The Department of Education’s grant program aims to improve services for individuals with disabilities by developing technologies that enhance independent living and employment outcomes. The grants support research, training, development, and dissemination of innovative rehabilitation technologies. Applicants must address the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds. To apply, access the application package via Grants.gov. Deadline for submission is Feb 23, 2009. For detailed eligibility criteria and program requirements, refer to the official application notice in the Federal Register under CFDA Number: 84.133A-4.
Opportunity ID: 44523
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-122408-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Center on the Effective Delivery of Rehabilitation Technology by State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies to Improve Employment Outcomes CFDA 84.133A-4 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 24, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2009 Applications Available: 12/24/2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: 01/13/2009. 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 by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services on the dates listed in the chart between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Washington, DC time. For each meeting, NIDRR staff also will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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: 02/23/2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2009 Applications Available: 12/24/2008. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: 01/13/2009. 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 by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services on the dates listed in the chart between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Washington, DC time. For each meeting, NIDRR staff also will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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: 02/23/2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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, utilization, 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-3. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use 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 lectronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects competitions–CFDA numbers 84.133A-3 and 84.133A-4 at http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133A-3 or 84.133A-4). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-Mail: support@grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Center on the Effective Delivery of Rehabilitation Technology by State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies to Improve Employment Outcomes CFDA 84.133A-4; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2009 |
| 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: 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 44523 Full Announcement-1 -> E8-30707.pdf
Folder 44523 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of final priorities for DRRPs 1 -> E8-30702.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND 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 | 84-133A2009-4 | Ctr on the Effective Delivery of Rehab Tech by State VR Agencies to Improve Emp Outcomes | PKG00009831 | Dec 24, 2008 | Feb 23, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44523 SF424-2.0.pdf
44523 Project-1.1.pdf
44523 Other-1.1.pdf
44523 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
44523 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
44523 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
44523 ED_SF424_Supplement-1.1.pdf
44523 ED_524_Budget-1.1.pdf
44523 Budget-1.1.pdf
44523 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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