Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 042612 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 042612 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II Program CFDA Number 84.133S 2" 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 Apr 26, 2012 and posted on Apr 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2012 Applications Available April 26, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 25, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Phase II must expand on the results of and further pursue the development of the Phase I project. Phase II is the principal research or research and development effort. It requires a more comprehensive application than the Phase I application and must outline the effort in detail including its commercial potential. Because SBIR Phase II applications are limited to a subset of the Phase I applicants, no Funding Opportunity synopsis will be posted on Grants.gov FIND. You will only be able to search for the Phase II application package on Grants.gov APPLY using the Funding Opportunity number ED GRANTS 121310 002. 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:
This opportunity is the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II grant program (CFDA 84.133S). It is a discretionary grant competition intended to help small businesses continue and deepen the research and development work they began under an earlier SBIR Phase I award, specifically in areas tied to disability and rehabilitation research priorities described in the official Federal Register notice. The Phase II program is positioned as the main R and D stage of the SBIR pipeline, meaning it is where a project moves beyond early feasibility and into more substantial development, testing, and refinement, with a clear eye toward outcomes that can realistically reach the marketplace.
A key point is that Phase II is not open to the general public in the way many grants are. Eligibility is limited to a subset of applicants: you must already be a Phase I grantee, and your Phase I results must be strong enough that the approach is considered promising for further development. The Phase II application is expected to be significantly more detailed than a Phase I application. In practical terms, applicants need to clearly lay out what was achieved in Phase I, what technical or scientific gaps remain, and what specific work will be done in Phase II to advance the technology, product, process, or service. Just as important, the application must address commercial potential in a serious way, explaining how the Phase II effort positions the innovation for real-world deployment, adoption, and sustainability.
Awards under this Phase II competition can run for up to two years, with a maximum total award amount of $500,000 across that two-year period. The notice indicates an expectation of around 10 awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally makes the funding more accessible for small businesses that may not have the ability or desire to provide significant non-federal cash match. The funding activity category is listed under Education, consistent with the Department of Education as the sponsoring agency, though the substance is research and development aimed at disability and rehabilitation outcomes.
The eligible applicant organization must qualify as a small business concern under the Small Business Administration (SBA) definition. If the Department of Education has questions about whether an applicant meets SBA size or status requirements, the SBA may be asked to review and make an eligibility determination, and in ambiguous cases an award may be delayed until SBA provides a decision. The program encourages participation by technology, science, or engineering firms with strong research capabilities that align with the priority areas listed in the official notice. Partnerships are allowed, including consultative arrangements with universities or nonprofit organizations, but the small business must remain the primary applicant and grantee rather than serving as a pass-through.
On the application logistics side, submissions must be made electronically through Grants.gov using the Apply function, not by email. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission. The synopsis also notes a practical complication: because Phase II applications are restricted to Phase I winners, a public synopsis may not appear in the usual Grants.gov search areas. Instead, applicants may need to locate the Phase II package via the specific funding opportunity number referenced in the notice (it mentions ED GRANTS 121310 002 for locating the Phase II package on Grants.gov Apply). At the same time, the source data in the listing includes a funding opportunity number ED GRANTS 042612 001, which reflects how the opportunity was cataloged when posted. The safest approach in real use is to follow the instructions in the official application notice and search as directed, including searching by CFDA number without the alpha suffix (search for 84.133 rather than 84.133S).
In terms of timing for this particular posting, applications were made available on April 26, 2012, with a deadline for transmittal of June 25, 2012, and an archive date of July 25, 2012. The posting emphasizes that the synopsis is not the official governing document; the authoritative requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules are those published in the Federal Register. For help, the notice provides contacts for technical issues with Grants.gov access as well as program managers at the Department of Education who can address programmatic questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II discretionary grant competition (CFDA 84.133S). It supports research and development focused on disability and rehabilitation outcomes, based on priorities described in the official Federal Register notice.
What is the goal of SBIR Phase II in this program?
Phase II is described as the main research and development stage of the SBIR pipeline. It is intended to move a project beyond early feasibility (Phase I) into more substantial development, testing, and refinement, with attention to outcomes that can realistically reach the marketplace.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited. Applicants must already be SBIR Phase I grantees under this program, and the Phase I results must be strong enough that the approach is considered promising for further development.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or first-time SBIR applicants?
No. The Phase II competition is not open in the same way many grants are. It is restricted to Phase I winners.
What kind of organization must the applicant be?
The applicant organization must qualify as a small business concern under the Small Business Administration (SBA) definition.
What happens if there are questions about my small business status or size?
If the Department of Education has questions about whether an applicant meets SBA size or status requirements, SBA may be asked to review and make an eligibility determination. In ambiguous cases, an award may be delayed until SBA provides a decision.
What is the maximum award amount and project period?
Awards may run for up to two years, with a maximum total award amount of $500,000 across the two-year period.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of around 10 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What should a Phase II application include compared to Phase I?
The Phase II application is expected to be significantly more detailed than a Phase I application. Applicants should clearly describe what was achieved in Phase I, identify what technical or scientific gaps remain, and explain the specific work that will be completed in Phase II to advance the technology, product, process, or service.
Does the application need to address commercialization?
Yes. The application is expected to address commercial potential in a serious way, explaining how the Phase II effort positions the innovation for real-world deployment, adoption, and sustainability.
What types of businesses are encouraged to participate?
The program encourages participation by technology, science, or engineering firms with strong research capabilities that align with the priority areas listed in the official notice.
Are partnerships with universities or nonprofits allowed?
Yes. Partnerships are allowed, including consultative arrangements with universities or nonprofit organizations. However, the small business must remain the primary applicant and grantee and should not function merely as a pass-through.
How do I submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Apply function. Submissions are not accepted by email. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload it for submission.
Why might this Phase II opportunity be hard to find on Grants.gov?
Because Phase II applications are restricted to Phase I winners, a public synopsis may not appear in the usual Grants.gov search areas. Applicants may need to locate the Phase II package using the specific funding opportunity number referenced in the notice.
What funding opportunity numbers are associated with this posting?
The information provided references ED GRANTS 121310 002 for locating the Phase II package on Grants.gov Apply. It also notes that the source listing includes ED GRANTS 042612 001, reflecting how the opportunity was cataloged when posted.
Is there a recommended way to search by CFDA number?
Yes. The guidance suggests searching by CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning search for 84.133 rather than 84.133S.
What are the key dates for this posting?
Applications were made available on April 26, 2012. The deadline for transmittal was June 25, 2012. The archive date was July 25, 2012.
Which document controls the official requirements for the competition?
The synopsis is not the official governing document. The authoritative requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules are those published in the Federal Register.
Who can help with technical or program questions?
The notice provides contacts for technical issues related to Grants.gov access as well as Department of Education program managers who can address programmatic questions.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Education, consistent with the Department of Education as the sponsoring agency, although the supported work is research and development aimed at disability and rehabilitation outcomes.
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