Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 071814 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 071814 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS/NIDRR Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers Community Living and Participation for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions CFDA Number 84.133B 7" 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 Jul 18, 2014 and posted on Jul 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2014 Applications Available July 18, 2014. Deadline for Letter of Intent to Apply August 15, 2014. Notice of Intent to Apply Due to the broad nature of the priorities in these competitions, and to assist with the selection of reviewers for these competitions, NIDRR is requesting all potential applicants to submit a letter of intent (LOI). The submission is not mandatory and the content of the LOI will not be peer reviewed or otherwise used to rate an application. Each LOI should be limited to a maximum of four pages and include the following information (1) The title of the proposed project, the name of the applicant, the name of the Project Director or Principal Investigator (PI), and the names of partner institutions and entities (2) a brief statement of the vision, goals, and objectives of the proposed project and a description of its activities at a sufficient level of detail to allow NIDRR to select potential peer reviewers (3) a list of proposed project staff including the Project Director or PI and key personnel (4) a list of individuals whose selection as a peer reviewer might constitute a conflict of interest due to involvement in proposal development, selection as an advisory board member, co PI relationships, etc. and (5) contact information for the Project Director or PI. Submission of an LOI is not a prerequisite for eligibility to submit an application. NIDRR will accept the optional LOI via mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or commercial carrier) or email, by August 15, 2014. The LOI must be sent to Patricia Barrett, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5142, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202 or by email to patricia.barrett@ed.gov. For further information regarding the LOI submission process, contact Patricia Barrett at (202) 245 6211. Date of Pre Application Meeting August 8, 2014. 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 August 8, 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 August 29, 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 $875,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $875,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments.
- 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 grant opportunity comes 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), under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) program. The specific competition is titled "Community Living and Participation for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions" and is listed under CFDA 84.133B-7 (with the notice also referencing a separate, parallel competition under 84.133B-6). At its core, the program is meant to support applied research and related activities that improve real-world outcomes for people with disabilities, especially those with the most significant support needs, and to strengthen the effectiveness of services authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). For this particular RRTC topic, the emphasis is on generating knowledge and practical strategies that help youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions participate more fully in community life.
The broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program funds a mix of research, demonstration projects, training, technical assistance, dissemination, and related efforts (including international activities when relevant). The intent is not just to study disability in the abstract, but to develop and test methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that improve inclusion and integration in major life areas like employment, independent living, family support, and overall economic and social self-sufficiency. Within that umbrella, RRTCs are expected to operate as hubs that combine well-designed research with training and outreach so that findings do not sit on a shelf. These centers are structured to serve multiple audiences at once, including rehabilitation service providers, people with disabilities and their families, policymakers, and other stakeholders who use evidence to make program and system decisions.
From an applicant and competition standpoint, this is a discretionary grant with an expectation of one award for this competition. The estimated total funding and maximum award amount listed are both $875,000 (effectively indicating a single award up to that ceiling). No cost sharing or matching is required. Eligible applicants are broad and include states; public or private agencies; public or private organizations (including for-profit entities); institutions of higher education (both public and private); and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The notice also lists a wide variety of government entities and nonprofit categories as eligible, reflecting the program's intent to attract strong interdisciplinary partnerships that can carry out research and translate it into practice.
The application process is built around electronic submission through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number (84.133) without using the alpha suffix, complete the forms offline, and submit through the Grants.gov portal; applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency. The timeline in the posting shows applications becoming available July 18, 2014, with a final application submission deadline of August 29, 2014, and an archive date of September 28, 2014 (indicating the opportunity is historical, though the structure reflects how these competitions are typically administered).
To help potential applicants prepare, NIDRR included two notable pre-application elements. First, there was a pre-application meeting scheduled for August 8, 2014, offered by conference call, with a dedicated window for group information and a later window for one-on-one technical assistance consultations with NIDRR staff. Second, NIDRR requested (but did not require) a Letter of Intent (LOI) by August 15, 2014. The LOI was explicitly described as optional and not scored or peer reviewed, but it served a practical purpose: because the competition priorities were broad, the LOIs helped NIDRR plan for peer review by selecting reviewers with appropriate expertise and avoiding conflicts. The LOI was limited to four pages and needed to include the proposed project title; applicant and project leadership; partner organizations; a clear summary of vision, goals, objectives, and proposed activities; proposed staffing; a list of potential reviewer conflicts; and contact information for the project director or principal investigator. LOIs could be submitted by mail or email to the listed program contact.
