Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 060309 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 060309 001
- The Department of Education in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard Center CFDA 84.327P" 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 Jun 3, 2009 and posted on Jun 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2009 Applications Available June 3, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 6, 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 $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants State educational agencies (SEAs) 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 National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) Center grant (CFDA 84.327P) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It sits within the Department's broader Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program, which focuses on improving educational outcomes for children with disabilities by advancing the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational media services that are genuinely useful in classroom instruction; and expanding access features such as captioning and video description for educational materials used in school settings. In practical terms, this opportunity is aimed at strengthening the infrastructure and services that help make instructional content accessible to students with disabilities, particularly through standardized approaches tied to accessible instructional materials.
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2009, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of July 6, 2009. The competition anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $400,000 and an award ceiling of $400,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. Although the listing includes a funding activity category tag, the substantive program purpose is special education and accessible educational technology and media, reflecting the CFDA description for Special Education Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations that might operate, support, or partner on accessibility work in education. Eligible applicants included State educational agencies and local educational agencies (including public charter schools treated as LEAs under state law), institutions of higher education (public and private), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), Indian tribes and tribal organizations, outlying areas and freely associated states, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed in the opportunity summary). This wide eligibility pool suggests the Department intended to encourage applications from organizations with technical capacity, content and media expertise, disability access expertise, or the ability to coordinate services across states, districts, publishers, or education systems.
Applications were expected to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education's e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasized that applicants could not submit an application by emailing an electronic copy; instead, the required method was entering information online, where it would be stored directly in the system database. The synopsis also repeatedly points applicants back to the official Federal Register notice for complete requirements, including any pre-application steps, detailed submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts, reinforcing that the brief listing is only a high-level summary and that the Federal Register document governs in case of discrepancies.
For applicants needing help with access to the full announcement or technical issues, the listing provided a Department contact for assistance with the ED Grants and systems side, and it also identified a program manager contact at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC. The archived date shown (August 5, 2009) indicates the opportunity was time-limited and tied to FY 2009 new awards, with the single planned award and set funding level reflecting a focused, center-style or coordinating function consistent with a NIMAS Center competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) Center discretionary grant opportunity (CFDA 84.327P) administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
What program is this grant part of?
The opportunity sits within the Department of Education's broader Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program, which is focused on improving educational outcomes for children with disabilities by advancing accessible technology and educational media services used in classroom instruction.
What is the purpose of the NIMAS Center grant?
Based on the summary provided, the purpose is to strengthen infrastructure and services that help make instructional content accessible to students with disabilities, particularly through standardized approaches tied to accessible instructional materials (including work related to NIMAS).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2009.
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on June 3, 2009 (the same day the opportunity was posted).
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 6, 2009.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The competition anticipated making a single award.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $400,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $400,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What general topic area does this funding support?
Although a funding activity category tag is mentioned, the substantive focus described is special education and accessible educational technology and media, consistent with the CFDA description for Special Education Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Eligible applicants included:
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- Local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools treated as LEAs under state law
- Institutions of higher education (public and private)
- Other public agencies
- Private nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities)
- Indian tribes and tribal organizations
- Outlying areas and freely associated states
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses, as listed in the opportunity summary)
Are public charter schools eligible?
Yes. Public charter schools were included as eligible applicants if they are treated as LEAs under state law.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Private nonprofit organizations were eligible, including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities.
Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Indian tribes and tribal organizations were included as eligible applicants.
Are outlying areas and freely associated states eligible?
Yes. Outlying areas and freely associated states were listed among eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations were included as eligible applicants, except for small businesses (as stated in the opportunity summary).
How were applications supposed to be submitted?
Applications were expected to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education's e-Application system via the e-Grants website: http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Could applicants submit by emailing an electronic copy?
No. The notice emphasized that applicants could not submit an application by emailing an electronic copy. The required method was entering information online so it would be stored directly in the system database.
What is the authoritative source for full requirements and instructions?
The synopsis pointed applicants to the official Federal Register notice for complete requirements, including any pre-application steps, detailed submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts. The Federal Register notice governs in case of discrepancies.
Where could applicants get help with the announcement or technical issues?
The listing provided Department contacts for assistance, including a contact for ED Grants/system-related help and a program manager contact at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
What does the archived date mean?
The archived date shown (August 5, 2009) indicates the opportunity was time-limited and tied to FY 2009 new awards.
Does this opportunity appear designed for a specific type of project structure?
Yes, based on the description of a single planned award and a fixed funding level, it appears consistent with a focused, center-style or coordinating function aligned with a NIMAS Center competition.
Does the summary include all submission requirements and program details?
No. The summary is described as high-level, and applicants were repeatedly directed to the Federal Register notice for the complete and controlling requirements.
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