Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 040709 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 040709 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program CFDA 84.133S" 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 Apr 7, 2009 and posted on Apr 7, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 2009 THE CLOSING DATE (APPLICATION DEADLINE) June 9, 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 $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Phase II applicants must be current Phase I grantees with findings that appear sufficiently promising as a result of Phase I.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program opportunity under CFDA 84.133S is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education, associated with the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. This particular notice is for SBIR Phase II funding, meaning it is not an open solicitation for brand-new applicants. Instead, it is explicitly designed for small businesses that already completed (or are currently holding) an SBIR Phase I award under this program area and can show Phase I results that appear promising enough to justify a larger, more intensive research and development effort.
Phase II is described as the principal R&D stage of the SBIR process for this program. In practical terms, the government is looking for projects that have moved beyond early feasibility work and are ready for deeper development, refinement, testing, and validation. The application expectations are also higher than in Phase I. A Phase II proposal must be more comprehensive and lay out the planned work in detail, including clear development plans and a credible explanation of commercial potential. In other words, applicants need to demonstrate not only that the technology or approach works based on Phase I findings, but also that the Phase II work will advance it toward a product or service that could realistically be brought to market or otherwise deployed at scale.
Because eligibility is restricted to a subset of prior Phase I grantees, the Department notes that a typical public synopsis will not be posted through the normal Grants.gov FIND process. Applicants are instructed that the Phase II application package must be located through Grants.gov APPLY by searching the specific Funding Opportunity Number, which is ED GRANTS 040709 001. This is an important administrative detail because it affects how applicants access forms, instructions, and submission requirements.
From a funding and scale standpoint, the opportunity anticipates making about 15 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $2,500,000. The stated award ceiling is $500,000 per award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant, though they still need to present a realistic budget and justification aligned to the Phase II scope.
Key dates in the notice include a posted date and creation date of April 7, 2009, with an application deadline (closing date) of June 9, 2009. The archive date is July 9, 2009, indicating when the opportunity materials were scheduled to be archived in the system. While those dates are historical, they frame the original submission window for this specific posting.
Eligibility is narrow and performance-based: Phase II applicants must be current Phase I grantees whose Phase I results are judged sufficiently promising. The listing’s “Eligible Applicants†field is summarized as “Others,†with clarification provided in the eligibility text to make clear that this is not a general small business competition at this stage, but a continuation pathway reserved for prior awardees.
For assistance, the notice provides two points of contact at the Department of Education. Joyce Mays, a Management Analyst, is listed for help accessing the full announcement electronically (phone 202-245-6122, email joyce.mays@ed.gov). Program management contact information is also provided for Lynn Medley, a Program/Management Analyst at the U.S. Department of Education (Room 6027, PCP, 400 Maryland Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20202; phone 202-245-7338), with an email contact referenced in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program grant opportunity under CFDA 84.133S. It is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education and associated with the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
Which SBIR phase is this opportunity for?
This notice is for SBIR Phase II funding. Phase II is described as the principal research and development (R&D) stage of the SBIR process for this program.
Is this an open solicitation for brand-new applicants?
No. This is not an open solicitation for brand-new applicants. It is designed specifically for small businesses that already completed (or are currently holding) an SBIR Phase I award under this program area.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to current Phase I grantees under this program area, and Phase II applicants must be able to show Phase I results that are sufficiently promising to justify a larger and more intensive R&D effort. The listing summarizes eligible applicants as "Others," with clarification that this is a continuation pathway reserved for prior Phase I awardees rather than a general competition.
What is the purpose of Phase II in this program?
Phase II is intended for projects that have moved beyond early feasibility work (Phase I) and are ready for deeper development, refinement, testing, and validation. The goal is to advance a technology or approach toward a product or service that could realistically be brought to market or deployed at scale.
How is a Phase II proposal expected to differ from a Phase I proposal?
Phase II application expectations are higher than in Phase I. A Phase II proposal must be more comprehensive, lay out the planned work in detail, include clear development plans, and provide a credible explanation of commercial potential. Applicants are expected to demonstrate that the Phase I findings support the approach and that the Phase II work will meaningfully advance development.
How do applicants access the application package?
The Department notes that a typical public synopsis may not be posted through the normal Grants.gov FIND process because eligibility is limited. Applicants are instructed to locate the Phase II application package through Grants.gov APPLY by searching the specific Funding Opportunity Number: ED GRANTS 040709 001.
Why might I not find this opportunity through the usual Grants.gov search?
Because eligibility is restricted to a subset of prior Phase I grantees, the notice indicates that a typical public synopsis will not be posted through the normal Grants.gov FIND process. The recommended method is using Grants.gov APPLY with the Funding Opportunity Number provided in the notice.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED GRANTS 040709 001.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 84.133S.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates making about 15 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $2,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $500,000 per award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
If there is no matching requirement, do I still need a budget?
Yes. Even though there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, applicants still need to present a realistic budget and justification aligned to the Phase II scope described in the notice.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date and creation date listed are April 7, 2009.
What was the application deadline for this posting?
The application deadline (closing date) listed is June 9, 2009.
When was the archive date?
The archive date listed is July 9, 2009, indicating when the opportunity materials were scheduled to be archived in the system.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) is listed as a point of contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically. Phone: 202-245-6122. Email: joyce.mays@ed.gov.
Who is the program management contact?
Lynn Medley is listed as a Program/Management Analyst at the U.S. Department of Education. Address: Room 6027, PCP, 400 Maryland Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20202. Phone: 202-245-7338. The notice also references an email contact for this role in the announcement.
What kind of results must a Phase I grantee show to be considered for Phase II?
The notice indicates Phase II applicants must be able to show Phase I results that appear promising enough to justify a larger, more intensive R&D effort. Eligibility is described as performance-based, tied to the strength of Phase I outcomes.
What does the notice emphasize about commercial potential?
The notice emphasizes that Phase II applicants should provide a credible explanation of commercial potential. In addition to demonstrating that the approach works based on Phase I findings, the proposal should explain how Phase II work advances the project toward a product or service that could realistically be brought to market or deployed at scale.
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