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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
ED-GRANTS-010512-001
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Jan 05, 2012
Creation Date:
Jan 05, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Mar 05, 2012
Applications Available: January 5, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 5, 2012.
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Mar 05, 2012
Applications Available: January 5, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 5, 2012.
Archive Date:
Apr 04, 2012
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
10
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$2,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$200,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):
84.133
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National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
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.
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.
NIDRR makes two types of awards under the FI Projects program:
Research grants (CFDA 84.133G-1) and development grants (CFDA 84.133G-2).
In carrying out a research activity under an FI Project 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.
In carrying out a development activity under an FI Project development grant, a grantee must use knowledge and understanding gained from research to create materials, devices, systems, or methods, including designing and developing prototypes and processes, that are beneficial to the target population. ``Target population'' means the group of individuals, organizations, or other entities expected to be affected by the project. There may be more than one target population because a project may affect those who receive services, provide services, or administer services.
Note: Different selection criteria are used for FI Project research grants (84.133G-1) and development grants (84.133G-2).
Applicants must clearly indicate in the application whether they are applying for a research grant (84.133G-1) or a development grant (84.133G-2) and must address the selection criteria relevant for their 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-1 (Research).
Applications for grants under the FI Projects program, CFDA Number 84.133G-1 (Research) or 84.133G-2 (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 FI Projects program--CFDA Number 84.133G-1 (Research) or 84.133G-2 (Development)--at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition 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).
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement
electronically, please contact:
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.
Phone 202-245-6140
julius.cotton@ed.gov
Program Managers:
Lynn Medley or Marlene Spencer
Lynn Medley
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW., room 5140
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP)
Washington, DC 20202-2700.
Telephone: (202) 245-7338 or by email: Lynn.Medley@ed.gov.
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.
e-Mail: Program Manager
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