Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 070113 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 070113 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) OSEP Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program for Individuals with Disabilities Center on Technology and Disability CFDA Number 84.327F" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.327 Special EducationEducational Technology Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2013 and posted on Jul 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2013 Applications Available July 1, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 15, 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 $1,435,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,435,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants SEAs LEAs, including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law IHEs other public agencies private nonprofit organizations outlying areas freely associated States Indian tribes or tribal organizations and for profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
This federal grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and specifically the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It falls under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program, and the particular competition described here is the Center on Technology and Disability, listed under CFDA number 84.327F. The program exists to improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities by expanding and strengthening the use of technology and accessible instructional supports in real classroom settings, while also advancing related media services that help make educational content usable and effective for students with disabilities.
The central purpose of the broader program is fourfold. First, it aims to improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, meaning projects are expected to help move useful tools and approaches from idea to practice, and to encourage adoption by educators and systems. Second, it supports educational media services and related activities that have direct educational value in the classroom for children with disabilities, emphasizing practical classroom relevance rather than media production in isolation. Third, it provides support for captioning and video description appropriate for classroom use, reinforcing the expectation that audiovisual materials used in instruction should be accessible to students who are deaf or hard of hearing and to students who are blind or have low vision. Fourth, it prioritizes timely access to accessible educational materials for children with disabilities, reflecting a strong focus on reducing delays that often prevent students from receiving materials in formats they can use when they need them.
The notice also clarifies that this program was previously known as Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities. The Department updated the name to more clearly reflect that accessible educational materials are a formal part of the program purpose, even though the underlying statutory authority and core activities remain the same (authorized under 20 U.S.C. 1474). In practice, that name change signals a broader, more explicit emphasis on accessibility and instructional materials alongside technology and media.
This opportunity is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally means the Department expects substantial federal involvement during the project period, such as ongoing collaboration, guidance, or coordination beyond a typical grant. The funding activity category is Education, and the competition anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). The estimated total funding for that award was $1,435,500, and the listed award ceiling matched that amount, indicating the project was likely structured as one major national center effort rather than multiple smaller awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this competition.
A wide range of applicants were eligible. Eligible entities included State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs) including public charter schools treated as LEAs under state law, institutions of higher education (IHEs), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, outlying areas, freely associated states, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and even for-profit organizations. That breadth suggests the Department was primarily interested in the strength and national relevance of the proposed center and its capacity to deliver high-impact work, rather than restricting eligibility to a narrow applicant type.
The application process required electronic submission through Grants.gov, and applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching for CFDA number 84.327 (without the letter suffix). Applications could be downloaded, completed offline, and then uploaded for submission through Grants.gov, with an explicit instruction that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. Key dates for this posted competition were that applications became available on July 1, 2013, with a deadline for transmittal of applications on August 15, 2013, and the opportunity was later archived on September 14, 2013.
Because the text provided is a synopsis, it repeatedly emphasizes that the authoritative requirements are in the official Federal Register notice. That official notice would contain the detailed eligibility conditions, application formatting and submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and points of contact. The contact information listed includes a Grants.gov systems administrator contact for technical access issues and the program manager within the Department of Education for programmatic questions, reflecting the two common support tracks applicants typically need: platform submission help and content or policy guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this federal grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Center on Technology and Disability competition under the U.S. Department of Education's Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program. It is listed under CFDA number 84.327F.
Which federal agency and offices are sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is from the U.S. Department of Education, within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
What is the overall purpose of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program?
The program is intended to improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities by expanding and strengthening the use of technology and accessible instructional supports in real classroom settings, and by advancing related media services that help make educational content usable and effective for students with disabilities.
What are the four main aims described for the broader program?
The synopsis describes four key aims:
- Improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, with an emphasis on moving tools and approaches into practice and encouraging adoption by educators and systems.
- Support educational media services and related activities that have direct educational value in the classroom for children with disabilities, emphasizing classroom relevance rather than media production alone.
- Provide support for captioning and video description appropriate for classroom use to ensure audiovisual instructional materials are accessible to students who are deaf or hard of hearing and to students who are blind or have low vision.
- Prioritize timely access to accessible educational materials for children with disabilities, reflecting an emphasis on reducing delays in providing usable formats.
Is this program known by any previous name?
Yes. The notice states the program was previously known as Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities. The name was updated to more clearly reflect that accessible educational materials are a formal part of the program purpose.
Did the name change affect the underlying authority or core activities?
According to the synopsis, the underlying statutory authority and core activities remain the same, authorized under 20 U.S.C. 1474. The change mainly signals a clearer emphasis on accessibility and instructional materials alongside technology and media.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
The synopsis notes that a cooperative agreement generally means the Department expects substantial federal involvement during the project period, such as ongoing collaboration, guidance, or coordination beyond what is typical for a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The listed funding activity category is Education.
How many awards were anticipated under this competition?
The competition anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), suggesting the project was structured as one major national center effort rather than multiple smaller awards.
What was the estimated total funding and maximum award amount?
The estimated total funding for the single award was $1,435,500, and the award ceiling was also listed as $1,435,500.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this competition in the synopsis provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
The synopsis lists a broad range of eligible applicants, including:
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- Local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools treated as LEAs under state law
- Institutions of higher education (IHEs)
- Other public agencies
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Outlying areas
- Freely associated states
- Indian tribes or tribal organizations
- For-profit organizations
Does this opportunity restrict eligibility to only nonprofit or public entities?
No. The synopsis explicitly includes both nonprofit and for-profit organizations among eligible applicants.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Could an application be submitted by email to the Department?
No. The synopsis explicitly states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
How would an applicant find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching for CFDA number 84.327 (without the letter suffix).
Could applicants download the application, work offline, and then upload it?
Yes. The synopsis states that applications could be downloaded, completed offline, and then uploaded for submission through Grants.gov.
What were the key dates for this posted competition?
- Applications available: July 1, 2013
- Deadline for transmittal of applications: August 15, 2013
- Opportunity archived: September 14, 2013
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The synopsis notes that the opportunity was archived on September 14, 2013, indicating that this particular posting is no longer active for new submissions under those dates.
Where should applicants look for the authoritative requirements and full details?
The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that the official Federal Register notice contains the authoritative requirements, including detailed eligibility conditions, application formatting and submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and points of contact.
What types of support contacts were referenced for applicants?
The synopsis references two common support tracks:
- A Grants.gov systems administrator contact for technical access or submission issues.
- A program manager within the Department of Education for programmatic questions.
What is the central focus of the Center on Technology and Disability competition as described?
Based on the synopsis, the competition is centered on improving outcomes for children with disabilities by strengthening the use of technology and accessible instructional supports in real classrooms, while also advancing media services and accessibility practices (including captioning, video description, and timely access to accessible educational materials).
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