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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas CFDA 84.133B 11" 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 7, 2008 and posted on Jul 7, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2008 Applications Available July 7, 2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting July 22, 2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application meeting to discuss the priorities and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre application meeting will be held on July 22, 2008. 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 August 21, 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 grant opportunity titled "Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas" (CFDA 84.133B 11) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) program authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The core aim of this program is to strengthen how well rehabilitation services work by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination of practical findings and tools. In this specific competition, the focus is on issues affecting individuals with disabilities who live in rural areas, with the intention that the work funded will directly benefit rehabilitation service providers, people with disabilities, and their families or other authorized representatives.
This opportunity was posted on July 7, 2008, and applications were due August 21, 2008, with a pre-application meeting offered on July 22, 2008. The pre-application session was set up to walk interested applicants through the program priorities and provide technical assistance, including both a conference call window (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Washington, DC time) and additional one-on-one consultation availability later that day by phone (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The program’s federal contact for arranging participation and discussing the competition was Donna Nangle at the Department of Education.
Funding for the competition was expected to result in one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $850,000 and an award ceiling of $850,000. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The funding activity category is listed as Education, consistent with the Department of Education’s role and the RRTC program’s mission to build evidence and capacity that improves rehabilitation-related outcomes.
Eligibility is described broadly and is designed to include a wide range of potential applicants capable of conducting research and related capacity-building activities. Eligible applicants include public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities; institutions of higher education (both public and state-controlled, and private); state and local governmental entities; Indian tribes and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations); nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status); school districts; housing authorities; small businesses; and other specified public bodies such as counties, cities, townships, and special district governments. In practical terms, this eligibility scope is meant to allow universities, research organizations, community-based providers, tribal entities, and other qualified groups to compete, as long as they can carry out the required RRTC research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination functions tied to rural disability issues.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the notice is explicit that submissions could not be emailed to the agency. Applicants were instructed to find the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search "84.133" rather than "84.133B"). The Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information was provided for technical submission support, and an additional Department of Education systems contact (Julius Cotton) was listed for assistance with accessing the full announcement electronically. The official and controlling requirements for the competition, including detailed eligibility rules, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions, were contained in the formal Federal Register notice referenced in the opportunity, and applicants were directed to that notice for the complete and authoritative version of the program requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas" grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant competition under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) program, focused specifically on issues affecting individuals with disabilities who live in rural areas. The competition is associated with CFDA 84.133B 11.
Which federal agency runs this competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What is the purpose of the RRTC program behind this competition?
The core aim is to strengthen how well rehabilitation services work by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination of practical findings and tools.
What is the specific focus of this competition?
This specific competition focuses on issues affecting individuals with disabilities who live in rural areas, with the intention that funded work will directly benefit rehabilitation service providers, people with disabilities, and their families or other authorized representatives.
What law authorizes this grant program?
The program is authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 7, 2008.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on August 21, 2008.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was offered on July 22, 2008 to walk interested applicants through program priorities and provide technical assistance.
What format was the pre-application meeting offered in?
The pre-application support included a conference call window and additional one-on-one consultation availability by phone later the same day.
What time was the pre-application conference call held?
The conference call window was scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Washington, DC time on July 22, 2008.
What time were the one-on-one consultations available?
One-on-one consultation availability was listed as 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. by phone on July 22, 2008.
Who was the federal contact person for this competition?
The federal contact listed for arranging participation and discussing the competition was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The funding was expected to result in one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $850,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $850,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly. Eligible applicants include public or private agencies and organizations (including for-profit entities); institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private); state and local government entities; Indian tribes and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations); nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status); school districts; housing authorities; small businesses; and other specified public bodies such as counties, cities, townships, and special district governments.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes for-profit entities.
Are universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are included, including both public/state-controlled institutions and private institutions.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Indian tribes and tribal organizations, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are small businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Small businesses are explicitly included in the eligibility list.
Can local government bodies apply (such as counties or cities)?
Yes. The eligibility list includes state and local governmental entities and other specified public bodies such as counties, cities, townships, and special district governments.
Where did applications need to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The notice explicitly states that submissions could not be emailed to the agency.
How were applicants instructed to search for the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to find the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search "84.133" rather than "84.133B".
Where could applicants get technical help with Grants.gov submission issues?
The Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information was provided for technical submission support.
Who was listed as an additional Department of Education systems contact for accessing the announcement electronically?
Julius Cotton was listed as an additional Department of Education systems contact for assistance with accessing the full announcement electronically.
Which document contained the official and controlling requirements for the competition?
The official and controlling requirements (including detailed eligibility rules, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions) were contained in the formal Federal Register notice referenced in the opportunity.
Should applicants rely on the brief listing or the Federal Register notice if there is any discrepancy?
Applicants were directed to the formal Federal Register notice for the complete and authoritative version of the program requirements.
What types of activities is this competition intended to support?
Based on the RRTC program description, the competition is intended to support advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination of practical findings and tools related to rural disability issues.
Who is intended to benefit from the work funded through this competition?
The listing states the funded work is intended to directly benefit rehabilitation service providers, people with disabilities, and their families or other authorized representatives, with a focus on rural areas.
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