Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 080620 006
This funding opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, specifically the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) through the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). It is a discretionary grant competition (offered as a cooperative agreement) for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) Program focused on Training and Technical Assistance, listed under CFDA 84.177Z. The core idea is to fund one entity to serve as a national or wide-reaching training and technical assistance resource that strengthens how OIB-funded services are planned, delivered, and managed.
The purpose of the program is straightforward: improve the quality and effectiveness of services that help older individuals who are blind live more independently and with greater self-sufficiency. Rather than directly funding service delivery to consumers, this particular competition centers on building the capacity of the agencies and providers that deliver those services. The intended recipients of training and technical assistance include designated State agencies (DSAs), meaning the state vocational rehabilitation agencies that serve individuals who are blind and receive OIB grant funds, as well as other service providers that receive OIB funds through those DSAs. In practice, that means the awardee would be expected to help state programs and their local partners operate better by offering guidance, tools, training opportunities, and hands-on support aimed at improving program performance.
Eligibility is broad and includes various levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, and other entities as described in the official notice. The opportunity is categorized under education, and the funding instrument being a cooperative agreement signals that the Department of Education likely anticipates substantial federal involvement during the project, such as collaboration on priorities, deliverables, or implementation strategies.
For fiscal year 2020, the notice anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $596,956. Applications were made available on August 6, 2020, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was September 3, 2020. The agency contact listed for questions was Mary Williams at the U.S. Department of Education (400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 5100, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-5176), reachable at (202) 245-7586 or mary.williams@ed.gov.
The synopsis emphasizes that the short description is not the full set of requirements. Applicants were directed to the official Federal Register application notice for the complete details, including eligibility clarifications, priorities, performance measures, and the specific pre-application and application submission requirements. It also points applicants to the Department of Education "Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs" (published February 13, 2019, 84 FR 3768) for standardized guidance on how to obtain and submit an application and what procedural rules apply.Apply for ED GRANTS 080620 006
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) Program: Training and Technical Assistance CFDA Number 84.177Z" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.177.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 06, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 03, 2020 Applications Available August 6, 2020. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications September 3, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mary Williams, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 5100, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202-5176. Telephone (202) 245-7586. Email mary.williams@ed.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $596,956.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) Program - Training and Technical Assistance (CFDA 84.177Z)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition (offered as a cooperative agreement) to fund one entity to provide Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) Program (CFDA 84.177Z).
Which federal office is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), through the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The purpose is to improve the quality and effectiveness of services that help older individuals who are blind live more independently and with greater self-sufficiency by strengthening how OIB-funded services are planned, delivered, and managed.
Is this funding intended to directly provide services to older individuals who are blind?
No. This specific competition is focused on building the capacity of the agencies and providers that deliver OIB services, rather than directly funding consumer services.
What does "Training and Technical Assistance" mean in this context?
In this competition, Training and Technical Assistance refers to serving as a national or wide-reaching resource that supports OIB-funded programs through guidance, tools, training opportunities, and hands-on support aimed at improving program performance.
Who would receive the training and technical assistance supported by this award?
The intended recipients include designated State agencies (DSAs) that receive OIB grant funds (state vocational rehabilitation agencies serving individuals who are blind) and other service providers that receive OIB funds through those DSAs.
What is a Designated State Agency (DSA) in the OIB program?
In this synopsis, a DSA is described as the state vocational rehabilitation agency that serves individuals who are blind and receives OIB grant funds.
How many awards were anticipated?
For fiscal year 2020, the notice anticipated a single award.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for FY 2020 was $596,956.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement under a discretionary grant competition.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The synopsis indicates that a cooperative agreement signals the Department of Education likely anticipates substantial federal involvement during the project, such as collaboration on priorities, deliverables, or implementation strategies.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status
- Other entities as described in the official notice
What is the program area or category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under education.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 84.177Z.
When were applications available?
Applications were made available on August 6, 2020.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was September 3, 2020.
Where can applicants find the complete requirements and official details?
The synopsis states that the short description is not the full set of requirements and directs applicants to the official Federal Register application notice for complete details, including eligibility clarifications, priorities, performance measures, and specific pre-application and application submission requirements.
Are there standardized Department of Education instructions that apply to this competition?
Yes. Applicants were pointed to the Department of Education "Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs" (published February 13, 2019, 84 FR 3768) for standardized guidance on how to obtain and submit an application and what procedural rules apply.
Who is the federal contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed contact is Mary Williams at the U.S. Department of Education.
How can Mary Williams be reached?
Phone: (202) 245-7586
Email: mary.williams@ed.gov
Address: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 5100, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-5176
What geographic scope is expected for the funded project?
The synopsis describes the awardee as a national or wide-reaching training and technical assistance resource, indicating an expectation of broad reach rather than a single local service area.
Does the synopsis include all priorities, performance measures, and submission rules?
No. It explicitly notes that applicants must review the official Federal Register application notice for the complete details, including priorities, performance measures, and the specific pre-application and application submission requirements.
Who ultimately benefits from this project if it does not provide direct services?
The project is intended to strengthen OIB-funded programs and providers so that services for older individuals who are blind are delivered more effectively, with the end goal of supporting greater independence and self-sufficiency among the people those programs serve.
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