Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 071508 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 071508 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) Techniques for Successful Aging With Disability CFDA 84.133E 8" 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 15, 2008 and posted on Jul 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2008 Applications Available July 15, 2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting July 30, 2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application meeting to discuss the priority and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre application meeting will be held on July 30, 2008. 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 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 August 29, 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 $950,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $950,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Small businesses County governments Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments 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. Note An RERC must be operated by or in collaboration with (a) one or more IHEs or (b) one or more nonprofit organizations (34 CFR
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) Techniques for Successful Aging With Disability (CFDA 84.133E 8), was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The core aim was to fund a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center focused specifically on engineering and technology approaches that help people age successfully while living with disability. In practical terms, the program is meant to strengthen and modernize the services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by investing in advanced research and development that leads to real-world tools, methods, and systems that reduce rehabilitation-related barriers.
At a program level, the RERC model is not just about doing research in isolation. The funded center is expected to conduct advanced engineering research and development on innovative technologies that either solve specific rehabilitation problems or remove environmental barriers that limit participation. Beyond development, RERCs are also expected to demonstrate and evaluate the technologies they create, so the work moves from lab ideas to evidence-backed solutions that can be adopted by users, clinicians, and service systems. Another explicit goal is to support broader service delivery improvements, meaning the center should help drive changes in how rehabilitation and related supports are delivered, not only produce prototypes. The opportunity also emphasizes promoting commercialization and wider availability of new technologies by stimulating production and distribution through the private sector, along with offering training opportunities that build skills in rehabilitation engineering and related fields.
The competition was structured to make a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $950,000 and an award ceiling also listed at $950,000. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which means applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The funding activity category is listed under education, reflecting the Department of Education as the sponsoring agency and the research-to-practice orientation typical of NIDRR programs.
Eligibility was broad and included states and public or private agencies, as well as public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations. Institutions of higher education (IHEs) were eligible, as were Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The listing also notes a key operational requirement for RERCs: the center must be operated by, or in collaboration with, one or more IHEs or one or more nonprofit organizations, consistent with the governing regulations (referenced as 34 CFR in the notice). In addition to IHEs and nonprofits, the opportunity explicitly allows a wide range of applicant types such as tribal governments, local governments, special district governments, public housing authorities, small businesses, and other for-profit entities, as long as the RERC operational collaboration requirement is satisfied.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the notice is very clear that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching for CFDA 84.133 (without the alpha suffix), download the package, complete it offline, and then upload it for submission via Grants.gov. For technical support, the Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information was provided, including both a phone number (1-800-518-4726) and an email address (support@grants.gov).
Key dates for this archived 2008 competition were also spelled out. Applications became available on July 15, 2008, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 29, 2008, with an archive date of September 28, 2008. The agency also offered a pre-application meeting on July 30, 2008, designed to discuss the priority and provide technical assistance. Participation was available by conference call, and the schedule included a group conference call window (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time) followed later the same day by opportunities for individual consultation by phone (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Washington, DC time). The primary point of contact for arranging participation and for program questions was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education, with phone and email provided in the notice.
Finally, the synopsis repeatedly reminds applicants that it is not a substitute for the official Federal Register notice. The Federal Register publication is treated as the controlling document for the full set of requirements, including detailed eligibility rules, application and pre-application requirements, performance measures, priorities, submission instructions, and program contact details. The notice provides a link for free public access to Federal Register and CFR materials and directs applicants to rely on the official announcement for complete compliance and submission guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) Techniques for Successful Aging With Disability (CFDA 84.133E 8).
Which federal agency ran this competition?
This was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What is the main purpose of this RERC opportunity?
The core aim was to fund a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center focused on engineering and technology approaches that help people age successfully while living with disability.
How does this grant relate to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
The program is meant to strengthen and modernize services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by investing in advanced research and development that leads to real-world tools, methods, and systems that reduce rehabilitation-related barriers.
What types of work was the funded RERC expected to do?
The funded center was expected to conduct advanced engineering research and development on innovative technologies that solve specific rehabilitation problems or remove environmental barriers that limit participation.
Is this program only about research, or does it require real-world demonstration and evaluation?
It is not only about research in isolation. RERCs were expected to demonstrate and evaluate the technologies they create so the work moves from lab ideas to evidence-backed solutions that can be adopted by users, clinicians, and service systems.
Does the opportunity emphasize improving service delivery, not just building prototypes?
Yes. An explicit goal was to support broader service delivery improvements, meaning the center should help drive changes in how rehabilitation and related supports are delivered, not only produce prototypes.
Does the opportunity encourage commercialization or private-sector distribution?
Yes. It emphasizes promoting commercialization and wider availability of new technologies by stimulating production and distribution through the private sector.
Are training activities part of what the center should provide?
Yes. The opportunity includes offering training opportunities that build skills in rehabilitation engineering and related fields.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The competition was structured to make a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount was $950,000.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling was listed as $950,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What funding activity category was listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was listed under education.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included states and public or private agencies, as well as public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations. Eligible applicants also included institutions of higher education (IHEs), Indian tribes, and tribal organizations.
Are for-profit organizations and small businesses allowed to apply?
Yes. The listing explicitly allows a wide range of applicant types, including small businesses and other for-profit entities, as long as the RERC operational collaboration requirement is satisfied.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Indian tribes and tribal organizations were eligible, and the listing also mentions tribal governments as allowable applicant types.
Are local governments, special district governments, or public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly allows a wide range of applicant types such as local governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities (among others), provided the RERC operational requirement is met.
Is there a special operational requirement for an RERC related to IHEs or nonprofits?
Yes. A key operational requirement noted is that the center must be operated by, or in collaboration with, one or more IHEs or one or more nonprofit organizations, consistent with the governing regulations referenced as 34 CFR.
Where were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Could applicants submit an application by email to the agency?
No. The notice is clear that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency.
How were applicants instructed to find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching for CFDA 84.133 (without the alpha suffix), download the package, complete it offline, and then upload it for submission via Grants.gov.
What help was available for Grants.gov technical issues?
Technical support was available through the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
What were the key dates for the 2008 competition?
Applications became available on July 15, 2008. The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 29, 2008. The archive date was September 28, 2008.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. The agency offered a pre-application meeting on July 30, 2008 to discuss the priority and provide technical assistance.
Could applicants attend the pre-application meeting remotely?
Yes. Participation was available by conference call.
What was the schedule for the pre-application meeting on July 30, 2008?
The schedule included a group conference call from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, followed by opportunities for individual consultation by phone from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Washington, DC time.
Who was the program point of contact for arranging pre-application participation and for program questions?
The primary point of contact listed was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education (phone and email were provided in the notice).
Is the synopsis considered the official controlling document for all requirements?
No. The synopsis repeatedly states it is not a substitute for the official Federal Register notice, which is treated as the controlling document for requirements.
What kinds of details were applicants expected to confirm in the official Federal Register notice?
Applicants were directed to rely on the Federal Register publication for the full set of requirements, including detailed eligibility rules, application and pre-application requirements, performance measures, priorities, submission instructions, and program contact details.
Where did the notice direct applicants to access Federal Register and CFR materials?
The notice provided a link for free public access to Federal Register and CFR materials and instructed applicants to use the official announcement for complete compliance and submission guidance.
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