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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project and Centers Program--Field Initiated Projects - Research
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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 84.133 |
Program
web site |
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26127.htm
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| Sponsor |
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services |
| Deadlines |
January 6, 2010 |
| Purpose |
The purpose of the 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 program is
to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
FI projects carry out either research activities or development
activities. NIDRR makes two types of grants under the FI Projects
program: Research grants (CFDA 84.133G-1) and development grants (CFDA
84.133G-2). Applicants must indicate in their applications whether they
are applying for a research grant (84.133G-1) or a development grant
(84.133G-2). |
| Eligibility |
States; public or private agencies,
including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations,
including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal
organizations.
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Geographic
coverage |
Nationwide |
Amount of
funding |
Estimated Range of Awards: $195,000-$200,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $200,000.
Maximum Award: They will reject any application that proposes a
budget exceeding $200,000 for a single budget period of 12 months.
Estimated Number of Awards: 20.
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Application
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You can obtain an application package via the Internet or from the Education Publications Center (ED Pubs). To obtain a copy via the Internet, use the following address: http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/ apply/grantapps/index.html. To obtain a copy from ED Pubs, write, fax, or call the following: Education Publications Center, P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398. Telephone, toll free: 1-877-433-7827. FAX: (301) 470-1244. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call, toll free: 1-877-576-7734. You can contact ED Pubs at its Web site, also: http://www.ed.gov/ pubs/edpubs.html or at its e-mail address: edpubs@inet.ed.gov. If you request an application from ED Pubs, be sure to identify this competition as follows: CFDA number 84.133G-1 or 84.133G-2. Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the person or team listed under Accessible Format in section VIII of the Federal Register (Program web site) notice.
A link to the application is available through Grants.gov at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=50031. |
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For more information contact:
Contact either Lynn Medley or Marlene Spencer as follows: Lynn Medley, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6027, PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7338 or by e-mail: Lynn.Medley@ed.gov. Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6026, PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by e-mail: Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov. If you use a TDD, call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339. Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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