Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 110513 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 110513 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Rehabilitation Training Rehabilitation Long Term Training Program Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling CFDA Number 84.129B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.129 Rehabilitation Long Term Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2014 and posted on Nov 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 4, 2014 Applications Available November 6, 2013. Dates of Pre Application Webinars November 20, 2013, December 4, Dates of Pre Application Webinars Interested parties are invited to participate in pre application webinars. The pre application webinars with staff from the Department will be held on November 20, 2013, December 4, 2013, and January 8, 2014, at 200 p.m., Washington, DC time. The webinars will be recorded. For further information about the pre application webinars, visit the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) at www.ncrtm.org. 2013, and January 8, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 3, 2014. On November 5, 2013, we published in the Federal Register a notice inviting applications for new awards under the Rehabilitation Training Rehabilitation Long Term Training Program Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling competition. That notice established a February 3, 2014, deadline for the submission of applications, a 90 day application period in total, and a deadline of April 4, 2014, for intergovernmental review. We are extending both deadlines by one day. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 84.129B. DATES Applications Available November 5, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 4, 2014. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review April 5, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,166,902.00 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 46 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments.
- Eligible Applicants States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, specifically the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) through the Rehabilitation Services Administration, and it funds the Rehabilitation Training Program under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training authority. The particular competition referenced is focused on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counseling and is listed under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 84.129B. It is a discretionary grant program, meaning awards are made competitively based on the published selection criteria and priorities described in the official Federal Register notice.
At its core, the program is designed to help address workforce and personnel shortages in the rehabilitation field. The government is using these grants to build a stronger pipeline of qualified rehabilitation professionals by supporting projects that deliver long-term, structured training. The notice describes three broad kinds of activities that can be funded: first, projects that provide basic or advanced academic training leading to a degree in identified shortage areas; second, projects that deliver a defined sequence of courses leading to a certificate in those shortage areas; and third, projects that provide support for medical residents training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Even though the competition title emphasizes vocational rehabilitation counseling, the larger statutory program framing is about meeting documented shortages across rehabilitation-related disciplines as identified by the Secretary.
The funding mechanism is straightforward: organizations apply for grant funding to run training projects, and those projects typically involve developing or delivering an academic program (degree or certificate), recruiting and supporting trainees, and ensuring trainees complete training aligned with the needs of the public vocational rehabilitation system and related rehabilitation services. A key operational point in this posting is that applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and submit it through the Grants.gov portal; emailing an application directly to the agency is not allowed. When searching within Grants.gov, the instructions note that applicants should search using “84.129†(without the letter suffix), even though the competition itself is identified as 84.129B.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations. The opportunity explicitly lists institutions of higher education (public and private), state and local governmental entities (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts), nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), and tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribes). In practice, because the program is focused on long-term training that leads to degrees or certificates, institutions of higher education and their partners are common applicants, but the eligibility language allows a range of public and nonprofit entities to apply if they can carry out the required training functions.
The posting indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared for some level of non-federal contribution and should confirm the exact match structure, allowable sources, and any waiver conditions in the official Federal Register application notice. The total estimated funding amount for the competition is listed as $9,166,902, with an award ceiling of $200,000 per award, and an expected 46 awards. Those numbers suggest a program that aims to spread funding across many training projects rather than making a small number of very large awards, which aligns with the goal of expanding training capacity across multiple institutions and regions.
The timeline included in the synopsis shows that applications were made available in early November 2013. The original deadline for transmittal of applications was February 3, 2014, but the Department extended both the application submission deadline and the intergovernmental review deadline by one day. The final deadlines shown are February 4, 2014, for transmittal of applications and April 5, 2014, for intergovernmental review. The notice also highlights technical assistance in the form of pre-application webinars hosted on November 20, 2013, December 4, 2013, and January 8, 2014, held at 2:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, recorded for later viewing. Interested applicants were directed to the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) website for webinar details and access.
