Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 051010 001
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- 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 May 10, 2010 and posted on May 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 2010 Applications Available May 10, 2010. Date of Pre Application Meeting May 20, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 9, 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 $596,334.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $442,288.00 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).
- 1. 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 any State in which the Secretary has approved the State Plan required by section 704 of the Act 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 territories listed under Estimated Number of Awards in this notice 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 territory whose geographic area or areas the applicant proposes to serve.
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Opportunity Summary:
This discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), funds Centers for Independent Living (CILs) under CFDA 84.132A. The program is designed to help build and sustain a statewide network of CILs by supporting the planning, operation, administration, and evaluation of centers that meet the standards and assurances in section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). A key point is that funded centers must align with the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), meaning applicants have to show that the proposed center fits the state or territorys approved strategy for where centers are needed and how the statewide network should be structured.
The opportunity was posted May 10, 2010, with applications made available the same day. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for May 20, 2010, and the deadline to submit applications was June 9, 2010 (with the opportunity later archived July 9, 2010). The expected number of awards was 2, with an estimated total funding amount of $596,334 and an award ceiling of $442,288. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this competition, which typically means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant (though other leveraging may still be viewed positively depending on the official notice and selection criteria).
Eligibility is narrowly defined and aimed at organizations that can operate a compliant, independent living center. An eligible applicant must be a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agency. In practical terms, that means the organization must be governed and directed in a way that ensures people with disabilities have a controlling voice, it must operate within the community rather than as a residential institution, and it must serve people across disability types rather than focusing on a single disability category. The applicant must also have the authority and capacity to carry out the purpose of Title VII, Part C of the Rehabilitation Act and perform the functions described in section 725(b) and (c) and in the relevant federal regulations (34 CFR part 366, subparts F and G). Beyond programmatic authority, the organization must be able to receive and administer federal funds under the CIL program, as well as manage funds from other public or private sources that support center operations.
The competition is structured to expand independent living services into places that lack them. Applicants generally must either (1) not currently be receiving Part C CIL funds or (2) propose expanding services by establishing a separate, complete new center at a different geographic location (even if the existing centers board also serves as the new centers board). The proposal must target one or more geographic areas identified as unserved or underserved, and the application must include documentation showing the new center is consistent with the SPIL design for establishing a statewide network in the relevant state or territory. In other words, it is not enough to propose a strong center; the proposed service area and network role must match what the state plan says is needed.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Educations e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasizes that applicants must submit through the online system and cannot email an electronic copy of the application to the Department. The synopsis also notes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for full requirements such as eligibility details, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts, and it directs applicants to the official Federal Register and related regulations for the complete rules governing the competition.
For support and official points of contact, the listing includes Julius Cotton as the ED Grants/Grants.gov system administrator contact (202-245-6140; julius.cotton@ed.gov) for access or technical issues with the announcement and submission systems, and Sean Barrett as the program manager at the U.S. Department of Education (202-245-7604) for programmatic questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), to fund Centers for Independent Living (CILs) under CFDA 84.132A. It supports the planning, operation, administration, and evaluation of centers that meet the standards and assurances in section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to help build and sustain a statewide network of Centers for Independent Living. Funded centers are expected to operate in a way that aligns with the statutory and regulatory requirements for CILs and fits into the state or territory-wide strategy for independent living services.
What is the role of the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) in this competition?
Alignment with the SPIL is a central requirement. Applicants must show that the proposed center fits the state or territory's approved plan for where centers are needed and how the statewide network of centers should be structured. Applications must include documentation showing the new center is consistent with the SPIL design for establishing a statewide network in the relevant state or territory.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to an organization that is a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agency. The applicant must also have the authority and capacity to carry out the purpose of Title VII, Part C of the Rehabilitation Act and perform the functions described in section 725(b) and (c) and in 34 CFR part 366, subparts F and G.
What does "consumer-controlled" mean in the eligibility description?
Based on the listing, "consumer-controlled" means the organization must be governed and directed in a way that ensures people with disabilities have a controlling voice in the organization.
What does "community-based" and "nonresidential" mean for eligibility?
The listing explains that the organization must operate within the community rather than as a residential institution (nonresidential). In other words, the center is not designed as a residential facility and is meant to provide services within community settings.
What does "cross-disability" mean in this program?
"Cross-disability" means the center must serve people across disability types rather than focusing on a single disability category.
Does the applicant have to be a nonprofit?
Yes. The eligible applicant is described as a private nonprofit agency.
What kinds of capabilities must an applicant organization demonstrate?
The applicant must have the authority and capacity to carry out the purpose of Title VII, Part C of the Rehabilitation Act and perform the functions described in section 725(b) and (c) and the relevant federal regulations (34 CFR part 366, subparts F and G). The organization must also be able to receive and administer federal funds under the CIL program and manage funds from other public or private sources that support center operations.
Is this competition intended for new centers or existing centers?
The competition is structured to expand independent living services into places that lack them. Applicants generally must either (1) not currently be receiving Part C CIL funds, or (2) propose expanding services by establishing a separate, complete new center at a different geographic location (even if the existing center's board also serves as the new center's board).
Can an organization that already receives Part C CIL funds apply?
Yes, if it proposes expanding services by establishing a separate, complete new center at a different geographic location, as described in the listing. The listing notes that even if the existing center's board also serves as the new center's board, the proposal still needs to establish a separate, complete new center at a different location.
What type of service area must the proposed center target?
The proposal must target one or more geographic areas identified as unserved or underserved, and it must match the SPIL's design for a statewide network in the state or territory.
What documentation is required related to the SPIL?
The application must include documentation showing the new center is consistent with the SPIL design for establishing a statewide network in the relevant state or territory.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was 2.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The estimated total funding amount was $596,334.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $442,288.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this competition. That typically means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant, though the official notice and selection criteria control what is evaluated.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications made available?
The opportunity was posted on May 10, 2010, and applications were made available the same day.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for May 20, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline to submit applications was June 9, 2010.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on July 9, 2010.
How did applicants have to submit their applications?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education's e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The notice emphasizes that applicants must submit through the online system and cannot email an electronic copy of the application to the Department.
What source controls the full requirements for the competition?
The synopsis states that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for full requirements such as eligibility details, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts. It directs applicants to the official Federal Register and related regulations for the complete rules governing the competition.
Which laws and regulations are specifically referenced in the description?
The listing references section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Title VII, Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, and the relevant federal regulations at 34 CFR part 366, subparts F and G.
Who should be contacted for e-Application or system access/technical issues?
Julius Cotton is listed as the ED Grants/Grants.gov system administrator contact for access or technical issues with the announcement and submission systems. Phone: 202-245-6140. Email: julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the grant?
Sean Barrett is listed as the program manager contact for programmatic questions. Phone: 202-245-7604.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 84.132A.
Which Department and office administered this opportunity?
This opportunity is from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS).
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