The U.S. Department of Education is offering the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) grant to significantly improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This grant is primarily purposed to conduct advanced research, comprehensive training, essential technical assistance, and widespread dissemination activities. The core focus, as specified by NIDRR, is on understanding individual-level characteristics that influence employment outcomes among individuals with disabilities. These vital activities are designed to directly benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, and their family members, ultimately enhancing the quality and impact of rehabilitation services and fostering improved employment opportunities.
Opportunity ID: 54076
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-042310-012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program-Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Individual Level Characteristics Related to Employment Outcomes Among Individuals with Disabilities CFDA 84.133B-1 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2010 Dates: Applications Available: April 23, 2010. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: June 22, 2010. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2010 Dates: Applications Available: April 23, 2010. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: June 22, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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. Purpose of Program: The purpose of the RRTC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, through advanced research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in general problem areas, as specified by NIDRR. Such activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, and the family members or other authorized representatives of individuals with disabilities. Applications for grants under this competition must be submitted electronically using the Electronic Grant Application System (e- Application) accessible through the Department’s e-Grants site. The telephone number for the e-Applications Helpdesk is 1-888-336-8930. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program-Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Individual Level Characteristics Related to Employment Outcomes Among Individuals with Disabilities CFDA 84.133B-1. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joyce Mays
Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Donna Nangle U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., , PCP, Room 5142 Washington, DC 20202 Telephone:(202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: Email:Donna.Nangle@ed.gov. |
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