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Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $ 783,383 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
University Of Illinois | $ 793,929 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
Case Western Reserve University | $ 790,976 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
Rowan University | $ 793,123 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania, The | $ 793,920 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
Morehouse School Of Medicine, Inc., The | $ 793,834 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
University Of New England | $ 793,929 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine | $ 766,135 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
Thomas Jefferson University | $ 793,479 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
Arkansas Foundation For Medical Care, Inc. | $ 776,495 |     | 2018-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Federal funds are used for the establishment and operation of centers for
independent living which offer a combination of services.
Services must
include independent living core services, which include information and referral
services, training in independent living skills, peer counseling, individual and
systems advocacy, and as appropriate, a combination of any other independent
living services specified in Title II of the Rehabilitation Act.
Each center must
have a governing board composed of a majority of persons with significant
disabilities.
The majority of the staff and individuals in decision making
positions must be individuals with disabilities.
Not less than 1.8 percent and not
more than 2 percent of Federal funds appropriated for the program must be
reserved to provide training and technical assistance through entities
experienced in the operation of centers for independent living.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
none.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Beneficiary eligibility should reflect none.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs for States that administer these grants through the authorization in section 723 will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. Costs for all other grantees will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. 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.
Award Procedures
Awards were made under approval of the Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services Administration, and the Assistant Secretary of OSERS, based on the findings of Federal and nonfederal reviews of applications to ensure the applicants satisfactorily demonstrate that they will meet the standards and assurances described in Section 725 (b) and (c) the Rehabilitation Act.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title VII, Chapter 1, Part C; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)., Public Law 111-5.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 60 to 90 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
These projects may be continued under CFDA 84.132 based on a self-evaluation report, and accomplishments as described in the Center's self-evaluation and annual report requirements under Section 725 (c)(8) of the Act, submittal of a continuation application, and the availability of funds. Renewals are available through the regular continuation application process and are subject to the availability of funds under the regular program appropriation (see CFDA program 84.132).
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Section 721 of the Rehabilitation Act provides a population-based formula for the allocation of program funds among States. These funds are then awarded through competitive grants to non-profit organizations in the State. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Funds are available for obligation at the Federal level until September 30, 2010. Grantees have an additional 12-month period to obligate their funds. New projects are typically funded for five years with funding approved on a 12-month basis. Continuation awards will be subject to the availability of funds under the regular program (see CFDA program 84.132). See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic Transfer.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Grantees receiving funding under the Recovery Act will be required to report at
the end of each quarter on the amount of grant funds obligated and expended;
all activities for which those funds were obligated and expended; the
completion status of those activities; the estimated number of jobs created or
retained by the project and those activities; and detailed information on any
contracts awarded with grant funds.
Specific reporting requirements will be
included in grant award documents.
Contact the program office for more
information.
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. In accordance with the provisions of Subpart F-Audit Requirements, under 45 CFR Part 75.500, nonfederal 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. Nonfederal 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 45 CFR Part 75.500.
Records
Fiscal records must be maintained for 3 years after the grant ends and the final financial report is submitted or until all audit questions are resolved.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0142-0-1-506.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $0; FY 17 est $0; and FY 18 Estimate Not Available
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Program Regulations at 34 CFR 364 and 366.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Roslyn Thompson 330 C Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20201 Email: roslyn.thompson@acl.hhs.gov Phone: 202-495-7453
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Selection criteria for this program include extent of need for the project, past performance, satisfaction of the standards and assurances set forth in Section 725, quality of key personnel, budget and cost-effectiveness, evaluation plan, plan of operation, and involvement of individuals with significant disabilities. Criteria for evaluating applications are published in program regulations at 34 CFR 366.
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