Opportunity ID: 318015

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-070519-006
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: Rehabilitation Services Administration: Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program: Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Blind or Have Vision Impairments CFDA 84.129P
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 9
Assistance Listings: 84.129 — Rehabilitation Long-Term Training
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jul 03, 2019
Last Updated Date: Jul 05, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 05, 2019 Applications Available: July 5, 2019.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 5, 2019.Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than July 10, 2019, OSERS will post pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. The webinars will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html.Pre-Application Q&A Blog: No later than July 15, 2019, OSERS will open a blog where interested applicants may post questions about the application requirements for this competition and where OSERS will post answers to the questions received. OSERS will not respond to questions unrelated to the application requirements for this competition. The blog will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html and will remain open until July 24, 2019. After the blog closes, applicants should direct questions to Karen Holliday, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 5090, Telephone: 202-245-7318 or e-Mail: Karen.Holliday@ed.gov.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 05, 2019 Applications Available: July 5, 2019.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 5, 2019.Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than July 10, 2019, OSERS will post pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. The webinars will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html.Pre-Application Q&A Blog: No later than July 15, 2019, OSERS will open a blog where interested applicants may post questions about the application requirements for this competition and where OSERS will post answers to the questions received. OSERS will not respond to questions unrelated to the application requirements for this competition. The blog will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html and will remain open until July 24, 2019. After the blog closes, applicants should direct questions to Karen Holliday, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 5090, Telephone: 202-245-7318 or e-Mail: Karen.Holliday@ed.gov.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,350,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
County governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 and public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian Tribes and institutions of higher education.

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.

    For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768),or at www.govinfo.gov/​content/​pkg/​FR-2019-02-13/​pdf/​2019-02206.pdf.

Purpose of Program: The Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program is designed to support projects that provide academic training in areas of personnel shortages identified by the Secretary to increase the number of personnel trained in providing VR services to individuals with disabilities.

            In FY 2019, the Department plans to make awards in four areas:  Rehabilitation Counseling(84.129B), Rehabilitation of Individuals Who Are Mentally Ill (84.129H),Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Blind or Have Vision Impairments(84.129P), and Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing(84.129Q).  Projects must be operated in a manner consistent with nondiscrimination requirements contained in the U.S.Constitution and the Federal civil rights laws.

Catalog of FederalDomestic Assistance (CFDA) number 84.129P.

Link to Additional Information: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: Rehabilitation Services Administration: Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program: Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Blind or Have Vision Impairments CFDA 84.129P
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius C Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

julius.cotton@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Karen Holliday

U.S. Department of Education

Potomac Center Plaza

Room 5090

Telephone: 202-245-7318 or e-Mail: Karen.Holliday@ed.gov.
Email:Karen.Holliday@ed.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Applications Available: July 5, 2019.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 5, 2019.Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than July 10, 2019, OSERS will post pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. The webinars will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html.Pre-Application Q&A Blog: No later than July 15, 2019, OSERS will open a blog where interested applicants may post questions about the application requirements for this competition and where OSERS will post answers to the questions received. OSERS will not respond to questions unrelated to the application requirements for this competition. The blog will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html and will remain open until July 24, 2019. After the blog closes, applicants should direct questions to Karen Holliday, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 5090, Telephone: 202-245-7318 or e-Mail: Karen.Holliday@ed.gov. Jul 05, 2019

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-070519-006
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: Rehabilitation Services Administration: Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program: Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Blind or Have Vision Impairments CFDA 84.129P
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 9
Assistance Listings: 84.129 — Rehabilitation Long-Term Training
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jul 03, 2019
Last Updated Date: Jul 05, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 05, 2019 Applications Available: July 5, 2019.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 5, 2019.Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than July 10, 2019, OSERS will post pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. The webinars will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html.Pre-Application Q&A Blog: No later than July 15, 2019, OSERS will open a blog where interested applicants may post questions about the application requirements for this competition and where OSERS will post answers to the questions received. OSERS will not respond to questions unrelated to the application requirements for this competition. The blog will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html and will remain open until July 24, 2019. After the blog closes, applicants should direct questions to Karen Holliday, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 5090, Telephone: 202-245-7318 or e-Mail: Karen.Holliday@ed.gov.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 05, 2019 Applications Available: July 5, 2019.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 5, 2019.Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than July 10, 2019, OSERS will post pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. The webinars will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html.Pre-Application Q&A Blog: No later than July 15, 2019, OSERS will open a blog where interested applicants may post questions about the application requirements for this competition and where OSERS will post answers to the questions received. OSERS will not respond to questions unrelated to the application requirements for this competition. The blog will be available at www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/rsa/new-rsa-grants.html and will remain open until July 24, 2019. After the blog closes, applicants should direct questions to Karen Holliday, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, Room 5090, Telephone: 202-245-7318 or e-Mail: Karen.Holliday@ed.gov.
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,350,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
County governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 and public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian Tribes and institutions of higher education.

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.

    For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768),or at www.govinfo.gov/​content/​pkg/​FR-2019-02-13/​pdf/​2019-02206.pdf.

Purpose of Program: The Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program is designed to support projects that provide academic training in areas of personnel shortages identified by the Secretary to increase the number of personnel trained in providing VR services to individuals with disabilities.

            In FY 2019, the Department plans to make awards in four areas:  Rehabilitation Counseling(84.129B), Rehabilitation of Individuals Who Are Mentally Ill (84.129H),Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Blind or Have Vision Impairments(84.129P), and Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing(84.129Q).  Projects must be operated in a manner consistent with nondiscrimination requirements contained in the U.S.Constitution and the Federal civil rights laws.

Catalog of FederalDomestic Assistance (CFDA) number 84.129P.

Link to Additional Information: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: Rehabilitation Services Administration: Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program: Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Blind or Have Vision Impairments CFDA 84.129P
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius C Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

julius.cotton@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Karen Holliday

U.S. Department of Education

Potomac Center Plaza

Room 5090

Telephone: 202-245-7318 or e-Mail: Karen.Holliday@ed.gov.
Email:Karen.Holliday@ed.gov

Folder 318015 Full Announcement-CFDA Number 84.129P -> 2019-02206.pdf

Folder 318015 Full Announcement-CFDA Number 84.129P -> 2019-14371.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Julius C Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.
Phone 202-245-6288
julius.cotton@ed.gov
Program Manager:
Karen Holliday
U.S. Department of Education
Potomac Center Plaza
Room 5090
Telephone: 202-245-7318 or e-Mail: Karen.Holliday@ed.gov.
Email: Karen.Holliday@ed.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
84.129 84-129P2019-1 Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program: Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Blind or Have Vision Impairments PKG00252622 Jul 05, 2019 Aug 05, 2019 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

318015 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

318015 SF424B-1.1.pdf

318015 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

318015 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

318015 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf

318015 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf

318015 ED_524_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf

318015 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf

318015 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

318015 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

318015 ProjObj_PerfMeasures-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

318015 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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