Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 062711 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 062711 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Centers for Independent Living CFDA Number 84.132A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.132 Centers for Independent Living.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2011 and posted on Jun 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2011 Applications Available June 27, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 27, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $346,527.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $192,481.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants To be eligible to apply, an applicant must (a) Be a consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agency (b) Have the power and authority to (1) Carry out the purpose of part C of title VII of the Act and perform the functions listed in section 725(b) and (c) of the Act and subparts F and G of 34 CFR part 366 within a community located within a State or in a bordering State and (2) Receive and administer (i) Funds under 34 CFR part 366 (ii) Funds and contributions from private or public sources that may be used in support of a center and (iii) Funds from other public and private programs (c) Be able to plan, conduct, administer, and evaluate a center consistent with the standards and assurances in section 725(b) and (c) of the Act and subparts F and G of 34 CFR part 366 (d) Either (1) Not currently be receiving funds under part C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act or (2) Propose the expansion of an existing center through the establishment of a separate and complete center except that the governing board of the existing center may serve as the governing board of the new center at a different geographical location (e) Propose to serve one or more of the geographic areas that are identified as unserved or underserved by the States and Outlying Areas listed under Estimated Number of Awards and (f) Submit appropriate documentation demonstrating that the establishment of a new center is consistent with the design for establishing a statewide network of centers in the State plan of the State or Outlying Area whose geographic area or areas the applicant proposes to serve.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), and focuses on the Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 84.132A). The central goal is to fund the planning, operation, administration, and evaluation of Centers for Independent Living (often referred to as CILs) that meet the standards and assurances laid out in Section 725 of Part C, Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), along with the related federal regulations in 34 CFR Part 366. In practical terms, the program is designed to strengthen and expand a statewide network of community-based organizations that help people with disabilities live more independently, with awards intended to support centers that align with the design described in a state plan for establishing and maintaining that statewide network.
The competition is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-062711-001) in the education funding activity category. For this round, the Department anticipated making 2 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $346,527 and an award ceiling of $192,481. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant (though they may still choose to leverage other resources as part of a strong program design).
Eligibility is specific and fairly strict, reflecting the independent living model. To apply, an organization must be consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, and a private nonprofit agency. Beyond organizational type, the applicant must have the authority and capacity to carry out the purpose of Part C of Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act and to perform the functions described in Section 725(b) and (c), as well as the functions required under the applicable portions of 34 CFR Part 366. The applicant also needs to demonstrate it can receive and administer multiple funding streams, including funds under 34 CFR Part 366, other public and private contributions that support a center, and funds from other public and private programs. In other words, the Department is looking for organizations that are structurally able to operate as a full independent living center, not simply a program housed within a larger entity that lacks the required governance and operational independence.
The opportunity is aimed at addressing gaps in services, so applicants must propose to serve one or more geographic areas identified as unserved or underserved within the relevant state or outlying area. Applicants also must show, with appropriate documentation, that creating a new center in the proposed area is consistent with the state plan design for developing a statewide network of centers. The eligibility rules also clarify who can apply based on current funding status: an applicant must either not be currently receiving funds under Part C of Chapter 1, Title VII of the Act, or it must propose to expand independent living services by establishing a separate and complete center. The notice also allows that an existing center’s governing board may serve as the governing board of the new, separate center, as long as the new center is established at a different geographic location and is truly separate and complete.
Applications for CFDA 84.132A must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The instructions emphasize that applicants should locate the application package by searching for the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search for 84.132 rather than 84.132A). Applicants are expected to download the package, complete it offline, and upload it back to Grants.gov for submission; emailing an application is not allowed. For the FY 2011 competition reflected here, applications became available on June 27, 2011, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was July 27, 2011, with the opportunity later archived on August 26, 2011. Because this posting is a synopsis, applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice for the full requirements, including performance measures, priorities, and complete application and submission instructions.
