Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 070210 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 070210 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information Training for Realtime Writers CFDA 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 Jul 2, 2010 and posted on Jul 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 2010 Dates Applications Available July 2, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 2, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $999,000.00 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).
- 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:
This discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, is the Training for Realtime Writers Program (CFDA 84.116K), administered under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. Its main goal is to increase the training and job placement of realtime writers, including people who have already completed court reporting training, so the workforce can better meet federal closed captioning requirements for video programming. The program is explicitly tied to the closed captioning obligations set out in Section 713 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 613) and the regulations issued under that law, reflecting a clear public-interest focus on accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Funding was expected to support a small number of awards, with an anticipated total program funding level of about $999,000 and an estimated four grants. Individual awards were projected to range from $250,000 (floor) to $300,000 (ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. As a discretionary grant program, awards would be competitive and depend on the quality of the applications and the program priorities and selection criteria described in the official Federal Register notice.
Eligibility was limited to specific institutions of higher education. To qualify, an applicant had to be an IHE that offers a court reporting program meeting three core conditions: the program must have a curriculum capable of training realtime writers who are qualified to provide captioning services; the institution must be accredited by an accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary of Education; and the institution must participate in federal student aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. In practical terms, this narrows applicants to accredited, Title IV-participating colleges or similar postsecondary institutions that already have court reporting instruction and can demonstrate they can train students to produce realtime text for captioning.
The application timeline for this particular posting was straightforward. Applications became available on July 2, 2010, and the deadline for transmitting applications was August 2, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on September 1, 2010. Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Application system accessed via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). Support for technical issues was provided through the e-Application Helpdesk at 1-888-336-8930, which is important because electronic submission requirements typically mean late or incomplete submissions due to technical problems can be disqualified unless handled exactly as the official notice allows.
For applicants needing official details beyond this summary, the government emphasizes that the legally controlling and complete requirements appear in the Federal Register application notice. The posting also lists agency contacts for access issues and program questions: Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) at 202-245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov, and Program Manager Erin Marie McDermott at 202-502-7607 at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6142, Washington, DC 20006-8544.
Training for Realtime Writers Program (CFDA 84.116K) - FAQs
What is the Training for Realtime Writers Program (CFDA 84.116K)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, administered under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. It is called the Training for Realtime Writers Program and is identified as CFDA 84.116K.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The main goal is to increase the training and job placement of realtime writers (including individuals who have already completed court reporting training) so the workforce can better meet federal closed captioning requirements for video programming.
Why is this program connected to closed captioning requirements?
The program is explicitly tied to the closed captioning obligations in Section 713 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 613) and the regulations issued under that law. This connection reflects a public-interest focus on accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
It is a discretionary (competitive) grant program. Awards depend on the quality of the application and the program priorities and selection criteria described in the official Federal Register notice.
How much total funding was anticipated for this grant opportunity?
The anticipated total program funding level was about $999,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program expected to make a small number of awards, with an estimate of four grants.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were projected to range from $250,000 (floor) to $300,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to specific institutions of higher education (IHEs). To qualify, the applicant had to be an IHE that offers a court reporting program meeting all required conditions described in the notice.
What are the three core eligibility conditions for an institution?
An eligible institution had to offer a court reporting program that meets these three conditions:
- The program must have a curriculum capable of training realtime writers who are qualified to provide captioning services.
- The institution must be accredited by an accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary of Education.
- The institution must participate in federal student aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
Does an applicant need to already offer court reporting instruction?
Yes. The eligibility description narrows applicants to accredited, Title IV-participating postsecondary institutions that already have court reporting instruction and can demonstrate they can train students to produce realtime text for captioning.
Does the program include support for people who already completed court reporting training?
Yes. The stated goal includes increasing training and job placement of realtime writers, including people who have already completed court reporting training.
When were applications available for this posting?
Applications became available on July 2, 2010.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmitting applications was August 2, 2010.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 1, 2010.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Application system accessed via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Where could applicants get help with technical issues during submission?
Technical support was available through the e-Application Helpdesk at 1-888-336-8930.
Why is technical help information important for this opportunity?
Because submission was electronic, technical issues can affect whether an application is transmitted on time and in the required manner. The notice highlights the helpdesk as an important resource given that late or incomplete submissions due to technical problems can be disqualified unless handled exactly as the official notice allows.
Where are the legally controlling requirements for this grant described?
The government emphasizes that the legally controlling and complete requirements appear in the Federal Register application notice.
Who can applicants contact with program or access questions?
The posting lists two agency contacts:
- Joyce Mays (Management Analyst): 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov
- Program Manager Erin Marie McDermott: 202-502-7607
What is the mailing address listed for the program contact?
U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6142, Washington, DC 20006-8544.
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