Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072314 004
Apply for ED GRANTS 072314 004
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Rehabilitation Training Rehabilitation Long Term Training Program Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing CFDA Number 84.129Q" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.129 Rehabilitation Long Term Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 23, 2014 and posted on Jul 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2014 Applications Available July 23, 2014. Date of Pre Application Webinars July 30, 2014. Date of Pre Application Webinars Interested parties are invited to participate in one of two pre application Webinars. The pre application Webinars with staff from the Department will be held on July 30, 2014 at 1000 a.m. and 200 p.m., Washington, DC time. The Webinars will be recorded. For further information about the pre application Webinars, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 22, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments.
- Eligible Applicants States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and IHEs.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), through the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). It falls under the Rehabilitation Training program, specifically the Rehabilitation Long Term Training program, and the specialty area described here focuses on the rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The listing is tied to CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 84.129Q and was posted on July 23, 2014, with applications due August 22, 2014 (and later archived on September 21, 2014). It is a discretionary grant competition, meaning awards are made competitively based on the published criteria and priorities in the official Federal Register notice.
The core purpose of the Rehabilitation Long Term Training program is to build the workforce needed to deliver effective vocational rehabilitation and related services by funding longer-term education and training. The program supports projects that provide basic or advanced training that leads to an academic degree in rehabilitation fields where there are personnel shortages, as identified by the Secretary of Education. It can also support a structured sequence of courses that leads to a certificate (again, in shortage areas), and it includes support for medical residents in physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs. For this specific competition (84.129Q), the emphasis is on preparing qualified personnel to serve people who are deaf or hard of hearing, addressing a recognized need for specialized expertise in rehabilitation practice for this population.
The notice states that there are two "absolute priorities," which are mandatory requirements: applicants have to meet them to be considered for funding. Absolute Priority 1 comes from the program regulations at 34 CFR 386.1, and Absolute Priority 2 comes from a separate final priority notice published elsewhere in the same Federal Register issue. The summary does not spell out the details of those priorities, so anyone applying would need to read the official application notice to understand exactly what approaches, training models, or target outcomes are required.
In terms of funding basics, the opportunity anticipated making about 7 awards, with an award ceiling listed at $150,000. The opportunity also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant is expected to contribute non-federal resources in some form and amount specified in the official notice (the summary does not provide the required percentage or allowable sources, so the Federal Register notice governs). Like many training grants, the expectation is that federal dollars help cover project and training costs while the grantee and partners share responsibility for sustaining the effort and leveraging additional support.
Eligibility is broad across public and nonprofit sectors. The summary indicates that eligible applicants include states and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and institutions of higher education (IHEs). The Grants.gov listing also shows a wide range of eligible entity types (state and local governments, public and private IHEs, certain nonprofits including those with or without 501(c)(3) status, school districts, special district governments, tribal governments, and other categories), with the key clarification that eligibility ultimately follows the official notice language.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed to search for the application package using "84.129" (without the letter suffix), download the package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov system. The notice explicitly states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. This is a standard federal submission rule meant to ensure consistent receipt, tracking, and validation of applications through the governmentwide portal.
The Department also offered pre-application webinars on July 30, 2014 (two sessions, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Washington, DC time), and indicated those webinars would be recorded. These sessions were intended to walk potential applicants through the competition requirements, submission process, and likely common pitfalls, and to direct questions to the appropriate program and technical contacts.
For support, the notice lists both technical and program contacts. For Grants.gov and system-related issues, the contact was Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6288 and EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov. For programmatic questions about the competition itself, the program manager contact was Don Bunuan at RSA (202-245-6327, don.bunuan@ed.gov), located at 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 5028, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2800. The summary repeatedly emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for detailed requirements such as application content, pre-application and application procedures, performance measures, selection criteria, and the exact language of priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition under the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). It is part of the Rehabilitation Training program, specifically the Rehabilitation Long Term Training program, with a specialty focus on rehabilitation services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number associated with this listing is 84.129Q.
When was the opportunity posted, and when were applications due?
The listing was posted on July 23, 2014. Applications were due on August 22, 2014. The opportunity was later archived on September 21, 2014.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant competition?
It means funding decisions are made competitively. Awards are based on the published selection criteria and priorities described in the official Federal Register notice, rather than being automatically awarded to all eligible applicants.
What is the purpose of the Rehabilitation Long Term Training program?
The program is designed to help build the workforce needed to provide effective vocational rehabilitation and related services. It funds longer-term education and training to address personnel shortages in rehabilitation fields identified by the Secretary of Education.
What types of training does this program support?
Based on the summary provided, the program can support: (1) basic or advanced training leading to an academic degree in rehabilitation fields where personnel shortages exist, (2) a structured sequence of courses leading to a certificate in shortage areas, and (3) support for medical residents in physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs.
What is the focus of CFDA 84.129Q specifically?
This competition emphasizes preparing qualified personnel to serve individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, responding to a recognized need for specialized rehabilitation expertise for this population.
Are there any required priorities applicants must address?
Yes. The notice includes two absolute priorities, and applicants must meet them to be considered for funding.
What are the two absolute priorities?
The summary indicates that Absolute Priority 1 is drawn from program regulations at 34 CFR 386.1, and Absolute Priority 2 comes from a separate final priority notice published elsewhere in the same Federal Register issue. The summary does not provide the detailed content of either priority, so the official Federal Register notice must be used to understand the exact requirements.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making about 7 awards.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant is expected to contribute non-federal resources in the form and amount specified in the official notice. The summary does not state the percentage or details, so the Federal Register notice governs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly across public and nonprofit sectors. The summary indicates eligible applicants include states and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and institutions of higher education (IHEs). The Grants.gov listing also indicates multiple eligible entity types (including various government entities, public and private IHEs, certain nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, school districts, special districts, tribal governments, and others). Final eligibility is controlled by the official notice language.
Where should applicants confirm the official eligibility rules?
Applicants should confirm eligibility in the official Federal Register notice, which the summary identifies as the controlling source for the detailed requirements.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Can an application be submitted by email to the Department of Education?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search for the application package using "84.129" (without the letter suffix), download the package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
Were there any pre-application webinars for this competition?
Yes. The Department offered pre-application webinars on July 30, 2014, with two sessions scheduled at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Washington, DC time. The notice also indicated the webinars would be recorded.
What were the pre-application webinars intended to cover?
They were intended to walk potential applicants through the competition requirements and the submission process, address likely common pitfalls, and direct questions to the appropriate program and technical contacts.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical issues?
For Grants.gov and system-related issues, the listed contact is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6288 or via email at EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for program questions about the competition?
For programmatic questions, the listed program manager contact is Don Bunuan at RSA. Phone: 202-245-6327. Email: don.bunuan@ed.gov. Address: 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 5028, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2800.
Where are the official requirements and rules for this competition described?
The summary repeatedly emphasizes that the official Federal Register notice is the controlling source for details such as application content, procedures, performance measures, selection criteria, and the exact language of the priorities.
What should applicants do if the summary and the Federal Register notice differ?
The Federal Register notice governs. The summary indicates it does not include all details (including the full text of absolute priorities and the matching requirement specifics), so applicants should rely on the official notice for definitive requirements.
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