OpportunityTitle: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program&#151;Field Initiated Projects CFDA Number 84.133G-1 (Research)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility: The new deadline date in this notice applies to all eligible applicants for the FI Projects FY 2011 competition (i.e., States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; institutions of higher education (IHEs); and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations), regardless of whether they were affected by severe winter storms. If you have already successfully submitted an application for the FI Projects FY 2011 competition, you may resubmit your application (either with or without revisions). However, if you successfully submitted an application by the original deadline date, you do not need to do so in order to be considered for a grant award under this competition. If you re-submit an application under this reopening notice, the Department will consider the application you submit last provided that it is submitted by the new deadline date.
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 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 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 projects 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 designation (i.e., research (84.133G-1) or development (84.133G-2)) made by the applicant. Applications will be determined ineligible and will not be reviewed if they do not include a clear designation of research or development. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133G-1 (Research) Applications for grants under the Field Initiated 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 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 Field Initiated Projects program--CFDA Number 84.133G-1 (Research) or 84.133G-2 (Development)--at http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number&apos;s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133G).
GrantorContactEmailDescription: e-Mail: Program Manager
GrantorContactText: Julius Cotton &lt;br/&gt;ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-245-6140 &lt;br/&gt;julius.cotton@ed.gov &lt;br/&gt;Program Managers: &lt;br/&gt;Lynn Medley or Marlene Spencer  &lt;br/&gt;Lynn Medley &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Department of Education &lt;br/&gt;400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 5140 &lt;br/&gt;Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) &lt;br/&gt;Washington, DC 20202-2700 &lt;br/&gt;Telephone: (202) 245-7338 or e-mail: &lt;br/&gt;Lynn.Medley@ed.gov &lt;br/&gt;Marlene Spencer &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Department of Education &lt;br/&gt;400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 5133 &lt;br/&gt;Potomac Center Plaza (PCP)  &lt;br/&gt;Washington, DC 20202-2700 &lt;br/&gt;Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by e-mail:
CloseDateExplanation: On December 6, 2010, we published in the Federal Register (75 FR 75666-75671) a notice inviting applications for new awards for the FI Projects FY 2011 competition. That notice established a February 4, 2011 deadline date for eligible applicants to apply for funding under this competition. The Department of Education announces the reopening of the FI Projects FY 2011 competition. We are establishing a new deadline date for the transmittal of applications for the FY 2011 competition to ensure that potential applicants who were affected by severe winter storms around the time of the original deadline will have sufficient time to prepare and submit their applications. This reopening and extension of the competition is intended to help potential applicants who were affected by severe winter storms compete fairly with other applicants under this competition. Applications Available: March 8, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal  of Applications: March 14, 2011.