Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 041613 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 041613 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Training for Realtime Writers Program CFDA Number 84.116K" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.116 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2013 and posted on Apr 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2013 Applications Available April 16, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 31, 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 $1,068,870.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants An IHE that offers a court reporting program that (1) Has a curriculum capable of training realtime writers qualified to provide captioning services (2) is accredited by an accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary and (3) is participating in student aid programs under title IV of the HEA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Training for Realtime Writers Program (CFDA 84.116K) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to expand the pipeline of trained realtime writers and improve their placement into jobs that support closed captioning. The central goal is to help meet the closed captioning requirements for video programming established under Section 713 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 613) and related federal regulations. In practical terms, the program is meant to strengthen the training capacity at qualified colleges and universities so more people can develop the specialized, high-speed, high-accuracy realtime transcription skills used for live captioning and similar accessibility services.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education with specific characteristics tied to court reporting instruction and federal accountability. To qualify, an institution must offer a court reporting program with a curriculum capable of training realtime writers who are qualified to provide captioning services. The institution must also be accredited by an accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary of Education and must participate in Title IV federal student aid programs under the Higher Education Act. Both public (including public and state-controlled) and private institutions of higher education may apply, as long as they meet those program-specific requirements.
For the FY 2013 competition referenced in the notice, the Department anticipated making about four awards. The estimated total funding amount was $1,068,870, and the maximum award (award ceiling) was $300,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which means applicants were not obligated to contribute institutional funds as a condition of receiving the grant, although applicants could still choose to leverage other resources in their project design.
The application process was required to be fully electronic through Grants.gov. Applicants had to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search for 84.116 rather than 84.116K). The notice emphasized that applications could not be submitted by email; they had to be completed offline using the downloaded package and then uploaded and submitted through Grants.gov. Key dates for this competition were an availability date of April 16, 2013, and a deadline for transmittal of applications of May 31, 2013, with the listing archived June 30, 2013.
Because the public listing is only a synopsis, the official requirements and selection details were contained in the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2013. That official notice is where applicants would find the full eligibility language, application and submission instructions, required forms and narratives, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts. The synopsis also points readers to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations via the Government Publishing Office site for the authoritative version.
For support, the announcement provided two main contacts: Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) for technical access issues related to the announcement and application system, and Frederick Winter, the Program Manager for the Training for Realtime Writers Program at the U.S. Department of Education, for programmatic questions. Contact details included phone numbers and email addresses for both individuals, reflecting the program's separation of technical submission help from grant content and policy guidance.
Training for Realtime Writers Program (CFDA 84.116K) - FAQs
What is the Training for Realtime Writers Program (CFDA 84.116K)?
The Training for Realtime Writers Program (CFDA 84.116K) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). It is intended to expand the pipeline of trained realtime writers and improve their placement into jobs that support closed captioning.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to help meet closed captioning requirements for video programming established under Section 713 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 613) and related federal regulations. Practically, the program aims to strengthen training capacity at qualified colleges and universities so more individuals can develop the specialized realtime transcription skills used for live captioning and related accessibility services.
What kinds of skills or training does the program focus on?
The program focuses on specialized, high-speed, high-accuracy realtime transcription skills associated with training realtime writers. These are the skills used for live captioning and similar accessibility services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that meet specific requirements tied to court reporting instruction and federal accountability. An eligible institution must:
- Offer a court reporting program with a curriculum capable of training realtime writers qualified to provide captioning services
- Be accredited by an accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary of Education
- Participate in Title IV federal student aid programs under the Higher Education Act
Can both public and private institutions apply?
Yes. Both public institutions (including public and state-controlled) and private institutions of higher education may apply, as long as they meet the program-specific eligibility requirements described in the synopsis.
How many awards were expected for the FY 2013 competition referenced in the notice?
For the FY 2013 competition referenced, the Department anticipated making about four awards.
What was the estimated total funding available for the FY 2013 competition?
The estimated total funding amount for the FY 2013 competition referenced in the synopsis was $1,068,870.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for FY 2013?
The maximum award (award ceiling) for the FY 2013 competition referenced was $300,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute institutional funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The synopsis notes that applicants could still choose to leverage other resources in their project design.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted fully electronically through Grants.gov. The synopsis emphasizes that applications could not be submitted by email.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants had to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix. The synopsis gives a specific example: search for 84.116 rather than 84.116K.
Were applicants allowed to submit the application by email?
No. The notice emphasized that applications could not be submitted by email; they had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
Did the submission process involve working offline?
Yes. The synopsis indicates that applicants needed to complete the application offline using the downloaded package and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
What were the key dates listed for the referenced FY 2013 competition?
The synopsis lists the following key dates for the referenced competition:
- Availability date: April 16, 2013
- Deadline for transmittal of applications: May 31, 2013
- Listing archived: June 30, 2013
Where are the official requirements and selection details found?
The synopsis notes that the public listing is only a synopsis and that the official requirements and selection details are contained in the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2013. That Federal Register notice is described as the source for full eligibility language, application and submission instructions, required forms and narratives, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.
What should applicants rely on as the authoritative version of the notice?
The synopsis points readers to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations via the Government Publishing Office (GPO) site for the authoritative version.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with Grants.gov access or the application system?
For technical access issues related to the announcement and application system, the synopsis lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) as a contact.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the grant?
For programmatic questions, the synopsis lists Frederick Winter, the Program Manager for the Training for Realtime Writers Program at the U.S. Department of Education.
Why are there separate contacts for technical vs. program questions?
The synopsis reflects a separation of support roles: one contact is provided for technical submission and system access issues (Grants.gov-related), and another is provided for questions about the grant program content and guidance.
What broader compliance or policy goal does the program support?
The program supports meeting federal closed captioning requirements for video programming under Section 713 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 613) and related federal regulations, by increasing training capacity for realtime writers who can provide captioning services.
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