The Department of Education is offering a grant through the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) program aimed at enhancing services for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with Multiple Sclerosis. The grant focuses on advanced research, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Applicants must submit their proposals electronically via Grants.gov by the closing date on August 22, 2008. For more details on eligibility and application requirements, refer to the official Federal Register application notice.
Opportunity ID: 42257
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-070808-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis CFDA 84.133B-8 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.133 — National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2008 Applications Available: 07/08/2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: 07/29/2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: Interested parties are invited to participate in any of the pre-application meetings held for the competitions announced in this notice and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The dates for each of the competitions’ pre-application meetings are listed in the chart in the Award Information section in the notice inviting applications. Interested parties may participate in these meetings on the dates listed in the chart by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., Washington, DC, time. For each meeting, NIDRR staff also will be available from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 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 any of these meetings via conference call or for an individual consultation, contact Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6029, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: Donna.Nangle@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: 08/22/2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2008 Applications Available: 07/08/2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: 07/29/2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: Interested parties are invited to participate in any of the pre-application meetings held for the competitions announced in this notice and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The dates for each of the competitions’ pre-application meetings are listed in the chart in the Award Information section in the notice inviting applications. Interested parties may participate in these meetings on the dates listed in the chart by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., Washington, DC, time. For each meeting, NIDRR staff also will be available from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 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 any of these meetings via conference call or for an individual consultation, contact Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6029, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: Donna.Nangle@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: 08/22/2008 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 21, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $850,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses County governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 |
| 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 RRTC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, through advanced research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in general problem areas, as specified by NIDRR. Such activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, and the family members or other authorized representatives of individuals with disabilities. Additional information on the RRTC program can be found at: http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/res-program.html#RRTC. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 84.133B-8. Applications for grants under the RRTC competitions (CFDA numbers 84.133B-7, 84.133B-8, 84.133B-9, and 84.133B-10) 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 RRTC competitions (CFDA numbers 84.133B-7, 84.133B-8, 84.133B-9, and 84.133B-10) at http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for the competition to which you are applying by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133B). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis CFDA 84.133B-8; 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 System Admin. Phone (202) 245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Donna Nangle U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 6029, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: Email:Donna.Nangle@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 42257 Full Announcement-1 -> E8-15506.pdf
Folder 42257 Other Supporting Documents-Final Priorities for RRTCs 1 -> E8-15503.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov System Admin. Phone (202) 245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Donna Nangle U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 6029, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: Email: Donna.Nangle@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.133 | 84-133B2008-8 | Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis | PKG00007762 | Jul 08, 2008 | Aug 22, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42257 SF424-2.0.pdf
42257 Project-1.1.pdf
42257 Other-1.1.pdf
42257 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
42257 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
42257 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
42257 ED_SF424_Supplement-1.1.pdf
42257 ED_524_Budget-1.1.pdf
42257 Budget-1.1.pdf
42257 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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