Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 123013 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 123013 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Field Initiated Projects Program CFDA Number 84.133G 2 (Development)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.133 National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 30, 2013 and posted on Dec 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2014 Applications Available December 30, 2013. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application meeting and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre application meeting will be held on January 21, 2014. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 100 p.m. and 300 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDRR staff also will be available from 330 p.m. to 430 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the same day, by telephone, to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. For further information or to make arrangements to participate in the meeting via conference call or to arrange for an individual consultation, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 28, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants States public or private agencies, including for profit agencies public or private organizations, including for profit organizations IHEs and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It falls under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, specifically the Field Initiated (FI) Projects Program, CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 84.133G-2, which is the development track. The overall goal of the FI Projects program is to support work that improves real-world outcomes for people with disabilities by advancing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that promote full inclusion and integration in society. This includes stronger participation in community life, improved employment outcomes, greater independent living, better family support, and increased economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular emphasis on benefiting individuals with the most severe disabilities. A second core aim is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
A key feature of the FI Projects program is that NIDRR funds two distinct types of awards: research grants (CFDA 84.133G-1) and development grants (CFDA 84.133G-2). This opportunity is the development grant (84.133G-2). The notice draws a clear line between the two: research projects are expected to be hypothesis-driven or guided by explicit research questions and to conduct a systematic study that produces new scientific knowledge or a deeper understanding of a problem area. Development projects, by contrast, are expected to take existing research knowledge and convert it into practical outputs such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes that are useful to a defined target population. The target population is broadly defined as the individuals, organizations, or entities expected to be affected by the work, and the notice points out that a project can have more than one target population when it influences service recipients, service providers, or program administrators.
Applicants are encouraged to align proposed work with NIDRRs Long Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-2017, which organizes NIDRR priorities around three outcome domains: (1) community living and participation, (2) health and function, and (3) employment. While the opportunity is field initiated, meaning applicants can propose ideas that are not limited to a single narrow topic area, the expectation is that the proposed development activities will connect to these outcome domains and ultimately translate research into tangible tools, practices, or technologies that improve participation and outcomes for people with disabilities.
From an administrative standpoint, applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and applicants were instructed to search by the base CFDA number (84.133) without the letter suffix when locating the application package. The notice emphasizes that applications could not be submitted by email. The opportunity was posted on December 30, 2013, with applications available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was February 28, 2014. NIDRR also offered a pre-application meeting on January 21, 2014, held by conference call, along with a separate window the same afternoon for one-on-one technical assistance consultations by phone with NIDRR staff, which is often intended to help applicants understand expectations and avoid common submission or eligibility issues.
In terms of funding scale, the opportunity anticipated approximately 10 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $2,000,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to plan for and document non-federal contributions consistent with the requirements described in the official Federal Register notice. Eligibility was broad and included states and public or private agencies, public or private organizations (including for-profit entities), institutions of higher education (public and private), and federally recognized Indian tribes as well as other tribal organizations. The eligibility list also references various government units and nonprofit types, reflecting the programs openness to applicants across sectors so long as they can carry out the development work and meet federal grant requirements.
Finally, the published synopsis repeatedly notes that it is not the authoritative source and directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice for complete and controlling details, including specific eligibility rules, application components, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions. For support with accessing the announcement or navigating the electronic application system, the notice provides a Grants.gov systems contact, and for programmatic questions it identifies the program manager (at the time, Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education) as the point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It is offered under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, Field Initiated (FI) Projects Program.
What is the program and Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The opportunity is under Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) 84.133G-2, which is the FI Projects Program development track.
Is this a research grant or a development grant?
This specific opportunity is a development grant under 84.133G-2. The notice distinguishes it from the FI research grant track, which is 84.133G-1.
How does a development project differ from a research project in this program?
Research projects (84.133G-1) are expected to be hypothesis-driven or guided by explicit research questions and to conduct systematic study that produces new scientific knowledge or deeper understanding. Development projects (84.133G-2) are expected to take existing research knowledge and convert it into practical outputs such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes that are useful to a defined target population.
What is the overall goal of the Field Initiated (FI) Projects Program?
The overall goal is to support work that improves real-world outcomes for people with disabilities by advancing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that promote full inclusion and integration in society.
What types of outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The program emphasizes outcomes such as stronger participation in community life, improved employment outcomes, greater independent living, better family support, and increased economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular emphasis on benefiting individuals with the most severe disabilities.
Does the program have an additional core aim beyond outcomes for individuals?
Yes. A second core aim is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
What kinds of deliverables are expected from development projects?
Development projects are expected to translate existing research into tangible, practical outputs such as materials, devices, systems, methods, prototypes, or processes that are useful to a defined target population.
What does the notice mean by "target population"?
The target population is broadly defined as the individuals, organizations, or entities expected to be affected by the project. A project can have more than one target population when it influences service recipients, service providers, or program administrators.
Is this opportunity limited to a single narrow topic area?
No. It is described as field initiated, meaning applicants can propose ideas that are not limited to a single narrow topic area. However, development activities are expected to connect to NIDRR outcome domains and translate research into useful tools, practices, or technologies that improve participation and outcomes for people with disabilities.
What NIDRR framework or plan are applicants encouraged to align with?
Applicants are encouraged to align proposed work with NIDRR's Long Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-2017.
What are the outcome domains in NIDRR's Long Range Plan referenced in the notice?
The plan organizes priorities around three outcome domains: (1) community living and participation, (2) health and function, and (3) employment.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice also emphasizes that applications could not be submitted by email.
How should applicants locate the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the base CFDA number 84.133 (without the letter suffix) when locating the application package.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on December 30, 2013, with applications available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was February 28, 2014.
Was there a pre-application meeting or technical assistance offered?
Yes. NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on January 21, 2014, held by conference call. There was also a separate window that same afternoon for one-on-one technical assistance consultations by phone with NIDRR staff.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the total estimated funding?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 10 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $2,000,000.
What was the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $200,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to plan for and document non-federal contributions consistent with the requirements described in the official Federal Register notice.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included states and public or private agencies; public or private organizations (including for-profit entities); institutions of higher education (public and private); federally recognized Indian tribes; and other tribal organizations. The eligibility list also references various government units and nonprofit types.
Where should applicants look for the complete, controlling requirements?
The synopsis notes that it is not the authoritative source and directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice for complete and controlling details, including specific eligibility rules, required application components, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions.
Who should be contacted for help with the electronic application system?
For support with accessing the announcement or navigating the electronic application system, the notice provides a Grants.gov systems contact.
Who was the program contact for programmatic questions?
For programmatic questions, the notice identifies the program manager as the point of contact (at the time, Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education).
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