Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 070810 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 070810 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Employment Policy and Measurement CFDA Number 84.133B 4" 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, 2010 and posted on Jul 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2010 Applications Available July 8, 2010. Date of Pre Application Meeting July 19, 2010. 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 19, 2010. 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 Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 5133, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202 2700. Telephone (202) 245 7532 or by e mail Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 23, 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 $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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments 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 Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Employment Policy and Measurement grant opportunity (CFDA 84.133B-4) is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The program is rooted in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its overall aim is to strengthen the effectiveness of federally authorized rehabilitation services by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination of findings. In practical terms, the funded center is expected to generate useful evidence and tools that can improve how rehabilitation systems and related stakeholders understand, measure, and shape employment outcomes for people with disabilities, with benefits extending to service providers, individuals with disabilities, and their families or representatives.
This particular competition focuses on the theme of employment policy and measurement, meaning the funded RRTC would be positioned to examine employment-related policies and how outcomes are defined, tracked, and interpreted. While the synopsis provided does not list the full priority language or required project activities, it makes clear that applicants are expected to align their proposed work with the general RRTC model: conducting high-level, problem-focused research; building capacity through training; offering technical assistance that helps the field apply evidence in real settings; and disseminating results so they reach practitioners, policymakers, and communities. The official requirements, performance measures, and the exact priority statement are contained in the Federal Register notice referenced in the announcement, which applicants are expected to rely on for authoritative guidance.
The funding profile described in the notice indicates an estimated total funding amount of $850,000, with an award ceiling of $850,000 and an expectation of a single award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted. The opportunity was posted July 8, 2010, with applications made available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications set for August 23, 2010. The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-070810-002, and it is categorized under the education funding activity area.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of public and private entities. Examples listed include state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special district governments, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). The eligibility clarification further emphasizes that states, public or private agencies (including for-profit agencies), public or private organizations (including for-profits), institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations may apply.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice highlights that the application is completed by entering source data into an online system that saves information to a database, and that applicants may not email an electronic copy of the grant application as a substitute for the required electronic submission process. For applicants needing the complete announcement or experiencing access issues, the notice provides a technical contact as well as a program contact.
The Department also scheduled a pre-application meeting to help potential applicants understand the opportunity and receive technical assistance. That meeting was held on July 19, 2010, conducted by conference call with NIDRR staff from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, followed by a window for individual telephone consultations from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The primary program contact listed for arranging participation and for programmatic questions is Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Room 5133, 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20202-2700, telephone (202) 245-7532, email Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov. A separate contact for help accessing the announcement electronically is Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator, telephone 202-245-6140, email julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Finally, the announcement repeatedly stresses that the synopsis is only a summary and that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for details such as pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and other conditions. Applicants were directed to consult that official notice and related federal resources (with the Federal Register and CFR accessible online) to ensure full compliance and to understand what the Department would expect from the proposed RRTC on employment policy and measurement.
FAQs: RRTC Employment Policy and Measurement (CFDA 84.133B-4)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition for a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on Employment Policy and Measurement (CFDA 84.133B-4). It is administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What is the purpose of the RRTC program overall?
The RRTC program aims to strengthen the effectiveness of federally authorized rehabilitation services by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination of findings.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The program is rooted in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
What does "Employment Policy and Measurement" mean in this competition?
This competition focuses on examining employment-related policies and how employment outcomes are defined, measured, tracked, and interpreted for people with disabilities, consistent with the RRTC model described in the announcement synopsis.
What kinds of activities is the funded center expected to carry out?
While the synopsis does not include the full priority language or detailed required activities, it indicates applicants are expected to align with the RRTC model by conducting high-level, problem-focused research; providing training to build capacity; offering technical assistance to support real-world application of evidence; and disseminating results to reach practitioners, policymakers, and communities.
Who is expected to benefit from the work funded under this RRTC?
The synopsis indicates benefits should extend to rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, and their families or representatives, as well as stakeholders involved in understanding and improving employment outcomes.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $850,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $850,000.
How many awards are expected?
The funding profile indicates an expectation of a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted in the synopsis provided.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-070810-002.
What is the activity area/category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the education funding activity area.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2010, and applications were made available the same day.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 23, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of public and private entities. Examples listed include state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special district governments, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Does the eligibility language specifically allow for-profit applicants?
Yes. The synopsis includes for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) among eligible applicants, and the eligibility clarification further emphasizes that public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities, may apply.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are tribes and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations are included in the eligibility description.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Could applicants email their application instead of using e-Grants?
No. The notice highlights that applicants may not email an electronic copy of the application as a substitute for the required electronic submission process.
What does electronic submission through e-Application involve?
The synopsis notes that the application is completed by entering source data into an online system that saves the information to a database.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was scheduled to help potential applicants understand the opportunity and receive technical assistance.
When was the pre-application meeting held and what was the format?
The pre-application meeting was held on July 19, 2010, by conference call with NIDRR staff from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, followed by individual telephone consultations from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who is the program contact for questions about the grant and pre-application meeting participation?
The primary program contact listed is Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Room 5133, 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20202-2700, telephone (202) 245-7532, email Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the announcement electronically?
The contact listed for help accessing the announcement electronically is Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator, telephone 202-245-6140, email julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Where are the official requirements and priority statement found?
The synopsis states that the official requirements, performance measures, and exact priority statement are contained in the Federal Register notice referenced in the announcement, and that applicants are expected to rely on that notice for authoritative guidance.
Is the synopsis itself the controlling source for application rules and requirements?
No. The announcement stresses that the synopsis is only a summary and that the Federal Register notice is the controlling source for details such as pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and other conditions.
What federal resources were referenced for finding authoritative details?
The synopsis indicates applicants were directed to consult the Federal Register notice and related federal resources, with the Federal Register and CFR accessible online.
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