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Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs
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- Rehabilitation Services_Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States
- Rehabilitation Services_Service Projects
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2016: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2018: No Current Data Available
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Demonstration and Training Program: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities CFDA Number 84.235N
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) :Parent Information and Training Program CFDA Number 84.235F
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Parent Information and Training Program: Technical Assistance for Parent Training and Information Centers CFDA Number 84.235G
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Braille Training Program CFDA Number 84.235E
- Special Demonstration Programs--National Technical Assistance Projects To Improve Employment Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities CFDA 84.235M
The Department of Education ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through coordination, management and accountability in Federal education programs. The Department works to supplement and complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased involvement by the public, parents and students.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Alabama Parent Education Center, Inc. | $ 300,000 | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center Inc | $ 300,000 | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Peak Parent Center Inc | $ 300,000 | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Open Doors For Multicultural Families | $ 300,000 | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Pathfinder Services Of North Dakota, Inc. | $ 300,000 | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Pacer Center Inc | $ 300,000 | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc | $ 300,000 | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc | $ 300,000 | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Federation For Children With Special Needs, Inc., The | $ 300,000 | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 | |
| Franklin County Board Of Education | $ 223,860 | 2019-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016: No Current Data Available. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2018: No Current Data Available
Uses and Use Restrictions
Authorized activities under this program include carrying out special demonstrations for expanding and improving the provision of rehabilitation and other services authorized under this Act and that further the purposes of the Act.
Projects may include demonstrations to increase client choice; technical assistance; systems change; special studies and evaluations; demonstrations of service delivery; model demonstrations; transition services; supportive employment; services to underserved populations and/or unserved or underserved areas; services to low-incidence disabilities; transportation; and other projects designated by the Secretary.
Other authorized programs include Parent Information and Training and Braille training projects.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are States and public or nonprofit organizations.
Grants cannot be made directly to individuals.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals with disabilities.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will also be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.' An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Contact the program office for application procedures.
Award Procedures
New awards are made based upon the results of a peer review process and the review and approval of applications by staff in various offices within the Department.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title III, Section 303(b)-(d).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
The range is approximately 150 to 180 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Projects with multi-year periods may be continued based on annual review of accomplishments and availability of appropriated funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants are awarded for up to 60 months. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
As required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (34 CFR Part 75).
Annual performance reports are required.
No cash reports are required.
No progress reports are required.
No expenditure reports are required.
No performance monitoring is required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. As required by EDGAR, the awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under its award, as stated in grant or contract terms and conditions.
Records
As required by EDGAR for direct grant programs (34 CFR Part 75). Generally records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance must be maintained for a period of 5 years after completion.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0301-0-1-506.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $5,796,000; FY 17 est $5,796,000; and FY 18 est $5,796,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
To be determined.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Regulations: (A) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, and 86, 97, 98, and 99; and (B) the regulations for this program in 34 CFR Part 373 apply. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR part 200; and 2 CFR part 180.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Tom Finch, Department of Education, OSERS Rehabilitation Services Administration, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: tom.finch@ed.gov Phone: (202) 245-7343.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Funding priorities are published in the Federal Register. Applications for discretionary grants are subject to peer review procedures leading to recommendations for approval or disapproval by Federal and nonfederal experts. Criteria for evaluating applications are published in program and department regulations (34 CFR 369).
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