Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 042610 005
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rehabilitation Capacity Building for Traditionally Underserved Populations Rehabilitation Capacity Building Establishing New Rehabilitation Training Programs CFDA Number 84.315C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.315 Capacity Building for Traditionally Underserved Populations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2010 and posted on Apr 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2010 Applications Available April 26, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 10, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants For priority 1, minority entities as defined under section 21(b)(5) of the Act. Under the Act, the term minority entity means an entity that is a historically black college or university, a Hispanic serving institution of higher education, an American Indian Tribal college or university, or another institution of higher education whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Rehabilitation Capacity Building for Traditionally Underserved Populations program, focused here on "Establishing New Rehabilitation Training Programs." The program is grounded in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and is meant to strengthen the nation s rehabilitation services system by investing in projects that build capacity through training, research, technical assistance, or closely related activities. A central emphasis is improving services for individuals from minority backgrounds and increasing the role and capacity of minority-serving institutions and other qualifying minority entities to carry out rehabilitation-related work funded under the Act. The notice highlights Section 21 of the Act, which specifically calls out the importance of expanding participation by minority entities and enhancing their ability to deliver these kinds of activities.
The catalog listing for this competition is CFDA 84.315C (with the broader program also referencing 84.315C and 84.315D for electronic submission purposes). The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-042610-005, and it was posted April 28, 2010. Applications were made available April 26, 2010, with a deadline to submit by June 10, 2010, and an archive date of July 10, 2010. The Department estimated total available funding at $1,000,000 and expected to make about 5 awards. The maximum award amount (ceiling) listed is $200,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive, though the official notice would control any nuance (for example, whether voluntary match is considered).
Eligibility is aimed heavily at minority entities, particularly under "priority 1" as referenced in the eligibility text. For that priority, eligible applicants are minority entities as defined in Section 21(b)(5) of the Rehabilitation Act. In practical terms, this includes historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education, American Indian Tribal colleges or universities, and other institutions of higher education where minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent. The broader eligibility list also names federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and "others" as clarified in the full notice. Because the synopsis repeatedly points readers back to the Federal Register notice, the safest interpretation is that eligibility may depend on the specific priority or project type being competed, so an applicant would need to match their organizational status to the exact priority language in the official application notice.
The activity category is Education, and the funding instrument is a grant. The overall intent is capacity building: helping traditionally underserved populations by strengthening the pipeline of trained rehabilitation professionals, improving institutional readiness to deliver rehabilitation training or support services, and enhancing the quality and reach of programs connected to the Rehabilitation Act. In this specific competition title, the emphasis on "establishing new rehabilitation training programs" signals that the Department was looking for proposals that create new training offerings (rather than only expanding existing ones), likely in ways that address gaps in underserved communities and increase culturally responsive, accessible rehabilitation services. The synopsis does not list required project components, performance measures, or selection criteria, but it explicitly advises applicants to consult the Federal Register notice for those details, along with priorities, pre-application and application requirements, and program contact information.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (e-grants.ed.gov). The notice is clear that applicants could not submit by emailing an electronic copy; instead, they had to enter data online that would be stored in a database and transmitted through the designated system. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov. For programmatic questions, the listed program manager is Ellen Chesley at the U.S. Department of Education, with a phone number of 202-245-7300 and an email contact referenced in the notice.
The synopsis repeatedly stresses that it is not the controlling document. The official requirements, definitions, priorities, and submission instructions are those published in the Federal Register, and applicants are directed to review that notice closely for the exact rules governing eligibility by priority, what must be included in the application narrative and budget, how projects will be evaluated, what outcomes must be reported, and any other compliance obligations tied to the Rehabilitation Act and Department of Education discretionary grant rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Rehabilitation Capacity Building for Traditionally Underserved Populations program. The specific focus described here is "Establishing New Rehabilitation Training Programs."
2) What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen the nation s rehabilitation services system by investing in projects that build capacity through training, research, technical assistance, or closely related activities. A central emphasis is improving services for individuals from minority backgrounds and increasing the role and capacity of minority-serving institutions and other qualifying minority entities in rehabilitation-related work funded under the Rehabilitation Act.
3) What law authorizes or grounds this program?
