Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 050913 004
Apply for ED GRANTS 050913 004
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Health and Function of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities CFDA Number 84.133B 5" 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 May 9, 2013 and posted on May 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 8, 2013 Applications Available May 9, 2013. Date of Pre Application Meeting May 30, 2013. 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 May 30, 2013. 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 to arrange for an individual consultation, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply June 13, 2013. Deadline for Tra Notice of Intent to Apply Due to the broad nature of the priorities in these competitions, and to assist with the selection of reviewers for these competitions, NIDRR is requesting all potential applicants to submit a letter of intent (LOI). The submission is not mandatory and the content of the LOI will not be peer reviewed or otherwise used to rate an applicants application. Each LOI should be limited to a maximum of four pages and include the following information (1) The title of the proposed project, the name of the applicant, the name of the Project Director or Principal Investigator (PI), and the names of partner institutions and entities (2) a brief statement of the vision, goals, and objectives of the proposed project and a description of its activities at a sufficient level of detail to allow NIDRR to select potential peer reviewers (3) a list of proposed project staff including the Project Director or PI and key personnel (4) a list of individuals whose selection as a peer reviewer might constitute a conflict of interest due to involvement in proposal development, selection as an advisory board member, co PI relationships, etc. and (5) contact information for the Project Director or PI. Submission of an LOI is not a prerequisite for eligibility to submit an application. NIDRR will accept the optional LOI via mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or commercial carrier) or email, by June 13, 2013. The LOI must be sent to Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, 550 12th Street SW., Room 5133, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202 or by email to marlene.spencer@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 8, 2013.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $875,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $875,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses 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 State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 City or township governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 funding opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. The specific competition is for a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on the health and function of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (CFDA 84.133B-5). RRTCs are designed to strengthen the evidence base and improve real-world rehabilitation and related services by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination. In practical terms, the intent is to produce usable knowledge, methods, and tools that increase full inclusion and integration of people with disabilities across major life areas like employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities, while also improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
The notice makes clear that this synopsis is not the full set of requirements; the controlling details are in the official Federal Register application notice. It also notes that this announcement is part of three separate RRTC competitions (CFDA 84.133B-4, 84.133B-5, and 84.133B-6), and applicants must apply to the appropriate one. All applications have to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants download the package, complete it offline, and upload it for submission; emailing an application to the agency is not allowed. When searching in Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search by the numeric CFDA (84.133) without the letter suffix.
Key dates and process steps are spelled out. Applications were made available May 9, 2013, with a pre-application meeting scheduled for May 30, 2013, held by conference call with NIDRR staff. The meeting included a two-hour group session (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time) and additional one-on-one technical assistance by phone later that afternoon (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). There was also an optional, non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) requested by NIDRR, due June 13, 2013, mainly to help the agency recruit appropriate peer reviewers given the broad priorities. The LOI was limited to four pages and was meant to include: the proposed project title; applicant and Project Director/Principal Investigator information; partner institutions/entities; a brief statement of the project vision, goals, objectives, and planned activities (detailed enough to help select reviewers); a list of proposed staff and key personnel; a list of potential reviewer conflicts of interest; and contact information for the PI/Project Director. Importantly, submitting an LOI was not required to remain eligible to apply. The final deadline for transmittal of applications was July 8, 2013, and the posting reflects an archive date of August 7, 2013.
Funding details in the synopsis indicate an estimated total funding amount of $875,000 with an award ceiling of $875,000 and an expectation of a single award. The opportunity lists no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is identified as education, consistent with the Department of Education as the awarding agency and NIDRR as the program office.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities, reflecting the interdisciplinary and applied nature of RRTCs. Examples listed include state and local governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other nonprofits), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), independent school districts, tribal governments, and other tribal organizations. The eligibility statement also summarizes 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. Because the synopsis references additional eligibility clarification in the official notice, applicants would need to confirm any specific limitations, definitions, or documentation requirements there.
For support and official points of contact, the notice provides both technical submission help and programmatic contacts. For issues accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov systems, the contact is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Administrator) at 202-245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov. The program manager listed for the competition is Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education (Potomac Center Plaza), phone 202-245-7532, email marlene.spencer@ed.gov, who is also the LOI recipient by mail or email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. The specific competition is for a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on the health and function of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
What is the CFDA number for this competition?
The competition is identified as CFDA 84.133B-5.
What is the purpose of an RRTC under this program?
RRTCs are intended to strengthen the evidence base and improve real-world rehabilitation and related services by supporting advanced research, training, technical assistance, and broad dissemination.
What kinds of outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The intent is to produce usable knowledge, methods, and tools that increase full inclusion and integration of people with disabilities across major life areas such as employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency. The program places particular attention on individuals with the most severe disabilities and also aims to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).
Is this synopsis the full set of requirements for applicants?
No. The synopsis states that it is not the full set of requirements. The controlling details are contained in the official Federal Register application notice.
Are there multiple RRTC competitions related to this announcement?
Yes. This announcement is part of three separate RRTC competitions: CFDA 84.133B-4, 84.133B-5, and 84.133B-6. Applicants must apply to the appropriate competition.
How must applications be submitted?
All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it to Grants.gov for submission.
Can an application be emailed directly to the agency?
No. The announcement explicitly states that emailing an application to the agency is not allowed.
How should applicants search for the opportunity on Grants.gov?
When searching in Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search by the numeric CFDA number 84.133 (without the letter suffix).
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on May 9, 2013.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for May 30, 2013, conducted by conference call with NIDRR staff.
What was the schedule for the pre-application meeting?
The meeting included a two-hour group session from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, followed by additional one-on-one technical assistance by phone from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Was a Letter of Intent (LOI) required?
No. The LOI was requested by NIDRR but was optional and non-binding. Submitting an LOI was not required to remain eligible to apply.
Why did NIDRR request a Letter of Intent (LOI)?
The LOI was requested mainly to help the agency recruit appropriate peer reviewers given the broad priorities of the competition.
What was the LOI deadline?
The LOI was due June 13, 2013.
What was the LOI page limit?
The LOI was limited to four pages.
What information was the LOI expected to include?
The LOI was meant to include: the proposed project title; applicant and Project Director/Principal Investigator information; partner institutions/entities; a brief statement of the project vision, goals, objectives, and planned activities (detailed enough to help select reviewers); a list of proposed staff and key personnel; a list of potential reviewer conflicts of interest; and contact information for the PI/Project Director.
What was the deadline for transmittal of the full application?
The final deadline for transmittal of applications was July 8, 2013.
What does the archive date indicate?
The posting reflects an archive date of August 7, 2013.
How much funding was available under this synopsis?
The synopsis indicates an estimated total funding amount of $875,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $875,000.
How many awards were expected?
The synopsis indicates an expectation of a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity lists no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is identified as education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state and local governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other nonprofits); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); independent school districts; tribal governments; and other tribal organizations. The synopsis also summarizes 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.
Where should applicants verify detailed eligibility rules and any limitations?
The synopsis notes that additional eligibility clarification is in the official Federal Register application notice, and applicants should confirm any specific limitations, definitions, or documentation requirements there.
Who should be contacted for technical problems with Grants.gov or accessing the announcement?
For issues accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov systems, contact Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Administrator) at 202-245-6288 or by email at EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who is the program contact for this competition?
The program manager listed is Marlene Spencer at the U.S. Department of Education (Potomac Center Plaza), phone 202-245-7532, email marlene.spencer@ed.gov.
Who was designated to receive the Letter of Intent (LOI)?
Marlene Spencer was listed as the LOI recipient (by mail or email).
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