This grant, offered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), is for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) focusing on Disability in Rural Areas. The primary purpose of this program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, and training to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology. These efforts aim to maximize the full inclusion, integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, particularly those with severe disabilities. It also seeks to improve the effectiveness of services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, specifically addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in rural settings.
Opportunity ID: 236900
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-062813-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)–Projects and Centers Program–Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs)–Disability in Rural Areas CFDA 84.133B-8 |
| 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: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2013 Applications Available: June 28, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 19, 2013. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2013 Applications Available: June 28, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 19, 2013. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $875,000 |
| 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 Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, 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, and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act). Applications for grants under the Disability in Rural Areas RRTC program, CFDA number 84.133B-8, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. You may access the electronic grant application for the Disability in Rural Areas RRTC program 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 84.133B). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)–Projects and Centers Program–Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs)–Disability in Rural Areas CFDA 84.133B-8 |
| 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: Marlene Spencer U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133 Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: Email:marlene.spencer@ed.gov. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 236900 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013-15598.pdf
Folder 236900 Other Supporting Documents-Final Priority 1 -> 2013-15605.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joyce Mays Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Marlene Spencer U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133 Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: 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 | 84-133B2013-8 | Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs)–Disability in Rural Areas CFDA 84.133B-8 | PKG00180074 | Jun 28, 2013 | Aug 19, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236900 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
236900 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_2-1.2.pdf
236900 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
236900 ED_524_Budget_1_2-1.2.pdf
236900 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf
236900 SF424B-1.1.pdf
236900 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
236900 Project-1.1.pdf
236900 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
236900 Other-1.1.pdf