The program is grounded in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). The notice also highlights Section 21 of the Act, which calls out expanding participation by minority entities and enhancing their capacity to deliver training, research, technical assistance, or related activities.
4) What is the competition name or focus area?
The competition focus described is "Establishing New Rehabilitation Training Programs," which signals proposals aimed at creating new rehabilitation training offerings rather than only expanding existing programs.
5) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The catalog listing for this competition is CFDA 84.315C. The broader program materials also reference 84.315C and 84.315D for electronic submission purposes.
6) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-042610-005.
7) When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on April 28, 2010.
8) When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on April 26, 2010.
9) What was the application deadline?
The deadline to submit was June 10, 2010.
10) What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is July 10, 2010.
11) How much funding was expected to be available in total?
The Department estimated total available funding at $1,000,000.
12) How many awards were expected?
The Department expected to make about 5 awards.
13) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) listed is $200,000.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the synopsis. That generally means applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible, though the official Federal Register notice controls any nuances or exceptions.
15) What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
16) What is the activity category?
The activity category is Education.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed heavily at minority entities, particularly under "priority 1" referenced in the eligibility text. The broader eligibility list also names federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and "others" as clarified in the full notice. Because eligibility may depend on the specific priority being competed, applicants are directed to match their organizational status to the exact priority language in the official Federal Register notice.
18) What counts as a "minority entity" for Priority 1?
For Priority 1, eligible applicants are minority entities as defined in Section 21(b)(5) of the Rehabilitation Act. In practical terms, this includes historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education, American Indian Tribal colleges or universities, and other institutions of higher education where minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent.
19) Does the synopsis fully control eligibility and requirements?
No. The synopsis repeatedly stresses that it is not the controlling document. The official requirements, definitions, priorities, and submission instructions are those published in the Federal Register.
20) What types of activities does the program support?
The program is meant to build capacity through training, research, technical assistance, or closely related activities that strengthen rehabilitation services. In this specific competition, the emphasis is on establishing new rehabilitation training programs and improving the pipeline of trained rehabilitation professionals, especially to better serve traditionally underserved populations.
21) Are specific required project components, performance measures, or selection criteria listed here?
No. The synopsis does not list required project components, performance measures, or selection criteria. It instructs applicants to consult the Federal Register notice for those details.
22) Where should applicants look for the official priorities, definitions, and application requirements?
Applicants are directed to the Federal Register notice for the controlling priorities, pre-application and application requirements, definitions, selection criteria, submission instructions, reporting expectations, and compliance obligations.
23) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (e-grants.ed.gov). The notice states applicants could not submit by emailing an electronic copy; instead, they had to enter data online for transmission through the designated system.
24) Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The notice is clear that applicants could not submit by emailing an electronic copy. Submission had to occur through the Department of Education s e-Application system via e-Grants.
25) Who is the technical contact for access issues related to the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
26) Who is the program contact for programmatic questions?
For programmatic questions, the listed program manager is Ellen Chesley at the U.S. Department of Education, with a phone number of 202-245-7300 and an email contact referenced in the notice.
27) What is the main emphasis regarding traditionally underserved populations?
The synopsis emphasizes improving services for individuals from minority backgrounds and increasing the role and capacity of minority-serving institutions and other qualifying minority entities to carry out rehabilitation-related activities funded under the Rehabilitation Act.
28) Why does the notice emphasize Section 21 of the Rehabilitation Act?
Section 21 is highlighted because it specifically underscores the importance of expanding participation by minority entities and enhancing their ability to deliver training, research, technical assistance, or related rehabilitation capacity-building work.
29) If an organization appears in the broader eligibility list, does that guarantee eligibility?
Not necessarily. The synopsis indicates eligibility may depend on the specific priority or project type. The Federal Register notice is the safest source for confirming whether an organization is eligible under the priority it plans to address.
30) What should applicants expect the Federal Register notice to contain that is not included here?
The Federal Register notice is expected to contain the controlling details on priorities, pre-application and application requirements, program contact information, what must be included in the application narrative and budget, how projects will be evaluated, what outcomes must be reported, and other compliance obligations tied to the Rehabilitation Act and Department of Education discretionary grant rules.
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