This department is offering the Field Initiated Projects program to conduct research and develop innovative methods, procedures, and technology to enhance the inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into society. The grant aims to improve services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 while addressing hypotheses or research questions to generate new knowledge and enhance understanding in the field. Closing date for applications is Feb 22, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280700
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-IF-0124 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FIELD INITIATED PROJECTS PROGRAM (RESEARCH) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 9 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.433 — ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 23, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2016 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2016 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $195,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Private 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 Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Community Living |
| Description: | The purpose of the Field Initiated (FI) Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that 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. Another purpose of the FI Projects program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. In carrying out a research activity under an FI Projects research grant, a grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and, based on the hypotheses or research questions identified, perform an intensive, systematic study directed toward producing (1) new scientific knowledge, or (2) better understanding of the subject, problem studied, or body of knowledge. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Marlene Spencer
Marlene.spencer@acl.hhs.gov Email:Marlene.spencer@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 280700 Full Announcement-1 -> HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-IF-0124 Research.pdf
Folder 280700 Full Announcement-1 -> HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-IF-0124 Research 508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Marlene Spencer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.433 | HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-IF-0124 | FIELD INITIATED PROJECTS PROGRAM (RESEARCH) | PKG00220240 | Dec 23, 2015 | Feb 22, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280700 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
280700 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf
280700 SF424B-1.1.pdf
280700 SF424A-1.0.pdf
280700 Project-1.1.pdf
280700 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
280700 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
280700 Budget-1.1.pdf
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