Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061113 004
Apply for ED GRANTS 061113 004
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSERS/NIDRR The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers Information and Communication Technologies Access CFDA Number 84.133E 6" 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 Jun 11, 2013 and posted on Jun 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2013 Applications Available June 11, 2013. Date of Pre Application Meeting July 2, 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 July 2, 2013. 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 Notice of Intent To Apply July 16, 2013. 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 applicants application. Each LOI should be limited to a maximum of four pages and include the following information (1) the priority to which the potential applicant is responding (2) 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 (3) 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 (4) a list of proposed project staff including the Project Director or PI and key personnel (5) 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 (6) 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 July 16, 2013. The LOI must be sent to Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, 550 12th Street SW., room 5133, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202 or by email to marlene.spencer@ed.gov. For further information regarding the LOI submission process, contact Marlene Spencer at (202) 245 7532. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 12, 2013.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $925,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $925,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Special district governments Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private 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 opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under OSERS and NIDRR, within the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. The specific competition summarized here is the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) priority focused on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Access, listed as CFDA 84.133E-6 (the application search on Grants.gov uses 84.133 without the alpha suffix). The broader program aim is to support research, demonstration, training, and related activities that lead to better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that help people with disabilities, especially those with the most severe disabilities, achieve fuller inclusion in society. That includes improving outcomes tied to employment, independent living, family support, and overall economic and social self-sufficiency, while also strengthening the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Within that larger framework, the RERC program is designed to push rehabilitation technology forward through advanced engineering research and development. RERCs are expected to develop and evaluate innovative technologies, help improve how services are delivered in real-world systems, encourage private-sector production and distribution of new technologies and equipment, and provide training opportunities that build capacity in the field. In practical terms, the centers are meant to tackle rehabilitation problems and reduce environmental barriers that get in the way of employment, community living and participation, and health and functional outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The notice points applicants to the governing requirements for RERCs in 34 CFR part 350, subpart D, and emphasizes that the authoritative requirements, priorities, and performance measures are those published in the Federal Register notice.
The funding information provided for this specific competition indicates one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $925,000 and an award ceiling of $925,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to document and commit non-federal resources consistent with the official notice and program rules. The opportunity was posted June 11, 2013, with applications made available the same day, and it had a closing date (deadline for transmittal of applications) of August 12, 2013, with the archive date listed as September 11, 2013. Even though this is an archived competition, the structure and expectations described are representative of how these RERC opportunities are typically organized.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov; the agency explicitly states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. Applicants were instructed to download the package, complete it offline, and upload it through Grants.gov, locating the correct package by searching the CFDA number (84.133) rather than the alpha-suffixed variant. The notice also notes that there were four separate RERC competitions under related CFDA designations (84.133E-5, -6, -7, and -8), and applicants needed to ensure they were responding to the correct competition and priority.
The timeline also included optional pre-application support. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for July 2, 2013, offered by conference call with NIDRR staff from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, followed by an individual consultation window from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the same day. In addition, NIDRR requested (but did not require) a Letter of Intent (LOI) due July 16, 2013. The LOI was not peer reviewed and did not affect scoring; it was mainly used to help NIDRR plan for peer review by identifying the topic area and likely expertise needed among reviewers. The LOI was capped at four pages and was supposed to specify the priority being addressed, project title and lead organization, the Project Director/Principal Investigator and partners, a sufficiently detailed description of the project vision/goals/objectives/activities, key staff, potential reviewer conflicts of interest, and contact information for the PD/PI. LOIs could be submitted by mail or email to the listed program contact.
Eligibility is described broadly and is not limited to universities. The notice lists many types of entities as eligible, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts), independent school districts, and federally recognized tribal governments as well as tribal organizations. The eligibility section further summarizes that states, public or private agencies, public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations), IHEs, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations may apply. Because eligibility nuances can depend on the official Federal Register language and the specific priority requirements, applicants were advised to consult the official application notice for definitive rules.
For official details beyond this synopsis, the notice repeatedly points readers to the Federal Register version as the controlling document, including specifics on priorities, required project components, performance measures, and application formatting. It also provides contacts for help: a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, with a phone number and email) for access or submission issues, and the program manager (Marlene Spencer) for programmatic questions, LOI logistics, and pre-application meeting arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Education under OSERS and NIDRR (within the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program). The specific competition described is a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) priority focused on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Access.
What is the CFDA number for this competition?
