The Department of Education is offering the Field Initiated Projects Program for research aiming to generate new knowledge, develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology to promote the integration of individuals with disabilities into society and enhance their self-sufficiency. This grant also focuses on improving services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Grantees will conduct intensive research to produce new scientific knowledge or gain a better understanding of the subject matter. Proposals for FI Research are invited with a closing date of Jan 27, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 322466
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2020-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0373 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Field Initiated Projects Program (Research) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.433 — ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 27, 2020 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: | Jan 27, 2020 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $195,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Independent school districts City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Private institutions of higher education |
| 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. Foreign entities 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 to 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. Please note that this will be the funding opportunity for FI Research proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Theresa SanAgustin
Theresa.SanAgustin@acl.hhs.gov Email:Theresa.SanAgustin@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 322466 Full Announcement-FULL_ANNOUNCEMENT -> HHS-2020-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0373.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Theresa SanAgustin Theresa.SanAgustin@acl.hhs.gov Email: Theresa.SanAgustin@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-2020-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0373 | Field Initiated Projects Program (Research) | PKG00256900 | Nov 27, 2019 | Jan 27, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
322466 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
322466 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf
322466 SF424B-1.1.pdf
322466 SF424A-1.0.pdf
322466 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
322466 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
322466 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
322466 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
322466 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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