Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 121613 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 121613 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS/NIDRR Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I CFDA Number 84.133S 1" 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 16, 2013 and posted on Dec 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 14, 2014 Applications Available December 16, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 14, 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 $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses.
- Eligible Applicants Entities that are, at the time of award, small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This definition is included in the application package. If it appears that an applicant organization does not meet the eligibility requirements, we will request an evaluation by the SBA. Under circumstances in which eligibility is unclear, we will not make an SBIR award until the SBA makes a determination that the applicant is eligible under its definition of small business concern. Technology, science, and engineering firms with strong research capabilities in any of the priority areas listed in this notice are encouraged to participate. Consultative or other arrangements between these firms and universities or other nonprofit organizations are permitted, but the small business concern must serve as the grantee. For Phase I projects, at least two thirds of the research or analytic activities must be performed by the small business concern grantee.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OSERS/NIDRR Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I opportunity (CFDA 84.133S-1) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Its central focus is funding early stage research and development led by small businesses that can produce technology-based innovations benefiting individuals with disabilities. The program sits under the broader federal SBIR framework created by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-219), which requires certain federal agencies to set aside a portion of their external research and development budgets to support small business R&D through SBIR.
The SBIR program is designed around four core goals: driving technological innovation in the private sector; expanding participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; strengthening the role of small businesses in addressing federal R&D needs; and increasing commercialization in the private sector of innovations that come out of Department-funded R&D. While the SBIR structure includes three phases, this specific notice is for Phase I only. Phase I is meant to test and validate an idea by evaluating its scientific or technical merit, feasibility, and commercial promise. In other words, it is intended to help a small business prove that a concept is viable and worth further investment and development.
For this competition, Phase I awards can be up to $75,000 and can last up to six months. The notice also explains how the later phases work to provide context: Phase II is available only to Phase I winners and supports continued development based on Phase I results, with awards up to $575,000 over up to two years. Phase III is the commercialization stage, where a small business pursues the market and broader adoption of the technology, but SBIR funds do not pay for Phase III under this program. A key requirement specific to NIDRR-funded SBIR projects is that every funded project must address the needs of individuals with disabilities, consistent with the underlying statutory mission referenced in 29 U.S.C. 760. Proposed work is expected to connect clearly and credibly to disability and rehabilitation outcomes rather than being general-purpose R&D without a disability-focused application.
The types of R&D activities the program anticipates include manufacturing-related research that improves existing methods or processes, or creates entirely new processes, machines, or systems that benefit people with disabilities. It also includes efforts that explore how technology can ensure equal access across education, employment, community environments, and information, which captures a wide range of accessibility and assistive technology concepts. Another emphasis area is improving the quality and usefulness of disability and rehabilitation research itself, which can include tools, platforms, or methods that make research more effective, rigorous, scalable, or actionable in real-world service and support systems.
Eligibility is limited to entities that qualify as small business concerns under the Small Business Administration (SBA) definition, which is provided in the application package. If eligibility is questionable or unclear, the Department may ask SBA to review and will not make an award until SBA determines the applicant qualifies. The program encourages participation by technology, science, and engineering firms with strong research capabilities aligned to the notice priorities. Partnerships with universities and nonprofit organizations are allowed through consulting or other arrangements, but the small business must be the applicant and awardee. A notable Phase I performance requirement is that at least two-thirds of the research or analytic work must be performed by the small business itself, ensuring the project is primarily carried out in-house rather than being largely outsourced to academic or nonprofit partners.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the downloadable application package for this competition. The instructions stress that applicants must search by CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning applicants should search for "84.133" rather than "84.133S." Submissions cannot be emailed directly to the Department. For the FY 2014 competition described, applications became available on December 16, 2013, with a deadline for transmittal of February 14, 2014. The notice projected about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $750,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-121613-003 and is categorized as an education-related discretionary grant. For support, the notice provides a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov) for technical access issues and a program contact for substantive questions (Patricia Barrett, U.S. Department of Education, 202-245-6211, patricia.barrett@ed.gov). The published synopsis also repeatedly emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for full requirements, including priorities, performance measures, and detailed submission rules, and that applicants should rely on that official notice when preparing an application.
