Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers Program (RERCs): Recreational Technologies and Exercise Physiology Benefiting Individuals with Disabilities CFDA Number 84.133E-1

 

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General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 09/13/2012 (Archived.)
Program Number
ED-GRANTS-062012-004
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Education
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
1
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
Applications Available: June 20, 2012. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: July 11, 2012. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre-application meeting and to receive information and technical assistance thr
Deadlines
08/14/2012
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.
Phone 202-245-6140
julius.cotton@ed.gov
Program Managers:
Lynn Medley or Marlene Spencer
Lynn Medley
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5140
Potomac Center Plaza (PCP)
Washington
Website Address
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-06-20/pdf/2012-15089.pdf
E-mail Address
Lynn.Medley@ed.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$950,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $950,000.00

 


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