Opportunity ID: 42236
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-070708-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Centers on Research and Capacity Building to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations CFDA 84.133A-11 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.133 — National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 21, 2008 Applications Available: July 7, 2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: July 21, 2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre-application meeting to discuss the priorities and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre-application meeting will be held on July 21, 2008. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDRR staff also will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the same day, by telephone, to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. For further information or to make arrangements to participate in the meeting via conference call or for an individual consultation, contact Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6026, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by e-mail: Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 21, 2008. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 21, 2008 Applications Available: July 7, 2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: July 21, 2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre-application meeting to discuss the priorities and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre-application meeting will be held on July 21, 2008. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDRR staff also will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the same day, by telephone, to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. For further information or to make arrangements to participate in the meeting via conference call or for an individual consultation, contact Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6026, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by e-mail: Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 21, 2008. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,070,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $356,665 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education 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 State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Education |
| Description: | Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html.
Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of the DRRP program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, by developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. DRRPs carry out one or more of the following types of activities, as specified and defined in 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19: Research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, and technical assistance. An applicant for assistance under this program must demonstrate in its application how it will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)). The approaches an applicant may take to meet this requirement are found in 34 CFR 350.40(b). Additional information on the DRRP program can be found at: http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/res-program.html#DRRP. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133A-11. Applications for grants under the Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects competition, CFDA number 84.133A-11, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects competition–CFDA number 84.133A-11 at |
| Link to Additional Information: | Centers on Research and Capacity Building to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations CFDA 84.133A-11; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin. Phone (202) 245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Marlene Spencer U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6026 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by e-mail: Email:Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov |
Version History
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| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin. Phone (202) 245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Marlene Spencer U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6026 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by e-mail: Email: Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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| 84.133 | 84-133A2008-11 | Centers on Research and Capacity Building to Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities from | PKG00007749 | Jul 07, 2008 | Aug 21, 2008 | View |
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