuals who have experienced a stroke.
Who is intended to benefit from work supported under this grant?
Intended beneficiaries include people with disabilities (in this case, people who have experienced a stroke), as well as rehabilitation professionals and systems that serve them. Families and other authorized representatives who support individuals with disabilities are also included among the intended beneficiaries.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category is this competition listed under?
The activity category is listed as education, reflecting the program's research-to-practice, training, and dissemination emphasis.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2008.
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on July 8, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 22, 2008.
What was the archive date?
The archive date was September 21, 2008.
How many awards did NIDRR expect to make under this competition?
NIDRR expected to make one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The estimated total funding amount was $850,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $850,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes states and a wide range of public and private entities. Examples listed include public or private agencies and organizations (including for-profit entities), institutions of higher education (IHEs), and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The eligibility list also references various governmental units (city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, and state governments), nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), and small businesses.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description includes public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education (IHEs) are specifically listed as eligible applicants.
Are Indian tribes and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Indian tribes and tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package associated with the relevant CFDA number.
Could applicants submit the application by email instead of Grants.gov?
No. The notice states that applications could not be emailed to the agency as an electronic copy; submission had to go through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the correct application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by "84.133" (without the alpha suffix) to locate the correct downloadable application package.
Where could applicants get help with Grants.gov submission or technical issues?
Applicants could contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The notice also lists a federal contact for system access issues: Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND System Administrator.
Was pre-application assistance offered by NIDRR?
Yes. NIDRR offered pre-application assistance, including a scheduled pre-application meeting and individual telephone consultations.
When was the pre-application meeting held?
The pre-application meeting was scheduled for July 29, 2008.
What were the times for the pre-application conference call?
The conference call with NIDRR staff was scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Washington, DC time.
Were there opportunities for one-on-one consultations?
Yes. Individual telephone consultations were offered later the same day from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Washington, DC time, to provide information and technical assistance.
Who was the primary program contact for participation in the pre-application assistance and for program questions?
The primary program contact listed was Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 6029, Washington, DC 20202, phone (202) 245-7462, email Donna.Nangle@ed.gov.
Does the synopsis contain all official requirements and application rules?
No. The description emphasizes that it is only a synopsis. The official requirements, priorities, performance measures, and detailed application instructions are contained in the Federal Register application notice.
Where should applicants look for the detailed rules governing the application?
Applicants were directed to consult the official Federal Register version of the application notice for details such as proposal structure, evaluation priorities, reporting/performance measures, and submission and formatting requirements.
In practical terms, what kind of project was this competition intended to fund?
Based on the synopsis, the competition was intended to fund one major RRTC-style effort focused on translating research and training into improved day-to-day functional outcomes and stronger employment outcomes for individuals living with the effects of stroke.
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