Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072315 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 072315 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Disability Innovation Fund Automated Personalization Computing Project CFDA Number 84.421A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.421 Disability Innovation Fund (DIF).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 23, 2015 and posted on Jul 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2015 Applications Available July 23, 2015. Date of Pre Application Webinar August 5, 2015. Date of Pre Application Webinar Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application Webinar. The pre application Webinar with staff from the Department will be held on August 5, 2015. The Webinar will be recorded. For further information about the pre application Webinar, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications September 8, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications September 8, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 An application must be submitted by an eligible applicant serving as the lead entity on behalf of a proposed partnership that would involve public and private partners participating in project implementation and governance. The applicant must be a State or public or nonprofit agency or organization, including Indian tribes and IHEs. The applicant, together with its proposed partners, must also have a demonstrable record of working together with key stakeholders such as major ICT providers, agencies that serve people with disabilities, and organizations of people with disabilities.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically through the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). It falls under the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF), CFDA 84.421A, and is titled the Automated Personalization Computing Project. The underlying purpose of the Disability Innovation Fund, as authorized through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. L. 113-76), is to support new and innovative efforts that measurably improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities, using the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) definition of disability (referenced as section 7(20)(B)). In practical terms, the competition is meant to fund a major project that explores or implements innovative approaches, tied here to "automated personalization computing," with the larger goal of improving real-world participation and outcomes for people with disabilities.
The total estimated funding listed for the competition is $20,000,000, with an expectation of making one award. That structure suggests a single, large-scale national project rather than multiple smaller pilots. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the synopsis, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive (though leveraging partnerships and resources can still matter in review criteria depending on the full Federal Register notice).
Eligibility is built around a partnership model. The lead applicant must be a state agency or a public or nonprofit agency or organization. The eligibility statement also explicitly includes Indian tribes and institutions of higher education (IHEs) as allowable lead entities. Importantly, the lead entity is not expected to apply alone; the application must be submitted on behalf of a proposed partnership that includes both public and private partners who will participate not only in carrying out the work but also in project governance. The synopsis also emphasizes that the applicant and its partners must have a demonstrable track record of working together with key stakeholders. Examples of the stakeholders specifically mentioned include major information and communication technology (ICT) providers, agencies that serve people with disabilities, and organizations led by or representing people with disabilities. In other words, this competition is designed for applicants that can show they already know how to collaborate across the disability services and technology ecosystems, and can credibly manage a multi-party initiative.
The posting date for the opportunity is July 23, 2015, and applications were made available the same day. A pre-application webinar was scheduled for August 5, 2015, hosted by Department staff and recorded for later viewing. The deadline for transmittal of applications was September 8, 2015, and the archived date shown is October 8, 2015. The funding opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-072315-001, and the funding activity category is Education. While the synopsis does not detail priorities, required project design elements, or performance measures, it repeatedly notes that those details are contained in the official Federal Register notice and should be reviewed carefully before applying.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the "Apply" function. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it back to Grants.gov for submission. Email submission of an electronic application copy was explicitly not allowed. A small but important technical instruction was included: when searching on Grants.gov, applicants needed to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for "84.421" rather than "84.421A" to find the correct package.
For support and program questions, the notice lists two points of contact. For technical difficulties accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov systems, Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin) is provided with a phone number (202-245-6288) and email (EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov). For programmatic questions about the competition itself, the program manager listed is Douglas Zhu at RSA, with contact details at the Department of Education in Washington, DC, phone (202-245-6037) and email (Douglas.Zhu@ed.gov).
Automated Personalization Computing Project (Disability Innovation Fund, CFDA 84.421A) - FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity called?
This discretionary grant competition is titled the Automated Personalization Computing Project. It is part of the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF).
2) Which federal agency is running this competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Education, under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically through the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
3) What is the CFDA number and program reference for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 84.421A within the Disability Innovation Fund.
4) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-072315-001.
5) What is the purpose of the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF)?
The underlying purpose of DIF is to support new and innovative efforts that measurably improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities, using the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) definition of disability (referenced as section 7(20)(B)).
6) What is the goal of this specific competition?
This competition is intended to fund a major project that explores or implements innovative approaches related to automated personalization computing, with the broader goal of improving real-world participation and outcomes for people with disabilities.
7) How much total funding is expected to be available?
The total estimated funding listed for the competition is $20,000,000.
8) How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The Department expects to make one award, suggesting a single large-scale project rather than multiple smaller awards.
9) Is cost-sharing or a match required?
The synopsis does not state a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Based on the information provided, applicants are generally not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible.
10) Who is eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
The lead applicant must be a state agency or a public or nonprofit agency or organization. The eligibility statement also explicitly includes Indian tribes and institutions of higher education (IHEs) as allowable lead entities.
11) Can an applicant apply alone, or is a partnership required?
A partnership is required. The application must be submitted on behalf of a proposed partnership that includes both public and private partners who will participate in carrying out the work and in project governance.
12) What does the opportunity say about partner involvement and governance?
The synopsis emphasizes that partners are expected to participate not only in implementation, but also in project governance, indicating a multi-party leadership and decision-making structure.
13) What kind of collaboration history is expected from the applicant and partners?
The synopsis emphasizes that the applicant and its partners must have a demonstrable track record of working together with key stakeholders.
14) Who are examples of the key stakeholders mentioned?
Examples specifically mentioned include:
- Major information and communication technology (ICT) providers
- Agencies that serve people with disabilities
- Organizations led by or representing people with disabilities
15) Where are the official requirements and details for the competition located?
The synopsis states that details such as priorities, required project design elements, and performance measures are contained in the official Federal Register notice, which applicants should review carefully before applying.
16) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 23, 2015, and applications were made available the same day.
17) Was there a pre-application webinar?
Yes. A pre-application webinar was scheduled for August 5, 2015, hosted by Department staff and recorded for later viewing.
18) What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was September 8, 2015.
19) What archived date is listed for the opportunity?
The archived date shown is October 8, 2015.
20) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the "Apply" function. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it back to Grants.gov for submission.
21) Were email submissions allowed?
No. Email submission of an electronic application copy was explicitly not allowed.
22) How should applicants search for the package on Grants.gov?
When searching on Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. That means searching for "84.421" rather than "84.421A" to find the correct package.
23) Who should be contacted for Grants.gov or technical access issues?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov systems, contact:
Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin)
Phone: 202-245-6288
Email: EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov
24) Who should be contacted for program or competition questions?
For programmatic questions about the competition, contact:
Douglas Zhu (Program Manager, RSA, U.S. Department of Education)
Phone: 202-245-6037
Email: Douglas.Zhu@ed.gov
25) What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Education.
26) What legal authority is referenced for the Disability Innovation Fund?
The synopsis references authorization through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. L. 113-76).
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