The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services offers the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) grant through the NIDRR program. This grant aims to fund research, training, and activities to enhance the inclusion and integration into society of individuals with disabilities. RRTCs conduct research to improve services under the Rehabilitation Act, benefiting individuals with disabilities, service providers, policymakers, and more. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, focusing on topical areas specified by NIDRR. For more information, visit the official application notice before the closing date on August 25, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 258527
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-062514-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers CFDA Number 84.133B-5 |
| 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: | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2014 Applications Available: June 25, 2014. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: July 30, 2014. Notice of Intent to Apply: Due to the broad nature of the priorities in the competition, and to assist with the selection of reviewers for the competition, NIDRR is requesting all potential applicants to 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 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 activities at a sufficient level of detail to allow NIDRR 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 an LOI is not a prerequisite for eligibility to submit an application. NIDRR will accept the optional LOI via mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or commercial carrier) or email, by July 30, 2014. The LOI must be sent to: Patricia Barrett, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., room 5142, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202; or by email to: patricia.barrett@ed.gov. For further information regarding the LOI submission process, contact Patricia Barrett at (202) 245-6211. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: July 16, 2014. 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 NIDRR staff. The pre-application meeting will be held on July 16, 2014. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 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 to arrange for an individual consultation, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 25, 2014. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2014 Applications Available: June 25, 2014. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: July 30, 2014. Notice of Intent to Apply: Due to the broad nature of the priorities in the competition, and to assist with the selection of reviewers for the competition, NIDRR is requesting all potential applicants to 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 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 activities at a sufficient level of detail to allow NIDRR 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 an LOI is not a prerequisite for eligibility to submit an application. NIDRR will accept the optional LOI via mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or commercial carrier) or email, by July 30, 2014. The LOI must be sent to: Patricia Barrett, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., room 5142, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202; or by email to: patricia.barrett@ed.gov. For further information regarding the LOI submission process, contact Patricia Barrett at (202) 245-6211. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: July 16, 2014. 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 NIDRR staff. The pre-application meeting will be held on July 16, 2014. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 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 to arrange for an individual consultation, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 25, 2014. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $875,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $875,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township 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 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) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State 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 Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) The purpose of the RRTCs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133B-5. Applications for grants under the RRTC competition, CFDA Number 84.133B-5, 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers CFDA Number 84.133B-5; 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: Patricia Barrett U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5142 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-6211 or by email: patricia.barrett@ed.gov. Email:patricia.barrett@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 258527 Full Announcement-1 -> 2014-14907.pdf
Folder 258527 Other Supporting Documents-Final Priority 1 -> 2014-14910.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov Program Manager: Patricia Barrett U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5142 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-6211 or by email: patricia.barrett@ed.gov. Email: patricia.barrett@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.133 | 84-133B2014-5 | RRTC on Improving Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities | PKG00200010 | Jun 25, 2014 | Aug 25, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
258527 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
258527 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_2-1.2.pdf
258527 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
258527 ED_524_Budget_1_2-1.2.pdf
258527 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf
258527 SF424B-1.1.pdf
258527 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
258527 Project-1.1.pdf
258527 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
258527 Other-1.1.pdf
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