Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 081210 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 081210 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities Video Description Research and Development Center CFDA Number 84.327J" 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 Aug 12, 2010 and posted on Aug 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 12, 2010 Applications Available August 12, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications October 12, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments.
- 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 - Video Description Research and Development Center grant (CFDA 84.327J) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on improving access to educational content for children with disabilities, especially through accessible media formats. The program is part of the broader Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities effort, which aims to improve educational outcomes by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational media services that have clear classroom value for children with disabilities; and expanding support for accessibility features such as captioning and video description. In this notice, "educational materials for use in the classroom setting" is defined broadly and includes television programs, videos, and other instructional content, including materials delivered through newer and emerging technologies like CDs, DVDs, and other multimedia formats.
This specific funding opportunity funds a Video Description Research and Development Center, meaning the successful applicant is expected to advance the quality, effectiveness, or implementation of video description for educational materials used in classrooms. Video description is the accessibility service that narrates key visual information for individuals who are blind or have low vision, helping ensure that instructional videos and related media convey the same learning-relevant content to all students. While the synopsis does not list detailed tasks or priorities, the framing makes clear that the funded work should directly support accessible educational media for classroom use and contribute practical value to educators and students, likely through research, development, testing, and dissemination activities tied to video description in educational settings.
The Department anticipated making a single award under this competition. The estimated total funding was $1,000,000, and the award ceiling was also $1,000,000, indicating one project funded up to that amount. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive, although applicants can sometimes propose leveraged resources if it strengthens the project.
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, outlying areas and freely associated states, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations. The listing also indicates that various governmental entities and nonprofit types may apply, reflecting a wide net for organizations with the capacity to run a national or multi-site research and development center focused on accessible media services.
The application timeline in the notice indicates that applications were made available on August 12, 2010, with a deadline for transmittal of applications on October 12, 2010, and an archive date of November 11, 2010. Applications could be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasizes that applicants cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy; submissions had to go through the designated electronic system.
For official requirements, the synopsis repeatedly notes that the authoritative details are in the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2011. That official notice would include specifics that are not captured in the summary, such as absolute or competitive priorities, required project components, performance measures, formatting and page limits, selection criteria, and any pre-application requirements. The synopsis provides contact points for help accessing the full announcement and for programmatic questions, including Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov Systems Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) for technical access issues and Program Manager Jo Ann McCann (202-245-7434) at the U.S. Department of Education for program-related questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities - Video Description Research and Development Center (CFDA 84.327J). It is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant focuses on improving access to educational content for children with disabilities by supporting accessible educational media, with a specific emphasis here on video description for classroom-used materials.
What program does this competition fall under?
It is part of the broader Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities effort, which promotes the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supports educational media services with clear classroom value; and expands support for accessibility features such as captioning and video description.
What is being funded under this specific competition?
This competition funds a Video Description Research and Development Center. The funded applicant is expected to advance the quality, effectiveness, or implementation of video description for educational materials used in classroom settings.
What is video description in the context of this grant?
Video description is an accessibility service that narrates key visual information for individuals who are blind or have low vision, so that instructional videos and related media communicate the same learning-relevant content to all students.
What types of educational materials are included?
The notice defines "educational materials for use in the classroom setting" broadly. It includes television programs, videos, and other instructional content, including materials delivered through newer and emerging technologies such as CDs, DVDs, and other multimedia formats.
Is the grant focused only on traditional classroom videos?
No. The definition of classroom educational materials is broad and includes content delivered through multimedia formats and newer or emerging technologies (for example, CDs and DVDs), not only traditional formats.
How many awards did the Department expect to make?
The Department anticipated making a single award under this competition.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding was $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $1,000,000, indicating one project funded up to that amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
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
- Outlying areas and freely associated states
- Indian tribes or tribal organizations
- For-profit organizations
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations.
Are nonprofit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes private nonprofit organizations.
Are schools and education agencies eligible?
Yes. Both state educational agencies and local educational agencies are eligible, including public charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education, both public and private, are eligible.
Are Indian tribes or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Indian tribes or tribal organizations.
What were the key application dates listed in the notice?
The timeline provided was:
- Applications available: August 12, 2010
- Deadline for transmittal of applications: October 12, 2010
- Archive date: November 11, 2010
How were applications submitted?
Applications could be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The notice emphasizes that applicants cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy. Submissions had to go through the designated electronic system.
Where can applicants find the official requirements and full details?
The synopsis states that the authoritative details are in the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2011. That notice would contain the official requirements not captured in the summary.
What kinds of details might only appear in the Federal Register notice (and not in the synopsis)?
According to the synopsis, items likely found in the official Federal Register notice include:
- Absolute or competitive priorities
- Required project components
- Performance measures
- Formatting and page limits
- Selection criteria
- Any pre-application requirements
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the application system?
For technical access issues, the synopsis lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
For program-related questions, the synopsis lists Program Manager Jo Ann McCann at 202-245-7434 at the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the expected focus of the work, based on the synopsis?
While detailed tasks and priorities are not provided in the synopsis, it indicates the funded work should directly support accessible educational media for classroom use and contribute practical value to educators and students, likely through research, development, testing, and dissemination tied to video description in educational settings.
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