For support, the listing provides a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) for technical access issues and a program contact at the Department (Timothy Beatty, 202-245-6156) for program-related questions. The overall theme of the opportunity is building out or establishing strong, consumer-controlled independent living centers in areas that lack adequate coverage, in a way that fits the statewide independent living network plan and complies with federal independent living standards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), for the Centers for Independent Living (CIL) program (CFDA 84.132A). The program supports the planning, operation, administration, and evaluation of Centers for Independent Living that meet federal standards and assurances.
2) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central purpose is to strengthen and expand a statewide network of community-based Centers for Independent Living that help people with disabilities live more independently. Funded centers are expected to align with the design described in a state plan for establishing and maintaining that statewide network.
3) Which federal laws and regulations govern this opportunity?
The funded activities must comply with Section 725 of Part C, Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the related federal regulations in 34 CFR Part 366.
4) What is the CFDA number and funding opportunity number?
The CFDA number is 84.132A, and the Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-062711-001.
5) How many awards were expected and how much funding was anticipated?
For this competition round, the Department anticipated making 2 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $346,527.
6) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this competition is $192,481.
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, and private nonprofit agencies. In addition, the organization must have the authority and capacity to carry out the purpose of Part C of Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act and perform required functions under Section 725(b) and (c) and applicable portions of 34 CFR Part 366.
9) What does it mean that an organization must be consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, and nonresidential?
The notice describes these as required characteristics of an eligible Center for Independent Living applicant. The opportunity expects applicants to be structured as independent living centers consistent with the independent living model, rather than being a program that lacks the required governance or operational independence.
10) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
No. The eligibility description specifies the applicant must be a private nonprofit agency.
11) Can a program housed inside a larger organization apply?
The opportunity emphasizes that applicants must be structurally able to operate as a full independent living center and not simply a program housed within a larger entity that lacks the required governance and operational independence.
12) What capacity must applicants demonstrate regarding funding administration?
Applicants must demonstrate they can receive and administer multiple funding streams, including funds under 34 CFR Part 366, other public and private contributions supporting a center, and funds from other public and private programs.
13) What types of geographic areas should applicants propose to serve?
Applicants must propose to serve one or more geographic areas identified as unserved or underserved within the relevant state or outlying area.
14) What documentation is required regarding the state plan?
Applicants must show, with appropriate documentation, that establishing a new center in the proposed area is consistent with the state plan design for developing a statewide network of centers.
15) Can an organization that already receives Part C funds apply?
The eligibility rules state that an applicant must either (1) not be currently receiving funds under Part C of Chapter 1, Title VII of the Act, or (2) propose to expand independent living services by establishing a separate and complete center.
16) What does "separate and complete center" mean in this notice?
The notice allows an existing center to expand services by establishing a separate and complete center. It also clarifies that the new center must be established at a different geographic location and be truly separate and complete.
17) Can the governing board of an existing center govern the new center?
Yes. The notice allows an existing center's governing board to serve as the governing board of the new, separate center, as long as the new center is at a different geographic location and is truly separate and complete.
18) How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it to Grants.gov for submission.
19) Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The instructions specifically state that emailing an application is not allowed.
20) How do I find the application package in Grants.gov for CFDA 84.132A?
The instructions emphasize searching for the CFDA number without the letter suffix. Applicants should search for 84.132 (not 84.132A) to locate the application package.
21) What were the key dates for the FY 2011 competition described here?
Applications became available on June 27, 2011. The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 27, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on August 26, 2011.
22) Where can applicants find the full requirements and official details?
This posting is described as a synopsis. Applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice for the complete requirements, including performance measures, priorities, and the full application and submission instructions.
23) Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical issues?
For technical access issues related to Grants.gov, the listing provides the Grants.gov systems contact: Julius Cotton, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov.
24) Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
For program questions, the listing provides a Department contact: Timothy Beatty, 202-245-6156.
25) What kinds of activities does the grant support at a high level?
The grant supports the planning, operation, administration, and evaluation of Centers for Independent Living that meet the applicable standards, assurances, and regulatory requirements, and that fit within the statewide independent living network plan.
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