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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research and Technical Assistance Center on Vocational Rehabilitation Program Management CFDA 84.133A 3" 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 Dec 24, 2008 and posted on Dec 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 23, 2009 Applications Available 12/24/2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting 01/13/2009. Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in any of the pre application meetings held for the competitions announced in this notice and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The dates for each of the competitions pre application meetings are listed in the chart in the Award Information section in the notice inviting applications. Interested parties may participate in these meetings by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services on the dates listed in the chart between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Washington, DC time. For each meeting, NIDRR staff also will be available from 330 p.m. to 430 p.m. 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 any of these meetings 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 02/23/2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts.
- 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 U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition run through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program. It is titled "Research and Technical Assistance Center on Vocational Rehabilitation Program Management" and is listed under CFDA 84.133 (often referenced in the notice as 84.133A-3). The central aim is to strengthen how vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs are managed by supporting a focused center that can produce practical, usable knowledge and provide technical assistance that improves services delivered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The broader DRRP program purpose is to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation services by developing better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that expand independent living and employment outcomes for people with disabilities, with particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities.
The DRRP framework allows funded projects to conduct a mix of activities defined in federal regulation (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19). Those activities include research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance. In practice, a project like a research and technical assistance center on VR program management would be expected to do more than publish findings; it would also translate evidence into tools, guidance, training materials, or hands-on assistance that agencies and practitioners can apply to improve program operations and outcomes. The notice also highlights a specific statutory/regulatory expectation that applicants must show, in whole or in part, how they will address the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)), with allowable approaches described in 34 CFR 350.40(b). That requirement signals that proposed research, products, and assistance should be attentive to equity and to the distinct barriers experienced by underserved communities.
The competition anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), with an award ceiling of $1,500,000. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the official application notice terms. The funding activity category is listed as Education, and the opportunity category is Discretionary, meaning it is competitively awarded rather than distributed by formula.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities, institutions of higher education (IHEs), and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The opportunity also enumerates various eligible government and nonprofit categories (for example, state governments, local governments, public and private IHEs, nonprofits including those with 501(c)(3) status, tribal governments, and certain housing authorities), reflecting the program's openness to a wide range of qualified applicants capable of operating a national-level center or project.
Applications were made available on December 24, 2008, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of February 23, 2009 (the archive date shown is March 25, 2009, indicating the opportunity is historical/closed). The agency strongly directed applicants to submit electronically through Grants.gov, downloading the package, completing it offline, and uploading it for submission; applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy. Applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov by CFDA number "84.133" without the alpha suffix. The notice provided Grants.gov helpdesk support (1-800-518-4726; support@grants.gov) for technical submission issues.
To support applicants, NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on January 13, 2009, conducted by conference call with staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The schedule included a group information session (1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Washington, DC time) and a later window for individual consultation by phone (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The program contact for arranging participation and for content questions was Donna Nangle, with contact details provided (U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 6029; phone 202-245-7462; email Donna.Nangle@ed.gov). For technical difficulty accessing the full announcement, the notice also listed Julius Cotton as a Grants.gov system contact (202-245-6140; julius.cotton@ed.gov).
Finally, the announcement repeatedly emphasized that the text provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling requirements are in the official Federal Register notice. Applicants were directed to consult that official notice for the full details on eligibility nuances, priorities, pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, and other compliance expectations that would govern how the center must operate and how success would be measured.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research and Technical Assistance Center on Vocational Rehabilitation Program Management" under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program.
Which federal agency is offering this grant competition?
It is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition run through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What is the CFDA number and how is this opportunity referenced?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 84.133 and is often referenced in the notice as 84.133A-3. When searching in Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by "84.133" without the alpha suffix.
What is the central purpose of the project being funded?
The central aim is to strengthen how vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs are managed by funding a focused center that produces practical, usable knowledge and provides technical assistance to improve services delivered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
How does this opportunity fit within the broader DRRP program purpose?
The broader DRRP program purpose is to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation services by developing better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that expand independent living and employment outcomes for people with disabilities, with particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities.
What kinds of activities can a DRRP-funded project carry out?
Under the DRRP framework (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19), projects may conduct activities that include research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance.
Does the opportunity emphasize technical assistance in addition to research?
Yes. A center on VR program management would be expected to do more than publish findings; it should translate evidence into tools, guidance, training materials, and/or hands-on assistance that agencies and practitioners can apply to improve program operations and outcomes.
Is there a requirement to address the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds?
Yes. The notice highlights a statutory/regulatory expectation (34 CFR 350.40(a)) that applicants must show, in whole or in part, how they will address the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds. Allowable approaches are described in 34 CFR 350.40(b).
What does the minority-background requirement imply for the proposed work?
Based on the notice summary, it signals that proposed research, products, and technical assistance should be attentive to equity and to distinct barriers experienced by underserved communities.
How many awards were expected?
The competition anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the terms in the official application notice.
What is the opportunity category and what does it mean?
The opportunity category is Discretionary, meaning it is competitively awarded rather than distributed by formula.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profit entities, institutions of higher education (IHEs), and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The opportunity also enumerates multiple eligible government and nonprofit categories (for example, state governments, local governments, public and private IHEs, nonprofits including those with 501(c)(3) status, tribal governments, and certain housing authorities).
When were applications available and when were they due?
Applications were made available on December 24, 2008. The deadline for transmittal of applications was February 23, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date shown is March 25, 2009, which indicates the opportunity is historical/closed.
How were applicants directed to submit their applications?
Applicants were strongly directed to submit electronically through Grants.gov by downloading the application package, completing it offline, and uploading it for submission.
Could applications be submitted by emailing an electronic copy?
No. The notice specified that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy.
What search terms were applicants told to use on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov by CFDA number "84.133" (without the alpha suffix).
Where could applicants get help with Grants.gov submission issues?
For technical submission issues, the notice provided the Grants.gov helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Was there a pre-application meeting for this competition?
Yes. NIDRR offered a pre-application meeting on January 13, 2009 by conference call with staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
What was the schedule for the pre-application meeting?
The schedule included a group information session from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, followed by a later window for individual consultation by phone from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who was the main program contact for participation and content questions?
The program contact listed was Donna Nangle (U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 6029; phone 202-245-7462; email Donna.Nangle@ed.gov).
Who was listed as a technical contact if someone had difficulty accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulty accessing the full announcement, the notice listed Julius Cotton (202-245-6140; julius.cotton@ed.gov) as a Grants.gov system contact.
Is the synopsis the controlling source of requirements?
No. The announcement emphasized that the text provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling requirements are in the official Federal Register notice.
What should applicants review in the official Federal Register notice?
Applicants were directed to consult the official notice for full details on eligibility nuances, priorities, pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, and other compliance expectations that would govern how the center must operate and how success would be measured.
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