Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030711 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 030711 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children With Disabilities (Phase 1) CFDA Number 84.327A" 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 Mar 7, 2011 and posted on Mar 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 2011 Applications Available March 7, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 21, 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 $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible Applicants State educational agencies (SEAs) local educational agencies (LEAs) public charter schools that are 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 Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children With Disabilities (Phase 1) competition (CFDA 84.327A), is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on improving educational outcomes for children with disabilities through the development and use of technology and accessible media. The larger program has three core aims: improving results for children with disabilities by promoting technology development, demonstration, and use; supporting educational media services that have clear classroom value for children with disabilities; and supporting captioning and video description suitable for classroom use. This particular opportunity is organized under an absolute priority that includes two phases, and it also includes two competitive preference priorities that can provide additional scoring advantages within that absolute priority (applicants need to consult the Federal Register notice for the exact wording and how points are applied).
Phase 1 is framed as a development and early testing stage. Projects funded in this phase are expected to create, adapt, refine, and then test a technology-based approach intended for children with disabilities. The emphasis is not on large-scale proof of effectiveness yet, but on building a promising solution and showing that it is usable and feasible in real-world settings for the intended population. Allowable Phase 1 activities explicitly include development, adaptation, and refinement of technology, materials, or methodologies. A required component is formative evaluation, meaning applicants must plan to collect and use feedback during development to assess usability (whether children and educators can realistically use it) and feasibility (whether it can be implemented under typical conditions) for improving results for children with disabilities. The expected primary product of a Phase 1 award is a promising technology-based approach backed by evidence from this formative work that it can function as intended and is practical for its users.
Funding for this FY 2011 competition was estimated at $1.2 million total, with an award ceiling of $200,000 per grant and an expected six awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive an award. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is education, with the CFDA program area listed as Special Education Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities.
Eligibility is broad and includes state educational agencies and local educational agencies, including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law; institutions of higher education (public and private); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3)s); outlying areas and freely associated states; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations. The synopsis also lists categories such as Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations, reflecting the program’s intention to allow a wide range of education, research, nonprofit, and industry partners to participate.
Applications for this competition were made available March 7, 2011, with a deadline for transmittal of applications on April 21, 2011 (and an archive date of May 21, 2011). The Department of Education required electronic submission through Grants.gov for applicants choosing to submit electronically, and it specifically notes that applicants cannot submit by emailing an electronic copy to the agency. To locate the application package on Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search 84.327 rather than 84.327A). The official and controlling requirements for how to apply, what must be included, performance measures, priorities, and contact details are contained in the Federal Register notice, which is emphasized as the authoritative source beyond the synopsis.
For support and program questions, the notice provides two points of contact: a Grants.gov systems administrator (Julius Cotton) for access or technical issues, and a program manager (Terry Jackson) at the U.S. Department of Education for program-related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities program?
It is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education focused on improving educational outcomes for children with disabilities through technology and accessible media. The broader program emphasizes (1) technology development, demonstration, and use; (2) educational media services with clear classroom value; and (3) captioning and video description suitable for classroom use.
What is the specific grant opportunity described here?
This opportunity is the Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children With Disabilities (Phase 1) competition under CFDA 84.327A. It is part of the Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities program.
What is the purpose of Phase 1 in this competition?
Phase 1 is a development and early testing stage. Funded projects are expected to create, adapt, refine, and test a technology-based approach intended for children with disabilities, with an emphasis on demonstrating usability and feasibility in real-world settings rather than producing large-scale proof of effectiveness.
What kinds of activities are allowed in Phase 1?
Allowable Phase 1 activities explicitly include development, adaptation, and refinement of technology, materials, or methodologies, along with testing in settings relevant to the intended users (children with disabilities and educators).
Is evaluation required, and what type of evaluation is expected?
Yes. A required component is formative evaluation. Applicants are expected to collect and use feedback during development to assess usability (whether children and educators can realistically use the approach) and feasibility (whether it can be implemented under typical conditions) for improving results for children with disabilities.
What is the expected primary product or deliverable of a Phase 1 award?
The expected primary product is a promising technology-based approach supported by formative evidence showing it can function as intended and is practical for its users in real-world contexts.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The competition is listed as CFDA 84.327A. When searching on Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix: 84.327 (not 84.327A).
How much funding was available for the FY 2011 competition?
Total estimated funding was $1.2 million for the competition.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was $200,000 per grant.
How many awards were expected?
The Department of Education expected to make six awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive an award.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category and program area for this grant?
The activity category is education. The CFDA program area is listed as Special Education Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state educational agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law; institutions of higher education (public and private); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3)s); outlying areas and freely associated states; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations. The synopsis also references categories such as Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are listed among eligible applicants.
Are charter schools eligible to apply?
Yes, public charter schools are eligible if they qualify as local educational agencies (LEAs) under state law.
When were applications available and when were they due for the FY 2011 competition?
Applications were made available March 7, 2011. The deadline for transmittal of applications was April 21, 2011. The archive date was May 21, 2011.
How were applications submitted?
The Department of Education required electronic submission through Grants.gov for applicants choosing to submit electronically.
Can an applicant submit an electronic application by emailing it to the agency?
No. The notice specifically states applicants cannot submit an electronic copy by email to the agency.
Where can applicants find the authoritative requirements for this competition?
The Federal Register notice is emphasized as the official and controlling source for requirements such as how to apply, what must be included, performance measures, priorities, and contact details. Applicants are expected to consult it for the exact wording and details.
What priorities govern this opportunity?
This opportunity is organized under an absolute priority that includes two phases. It also includes two competitive preference priorities that may provide additional scoring advantages within the absolute priority. The Federal Register notice contains the exact wording and explains how points are applied.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov access or technical issues?
The notice identifies a Grants.gov systems administrator, Julius Cotton, as the contact for access or technical issues.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
The notice identifies a program manager at the U.S. Department of Education, Terry Jackson, as the contact for program-related questions.
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