Closed ED-GRANTS-061725-003 CFDA 84.129 Discretionary

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program-- Rehabilitation Technology ALN 84.129E

Posted by Department of Education

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program-- Rehabilitation Technology ALN 84.129E — is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-061725-003 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.129, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 17, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $175,000. The agency has projected $875,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $875,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $175,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 July 17, 2025. 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 $175,000

Close Date

July 17, 2025

Applications Available: June 20, 2025. Application Deadline: July 17, 2025. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 15, 2025. Date of Pre-Application Resources: OSERS will provide resources specific to this competition which will be available at https://ncrtm.ed.gov/​RSAGrantInfo.aspx. OSERS invites you to send questions to 84.129@ed.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diandrea Bailey, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202-2800. Telephone: (202) 245-6244. Email: 84.129@ed.gov.

Posted

June 17, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$875,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

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. 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 Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104528) and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-30488.Purpose of Program: The purpose of the RLTT program is to provide financial assistance for academic training areas of personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation identified by the Secretary and published in a notice in the Federal Register. Grantees must award at least 65 percent of project funds as scholarships (i.e., awards of financial assistance, including disbursements or credits for student stipends, tuition and fees, books and supplies, and student travel in conjunction with training assignments) to students (herein referred to as RSA scholars) enrolled in the RLTT program. The program trains RSA scholars to possess the skills needed to address the specialized needs of individuals with specific types of disability conditions, which may include, but are not limited to, physical disabilities, mental health disorders or illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities (including Autism), blindness, and deaf or hard of hearing. Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.129B, 84.129E, 84.129H, 84.129L, 84.129P, 84.129Q, and 84.129W This posting is for 84.129E.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Diandrea Bailey <br/>U.S. Department of Education <br/>400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 4A10 <br/>Washington, DC 20202-2800 <br/>Telephone: (202) 245-6244 <br/>Email: 84.129@ed.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 17, 2025
Close Date July 17, 2025
Archive Date August 16, 2025
Last Updated June 17, 2025

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): Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program-- Rehabilitation Technology ALN 84.129E", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.129. 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 July 17, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $175,000. Total estimated funding: $875,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
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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