Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 070808 004
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Participation and Community Living for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities CFDA 84.133B 10" 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 8, 2008 and posted on Jul 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2008 Applications Available 07/08/2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting 07/29/2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in any of the pre application meetings held for the competitions announced in this notice and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The dates for each of the competitions pre application meetings are listed in the chart in the Award Information section in the notice inviting applications. Interested parties may participate in these meetings on the dates listed in the chart by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., Washington, DC, time. For each meeting, NIDRR staff also will be available from 130 p.m. to 330 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 any of these meetings via conference call or for an individual consultation, contact Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6029, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone (202) 245 7462 or by e mail Donna.Nangle@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications 08/22/2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $850,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $850,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits having 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:
The Participation and Community Living for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities grant opportunity (CFDA 84.133B-10) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It sits under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) program, which is designed to strengthen and modernize disability-related services authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). In practical terms, the federal government is funding one center to carry out advanced research along with training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination so that rehabilitation providers, people with disabilities (in this case, individuals with psychiatric disabilities), and their families or representatives have better tools, evidence, and guidance to support real-world participation and community living.
The central purpose of the RRTC program is not simply to produce academic research, but to improve the effectiveness of services that people rely on in the community. The work supported under this competition is expected to focus on problem areas identified by NIDRR and to generate usable knowledge and products that can be applied by service systems and stakeholders. While the short synopsis does not list specific priorities or performance measures, it makes clear that applicants must consult the official Federal Register notice for the full requirements, including any priority topics, required project activities, expected outcomes, and how performance will be measured over the grant period. That Federal Register notice is treated as the controlling source document for eligibility rules, application structure, and compliance details.
Funding for this competition was estimated at $850,000 total, with an award ceiling of $850,000, and the Department expected to make one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, which means applicants generally are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award (though applicants still must follow any budgeting and allowability rules in the official notice and applicable federal grant regulations). The funding activity category is listed as Education, reflecting the Department of Education leadership and the program emphasis on research, training, and dissemination that influences practice and services.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of public and private entities. The synopsis indicates that eligible applicants may include states; public or private agencies; public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations); institutions of higher education; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The broader eligibility list also references local governments (such as county or city governments), special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and tribal governments and organizations. Because federal eligibility language can vary by competition and sometimes includes additional conditions or definitions, applicants are directed to verify details in the official notice to ensure their entity type and proposed role fit the Department's requirements.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov and could not be submitted by email. Applicants were instructed to locate the correct application package by searching for CFDA 84.133 (without the letter suffix) on Grants.gov, download the package, complete it offline, and then upload it for submission. For technical issues with Grants.gov, the synopsis provides the Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information, including a phone number and email address. The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2008, applications were available starting July 8, 2008, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 22, 2008 (with an archive date of September 21, 2008). The funding opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-070808-004.
To help applicants understand the program expectations and submission process, NIDRR offered pre-application meetings and opportunities for individual consultation with agency staff. The pre-application meeting date listed is July 29, 2008, conducted by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The schedule included a morning group session (10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Washington, DC time) and an afternoon window for one-on-one technical assistance by phone (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Washington, DC time). The primary program contact for arranging participation in these calls and consultations was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education, with phone and email provided. Separate contact information was also provided for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, including a Grants.gov system administrator contact.
Overall, this opportunity funded a single RRTC intended to strengthen participation and community living outcomes for individuals with psychiatric disabilities by combining rigorous research with practical training, technical assistance, and dissemination. Anyone considering an application would have needed to rely on the Federal Register notice for the specific priority focus, required components of an RRTC (such as research projects, training plans, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination products), and the exact application and review criteria used to determine the one award.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Participation and Community Living for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities" grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition (CFDA 84.133B-10) run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It funds work under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) program focused on improving participation and community living outcomes for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
What program is this grant part of?
The opportunity sits under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) program, which is intended to strengthen and modernize disability-related services authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
What is the main purpose of the RRTC program in this competition?
The central purpose is to improve the effectiveness of community services and supports, not simply to produce academic research. The funded center is expected to generate usable knowledge and practical products that can be applied by rehabilitation providers, people with disabilities (here, individuals with psychiatric disabilities), and their families or representatives.
What kinds of activities was the funded center expected to carry out?
Based on the synopsis, the center was expected to conduct advanced research and also provide training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination so stakeholders have better tools, evidence, and guidance to support real-world participation and community living.
How many awards did the Department expect to make?
The Department expected to make one award.
How much funding was available?
Total estimated funding was $850,000, and the award ceiling was also $850,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the synopsis. Applicants still needed to follow the applicable budgeting rules, allowability requirements, and any requirements stated in the official notice.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Education, reflecting the Department of Education leadership and the program emphasis on research, training, and dissemination that influences practice and services.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad. The synopsis indicates eligible applicants may include states; public or private agencies; public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations); institutions of higher education; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The broader eligibility list also references local governments, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, and tribal governments and organizations.
Do applicants need to confirm eligibility anywhere else?
Yes. The synopsis directs applicants to consult the official Federal Register notice as the controlling source for eligibility rules, definitions, and other compliance details.
Where are the official requirements and priorities described?
The synopsis states that applicants must consult the official Federal Register notice for the full requirements, including any priority topics, required project activities, expected outcomes, and how performance will be measured over the grant period. The Federal Register notice is treated as the controlling document.
What is the CFDA number and the funding opportunity number?
The CFDA identifier is 84.133B-10. The funding opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-070808-004.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov and could not be submitted by email.
How did applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search for CFDA 84.133 (without the letter suffix) on Grants.gov, download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload it for submission.
Could applicants submit their application by email instead of Grants.gov?
No. The synopsis states that applications could not be submitted by email and had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2008, and applications were available starting July 8, 2008. The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 22, 2008. The archive date is listed as September 21, 2008.
Were there any pre-application meetings or technical assistance opportunities?
Yes. NIDRR offered pre-application meetings and opportunities for individual consultation with agency staff to help applicants understand program expectations and the submission process.
When was the pre-application meeting, and how was it conducted?
The pre-application meeting date listed is July 29, 2008. It was conducted by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
What was the schedule for the July 29, 2008 pre-application support?
The schedule included a morning group session from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Washington, DC time, and an afternoon window for one-on-one technical assistance by phone from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Washington, DC time.
Who was the primary program contact for the pre-application calls and consultations?
The primary program contact listed for arranging participation in the calls and consultations was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education (phone and email were provided in the synopsis).
Who could applicants contact for Grants.gov technical issues?
For technical issues with Grants.gov, the synopsis provides the Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information, including a phone number and an email address.
Was there a contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Yes. Separate contact information was provided for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, including a Grants.gov system administrator contact.
What does it mean that this competition funds an RRTC?
In this synopsis, it means the federal government planned to fund one center that combines rigorous research with training, technical assistance, and dissemination, aimed at improving real-world participation and community living outcomes for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
Does the synopsis list the specific research priorities, performance measures, or review criteria?
No. The synopsis notes that these details are not listed there and directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice for specific priorities, required components, expected outcomes, performance measurement, application structure, and review criteria used to select the single award.
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