Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 070808 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 070808 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis CFDA 84.133B 8" 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: Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments State governments County governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 grant opportunity, titled "Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis" (CFDA 84.133B-8), was a discretionary, competitive grant offered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. It was part of NIDRRs Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) program, which funds advanced research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination aimed at improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). In practical terms, the competition was intended to support a single national center focused on producing research and tools that help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) achieve better functional outcomes and stronger employment-related outcomes, while also supporting the rehabilitation professionals and service systems that work with them.
The central purpose of the broader RRTC program is to strengthen the quality and impact of rehabilitation services by generating evidence, translating that evidence into usable practices, and then getting those practices into the hands of providers and communities through training and dissemination. The notice emphasizes that the beneficiaries of these activities include rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, and family members or authorized representatives. For this specific RRTC competition, the targeted population is individuals with multiple sclerosis, with an emphasis on improving day-to-day functioning and participation in the workforce. While the synopsis does not list the detailed research priorities or required project activities, it signals that applicants were expected to design a program of work consistent with the RRTC model: rigorous research paired with capacity-building (training and technical assistance) and active dissemination so results do not remain only in academic publications.
From a funding and award standpoint, the opportunity anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $850,000 and an award ceiling of $850,000. The listing indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award (though applicants sometimes still leverage partnerships and in-kind contributions strategically). The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was listed under education, reflecting the Department of Educations organizational structure even though the work is strongly tied to rehabilitation research and employment outcomes.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of public and private entities. The opportunity explicitly listed potential eligible applicants such as state governments, local governments (including counties and cities/townships), special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses were named, but small businesses were also included in the eligibility list), independent school districts, public and Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. The eligibility clarification also states that eligible applicants include 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. In other words, applicants could come from academia, nonprofit research and service organizations, government agencies, or the private sector, as long as they could credibly carry out an RRTC-level research, training, and dissemination program.
Applications had to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov. The notice is clear that applications could not be submitted by email and that applicants needed to locate the correct application package by searching the base CFDA number (84.133) without the letter suffix (so, searching "84.133" rather than "84.133B"). The funding opportunity number was ED-GRANTS-070808-002. For technical issues with Grants.gov, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov). The posting date and application availability date were July 8, 2008, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 22, 2008, with an archive date of September 21, 2008. The listing also highlights that this information is only a synopsis and that the controlling requirements, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions were contained in the official Federal Register notice.
To support applicants, NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on July 29, 2008, conducted by conference call. The format described included a group session with NIDRR staff from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, followed by individual consultation availability by phone from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. the same day. Interested parties were instructed to contact Donna Nangle, the program manager, to arrange participation in the conference call or schedule an individual consultation. The contact details provided for the program manager were Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Room 6029, Washington, DC 20202, telephone (202) 245-7462, and email Donna.Nangle@ed.gov. For applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, the listing also provided a separate contact, Julius Cotton, identified as an ED Grants.gov system administrator, at (202) 245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Overall, this opportunity was designed to fund one national RRTC project focused specifically on MS, with the expectation that the funded center would conduct advanced, applied rehabilitation research and ensure that findings translate into improved real-world function and employment outcomes. The emphasis on training, technical assistance, and dissemination indicates that the project was expected not only to study problems but also to build practical capacity among providers and stakeholders, share tools and interventions, and help rehabilitation systems better support people with MS in achieving independence, workplace participation, and improved quality of life. For the precise required activities, priorities, and evaluation measures, applicants were directed to the official Federal Register notice, which is treated as the authoritative source for application and program requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and identifier of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis" and is identified as CFDA 84.133B-8.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary, competitive grant offered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
What program is this competition part of?
This competition was part of NIDRRs Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) program, which supports advanced research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
What is the main purpose of this specific competition?
The competition was intended to support a single national center focused on producing research and tools to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) achieve better functional outcomes and stronger employment-related outcomes, while also supporting the rehabilitation professionals and service systems that work with them.
Who is the target population for the work?
The targeted population is individuals with multiple sclerosis, with an emphasis on improving day-to-day functioning and participation in the workforce.
What kinds of activities were applicants expected to propose?
While the synopsis does not list detailed research priorities or required project activities, it indicates applicants were expected to propose work consistent with the RRTC model: rigorous research paired with capacity-building (training and technical assistance) and active dissemination so that results translate into usable practices beyond academic publications.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated funding amount and maximum award size?
The estimated total funding amount was $850,000, and the award ceiling was also $850,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What activity category was associated with this opportunity?
The activity category was listed under education, reflecting the Department of Educations organizational structure, even though the work is strongly tied to rehabilitation research and employment outcomes.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many types of public and private entities, including state governments; local governments (counties and cities/townships); special district 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; small businesses; independent school districts; public and Indian housing authorities; and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Is there an eligibility clarification statement in the listing?
Yes. The listing clarifies that eligible applicants include 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.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov. The notice states that applications could not be submitted by email.
How should applicants find the application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the correct application package by searching the base CFDA number 84.133 without the letter suffix (search "84.133" rather than "84.133B").
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-070808-002.
What were the key dates (posting, deadline, archive)?
The posting date and application availability date were July 8, 2008. The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 22, 2008. The archive date was September 21, 2008.
Where could applicants get help with Grants.gov technical issues?
For technical issues with Grants.gov, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Was a pre-application meeting offered?
Yes. NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on July 29, 2008, conducted by conference call.
What was the schedule for the pre-application meeting?
The format included a group session with NIDRR staff from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, followed by individual consultation availability by phone from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. the same day.
Who was the program manager contact for arranging participation in the pre-application call?
Interested parties were instructed to contact Donna Nangle, the program manager, to arrange participation in the conference call or schedule an individual consultation.
What contact information was provided for the program manager?
Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Room 6029, Washington, DC 20202; telephone (202) 245-7462; email Donna.Nangle@ed.gov.
Who could applicants contact if they had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listing provided a separate contact: Julius Cotton, an ED Grants.gov system administrator, telephone (202) 245-6140, email julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Is the synopsis the authoritative source for requirements?
No. The listing states the information provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling requirements, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions were contained in the official Federal Register notice, which is treated as the authoritative source.
What kinds of beneficiaries does the broader RRTC program aim to serve?
The notice emphasizes that beneficiaries include rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, and family members or authorized representatives.
In practical terms, what was the funded center expected to accomplish?
The funded national RRTC project was expected to conduct advanced, applied rehabilitation research related to MS and ensure findings translate into improved real-world function and employment outcomes through training, technical assistance, and dissemination of tools, interventions, and usable practices.
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