Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030110 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 030110 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Activities State Training and Technical Assistance for Assistive Technology Programs CFDA 84.224B 1" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.224 Assistive Technology.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 1, 2010 and posted on Mar 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2010 Applications Available March 1, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 30, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $640,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $640,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- Eligible Applicants Public or private nonprofit or for profit organizations, including institutions of higher education, that have (directly or through a grant or contract) (a) Experience and expertise in administering programs, including developing, implementing, and administering the required and discretionary activities described in sections 4 and 5 of the AT Act (b) Experience and expertise in providing technical assistance and (c) Documented experience in and knowledge about banking, finance, and microlending. Note An eligible entity can demonstrate its experience and expertise on its own or through proposed subcontracts with other entities that demonstrate the relevant experience and expertise.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Activities State Training and Technical Assistance for Assistive Technology Programs grant (CFDA 84.224B-1) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen how the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (as amended) is carried out nationwide. Under section 6 of the AT Act, the Secretary of Education can fund national activities that improve administration of the Act. In practical terms, this opportunity is meant to build the capacity of organizations that already receive AT Act funding and to broaden awareness and access to assistive technology for organizations and communities that do not receive AT Act funds.
The central aim is training and technical assistance. The grant supports work that helps AT Act-funded entities operate more effectively, with an emphasis on improving program quality, consistency, and outcomes. The notice highlights three key types of AT Act-funded entities: comprehensive statewide assistive technology programs (often called Statewide AT Programs), protection and advocacy for assistive technology programs (PAAT Programs), and alternative financing programs (AFPs). Statewide AT Programs and PAAT Programs focus on increasing access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities, while AFPs, authorized for additional support beginning in FY 2005, are geared toward financing solutions such as loans that help people with disabilities and their families purchase assistive technology.
The opportunity also places value on reaching beyond the core AT Act network. In addition to helping existing grantees run stronger programs, the funded work is expected to improve general awareness of assistive technology and expand access for entities not funded under the AT Act. That can include outreach, guidance, and practical support that helps schools, community providers, or other organizations better understand assistive technology options and how to connect individuals with disabilities to devices and services.
Funding for this competition was estimated at $640,000 total, with an award ceiling of $640,000, and the Department anticipated making one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The program is categorized under Education and uses the standard federal grant funding instrument.
Eligibility is broad but specific in terms of qualifications. Applicants may be public or private entities, nonprofit or for-profit, including institutions of higher education and various levels of government. What matters most is that the applicant can demonstrate, either directly or through grants, contracts, or proposed subcontracts, that it has the experience and expertise to administer programs aligned with the AT Act requirements. The notice calls out experience with developing, implementing, and administering both required and discretionary activities described in sections 4 and 5 of the AT Act, experience providing technical assistance, and documented experience and knowledge related to banking, finance, and microlending. That finance requirement aligns with the presence of alternative financing programs in the AT Act landscape and signals that the funded technical assistance may involve building or improving financing models that help individuals obtain assistive technology.
Applications for CFDA 84.224B-1 had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Educations e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice is explicit that applicants could not submit an application by emailing an electronic copy; instead, information is entered online and saved into the system database. For this FY 2010 competition, applications were available March 1, 2010, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was April 30, 2010, with the opportunity later archived on May 30, 2010.
For official rules, requirements, priorities, performance measures, and complete submission instructions, the notice emphasizes that the controlling document is the version published in the Federal Register, with access available through the Government Publishing Office. The announcement also provides contacts for help: Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov systems administration) for technical access issues, and Robert Groenendaal at the U.S. Department of Education as the program manager for substantive questions about the program.
FAQs: National Activities State Training and Technical Assistance for Assistive Technology Programs (CFDA 84.224B-1)
What is the National Activities State Training and Technical Assistance for Assistive Technology Programs grant (CFDA 84.224B-1)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education intended to strengthen how the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (as amended) is carried out nationwide by supporting national activities focused on training and technical assistance.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central aim is training and technical assistance that helps Assistive Technology (AT) Act-funded entities operate more effectively, with an emphasis on improving program quality, consistency, and outcomes.
What does the Assistive Technology Act allow the Department of Education to fund under this grant?
Under section 6 of the AT Act, the Secretary of Education can fund national activities that improve administration of the Act. This grant supports those national activities through training and technical assistance.
Who is this grant intended to support?
It is meant to build the capacity of organizations that already receive AT Act funding and to broaden awareness and access to assistive technology for organizations and communities that do not receive AT Act funds.
Which AT Act-funded entities are specifically highlighted in the notice?
The notice highlights three key types of AT Act-funded entities: comprehensive statewide assistive technology programs (often called Statewide AT Programs), protection and advocacy for assistive technology programs (PAAT Programs), and alternative financing programs (AFPs).
What do Statewide AT Programs and PAAT Programs focus on?
Statewide AT Programs and PAAT Programs focus on increasing access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities.
What are Alternative Financing Programs (AFPs) in this context?
AFPs are AT Act-authorized programs (authorized for additional support beginning in FY 2005) that focus on financing solutions, such as loans, to help people with disabilities and their families purchase assistive technology.
Does the grant only support work within the existing AT Act network?
No. In addition to strengthening existing AT Act grantees, the funded work is expected to improve general awareness of assistive technology and expand access for entities not funded under the AT Act.
What kinds of non-AT-Act-funded entities might benefit from the outreach aspect described?
The notice indicates this can include outreach, guidance, and practical support that helps schools, community providers, or other organizations better understand assistive technology options and how to connect individuals with disabilities to devices and services.
How much funding was available, and how many awards were expected?
Total estimated funding for the competition was $640,000, with an award ceiling of $640,000. The Department anticipated making one award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, which generally means applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
What type of grant is this and what is the general category?
This is a federal discretionary grant using the standard federal grant funding instrument. The program is categorized under Education.
Who was eligible to apply?
Applicants may be public or private entities, nonprofit or for-profit, including institutions of higher education and various levels of government, as long as the applicant can demonstrate the required experience and expertise to administer programs aligned with the AT Act requirements.
What qualifications or experience did applicants need to demonstrate?
The notice emphasizes demonstrated experience and expertise (directly or through grants, contracts, or proposed subcontracts) to administer programs aligned with AT Act requirements, including experience developing, implementing, and administering required and discretionary activities described in sections 4 and 5 of the AT Act, and experience providing technical assistance.
Why does the notice mention banking, finance, and microlending experience?
The notice requires documented experience and knowledge related to banking, finance, and microlending. This aligns with the role of Alternative Financing Programs (AFPs) in the AT Act landscape and signals that technical assistance may involve building or improving financing models that help individuals obtain assistive technology.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). Applicants could not submit an application by emailing an electronic copy; information had to be entered online and saved into the system database.
What were the key dates for the FY 2010 competition?
For FY 2010, applications were available March 1, 2010, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was April 30, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on May 30, 2010.
Where do applicants find the official rules, requirements, priorities, and submission instructions?
The notice states that the controlling document is the version published in the Federal Register, accessible through the Government Publishing Office.
Who could be contacted for technical help with the application system?
The notice provides Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov systems administration) as a contact for technical access issues.
Who could be contacted for program or substantive questions?
The notice lists Robert Groenendaal at the U.S. Department of Education as the program manager for substantive questions about the program.
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