The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) is offering this grant to foster high-quality disability and rehabilitation research. This grant, the Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Field-Initiated Projects (FI) research program, aims to develop methods and technology maximizing the inclusion, employment, independent living, and self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities. This NIDRR grant also seeks to improve Rehabilitation Act services. A central purpose is to build research capacity for minority entities and Indian tribes, enabling impactful disability and rehabilitation research.
Opportunity ID: 247893
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-111913-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OSERS: NIDRR: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Centers Program: Minority-Serving Institution Field Initiated Projects Program CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research) |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2014 Applications Available: November 19, 2013. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: December 10, 2013. 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 December 10, 2013. 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: February 18, 2014. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 21, 2014 Applications Available: November 19, 2013. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: December 10, 2013. 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 December 10, 2013. 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: February 18, 2014. In notice document 2013-27559 appearing on pages 69398-69402 in the issue of November 19, 2013, make the following correction: |
| Archive Date: | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Parties eligible to apply for MSI FI Projects grants are limited to minority entities and Indian tribes as authorized by section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Act. A minority entity is defined as a historically black college or university (a part B institution, as defined in section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended), a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, an American Indian tribal college or university, or another IHE whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent. |
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 Field-Initiated (FI) Projects program is 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 (Act). The purpose of this competition is to improve the capacity of minority entities to conduct high-quality disability and rehabilitation research by limiting eligibility for FI Projects grants to minority entities and Indian tribes. Section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Act authorizes NIDRR to make awards to minority entities and Indian tribes to carry out activities authorized under Title II of the Act. NIDRR makes two types of awards under the FI Projects program: Research grants and development grants. The MSI FI Projects research grants will be awarded under CFDA 84.133G-4, and the development grants will be awarded under CFDA 84.133G-5. Note: Different selection criteria are used for FI Projects research grants and development grants. An applicant must clearly indicate in the application whether it is applying for a research grant (84.133G-4) or a development grant (84.133G-5) and must address the selection criteria relevant for its grant type. Without exception, NIDRR will review each application based on the grant designation made by the applicant. Applications will be determined ineligible and will not be reviewed if they do not include a clear designation as a research grant or a development grant.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133G-4 (Research).Applications for grants under the MSI FI Projects program, CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research) or 84.133G-5 (Development), 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. You may access the electronic grant application for the MSI FI Projects program, CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research) or 84.133G-5 (Development)–at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133G). |
| Link to Additional Information: | OSERS: NIDRR: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Centers Program: Minority-Serving Institution Field Initiated Projects Program CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research); Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2014 |
| 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: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: marlene.spencer@ed.gov. Email:marlene.spencer@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| In notice document 2013-27559 appearing on pages 69398-69402 in the issue of November 19, 2013, make the following correction: On page 69398, in the first column, in the 21st line from the bottom, “February 18, 2014” should read “January 21, 2014”. |
Nov 21, 2013 | |
| Nov 21, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-111913-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OSERS: NIDRR: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Centers Program: Minority-Serving Institution Field Initiated Projects Program CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research) |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2014 Applications Available: November 19, 2013. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: December 10, 2013. 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 December 10, 2013. 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: February 18, 2014. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 21, 2014 Applications Available: November 19, 2013. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: December 10, 2013. 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 December 10, 2013. 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: February 18, 2014. In notice document 2013-27559 appearing on pages 69398-69402 in the issue of November 19, 2013, make the following correction: |
| Archive Date: | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Parties eligible to apply for MSI FI Projects grants are limited to minority entities and Indian tribes as authorized by section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Act. A minority entity is defined as a historically black college or university (a part B institution, as defined in section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended), a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, an American Indian tribal college or university, or another IHE whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent. |
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 Field-Initiated (FI) Projects program is 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 (Act). The purpose of this competition is to improve the capacity of minority entities to conduct high-quality disability and rehabilitation research by limiting eligibility for FI Projects grants to minority entities and Indian tribes. Section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Act authorizes NIDRR to make awards to minority entities and Indian tribes to carry out activities authorized under Title II of the Act. NIDRR makes two types of awards under the FI Projects program: Research grants and development grants. The MSI FI Projects research grants will be awarded under CFDA 84.133G-4, and the development grants will be awarded under CFDA 84.133G-5. Note: Different selection criteria are used for FI Projects research grants and development grants. An applicant must clearly indicate in the application whether it is applying for a research grant (84.133G-4) or a development grant (84.133G-5) and must address the selection criteria relevant for its grant type. Without exception, NIDRR will review each application based on the grant designation made by the applicant. Applications will be determined ineligible and will not be reviewed if they do not include a clear designation as a research grant or a development grant.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133G-4 (Research).Applications for grants under the MSI FI Projects program, CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research) or 84.133G-5 (Development), 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. You may access the electronic grant application for the MSI FI Projects program, CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research) or 84.133G-5 (Development)–at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133G). |
| Link to Additional Information: | OSERS: NIDRR: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Centers Program: Minority-Serving Institution Field Initiated Projects Program CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research); Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2014 |
| 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: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: marlene.spencer@ed.gov. Email:marlene.spencer@ed.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-111913-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OSERS: NIDRR: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Centers Program: Minority-Serving Institution Field Initiated Projects Program CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research) |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2014 Applications Available: November 19, 2013. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: December 10, 2013. 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 December 10, 2013. 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: February 18, 2014. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Parties eligible to apply for MSI FI Projects grants are limited to minority entities and Indian tribes as authorized by section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Act. A minority entity is defined as a historically black college or university (a part B institution, as defined in section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended), a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, an American Indian tribal college or university, or another IHE whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent. |
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 Field-Initiated (FI) Projects program is 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 (Act). Note: Different selection criteria are used for FI Projects research grants and development grants. An applicant must clearly indicate in the application whether it is applying for a research grant (84.133G-4) or a development grant (84.133G-5) and must address the selection criteria relevant for its grant type. Without exception, NIDRR will review each application based on the grant designation made by the applicant. Applications will be determined ineligible and will not be reviewed if they do not include a clear designation as a research grant or a development grant. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133G-4 (Research). Applications for grants under the MSI FI Projects program, CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research) or 84.133G-5 (Development), 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: | OSERS: NIDRR: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Centers Program: Minority-Serving Institution Field Initiated Projects Program CFDA Number 84.133G-4 (Research); Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2014 |
| 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: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: marlene.spencer@ed.gov. Email:marlene.spencer@ed.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 247893 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013-27559.pdf
Folder 247893 Other Supporting Documents-Correction 1 -> 2013-27559.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6288 EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov Program Manager: Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: marlene.spencer@ed.gov. Email: marlene.spencer@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.133 | 84-133G2014-4 | Minority-Serving Institution Field Iniated Projects Program (Research) | PKG00189890 | Nov 21, 2013 | Jan 21, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
247893 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
247893 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_2-1.2.pdf
247893 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
247893 ED_524_Budget_1_2-1.2.pdf
247893 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf
247893 SF424B-1.1.pdf
247893 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
247893 Project-1.1.pdf
247893 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
247893 Other-1.1.pdf
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