For official guidance, applicants are repeatedly directed back to the Federal Register notice, which governs the competition and contains the details that matter most for an actual submission: required application components, priorities, performance measures, selection criteria, formatting rules, and submission requirements. The synopsis also provides contact information for both Grants.gov systems support (for technical submission issues) and the program office (for content and programmatic questions). The program manager listed for this opportunity is RoseAnn Ashby at the Rehabilitation Services Administration within the Department of Education, with phone and email contact details provided in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition under the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). It funds projects under the Rehabilitation Training Program, specifically the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training authority, with a competition focus on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counseling.
Which Assistance Listing (CFDA) number applies?
The competition is identified as 84.129B (Assistance Listing, formerly CFDA). However, when searching for the opportunity in Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search using "84.129" (without the letter suffix).
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
It is a discretionary (competitive) grant program. Awards are made through a competitive process based on the selection criteria and priorities published in the official Federal Register notice.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to address workforce and personnel shortages in the rehabilitation field by supporting long-term, structured training projects that help build a pipeline of qualified rehabilitation professionals.
What kinds of activities can be funded under this long-term training authority?
The notice describes three broad categories of fundable activities:
- Basic or advanced academic training that leads to a degree in identified shortage areas.
- A defined sequence of courses that leads to a certificate in identified shortage areas.
- Support for medical residents training in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
If the competition is focused on VR counseling, does the program only cover VR counseling?
The competition title emphasizes Vocational Rehabilitation counseling, but the broader statutory framing described in the notice focuses on meeting documented shortages across rehabilitation-related disciplines, as identified by the Secretary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes states and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations. The opportunity explicitly includes:
- Institutions of higher education (public and private)
- State and local governmental entities (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts)
- Nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- Tribal governments and tribal organizations (including federally recognized tribes)
Are universities the only typical applicants?
No. While institutions of higher education and their partners are common applicants because the projects often lead to degrees or certificates, the eligibility language allows a range of public and nonprofit entities to apply if they can carry out the required training functions.
How much total funding is estimated for this competition?
The total estimated funding amount listed is $9,166,902.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) per grant?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000 per award.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity synopsis indicates an expected 46 awards.
Does this grant require cost sharing or a match?
Yes. The posting indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are expected to confirm the exact match structure, allowable sources, and any waiver conditions in the official Federal Register application notice.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and submit it through the Grants.gov portal.
Can an application be emailed directly to the Department of Education?
No. The posting states that emailing an application directly to the agency is not allowed.
What are the key deadlines listed in the synopsis?
The synopsis states that applications were made available in early November 2013. The Department extended the original deadline by one day. The final deadlines shown are:
- Deadline for transmittal of applications: February 4, 2014
- Deadline for intergovernmental review: April 5, 2014
Were there any pre-application webinars or technical assistance sessions?
Yes. The notice highlights pre-application webinars hosted on:
- November 20, 2013
- December 4, 2013
- January 8, 2014
They were held at 2:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, recorded for later viewing, and applicants were directed to the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) website for details and access.
Where should applicants look for the rules that govern what must be included in the application?
Applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice, which governs the competition and contains the details that matter for submission, including required application components, priorities, performance measures, selection criteria, formatting rules, and submission requirements.
What should applicants do if they have technical problems with Grants.gov?
The synopsis provides contact information for Grants.gov systems support for technical submission issues. Applicants should use Grants.gov support for portal, upload, and submission troubleshooting.
Who can be contacted for programmatic (content) questions about this opportunity?
The program manager listed is RoseAnn Ashby at the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) within the U.S. Department of Education. The announcement includes her phone and email contact details for program office questions.
What types of projects does the funding typically support in practice?
Based on the synopsis description, funded projects typically involve developing or delivering an academic program (degree or certificate), recruiting and supporting trainees, and ensuring trainees complete training aligned with the needs of the public vocational rehabilitation system and related rehabilitation services.
Why does the opportunity emphasize training and shortage areas?
The stated rationale is to address workforce and personnel shortages in rehabilitation by expanding training capacity and producing more qualified professionals through long-term training projects aligned with identified shortage areas.
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