Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072109 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 072109 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Enhancing the Health and Wellness of Individuals with Arthritis CFDA 84.133B 9" 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 30, 2009 and posted on Jul 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2009 Applications Available July 21, 2009. On July 21, 2009, we published in the Federal Register (74 FR 35851) a notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2009 under Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Enhancing the Health and Wellness of Individuals With Arthritis (CFDA 84.133B 9). This document corrects errors in the July 21, 2009 notice. On page 35851, in the second column, correct the date in the Date of Pre Application Meeting caption to read August 6, 2009. On page 35852, in the second column, correct the date in the Date of Pre Application Meeting caption to read August 6, 2009. On page 35851, in the second column, correct the date in the Deadline for Transmittal of Applications caption to read August 20, 2009. On page 35852, in the second column, correct the date in the Deadline for Transmittal of Applications caption to read August 20, 2009. On page 35851, in the third column, correct the amount in the Estimated Available Funds caption to read 800,000. On page 35851, in the third column, correct the amount in the Maximum Award caption to read 800,000. 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 August 6, 2009. 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 20, 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 $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments.
- 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:
This grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and funds a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused specifically on enhancing the health and wellness of individuals with arthritis. The RRTC program, authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), is meant to strengthen the effectiveness of rehabilitation-related services by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination of results. In practical terms, the government is looking to invest in a center that can generate usable evidence and tools that improve real-world rehabilitation practice and outcomes for people living with arthritis, while also benefiting service providers and families or other representatives involved in support and care.
The award is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of Education expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction. For this competition, the program planned to make one award, with total estimated funding of $800,000 and a maximum (ceiling) award amount of $800,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity summary, so applicants are not required to bring a specified non-federal match as a condition of eligibility.
A wide range of applicants are eligible. Eligibility includes states and public or private agencies, as well as public or private organizations, including for-profit entities. Institutions of higher education (both public/state-controlled and private) may apply. Tribal governments that are federally recognized, along with tribal organizations, are also listed as eligible, as are various units of local government (city/township, county) and special district governments. Nonprofits are eligible whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, and small businesses are also listed among eligible applicant types. In short, the competition is open broadly across sectors as long as the organization can credibly carry out the research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination expectations of an RRTC.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Grants system using e-Application (via the e-Grants website). The notice emphasizes that applicants cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy; the submission must go through the designated electronic platform, where the applicant enters data online that is saved into a database. The posting date for the opportunity was July 21, 2009, and a subsequent correction notice adjusted key dates and figures. The corrected deadline for transmittal of applications was August 20, 2009 (replacing an earlier September 4 date), and the corrected pre-application meeting date was August 6, 2009 (replacing an earlier July 21 date). The correction also clarified the estimated available funds and maximum award amount as $800,000.
The pre-application support component is a notable feature. Interested parties were invited to join a pre-application meeting held by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The session was scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, with additional availability the same day from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for individual consultation by phone. This kind of pre-application engagement is designed to help applicants understand expectations, align proposals with program goals, and address questions about the competition before submission. The listed program contact for arranging participation and obtaining technical assistance was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education (telephone 202-245-7462; email Donna.Nangle@ed.gov). For technical difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, the notice points applicants to Julius Cotton (202-245-6140; julius.cotton@ed.gov).
At a high level, the opportunity directs applicants to rely on the official Federal Register notice for the controlling requirements, including eligibility details, application and pre-application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and full program contact information. The synopsis makes clear it is not the authoritative source; the Federal Register publication is. The core expectation, however, is consistent with the RRTC model: a center that does more than conduct research in isolation, instead combining rigorous research with training, technical assistance, and dissemination so that findings and innovations actually reach rehabilitation providers and improve health and wellness outcomes for people with arthritis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is this grant opportunity funding?
This opportunity funds a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on enhancing the health and wellness of individuals with arthritis. The center is expected to produce practical research-based evidence, tools, and approaches that improve real-world rehabilitation practice and outcomes for people living with arthritis, while also supporting service providers and families or other representatives involved in care.
2) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
3) What is the purpose of the RRTC program in general?
The RRTC program is intended to strengthen the effectiveness of rehabilitation-related services by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination of results. The model emphasizes not only generating knowledge, but also getting findings and innovations into practice.
4) What is the specific focus area for this RRTC competition?
The focus for this competition is enhancing the health and wellness of individuals with arthritis.
5) What is the award type?
The award is a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. Department of Education expects to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project, rather than taking a hands-off approach after awarding funds.
6) How many awards were expected to be made under this competition?
The program planned to make one award for this competition.
7) What is the estimated total funding and maximum award amount?
The estimated available funds were stated as $800,000, and the maximum (ceiling) award amount was also $800,000.
8) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the opportunity summary. Based on the provided information, applicants were not required to provide a specified non-federal match as a condition of eligibility.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: states; public or private agencies; public or private organizations (including for-profit entities); institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private); federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations; units of local government (city/township, county); special district governments; nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status); and small businesses.
10) Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes public or private organizations, including for-profit entities.
11) Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. Nonprofits are listed as eligible whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status.
12) Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations are listed among eligible applicants.
13) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Education e-Grants system using e-Application (via the e-Grants website). The notice emphasizes that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy; submission had to occur through the designated electronic platform.
14) What does it mean that the application is submitted through e-Application?
It means the applicant enters data online into the Department of Education system, and the information is saved into a database through the official e-Grants/e-Application portal rather than being emailed as an attachment.
15) What was the posting date for this opportunity?
The posting date listed for the opportunity was July 21, 2009.
16) What was the corrected deadline for transmittal of applications?
The corrected deadline for transmittal of applications was August 20, 2009 (replacing an earlier September 4 date).
17) Was there a pre-application meeting, and when did it occur?
Yes. Interested parties were invited to a pre-application meeting held by conference call with NIDRR staff. The corrected pre-application meeting date was August 6, 2009 (replacing an earlier July 21 date).
18) What time was the pre-application meeting scheduled, and were there other consultation times?
The conference call was scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time. Additional availability was offered the same day from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for individual consultation by phone.
19) What was the purpose of the pre-application meeting?
The pre-application engagement was intended to help applicants understand expectations, align proposals with program goals, and address questions about the competition prior to submission.
20) Who was the program contact for participation and technical assistance related to the competition?
The listed program contact was Donna Nangle at the U.S. Department of Education (phone: 202-245-7462; email: Donna.Nangle@ed.gov).
21) Who should applicants contact for technical difficulties accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, the notice points to Julius Cotton (phone: 202-245-6140; email: julius.cotton@ed.gov).
22) Which document controls the official requirements for this opportunity?
The official Federal Register notice is identified as the controlling source for requirements. It contains the authoritative eligibility details, application and pre-application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and complete contact information. The synopsis is described as not being the authoritative source.
23) What kinds of activities is the funded RRTC expected to carry out?
Consistent with the RRTC model described, the center is expected to combine rigorous research with training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination so that findings and innovations reach rehabilitation providers and improve health and wellness outcomes for people with arthritis.
24) Who is expected to benefit from the work of this RRTC?
The center is intended to benefit individuals living with arthritis (through improved health and wellness outcomes), rehabilitation service providers (through usable evidence and tools), and families or other representatives involved in support and care.
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