Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 013112 002
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Multi Site Collaborative Research Projects CFDA Number 84.133A 15" 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 Jan 31, 2012 and posted on Jan 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2012 Applications Available 01/31/2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications 04/02/2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- By Invitation Only Please note that only SCI Model Systems grantees awarded under the FY 2011 SCIMS Centers competition are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Multi Site Collaborative Research Projects grant (CFDA 84.133A-15) is a U.S. Department of Education funding opportunity administered through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It supports coordinated, multi-site research efforts focused on improving rehabilitation outcomes for people with spinal cord injuries. This competition is closely tied to the broader SCIMS ecosystem, which also includes a separate but related competition for SCIMS Centers (CFDA 84.133N-1). While SCIMS Centers emphasize delivering comprehensive rehabilitation services alongside spinal cord injury research, the Multi Site Collaborative Research Projects competition is specifically funded under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program and is aimed at producing research-based improvements in rehabilitation services, methods, and technologies.
At its core, the DRRP program is intended to strengthen the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by developing and testing practical approaches that help individuals with disabilities achieve better independent living and employment outcomes, with an emphasis on people with the most severe disabilities. Within that framework, SCIMS Multi Site Collaborative Research Projects are expected to carry out one or more of the allowable DRRP activity types described in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19), which include research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, technical assistance, or combinations of these. A key compliance expectation is that applicants must clearly explain how their work will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)), using one or more of the approaches permitted under 34 CFR 350.40(b). In practical terms, this means proposals should not treat diversity and equity considerations as an afterthought; they must be built into the project rationale, design, recruitment, analysis, dissemination, or service implications.
This particular opportunity was posted on January 31, 2012, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of April 2, 2012 (with the opportunity later archived on May 2, 2012). The listing indicates there was an expectation of a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $900,000 and an award ceiling of $900,000. The opportunity also notes that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to plan for and document non-federal contributions consistent with the official notice requirements.
Eligibility was limited and invitation-based. According to the opportunity details, only SCI Model Systems grantees that were awarded under the FY 2011 SCIMS Centers competition were eligible to apply. This restriction reflects the program design: multi-site collaborative projects are meant to leverage the existing SCIMS network and its established clinical and research infrastructure, making it feasible to coordinate protocols, share comparable data elements, and conduct studies across multiple participating model system sites.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the downloadable application package tied to the CFDA number. The notice emphasizes that applicants must search by the base CFDA number (84.133) and not include the letter suffix when searching within Grants.gov (for example, searching "84.133" rather than "84.133A" or "84.133N"). The Department of Education did not accept applications submitted by email, and applicants were expected to follow the Federal Register notice for the full set of required forms, narratives, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions.
For support and programmatic questions, the notice lists contacts both for technical Grants.gov access issues and for program management. Technical issues could be directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov. Program questions could be directed to the listed program managers, Lynn Medley (202-245-7338, Lynn.Medley@ed.gov) or Marlene Spencer (202-245-7532, Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov), both located at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted, network-based research grant designed to help the SCIMS community work collaboratively across sites to produce stronger evidence, more generalizable findings, and more implementable rehabilitation practices and technologies for spinal cord injury, while also meeting DRRP expectations around dissemination, utilization, and addressing the needs of people from minority backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the SCIMS Multi Site Collaborative Research Projects grant?
The Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Multi Site Collaborative Research Projects grant (CFDA 84.133A-15) is a U.S. Department of Education funding opportunity administered through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It supports coordinated, multi-site research efforts focused on improving rehabilitation outcomes for people with spinal cord injuries.
Which federal program funds this competition?
This competition is funded under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program.
How is this opportunity related to the SCIMS Centers competition?
This opportunity is closely tied to the broader SCIMS ecosystem, which includes a separate but related competition for SCIMS Centers (CFDA 84.133N-1). SCIMS Centers emphasize delivering comprehensive rehabilitation services alongside spinal cord injury research, while the Multi Site Collaborative Research Projects competition focuses specifically on coordinated, multi-site research projects under DRRP.
What is the main purpose of the DRRP program?
The DRRP program is intended to strengthen the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by developing and testing practical approaches that help individuals with disabilities achieve better independent living and employment outcomes, with an emphasis on people with the most severe disabilities.
What types of activities are allowable under this opportunity?
Projects are expected to carry out one or more allowable DRRP activity types described in federal regulations (34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19). These include research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, technical assistance, or combinations of these activities.
Are there specific requirements related to minority backgrounds and equity?
Yes. Applicants must clearly explain how their work will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)), using one or more permitted approaches under 34 CFR 350.40(b). The expectation is that these considerations are integrated into the project rationale and design (for example, recruitment, analysis, dissemination, or service implications), rather than added as an afterthought.
When was this grant opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on January 31, 2012. Applications were made available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was April 2, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on May 2, 2012.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicated an expectation of a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was $900,000, and the award ceiling was also $900,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to plan for and document non-federal contributions consistent with the official notice requirements.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited and invitation-based. Only SCI Model Systems grantees that were awarded under the FY 2011 SCIMS Centers competition were eligible to apply.
Why was eligibility limited to FY 2011 SCIMS Center grantees?
The restriction reflects the program design: multi-site collaborative projects are meant to leverage the existing SCIMS network and its established clinical and research infrastructure, enabling coordinated protocols, comparable data elements, and studies conducted across multiple model system sites.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package tied to the CFDA number.
Could applications be submitted by email?
No. The Department of Education did not accept applications submitted by email.
How should applicants search for the opportunity in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the base CFDA number (84.133) and not include the letter suffix when searching within Grants.gov (for example, search "84.133" rather than "84.133A" or "84.133N").
What guidance controlled the required application content and submission details?
Applicants were expected to follow the Federal Register notice for the full set of required forms, narratives, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical access issues?
Technical issues could be directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
Program questions could be directed to the listed program managers: Lynn Medley (202-245-7338, Lynn.Medley@ed.gov) or Marlene Spencer (202-245-7532, Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov), U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC.
What is the overall goal of the SCIMS Multi Site Collaborative Research Projects competition?
The opportunity is designed as a targeted, network-based research grant to help the SCIMS community collaborate across sites to produce stronger evidence, more generalizable findings, and more implementable rehabilitation practices and technologies for spinal cord injury, while meeting DRRP expectations around dissemination, utilization, and addressing the needs of people from minority backgrounds.
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