The HHS/ACL/NIDILRR Department is offering the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) Program to fund projects focused on translating disability and rehabilitation research into practice. The purpose of the program is to improve the effectiveness of services for individuals with disabilities, especially those with severe disabilities, by developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. Projects may include research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance. Applications for grants under this program must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. For more information and eligibility criteria, refer to the official application notice with a closing date of July 6, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 276350
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-ACL-GRANTS-050515-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | HHS/ACL/NIDILRR: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPS) Program: Projects for Translating Disability and Rehabilitation Research into Practice CFDA Number 84.133A-6 |
| 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: | May 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2015 Applications Available: May 5, 2015. Note: On July 22, 2014, President Obama signed the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA was effective immediately. One provision of WIOA transferred the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) from the Department of Education to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) in the Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, NIDRR’s name was changed to the Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). For FY 2015, all NIDILRR priority notices will be published as ACL notices, and ACL will make all NIDILRR awards. During this transition period, however, NIDILRR will continue to review grant applications using Department of Education tools. NIDILRR will post previously-approved application kits to grants.gov, and NIDILRR applications submitted to grants.gov will be forwarded to the Department of Education’s G-5 system for peer review. We are using Department of Education application kits and peer review systems during this transition year in order to provide for a smooth and orderly process for our applicants. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: May 26, 2015. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre-application meeting and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDILRR staff. The pre-application meeting will be held on May 26, 2015. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDILRR staff from the Administration for Community Living between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDILRR 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 to arrange for an individual consultation, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 9, 2015. Notice of Intent to Apply: Due to the open nature of the DRRP priorities announced here, and to assist with the selection of reviewers for this competition, NIDILRR is requesting all potential applicants submit a letter of intent (LOI). The submission is not mandatory, and the content of the LOI will not be peer reviewed or otherwise used to rate an applicant’s application. Each LOI should be limited to a maximum of four pages and include the following information: (1) The title of the proposed project, the name of the applicant, the name of the Project Director or Principal Investigator (PI), and the names of partner institutions and entities; (2) a brief statement of the vision, goals, and objectives of the proposed project and a description of its proposed activities at a sufficient level of detail to allow NIDILRR to select potential peer reviewers; (3) a list of proposed project staff including the Project Director or PI and key personnel; (4) a list of individuals whose selection as a peer reviewer might constitute a conflict of interest due to involvement in proposal development, selection as an advisory board member, co-PI relationships, etc.; and (5) contact information for the Project Director or PI. Submission of a LOI is not a prerequisite for eligibility to submit an application. NIDILRR will accept the LOI via mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or commercial carrier) or email, by June 9, 2015. The LOI must be sent to: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 550 12th Street SW., Room 5133, PCP, Washington, DC 20202; or by email to: Marlene.Spencer@acl.hhs.gov. For further information regarding the LOI submission process, contact Marlene Spencer at (202) 245-7532. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 6, 2015. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2015 Applications Available: May 5, 2015. Note: On July 22, 2014, President Obama signed the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA was effective immediately. One provision of WIOA transferred the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) from the Department of Education to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) in the Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, NIDRR’s name was changed to the Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). For FY 2015, all NIDILRR priority notices will be published as ACL notices, and ACL will make all NIDILRR awards. During this transition period, however, NIDILRR will continue to review grant applications using Department of Education tools. NIDILRR will post previously-approved application kits to grants.gov, and NIDILRR applications submitted to grants.gov will be forwarded to the Department of Education’s G-5 system for peer review. We are using Department of Education application kits and peer review systems during this transition year in order to provide for a smooth and orderly process for our applicants. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: May 26, 2015. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre-application meeting and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDILRR staff. The pre-application meeting will be held on May 26, 2015. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDILRR staff from the Administration for Community Living between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDILRR 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 to arrange for an individual consultation, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 9, 2015. Notice of Intent to Apply: Due to the open nature of the DRRP priorities announced here, and to assist with the selection of reviewers for this competition, NIDILRR is requesting all potential applicants submit a letter of intent (LOI). The submission is not mandatory, and the content of the LOI will not be peer reviewed or otherwise used to rate an applicant’s application. Each LOI should be limited to a maximum of four pages and include the following information: (1) The title of the proposed project, the name of the applicant, the name of the Project Director or Principal Investigator (PI), and the names of partner institutions and entities; (2) a brief statement of the vision, goals, and objectives of the proposed project and a description of its proposed activities at a sufficient level of detail to allow NIDILRR to select potential peer reviewers; (3) a list of proposed project staff including the Project Director or PI and key personnel; (4) a list of individuals whose selection as a peer reviewer might constitute a conflict of interest due to involvement in proposal development, selection as an advisory board member, co-PI relationships, etc.; and (5) contact information for the Project Director or PI. Submission of a LOI is not a prerequisite for eligibility to submit an application. NIDILRR will accept the LOI via mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or commercial carrier) or email, by June 9, 2015. The LOI must be sent to: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 550 12th Street SW., Room 5133, PCP, Washington, DC 20202; or by email to: Marlene.Spencer@acl.hhs.gov. For further information regarding the LOI submission process, contact Marlene Spencer at (202) 245-7532. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 6, 2015. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments 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) Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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 Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology. The Program’s activities are designed to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities, and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act). Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) The purpose of DRRPs, which are under NIDILRR’s Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers 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. Additionally information on DRRPs can be found at: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/drrp/index.html. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 84.133A-5 and 84.133A-6. Note: This notice invites applications for separate competitions. For funding and other key information for each of these competitions, see the chart in the Award Information section of this notice. Applications for grants under Knowledge Translation for Employment Research and Projects for Translating Disability and Rehabilitation Research into Practice, CFDA Number 84.133A-5 and 84.133A-6, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at 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 email an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for Knowledge Translation for Employment Research and Projects for Translating Disability and Rehabilitation Research into Practice DRRP competition at 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). |
| Link to Additional Information: | HHS/ACL/NIDILRR: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPS) Program: Projects for Translating Disability and Rehabilitation Research into Practice CFDA Number 84.133A-6; Notice inviting applications for new awards |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov Program Manager: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: marlene.spencer@acl.hhs.gov. Email:marlene.spencer@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 276350 Full Announcement-1 -> 2015-10474.pdf
Folder 276350 Other Supporting Documents-Final Priority 1 -> 2015-10475.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov Program Manager: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: marlene.spencer@acl.hhs.gov. Email: marlene.spencer@acl.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.133 | 84-133A2015-6 | DRRP – Projects for Translating Disability and Rehabilitation Research into Practice | PKG00216631 | May 05, 2015 | Jul 06, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
276350 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
276350 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_2-1.2.pdf
276350 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
276350 ED_524_Budget_1_2-1.2.pdf
276350 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf
276350 SF424B-1.1.pdf
276350 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
276350 Project-1.1.pdf
276350 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
276350 Other-1.1.pdf
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