Closed ED-GRANTS-031324-001 CFDA 84.235 Discretionary

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Parent Information and Training Programs: Braille Training Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.235E

Posted by Department of Education

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Parent Information and Training Programs: Braille Training Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.235E — is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-031324-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.235, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 13, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $115,000. The agency has projected $342,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 3 awards. If the agency funds the expected 3 awards from the $342,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $114,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 13, 2024. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $115,000

Close Date

May 13, 2024

Applications Available: March 13, 2024. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 13, 2024. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: No later than March 18, 2024, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) will post a PowerPoint Presentation specifically about the Braille Training program at https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info. In addition to posting the PowerPoint, OSERS will conduct a pre-application meeting specific to this competition via conference call to respond to questions. Information about the pre-application meeting will be available at https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info prior to the date of the call. OSERS invites you to send questions to 84.235E@ed.gov in advance of the pre-application conference call. A summary of questions and responses will be available at https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info within six business days after the pre-application conference call. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 11, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theresa DeVaughn, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 4A110 Washington, DC 20202-5076. Telephone: (202) 987-0144. Email: 84.235E@ed.gov.

Posted

March 13, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$342,000

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Grant

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. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022. Purpose of Program: The Braille Training program offers financial assistance to projects that will (1) provide training in the use of braille for personnel providing vocational rehabilitation (VR) services or educational services to youth and adults who are blind; (2) develop braille training materials; (3) develop methods used to teach braille; and (4) develop activities used to promote the knowledge and use of braille and nonvisual access technology for youth and adults who are blind. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.235E.

Eligibility

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Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Julius C Cotton <br/>ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. <br/>julius.cotton@ed.gov <br/>Program Manager: <br/>Theresa DeVaughn, <br/>U.S. Department of Education, <br/>400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 4A110 <br/>Washington, DC 20202-5076. <br/>Telephone: (202) 987-0144. <br/>Email: 84.235E@ed.gov.

Key Dates

Posted March 13, 2024
Close Date May 13, 2024
Archive Date June 9, 2024
Last Updated March 13, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Parent Information and Training Programs: Braille Training Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.235E", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.235. 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 noti...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 13, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $115,000. Total estimated funding: $342,000. Expected number of awards: 3.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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