Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 050411 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 050411 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities Captioned and Described Educational Media CFDA Number 84.327N" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.327 Special EducationEducational Technology Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 4, 2011 and posted on May 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2011 Applications Available May 4, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 20, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible Applicants State educational agencies (SEAs) local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law IHEs other public agencies private nonprofit organizations outlying areas freely associated States Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations and for profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities: Captioned and Described Educational Media (CFDA 84.327N) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on improving how students with disabilities access and benefit from educational content used in classrooms. The program centers on three connected goals: improving outcomes for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational media services that have clear classroom instructional value for children with disabilities; and expanding or strengthening services that provide captioning and video description so that classroom media is accessible to students who are deaf or hard of hearing and students who are blind or have low vision. In practice, this competition is aimed at ensuring that educational videos and related media can be used in typical instructional settings without excluding students who require accessibility supports.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the Department of Education expects to have substantial involvement in the work during the project period (for example, collaboration on priorities, deliverables, reporting, and ensuring the project aligns with federal requirements). For this specific competition, the notice indicates an expected single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000 and an award ceiling of $1,500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which reduces the need for applicants to bring non-federal dollars to the project, though applicants still typically need to show they can manage the project responsibly and meet all program expectations.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that work in education and disability services. Eligible applicants include State educational agencies and local educational agencies (including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law), institutions of higher education, other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, outlying areas, freely associated states, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations. The listing also reflects that various levels of government and nonprofit categories may apply (for example, city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status), reinforcing that the competition is open to a wide range of organizations capable of delivering captioning and description services or related educational media accessibility work.
The application process is designed around electronic submission through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning applicants should search for "84.327" rather than "84.327N." The materials are downloaded, completed offline, and then uploaded to Grants.gov for submission. The notice is explicit that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. Key dates listed for this opportunity were a posted and availability date of May 4, 2011, with a deadline for transmittal of applications on June 20, 2011, and an archive date of July 20, 2011. The opportunity number provided is ED-GRANTS-050411-001, and the activity category is Education under the broader special education educational technology, media, and materials program area.
The short synopsis provided in the opportunity description is not the full set of requirements; the authoritative details are in the official Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2011. That official notice is where applicants would find the complete priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, any pre-application requirements, formatting and submission rules, and the program office expectations tied to the cooperative agreement. The notice also emphasizes that the Federal Register publication is the controlling version, and it points readers to free access via the Government Publishing Office site for the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations.
For support and questions, the listing includes separate contacts for technical and programmatic issues. Technical issues accessing the announcement electronically are directed to Julius Cotton, an ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator (202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov). Program-related questions are directed to Ernest Hairston, Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Education (202-245-7366), located at 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 4070, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2550.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities: Captioned and Described Educational Media" and is identified as CFDA 84.327N.
2) What agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education.
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program focuses on improving how students with disabilities access and benefit from educational content used in classrooms, with a particular emphasis on making educational media accessible through captioning and video description.
4) What are the program's core goals?
The opportunity centers on three connected goals:
- Improving outcomes for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology.
- Supporting educational media services that have clear classroom instructional value for children with disabilities.
- Expanding or strengthening services that provide captioning and video description so classroom media is accessible to students who are deaf or hard of hearing and students who are blind or have low vision.
5) What types of accessibility services are emphasized?
The listing emphasizes captioning and video description for educational media so that classroom videos and related media can be used in typical instructional settings without excluding students who need accessibility supports.
6) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
7) What does a cooperative agreement imply for the project?
A cooperative agreement generally means the U.S. Department of Education expects to have substantial involvement during the project period. The listing notes this may include collaboration on priorities, deliverables, reporting, and ensuring the project aligns with federal requirements.
8) How many awards are expected to be made?
The notice indicates an expected single award.
9) What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $1,500,000.
10) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include:
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- Local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law
- Institutions of higher education (IHEs)
- Other public agencies
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Outlying areas
- Freely associated states
- Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations
- For-profit organizations
13) Are different types of government entities included in eligibility?
Yes. The listing reflects that various levels of government may be eligible (for example, city or township governments, county governments, and special district governments).
14) Do nonprofits need 501(c)(3) status to apply?
The listing references nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, indicating that nonprofit eligibility is not limited only to 501(c)(3) organizations.
15) Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are included in the eligibility list.
16) How do applicants submit an application?
Applications are submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload it to Grants.gov for submission.
17) Can an application be submitted by email to the Department of Education?
No. The notice is explicit that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
18) How do I find the application package in Grants.gov using the CFDA number?
Applicants are expected to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.327" rather than "84.327N."
19) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
- Posted/Availability date: May 4, 2011
- Deadline for transmittal of applications: June 20, 2011
- Archive date: July 20, 2011
20) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-050411-001.
21) What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed is Education, under the broader special education educational technology, media, and materials program area.
22) Where can applicants find the complete and authoritative requirements?
The short synopsis is not the full set of requirements. The authoritative details are in the official Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2011. That notice contains the complete priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, any pre-application requirements, formatting and submission rules, and program office expectations.
23) Which version controls if there is a conflict between summaries and the official notice?
The listing emphasizes that the Federal Register publication is the controlling version.
24) Where can the Federal Register notice be accessed?
The listing points readers to free access via the Government Publishing Office site for the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations.
25) Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement electronically?
Technical issues are directed to Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator, at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
26) Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
Program-related questions are directed to Ernest Hairston, Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Education, at 202-245-7366. The mailing address provided is 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4070, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2550.
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