Contact and support information was also provided for both program content and submission logistics. A program manager at the Department of Education (Patricia Barrett) was identified as the primary point of contact for the competition, including LOI submission and general program questions. Separate contact information was provided for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement or Grants.gov-related system issues. Finally, the notice repeatedly emphasizes that the synopsis is not the authoritative source; applicants were directed to the official Federal Register application notice for the full requirements, priorities, performance measures, and detailed submission instructions, since the Federal Register version controls in case of any differences between summaries and the official publication.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition 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), under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) program. The specific competition is titled "Community Living and Participation for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions" and is listed under CFDA 84.133B-7 (with the notice also referencing a separate, parallel competition under 84.133B-6).
2) What is the purpose of the RRTC program in this context?
The RRTC program is intended to support applied research and related activities that improve real-world outcomes for people with disabilities, especially those with the most significant support needs. It also aims to strengthen the effectiveness of services authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
3) What does this specific RRTC topic focus on?
This competition emphasizes generating knowledge and practical strategies that help youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions participate more fully in community life.
4) What kinds of activities does the broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program fund?
Within the broader program umbrella, funding can support research, demonstration projects, training, technical assistance, dissemination, and related efforts. The notice also indicates that international activities may be included when relevant.
5) What types of outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The program is designed to develop and test methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that improve inclusion and integration in major life areas such as employment, independent living, family support, and overall economic and social self-sufficiency.
6) What is an RRTC expected to do beyond research?
RRTCs are expected to operate as hubs that combine well-designed research with training and outreach so that findings are translated into practice and do not "sit on a shelf." These centers are structured to serve multiple audiences at once, including rehabilitation service providers, people with disabilities and their families, policymakers, and other stakeholders who use evidence to make program and system decisions.
7) How many awards are expected under this competition?
The posting indicates an expectation of one award for this competition.
8) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount and the maximum award amount are both listed as $875,000, indicating a single award up to that ceiling.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broad and include states; public or private agencies; public or private organizations (including for-profit entities); institutions of higher education (both public and private); and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The notice also describes a wide variety of government entities and nonprofit categories as eligible, reflecting an intent to attract strong interdisciplinary partnerships.
11) Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. This is described as a discretionary grant competition, with one award anticipated.
12) How do applicants submit an application?
Applications are submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number (84.133) without using the alpha suffix, complete the forms offline, and submit through the Grants.gov portal.
13) Can an application be submitted by email directly to the agency?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency.
14) What CFDA number should applicants use to find the package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are instructed to search CFDA 84.133 (without the alpha suffix) to locate the correct application package in Grants.gov.
15) What are the key dates listed in the posting?
The timeline shown in the posting indicates: applications available July 18, 2014; final application submission deadline August 29, 2014; and an archive date of September 28, 2014.
16) Is this an active opportunity?
The dates provided (2014) indicate the opportunity is historical. However, the notice structure reflects how these competitions are typically administered.
17) Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for August 8, 2014 and was offered by conference call.
18) What was included in the pre-application meeting format?
The pre-application meeting included a dedicated window for group information and a later window for one-on-one technical assistance consultations with NIDRR staff.
19) Was a Letter of Intent (LOI) required?
No. NIDRR requested (but did not require) a Letter of Intent. The LOI was optional.
20) Was the LOI scored or peer reviewed?
No. The LOI was explicitly described as not scored and not peer reviewed.
21) Why did NIDRR request an optional LOI?
Because the competition priorities were broad, LOIs helped NIDRR plan for peer review by selecting reviewers with appropriate expertise and by avoiding conflicts of interest.
22) When was the LOI due?
The requested due date for the optional LOI was August 15, 2014.
23) What was the LOI page limit?
The LOI was limited to four pages.
24) What information needed to be included in the LOI?
The LOI needed to include: the proposed project title; applicant and project leadership; partner organizations; a clear summary of vision, goals, objectives, and proposed activities; proposed staffing; a list of potential reviewer conflicts; and contact information for the project director or principal investigator.
25) How could the LOI be submitted?
LOIs could be submitted by mail or email to the listed program contact.
26) Who was the primary program contact for this competition?
A program manager at the Department of Education, Patricia Barrett, was identified as the primary point of contact for the competition, including LOI submission and general program questions.
27) Who should applicants contact for technical issues?
The notice provided separate contact information for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement or for Grants.gov-related system issues (separate from the program contact for content questions).
28) Which document controls if there is a discrepancy between summaries and the official requirements?
The notice emphasizes that the synopsis is not the authoritative source. Applicants were directed to the official Federal Register application notice for the full requirements, priorities, performance measures, and detailed submission instructions. The Federal Register version controls in case of differences.
29) What audiences are RRTCs expected to serve with their work?
RRTCs are structured to serve multiple audiences, including rehabilitation service providers, people with disabilities and their families, policymakers, and other stakeholders who rely on evidence to make program and system decisions.
30) Does the notice mention a related or parallel competition?
Yes. The notice references a separate, parallel competition under CFDA 84.133B-6 in addition to the CFDA 84.133B-7 competition described here.
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