This grant is for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of services authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, specifically targeting improved independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, including those with the most severe conditions. The Department of Education’s Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) program offers this funding to support the development of innovative methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. Successful projects are expected to engage in a range of activities, including research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance. A fundamental requirement for applicants is to articulate how their proposed work will address, either entirely or partially, the specific needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and broader impact.
Opportunity ID: 46265
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-032309-013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs)–Technology Access in Resource-Limited Environments Program CFDA 84.133A-6 |
| 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: | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2009 Applications Available: March 23, 2009. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: April 23, 2009. 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 April 23, 2009. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 1 p.m. and 3 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 for an individual consultation, contact Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6029, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: Donna.Nangle@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 22, 2009. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2009 Applications Available: March 23, 2009. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: April 23, 2009. 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 April 23, 2009. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 1 p.m. and 3 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 for an individual consultation, contact Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), room 6029, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: Donna.Nangle@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 22, 2009. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 21, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $950,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $950,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments 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 City or township governments 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts |
| 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. The research must examine the relationship of factors such as type of technology, delivery system options, socioeconomic conditions, and disability type, on the successful transfer of needed technologies to individuals with disabilities. |
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 DRRP program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, by developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. DRRPs carry out one or more of the following types of activities, as specified and defined in 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19: Research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance. An applicant for assistance under this program must demonstrate in its application how it will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)). The approaches an applicant may take to meet this requirement are found in 34 CFR 350.40(b). Additional information on the DRRP program can be found at: http:// www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/res-program.html#DRRP. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133A-6. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://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 e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects competition, CFDA number 84.133A-6, at http://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 84.133A). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs)–Technology Access in Resource-Limited Environments Program CFDA 84.133A-6; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin. Phone (202) 245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Donna Nangle U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 6029 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2550 Telephone: (202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: Email:Donna.Nangle@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 46265 Full Announcement-1 -> E9-6322.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin. Phone (202) 245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Manager: Donna Nangle U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 6029 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2550 Telephone: (202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: Email: Donna.Nangle@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.133 | 84-133A2009-6 | Technology Access in Resource-Limited Environments | PKG00011235 | Mar 23, 2009 | May 22, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46265 SF424-2.0.pdf
46265 Project-1.1.pdf
46265 Other-1.1.pdf
46265 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
46265 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
46265 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
46265 ED_SF424_Supplement-1.1.pdf
46265 ED_524_Budget-1.1.pdf
46265 Budget-1.1.pdf
46265 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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