FAQs: OSERS/NIDRR SBIR Phase I (CFDA 84.133S-1)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the OSERS/NIDRR Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I opportunity (CFDA 84.133S-1), a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It supports early stage research and development led by small businesses to create technology-based innovations that benefit individuals with disabilities.
Which agency runs the program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Education, under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), through NIDRR.
How does this relate to the federal SBIR program?
This opportunity is part of the broader federal SBIR framework created by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-219). That framework requires certain federal agencies to set aside a portion of their external R&D budgets to support small business research and development through SBIR.
What are the core goals of the SBIR program described in the notice?
The notice describes four core goals: (1) driving technological innovation in the private sector; (2) expanding participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; (3) strengthening the role of small businesses in addressing federal R&D needs; and (4) increasing commercialization in the private sector of innovations that come out of Department-funded R&D.
Which SBIR phase is this competition for?
This notice is for Phase I only.
What is the purpose of Phase I?
Phase I is intended to test and validate an idea by evaluating its scientific or technical merit, feasibility, and commercial promise. The goal is to help a small business show that a concept is viable and worth further investment and development.
What is the maximum Phase I award amount and project length?
Phase I awards can be up to $75,000 and can last up to six months.
What happens after Phase I (Phase II and Phase III)?
The notice provides context on later phases: Phase II is available only to Phase I winners and supports continued development based on Phase I results, with awards up to $575,000 over up to two years. Phase III is the commercialization stage, where the small business pursues market adoption, but SBIR funds under this program do not pay for Phase III.
Does the proposed project have to focus on disability-related outcomes?
Yes. A key requirement specific to NIDRR-funded SBIR projects is that every funded project must address the needs of individuals with disabilities, consistent with the program mission referenced in 29 U.S.C. 760. The proposed work is expected to connect clearly and credibly to disability and rehabilitation outcomes, rather than being general-purpose R&D without a disability-focused application.
What types of R&D activities does the program anticipate supporting?
The notice anticipates R&D such as: manufacturing-related research that improves existing methods or processes, or creates new processes, machines, or systems that benefit people with disabilities; technology efforts that support equal access across education, employment, community environments, and information (including accessibility and assistive technology concepts); and innovations that improve the quality and usefulness of disability and rehabilitation research itself (for example, tools, platforms, or methods that make research more effective, rigorous, scalable, or actionable in real-world systems).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to entities that qualify as small business concerns under the Small Business Administration (SBA) definition, as provided in the application package.
What if my small business eligibility is unclear?
If eligibility is questionable or unclear, the Department may ask SBA to review the applicant, and the Department will not make an award until SBA determines the applicant qualifies.
Can a university or nonprofit apply as the lead applicant?
No. Partnerships with universities and nonprofit organizations are allowed through consulting or other arrangements, but the small business must be the applicant and the awardee.
Is there a requirement about how much work the small business must perform in Phase I?
Yes. For Phase I, at least two-thirds of the research or analytic work must be performed by the small business itself. This is intended to ensure the project is primarily carried out in-house rather than being largely outsourced to partners.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package for this competition. Submissions cannot be emailed directly to the Department.
How do I find the application package on Grants.gov?
The instructions emphasize searching by CFDA number without the alpha suffix. Applicants should search for "84.133" rather than "84.133S" to locate the opportunity package.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is ED-GRANTS-121613-003.
When were applications available and when were they due (for the FY 2014 competition described)?
For the FY 2014 competition described in the synopsis, applications became available on December 16, 2013, and the deadline for transmittal was February 14, 2014.
How many awards were expected and what was the estimated total funding?
The notice projected about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $750,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as an education-related discretionary grant.
Who do I contact for Grants.gov technical issues?
The notice lists a Grants.gov systems contact for technical access issues: Julius Cotton at 202-245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who do I contact for program (substantive) questions?
The notice lists a program contact for substantive questions: Patricia Barrett at 202-245-6211 or patricia.barrett@ed.gov.
What document should applicants rely on for the full and authoritative requirements?
The synopsis emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for the full requirements, including priorities, performance measures, and detailed submission rules. Applicants are instructed to rely on that official notice when preparing an application.
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