Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 111708 004
Apply for ED GRANTS 111708 004
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rehabilitation Long Term Training Rehabilitation of Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Vision Impairments CFDA 84.129P" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.129 Rehabilitation Long Term Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 17, 2008 and posted on Nov 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2009 Applications Available November 17, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications January 15, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments City or township governments State governments.
- Eligible Applicants States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rehabilitation Long Term Training grant opportunity, titled "Rehabilitation of Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Vision Impairments" (CFDA 84.129P), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Rehabilitation Services Administration. The core idea behind the program is to build and strengthen the rehabilitation workforce by supporting long term training projects in areas where there are recognized personnel shortages. In practice, this means helping develop more qualified professionals who can deliver services that improve independence, employment outcomes, and overall quality of life for people who are blind or have vision impairments.
This opportunity sits under the broader Rehabilitation Long Term Training program, which funds three main types of training efforts. First, it supports projects that provide basic or advanced training leading to an academic degree in shortage areas identified by the Secretary. Second, it supports projects that offer a structured sequence of courses or a defined program of study that leads to a certificate, again in identified shortage areas. Third, it can provide support for medical residents who are enrolled in physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs. While this specific competition is labeled 84.129P and focuses on rehabilitation related to blindness and vision impairment, it is part of a larger cluster of Rehabilitation Long Term Training competitions that use the base CFDA number 84.129 with different letter suffixes for different focus areas.
Funding details in the notice indicate an estimated total of $400,000 available for this competition, with an expected four awards. The maximum award amount listed is $100,000 per grant. The listing also notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect that the project budget must include some non federal share consistent with the official application notice requirements. Because matching rules can vary by competition and program year, the Federal Register notice is the place where the exact percentage, allowable sources, and documentation expectations are spelled out.
Eligibility is broadly defined and includes states as well as public or nonprofit agencies and organizations. The eligible applicant types listed include, among others, public and private institutions of higher education, state governments, local governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). The most reliable way to interpret eligibility for a specific proposal is to use the official Federal Register application notice, since it clarifies any limits, required partnerships, or special conditions that may not appear in the brief synopsis.
The application process for this grant is electronic-only through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to locate and download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov "Apply" function. The instructions emphasize that applications cannot be submitted by email. A practical detail that often trips people up is the search function: applicants must search by the base CFDA number (84.129) without the letter suffix, so searching "84.129" rather than "84.129P" is the correct approach for finding the package in Grants.gov. The opportunity number attached to this posting is ED-GRANTS-111708-004, which can also be useful for locating the correct competition.
In terms of timing, applications were made available on November 17, 2008, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was January 15, 2009, with the listing later archived on February 14, 2009. Even though these dates are historical, they reflect the structure of the competition cycle and underscore the importance of following the Federal Register notice for the exact deadlines, submission steps, and any pre-application requirements or priorities that may affect how proposals are evaluated.
The synopsis repeatedly points applicants back to the official Federal Register notice as the authoritative source for the full rules of the competition. That includes required application components, selection criteria, performance measures, competitive priorities, reporting expectations, and program contacts. For support with the electronic submission system, Grants.gov provides a helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov). The notice also provides agency contacts, including Julius Cotton for assistance accessing the full announcement and Theresa DeVaughn as the program manager within the Rehabilitation Services Administration, with phone and email contact information for program-related questions.
FAQs: Rehabilitation Long Term Training - Rehabilitation of Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Vision Impairments (CFDA 84.129P)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Rehabilitation of Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Vision Impairments" and it is part of the Rehabilitation Long Term Training program.
What is the CFDA number for this competition?
This competition is listed under CFDA 84.129P. It is part of the broader Rehabilitation Long Term Training CFDA family (84.129) that uses letter suffixes for different focus areas.
Which federal agency runs this competition?
It is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
What is the main purpose of the Rehabilitation Long Term Training program?
The program is designed to build and strengthen the rehabilitation workforce by supporting long term training projects in areas with recognized personnel shortages.
What outcomes is this training program intended to support for people who are blind or have vision impairments?
The intent is to develop more qualified professionals who can provide services that improve independence, employment outcomes, and overall quality of life for individuals who are blind or have vision impairments.
How does this competition fit within the broader Rehabilitation Long Term Training program?
This competition (84.129P) is one of several Rehabilitation Long Term Training competitions that fall under the base CFDA 84.129, with different letter suffixes indicating different focus areas.
What types of training projects does the Rehabilitation Long Term Training program support?
The program supports three main training types: (1) basic or advanced training leading to an academic degree in Secretary-identified shortage areas, (2) a defined program of study leading to a certificate in identified shortage areas, and (3) support for medical residents enrolled in physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs.
Does this specific competition only relate to blindness and vision impairment?
Yes. This specific listing is labeled 84.129P and focuses on rehabilitation related to individuals who are blind or have vision impairments, while still being part of the larger 84.129 program.
How much funding is expected to be available for this competition?
The notice indicates an estimated total of $400,000 available for this competition.
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an expected four awards.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The maximum award amount listed is $100,000 per grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the project budget must include a non-federal share consistent with the official application notice requirements.
Where do applicants find the exact match requirements (percentage, allowable sources, documentation)?
The Federal Register application notice is identified as the authoritative source for the exact match requirements, including the required percentage, allowable sources, and documentation expectations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly defined and includes states and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?
The eligibility list includes (among others) public and private institutions of higher education, state governments, local governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status).
Should applicants rely only on the synopsis for eligibility details?
No. The synopsis emphasizes using the official Federal Register application notice to interpret eligibility for a specific proposal, since it may clarify limits, required partnerships, or special conditions not shown in the brief summary.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it via the Grants.gov "Apply" function.
Can applications be submitted by email?
No. The instructions explicitly state that applications cannot be submitted by email.
How should applicants search for this opportunity in Grants.gov?
Applicants should search using the base CFDA number "84.129" (without the letter suffix). Searching "84.129" rather than "84.129P" is described as the correct approach for locating the application package in Grants.gov.
What is the opportunity number for this posting?
The opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-111708-004, which may help applicants locate the correct competition in Grants.gov.
When were applications made available and when were they due?
Applications were made available on November 17, 2008, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was January 15, 2009.
What does it mean that the listing was archived?
The listing notes it was archived on February 14, 2009. The dates are historical, but they reflect how the competition cycle is structured and reinforce the need to follow the Federal Register notice for official deadlines and steps.
Where are the full rules and requirements for the competition described?
The synopsis repeatedly identifies the official Federal Register notice as the authoritative source for the complete competition rules and requirements.
What kinds of details are covered in the official Federal Register notice?
It includes items such as required application components, selection criteria, performance measures, competitive priorities, reporting expectations, deadlines, submission steps, any pre-application requirements, program contacts, and other official conditions.
Where can applicants get help with the Grants.gov submission system?
Grants.gov provides a helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov for assistance with the electronic submission system.
Who are the agency contacts mentioned for this opportunity?
The notice references Julius Cotton for assistance accessing the full announcement and Theresa DeVaughn as the program manager within the Rehabilitation Services Administration for program-related questions.
Why does the synopsis emphasize the Federal Register notice so strongly?
Because the Federal Register notice is described as the authoritative source for the official requirements, including how proposals are evaluated and what applicants must submit and document.
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