Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 050913 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 050913 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Collaborative Research Project CFDA Number 84.133A 7" 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 May 9, 2013 and posted on May 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 8, 2013 Applications Available May 9, 2013. Date of Pre Application Meeting May 30, 2013. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application meeting and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre application meeting will be held on May 30, 2013. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 100 p.m. and 300 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 to arrange for an individual consultation, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 8, 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 $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Special district governments Small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than 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:
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems Centers Collaborative Research Project (CFDA 84.133A-7) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under the larger Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. At a high level, the opportunity is meant to fund applied research and related activities that improve rehabilitation outcomes and service effectiveness for people with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities. In this specific competition, the focus is on collaborative research connected to the TBI Model Systems, meaning the work is expected to contribute practical knowledge, methods, or tools that can strengthen rehabilitation practice and the systems that support people living with traumatic brain injury.
The broader program purpose, grounded in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), is to plan and conduct research, demonstrations, training, and related efforts (including international activities when relevant) that develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The intended impact is not just academic: the program explicitly aims to maximize full inclusion and integration in society, including employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency. Within that umbrella, Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) are designed to advance the effectiveness of Rehabilitation Act services by generating usable innovations and evidence that improve real-world outcomes for people with disabilities, especially those facing the most significant barriers.
The notice highlights the range of allowable activity types for DRRPs, as defined in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19). These activities can include research, training, demonstration, development, utilization, dissemination, and technical assistance. In practice, that means an applicant is not limited to publishing findings; projects can also build and test interventions or technologies, demonstrate service models, develop implementation supports, share results broadly, and provide hands-on assistance to help others adopt what was created. A notable requirement in the DRRP framework is that applicants must show how their proposed work will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)), using approaches described in 34 CFR 350.40(b). This is positioned as an application expectation, so proposals need to be intentional about equity, reach, and relevance for underserved groups.
Administratively, applications for this TBI Model Systems Centers Collaborative Research Projects competition had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the downloadable application package identified by CFDA number 84.133 (with the important instruction not to include the alpha suffix when searching). The agency explicitly states that applicants may not submit by emailing an electronic copy; Grants.gov is the required route. The opportunity was posted May 9, 2013, with applications available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications set for July 8, 2013. The Department also scheduled a pre-application meeting on May 30, 2013, offered by conference call, along with a separate window later that afternoon for individual telephone consultations with NIDRR staff to provide technical assistance and clarify requirements.
In terms of funding, the opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total program funding of $600,000 and an award ceiling of $600,000. No cost sharing or matching was required, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that may not have flexible non-federal funds to contribute. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed under Education, reflecting its placement within the Department of Education even though the subject matter is rehabilitation research.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities, institutions of higher education (IHEs), and federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The listing also includes various government entities (such as county and city governments), school districts, special district governments, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. In short, the competition is structured to allow a wide range of applicants, provided they can meet the programmatic expectations and comply with federal grant requirements.
Finally, the announcement emphasizes that the summary provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling details are in the official Federal Register notice, which contains the complete requirements for eligibility, submission procedures, performance measures, priorities, and contacts. The notice provides points of contact for Grants.gov technical issues and for program questions, indicating that applicants were expected to use those channels for help accessing the announcement, preparing compliant submissions, and understanding NIDRR program expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems Centers Collaborative Research Project, CFDA 84.133A-7. It is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program.
What is the main goal of the program behind this competition?
At a high level, the broader program funds applied research and related activities intended to improve rehabilitation outcomes and service effectiveness for people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities.
What is the specific focus of this particular competition?
This competition focuses on collaborative research connected to the TBI Model Systems. The work is expected to contribute practical knowledge, methods, or tools that strengthen rehabilitation practice and the systems that support people living with traumatic brain injury.
Is this opportunity intended to be academic research only?
No. While research is part of the scope, the program is explicitly oriented toward applied, usable outcomes. The intent is to improve real-world rehabilitation practice and service effectiveness, not only to publish findings.
What outcomes or impact is the broader program trying to achieve?
The broader purpose (under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended) includes planning and conducting research, demonstrations, training, and related efforts (including international activities when relevant) to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The intended impact includes maximizing full inclusion and integration in society, including employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency.
What types of activities are allowed under the DRRP framework?
The notice highlights that Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs), as defined in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19), can include research, training, demonstration, development, utilization, dissemination, and technical assistance.
Does the grant allow activities beyond research, such as dissemination or technical assistance?
Yes. The DRRP activity types described include dissemination and technical assistance, meaning projects may share results broadly and provide hands-on support to help others adopt what the project created, in addition to conducting research or development.
Are there requirements related to serving or addressing the needs of minority populations with disabilities?
Yes. A notable requirement in the DRRP framework is that applicants must show how the proposed work will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)), using approaches described in 34 CFR 350.40(b).
Where do applicants submit the application?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package identified by CFDA number 84.133.
Can an applicant submit the application by email?
No. The agency explicitly stated that applicants may not submit by emailing an electronic copy. Grants.gov was the required submission route.
How should the CFDA number be used when searching for the application package?
The instruction was to search by CFDA number 84.133 and not include the alpha suffix when searching.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted May 9, 2013, and applications were available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 8, 2013.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. The Department scheduled a pre-application meeting on May 30, 2013, offered by conference call.
Was any one-on-one technical assistance offered?
Yes. The Department scheduled a separate window later that afternoon for individual telephone consultations with NIDRR staff to provide technical assistance and clarify requirements.
How many awards were expected under this competition?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
How much funding was available?
The estimated total program funding was $600,000, and the award ceiling was $600,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates no cost sharing or matching was required.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity category is this grant listed under?
The activity category is listed under Education, reflecting that it is administered within the U.S. Department of Education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities, institutions of higher education (IHEs), and federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The listing also includes various government entities (such as county and city governments), school districts, special district governments, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations.
Where are the official requirements for eligibility, submission procedures, and priorities?
The announcement emphasizes that the provided summary is only a synopsis and that the controlling details are in the official Federal Register notice, which contains the complete requirements for eligibility, submission procedures, performance measures, priorities, and contacts.
Who should applicants contact for help?
The notice provides points of contact for Grants.gov technical issues and separate contacts for program questions, indicating applicants were expected to use those channels for help accessing the announcement, preparing compliant submissions, and understanding NIDRR program expectations.
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