Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 050511 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 050511 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities CFDA Number 84.327U" 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 Jul 14, 2011 and posted on May 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2011 Applications Available May 5, 2011. SUMMARY On May 5, 2011, we published in the Federal Register (76 FR 25676 25682) a notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2011 under the Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities Program Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities Fiscal Year (CFDA No. 84.327U) competition, authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Through this notice, we are adding a sentence to clarify the Project Period for projects funded under the priority announced in the notice inviting applications. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT David Malouf, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 4114, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202 2600. Telephone (202) 245 6253. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1 800 877 8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION We make the following correction On page 25679, first column, third pragraph, under Project Period, we add a second sentence that reads, Applications must include plans for both the 36 month award and the 24 month extension. The Project Period paragraph now correctly reads, Up to 36 months with an optional additional 24 months based on performance. Applications must include plans for both the 36 month award and the 24 month extension. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 25, 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 $1,497,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,497,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts City or township governments 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 Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments.
- 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:
The Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program, specifically the FY 2011 competition for the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities (CFDA 84.327U), is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The core intent is to improve educational results for children with disabilities by advancing the development, demonstration, and practical use of technology, while also supporting educational media services that have clear value in classroom instruction. A related, explicit emphasis of the broader program is ensuring accessible media through supports like captioning and video description that are appropriate for classroom use, which aligns with making digital and video-based learning usable for students with disabilities.
This particular competition was designed to fund a single award to establish or operate a national center focused on online learning and students with disabilities. In practical terms, the funded project would be expected to concentrate on issues that arise when instruction is delivered through online or digital environments and to help the field understand, implement, and improve accessible online learning for students with disabilities. Although the synopsis does not list the full set of priorities or required activities, it repeatedly points applicants to the Federal Register notice for the official requirements, performance measures, and the detailed expectations for what the center must do and produce.
The funding profile is straightforward: one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $1,497,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The project period was clarified via a correction to the original Federal Register notice: the award could run up to 36 months, with an optional additional 24-month extension based on performance. Importantly, applicants were required to include plans covering both the initial 36-month period and how they would approach the potential 24-month extension, which signals that reviewers would be looking for a multi-year strategy rather than a short-term work plan.
Eligibility was broad and included many categories of public and private entities commonly involved in education and disability services. Eligible applicants included State educational agencies and local educational agencies (including public charter schools recognized as LEAs under state law), institutions of higher education (public and private), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), outlying areas and freely associated states, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are explicitly mentioned as eligible in the listing). The opportunity also lists various government types (state, county, city/township, special district) and independent school districts, reflecting an open competition structure aimed at attracting applicants with the capacity to run a national or field-facing center.
Applications were made available on May 5, 2011. The initial deadline for transmittal was June 20, 2011, but the current closing date shown is July 25, 2011, reflecting an updated deadline. The notice emphasizes that electronic submission had to occur through Grants.gov and that applicants needed to locate the package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search 84.327 rather than 84.327U). It also makes clear that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department, reinforcing that Grants.gov was the required submission channel for electronic applications.
For official guidance, applicants were directed to the Federal Register notice (76 FR 25676-25682, published May 5, 2011), which is treated as the controlling document for requirements such as priorities, application instructions, and performance measures. The Department provided contacts for both program and technical questions: David Malouf as the program contact at the U.S. Department of Education, along with a Federal Relay Service option for TDD users, and Julius Cotton as a Grants.gov systems contact for access issues. Overall, the opportunity offered a single, relatively large grant to support a structured, multi-year effort to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of online learning for students with disabilities through technology and educational media strategies consistent with IDEA-authorized goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY 2011 discretionary grant competition under the Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program for the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities (CFDA 84.327U). It is administered by the U.S. Department of Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
What is the purpose of the Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program?
The program is intended to improve educational results for children with disabilities by advancing the development, demonstration, and practical use of technology. It also supports educational media services that have clear value in classroom instruction, including an emphasis on accessibility supports such as captioning and video description appropriate for classroom use.
What is the focus of this specific FY 2011 competition (CFDA 84.327U)?
This competition was designed to fund a single national center focused on online learning and students with disabilities. The funded project would be expected to address issues that arise in online or digital instruction and help the field understand, implement, and improve accessible online learning for students with disabilities.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The Department expected to make one award under this competition.
What is the estimated funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,497,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling.
Is there an award ceiling?
Yes. The award ceiling is $1,497,000 (the same amount as the estimated total funding).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated for this opportunity.
How long is the project period?
The project period could run up to 36 months, with an optional additional 24-month extension based on performance (as clarified through a correction to the original Federal Register notice).
Do applicants need to address the optional extension in their application?
Yes. Applicants were required to include plans covering both the initial 36-month period and how they would approach the potential 24-month extension, indicating reviewers would be looking for a multi-year strategy.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entities. Eligible applicants include State educational agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools recognized as LEAs under state law; institutions of higher education (public and private); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); outlying areas and freely associated states; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations (with small businesses explicitly mentioned as eligible in the listing). The opportunity also references various government types (state, county, city/township, special district) and independent school districts.
What is CFDA 84.327U?
CFDA 84.327U is the identifier associated with this specific FY 2011 competition for the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities under the Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program.
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on May 5, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The initial deadline for transmittal was June 20, 2011, but the closing date shown was updated to July 25, 2011.
How do applicants submit an application?
Electronic submission had to be made through Grants.gov. The notice also states that applicants could not submit an electronic application by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. In other words, search for 84.327 (not 84.327U) in Grants.gov to locate the application package.
Where can applicants find the official requirements and detailed expectations for the center?
The Federal Register notice is the controlling document for official requirements, including priorities, application instructions, performance measures, and detailed expectations. The notice cited is 76 FR 25676-25682, published May 5, 2011.
Does the synopsis provide the full list of required activities or priorities?
No. The synopsis does not list the full set of priorities or required activities and repeatedly directs applicants to the Federal Register notice for the official requirements and expectations.
Who is the program contact for this opportunity?
David Malouf is listed as the program contact at the U.S. Department of Education. A Federal Relay Service option is also provided for TDD users.
Who can help with Grants.gov technical or access issues?
Julius Cotton is identified as a Grants.gov systems contact for access issues.
What accessibility themes are emphasized in the broader program description?
The broader program explicitly emphasizes ensuring accessible media for classroom use, including supports such as captioning and video description, aligning with making digital and video-based learning usable for students with disabilities.
What kind of effort was this grant intended to support?
It was intended to support a structured, multi-year effort (with planning for up to 36 months plus a potential 24-month extension) to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of online learning for students with disabilities through technology and educational media strategies consistent with IDEA-authorized goals.
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