Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 121310 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 121310 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I CFDA Number 84.133S 1" 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 Dec 13, 2010 and posted on Dec 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 2011 Applications Available December 13, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 11, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,125,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses.
- Eligible Applicants Entities that are, at the time of award, small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This definition is included in the application package. If it appears that an applicant organization does not meet the eligibility requirements, we will request an evaluation by the SBA. Under circumstances in which eligibility is unclear, we will not make an SBIR award until the SBA makes a determination that the applicant is eligible under its definition of small business concern. All technology, science, or engineering firms with strong research capabilities in any of the priority areas listed in this notice are encouraged to participate. Consultative or other arrangements between these firms and universities or other non profit organizations are permitted, but the small business concern must serve as the grantee. For Phase I projects, at least two thirds of the research and/or analytic activities must be performed by the proposing small business concern grantee.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Phase I (CFDA 84.133S-1), is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant opportunity designed to fund early-stage research and development by small businesses. The overall goal is to spark technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the ability of small firms to help meet federal research and R and D needs, and move federally supported research toward real-world, commercial products and services. In practical terms, this Phase I competition is meant to help a small business prove the feasibility of an idea or prototype in areas relevant to disability and rehabilitation research, with an emphasis on generating economic and social benefits through better technologies and improved outcomes.
This particular posting (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-121310-002) was made available on December 13, 2010, with applications due February 11, 2011, and an archive date of March 13, 2011. The Department expected to make about 15 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,125,000. The maximum award amount (ceiling) for a Phase I project under this notice was $75,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that qualify as a "small business concern" under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) definition, which is incorporated into the application package. If an applicant’s status is uncertain, the Department may ask the SBA to formally determine eligibility, and in borderline situations the Department will not issue an SBIR award until SBA makes that determination. While partnerships are allowed, the small business must be the lead applicant and the grantee. The notice also makes clear that firms with strong technology, science, or engineering research capabilities are encouraged to apply as long as they are addressing one of the priority areas identified in the official Federal Register notice. Universities and nonprofits may participate through consulting or other arrangements, but they cannot replace the small business as the primary performer. For Phase I specifically, at least two-thirds of the research and/or analytical work must be conducted by the proposing small business itself, which reinforces the program’s intent to build innovation capacity inside small firms rather than outsourcing most of the work.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" system. Applicants were required to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it back to Grants.gov for submission; emailed applications were not accepted. A small but important instruction in the notice is that applicants needed to search for the application package using the core CFDA number (84.133) and not the alpha suffix (so not "84.133S"). The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that the short description is not a substitute for the official Federal Register notice, which contains the controlling requirements for priorities, performance measures, submission instructions, and other compliance details.
For support and questions, the notice lists both technical help and program contacts. Technical Grants.gov access issues were directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov. Programmatic questions were directed to the listed program managers, Lynn Medley (202-245-7338, Lynn.Medley@ed.gov) and Marlene Spencer (202-245-7532), at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Phase I (CFDA 84.133S-1), a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant program that supports early-stage research and development by small businesses.
What is the goal of the NIDRR SBIR Phase I program?
The goal is to spark private-sector technological innovation, strengthen the ability of small firms to meet Federal research and R&D needs, and move federally supported research toward real-world, commercial products and services. Phase I specifically focuses on proving the feasibility of an idea or prototype related to disability and rehabilitation research, with an emphasis on economic and social benefits through improved technologies and outcomes.
What phase of SBIR funding is this, and what does Phase I support?
This is a Phase I SBIR competition. Phase I is intended to help a small business establish the feasibility of a proposed idea or prototype in areas relevant to disability and rehabilitation research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-121310-002.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posting was made available on December 13, 2010. Applications were due February 11, 2011. The archive date was March 13, 2011.
How many awards were expected, and what was the estimated total funding?
The Department expected to make about 15 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,125,000.
What is the maximum award amount for a Phase I project under this notice?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount for a Phase I project under this notice was $75,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that qualify as a "small business concern" under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) definition, which is incorporated into the application package.
What happens if my small business eligibility status is uncertain?
If an applicant's status is uncertain, the Department may ask the SBA to formally determine eligibility. In borderline situations, the Department will not issue an SBIR award until SBA makes that determination.
Are partnerships allowed, and who must be the lead applicant?
Partnerships are allowed, but the small business must be the lead applicant and the grantee.
Can universities or nonprofits participate in a Phase I project?
Yes. Universities and nonprofits may participate through consulting or other arrangements, but they cannot replace the small business as the primary performer.
How much of the Phase I work must be performed by the small business?
For Phase I, at least two-thirds of the research and/or analytical work must be conducted by the proposing small business itself.
What types of small businesses are encouraged to apply?
Firms with strong technology, science, or engineering research capabilities are encouraged to apply, as long as they are addressing one of the priority areas identified in the official Federal Register notice.
Where are the official priorities and controlling requirements described?
The controlling requirements for priorities, performance measures, submission instructions, and other compliance details are contained in the official Federal Register notice. The synopsis/short description is not a substitute for that notice.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" system. Applicants were required to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it back to Grants.gov for submission. Emailed applications were not accepted.
Is there a special instruction for locating the application package on Grants.gov?
Yes. Applicants needed to search for the application package using the core CFDA number (84.133) and not the alpha suffix (so not "84.133S").
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical access issues?
Technical Grants.gov access issues were directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the opportunity?
Programmatic questions were directed to the program managers listed in the notice: Lynn Medley (202-245-7338, Lynn.Medley@ed.gov) and Marlene Spencer (202-245-7532) at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
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