RECENT "NOTICES INVITING APPLICATIONS" (grant opportunities) 
from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) & conference 
 announcements include those related to:

       *  National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation 
         Research (NIDRR) -- Disability Rehabilitation Research 
         Projects (DRRP) -- CFDA# 84.133A-5

       *  Technology & Media Services for Individuals with 
         Disabilities -- Steppingstones of Technology Innovation 
         for Children with Disabilities -- CFDA# 84.327A

     Information about ED funding opportunities, including 
     discretionary grant application packages, are at:

               http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml

     Below is information from the notice inviting applications. 
For more complete information, please see the notice itself; 
however, please note that while we *try* to ensure that the 
version on the web & the Federal Register notice are the same, 
the Federal Register notice is the one to consult for complete 
& authoritative information.

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  National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research 
  (NIDRR) -- Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) 
  (Federal Register: August 29, 2005 [CFDA# 84.133A-5]) 
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Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to plan & 
conduct research, demonstration projects, training, & related 
activities that help to maximize the full inclusion & integration 
of individuals with disabilities into society & to improve the 
effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act 
of 1973, as amended (Act). 


Applications Available: August 29, 2005. 
   
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 28, 2005. 
   

Eligible Applicants: States; public or private agencies, 
including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, 
including for-profit organizations; institutions of higher 
education (IHEs); & Indian tribes & tribal organizations. 
   
Estimated Available Funds: $500,000. 
   
Estimated Range of Awards: $475,000-$500,000. 
   
Number of Awards: 1.

    Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, & 
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.

Additional information is available online at: 
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2005-3/082905d.html

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  Technology & Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities -- 
  Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children with 
  Disabilities (Federal Register: September 1, 2005 [CFDA# 
  84.327A]) 
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Purpose of Program: The purpose of the program is to: (1) Improve 
results for children with disabilities by promoting the 
development, demonstration, & use of technology, (2) support 
educational media services activities designed to be of educational 
value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities, & (3) 
provide support for captioning & video description that is 
appropriate for use in the classroom setting. 
   

Dates: Applications Available: September 1, 2005. 
   
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: Phase 1 -- 
Development, 10/18/2005; & Phase 2 -- Research on Effectiveness, 
10/18/2005. 
   

Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies (SEAs); local 
educational agencies (LEAs); public charter schools that are LEAs 
under State law; institutions of higher education (IHEs); other 
public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; 
freely associated States; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; & 
for-profit organizations. 
    Estimated Available Funds: Phase 1 -- Development, $1,200,000; 
& Phase 2 -- Research on Effectiveness, $1,800,000. 
    Estimated Range of Awards: Phase 1 -- Development, $100,000- 
$200,000; & Phase 2 -- Research on Effectiveness, $200,000-300,000. 
   
Estimated Average Size of Awards: Phase 1 -- Development, 
$200,000; & Phase 2 -- Research on Effectiveness, $300,000. 
   
Estimated Number of Awards: Phase 1 -- Development, 6; & Phase 
2 -- Research on Effectiveness, 6.

    Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, & 
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.

Additional information is available online at: 
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2005-3/090105a.html

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