The US Department of Education just announced
a new funding opportunity focused on minority entities and Indian Tribes –
applications will be available on January 14, 2013. Specifically, the National Institute
on Disability and Rehabilitation Research-(NIDRR)’s Disability and
Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program-Minority-Serving
Institution Field-Initiated Projects is going to fund projects 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 (Act).
Through the implementation of these grants, NIDRR seeks to (1) improve the quality and utility of disability and rehabilitation research; (2) foster an exchange of expertise, information, and training methods to facilitate the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of individuals with disabilities from traditionally underserved populations; (3) determine the best strategies and programs to improve rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with disabilities from underserved populations; (4) identify research gaps; (5) identify mechanisms for integrating research and practice; and (6) disseminate findings.
The purpose of this competition is to improve the capacity of minority entities to conduct high-quality disability and rehabilitation research by limiting eligibility for FI research and development grants to minority entities and Indian tribes. Section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Act authorizes NIDRR to make awards to minority entities and Indian tribes to carry out activities authorized under Title II of the Act.
The estimated range of award is $195,000-$200,000. For more information read NIDRR’s Annoucement in the federal register.
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