Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 123112 002
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- 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 (SBIR) Program Phase I CFDA 84.133S" 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 31, 2012 and posted on Dec 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 1, 2013 Applications Available December 31, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 1, 2013.. (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.
- 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).
- 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.
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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) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant opportunity designed to fund early stage research and development projects led by eligible small businesses. The program is structured to help small firms explore the technical merit and feasibility of innovative ideas, especially those aligned with disability, rehabilitation, and related education technology needs supported by NIDRR. As a Phase I SBIR competition, it is generally oriented toward proof of concept work and establishing whether an innovation has enough potential to justify more extensive development and testing in a later phase.
The stated purpose of the SBIR program in this notice is fourfold. First, it aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, meaning it is explicitly intended to push new products, tools, and approaches that are not yet standard practice. Second, it seeks to encourage participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by socially and economically disadvantaged persons, signaling an interest in broadening who benefits from and contributes to federally supported R and D. Third, it is meant to strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal research and development needs, positioning small firms as key partners in solving priority problems addressed through Department of Education research funding. Fourth, it is designed to increase commercialization in the private sector of innovations derived from Department-funded R and D, which emphasizes that the end goal is not just research results but real world products and services that can be adopted, sold, and sustained beyond the grant period.
Eligibility is limited to entities that qualify, at the time of award, as small business concerns under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) definition. The notice indicates that the SBA definition is included in the application package, so applicants are expected to confirm that they meet those criteria as part of applying. No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, which means applicants are not required by this notice to contribute a specific non-federal share as a condition of receiving an award.
From an application logistics standpoint, submissions must be made electronically through Grants.gov using the Governmentwide "Apply" site. Applicants are instructed to find the correct downloadable application package by searching the CFDA number and, importantly, to omit the alpha suffix when searching (for example, search for 84.133 rather than 84.133S). The notice provides Grants.gov support resources, including the Helpdesk phone number (1-800-518-4726) and email (support@grants.gov), reflecting that technical submission issues should be handled through that channel rather than through the program office.
In terms of the funding profile and timing described in the opportunity synopsis, the posting date is December 31, 2012, with applications available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications is March 1, 2013, and the archive date is March 31, 2013. The estimated total funding is $1,125,000, with an expected 15 awards, indicating a competitive process with multiple awards anticipated at smaller Phase I levels rather than a single large grant.
For official rules and full requirements, the synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that the authoritative source is the application notice published in the Federal Register. It also notes that free access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations is available via GPO Access at the referenced website. This matters because details that often drive compliance, such as precise formatting, page limits, required forms, narratives, selection criteria, and reporting obligations, typically live in the Federal Register notice and the full application package rather than in the short synopsis.
The opportunity lists Department of Education contacts for program and administrative questions, including Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) at 202-245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov, and Program Manager Lynn Medley at 202-245-7338, with a mailing address at 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 5140 PCP, Washington, DC. These contacts are positioned as points of help if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically or needs clarification that is not strictly related to Grants.gov technical submission support.
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. It is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant program intended to support early stage research and development led by eligible small businesses.
Who is the sponsoring agency and program?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Education. The program referenced is NIDRR (National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research) and the specific competition is SBIR Phase I (CFDA 84.133S).
What is the main goal of the NIDRR SBIR Phase I program?
Phase I is generally focused on proof of concept work. The goal is to help small businesses explore the technical merit and feasibility of an innovative idea and determine whether it has enough potential to justify more extensive development and testing in a later phase.
What kinds of projects does this program support?
The synopsis describes early stage R and D projects that align with disability, rehabilitation, and related education technology needs supported by NIDRR. The emphasis is on innovative ideas that are not yet standard practice and that could lead to real-world products or services.
What are the stated purposes of this SBIR program in the notice?
The notice states four purposes: (1) stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, (2) encourage participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by socially and economically disadvantaged persons, (3) strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal research and development needs, and (4) increase commercialization in the private sector of innovations derived from Department-funded R and D.
Is commercialization an expectation under this program?
Yes. The synopsis highlights increasing commercialization of innovations derived from Department-funded research and development, meaning the program emphasizes outcomes that can become real-world products and services adopted, sold, and sustained beyond the grant period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to entities that qualify, at the time of award, as small business concerns under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) definition. The notice indicates the SBA definition is included in the application package, and applicants are expected to confirm they meet those criteria as part of applying.
Do applicants need to provide cost sharing or matching funds?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided synopsis. Based on the information given, applicants are not required by this notice to contribute a specific non-federal share as a condition of receiving an award.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Governmentwide "Apply" site and the correct downloadable application package.
How do I find the correct application package in Grants.gov?
The instructions state that applicants should search by CFDA number and omit the alpha suffix when searching. For example, search for 84.133 rather than 84.133S to locate the correct package.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date is December 31, 2012, and applications are available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications is March 1, 2013. The archive date is March 31, 2013.
How much funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding is $1,125,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The synopsis indicates an expected 15 awards, suggesting a competitive process with multiple Phase I awards rather than a single large award.
Where can I find the official rules and full requirements?
The synopsis emphasizes that the authoritative source is the application notice published in the Federal Register. It also notes that free access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via GPO Access at the referenced website.
Why does the synopsis stress the Federal Register notice?
The synopsis points out that the Federal Register notice and full application package typically contain the details that drive compliance, such as required forms, narratives, formatting instructions, page limits, selection criteria, and reporting obligations.
Who should I contact for Grants.gov technical submission issues?
For technical issues related to Grants.gov submission, the synopsis directs applicants to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who should I contact for program or administrative questions?
The synopsis lists Department of Education contacts including Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) at 202-245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov, and Program Manager Lynn Medley at 202-245-7338. A mailing address is also provided: 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 5140 PCP, Washington, DC.
What if I cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The synopsis indicates the listed Department of Education contacts are points of help if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically or needs clarification that is not strictly related to Grants.gov technical support.
Is this opportunity a discretionary grant?
Yes. The synopsis describes it as a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant opportunity.
What does "Phase I" mean in this SBIR context?
Based on the synopsis, Phase I is oriented toward proof of concept and feasibility work, helping determine whether an innovation has enough technical merit and potential to warrant more extensive development and testing in a later phase.
What is the CFDA number, and how is it used here?
The CFDA number given is 84.133S. The instructions note that when searching in Grants.gov, applicants should use 84.133 (without the letter suffix) to find the application package.
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