Assistive Technology-State Grants for Protection and Advocacy (84.343)

Program

84.343 Assistive Technology-State Grants for Protection and Advocacy

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Education
Office: Office Of Special Education And Rehabilitative Services

Authorization

Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended,, Title I, Section 5.

Program Number

84.343

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To support protection and advocacy services through the systems established to provide protection and advocacy services under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act for the purpose of assisting in the acquisition, utilization, or maintenance of assistive technology or assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities.

Types of Assistance

FORMULA GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds may be used to support protection and advocacy services related to assistive technology services and devices. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate that is referenced under 34 CFR 75-564-76.569. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group at (202) 708-7770.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Designated protection and advocacy agencies in States and outlying areas only.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Persons with disabilities who may benefit from assistive technology services and devices.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

An applicant should consult the office or official designated as point of contact in his or her State to be followed in applying for assistance has selected the program for review. 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 Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The standard application forms as furnished by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration and required by OMB Circular No. A-102. Contact the Program Office for more information.

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed by Department of Education staff.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not Applicable.

Appeals

The State may appeal to the Office of Administrative Law/udges (34 CFR 81).

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Funds are distributed on a State population basis, with a minimum annual grant of $50,000. Territories receive a minimum of $30,000.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Annual formula grants. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Annual progress reports are required. Quarterly cash reports are required. Progress reports are not applicable. Annual expenditure reports are required. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

As stated in grant or contract terms and conditions, the awardee shall mail accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, review other applicable credits acquired under this grant.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: The Department made 56 grant awards in FY 08. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0301-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Formula Grants) FY 08 $4,265,000; FY 09 est $4,300,000; FY 10 est $4,300,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Contact the Program Office for this information.

Related Programs

84.240 Program of Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Fred Isbister Department of Education, OSERS Rehabilitation Services Administration, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: fred.isbister@ed.gov Phone: (202) 245-7385

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/programs/rsapair/awards.html.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Projects support information, advocacy and representation, training, technical assistance, and general guidance for protection and advocacy entities to increase access to and provision of assistive technology devices and services. The emphasis is on consumer advocacy and capacity building through protection and advocacy agencies in the States. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Contact the Program Office for information.