The competition is listed as CFDA 84.133E-6. However, when searching on Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search using CFDA 84.133 (without the alpha suffix) to find the correct application package.
What program is this competition part of?
This competition sits within the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. Within that larger program, the RERC program supports advanced engineering research and development to improve rehabilitation technology and reduce barriers faced by individuals with disabilities.
What is the overall purpose of the broader program?
The broader program supports research, demonstration, training, and related activities intended to produce better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that help people with disabilities (especially those with the most severe disabilities) achieve fuller inclusion in society. The program emphasizes improved outcomes related to employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency, and also aims to strengthen services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
What are RERCs expected to do under this program model?
RERCs are expected to advance rehabilitation technology through advanced engineering research and development, including developing and evaluating innovative technologies. They are also expected to help improve real-world service delivery systems, encourage private-sector production and distribution of new technologies and equipment, and provide training opportunities that build capacity in the field.
What kinds of problems are RERCs intended to address?
RERCs are intended to address rehabilitation problems and reduce environmental barriers that interfere with employment, community living and participation, and health and functional outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Where are the governing requirements for RERCs found?
The notice points applicants to 34 CFR part 350, subpart D for governing requirements related to RERCs. It also emphasizes that the authoritative requirements, priorities, and performance measures are those published in the Federal Register notice for the competition.
How much funding was expected for this specific competition?
The funding information provided indicates one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $925,000. The award ceiling was also listed as $925,000.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected for this specific competition, based on the funding information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants were expected to document and commit non-federal resources consistent with the official notice and program rules.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on June 11, 2013, and applications were made available the same day. The closing date (deadline for transmittal of applications) was August 12, 2013. The archive date was listed as September 11, 2013.
Is this an active funding opportunity?
No. The information provided describes an archived competition (with an archive date of September 11, 2013). The description notes that, even though it is archived, the structure and expectations are representative of how these RERC opportunities are typically organized.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it through Grants.gov.
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The agency explicitly stated that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
How did applicants locate the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were told to search for the package using CFDA 84.133 (without the alpha suffix), because the Grants.gov application search uses 84.133 rather than the alpha-suffixed variant (such as 84.133E-6).
Were there multiple related RERC competitions under different CFDA designations?
Yes. The notice referenced four separate RERC competitions under related CFDA designations: 84.133E-5, 84.133E-6, 84.133E-7, and 84.133E-8. Applicants needed to ensure they were responding to the correct competition and priority.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for July 2, 2013, offered by conference call with NIDRR staff from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time.
Was there an opportunity for individual consultations?
Yes. The timeline included an individual consultation window from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Washington, DC time on July 2, 2013 (the same day as the pre-application meeting).
Was a Letter of Intent (LOI) required?
No. NIDRR requested (but did not require) a Letter of Intent (LOI).
What was the LOI due date?
The requested LOI due date was July 16, 2013.
Did the LOI affect peer review scoring?
No. The LOI was not peer reviewed and did not affect scoring. It was mainly used to help NIDRR plan for peer review by identifying the topic area and likely expertise needed among reviewers.
What was the page limit for the LOI?
The LOI was capped at four pages.
What information was the LOI supposed to include?
The LOI was supposed to specify: the priority being addressed; project title and lead organization; the Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) and partners; a sufficiently detailed description of the project vision, goals, objectives, and activities; key staff; potential reviewer conflicts of interest; and contact information for the PD/PI.
How could the LOI be submitted?
LOIs could be submitted by mail or email to the listed program contact.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and not limited to universities. Eligible entities included: public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts); independent school districts; federally recognized tribal governments; and tribal organizations. The eligibility summary also stated that states, public or private agencies, public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations), IHEs, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations may apply.
Do applicants need to rely on the Federal Register notice for definitive requirements?
Yes. The synopsis repeatedly indicates that the Federal Register notice is the controlling document for authoritative requirements, priorities, required project components, performance measures, and application formatting.
Where should applicants look for official details not included in the synopsis?
Applicants were directed to the Federal Register version of the notice for official and definitive details, including priorities, required project components, performance measures, and application formatting instructions.
Who could applicants contact for Grants.gov submission or access problems?
The notice provided a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton) for access or submission issues, including a phone number and email (as listed in the opportunity materials).
Who could applicants contact for programmatic questions or pre-application logistics?
The notice identified the program manager (Marlene Spencer) as the contact for programmatic questions, LOI logistics, and pre-application meeting arrangements.
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