Rehabilitation Short-Term Training (84.246)

Program

84.246 Rehabilitation Short-Term Training

Federal Agency

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

Authorization

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Executive Order Title III, Section 302.

Program Number

84.246

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To support special seminars, institutes, workshops, and other short-term courses in technical matters relating to the delivery of vocational, medical, social, and psychological services.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Training grants are provided in fields directly related to the vocational rehabilitation and independent living of individuals with disabilities, such as rehabilitation disciplines and program areas supported under the Rehabilitation Training program. Conferences and meetings where training is not the primary focus may not be supported under this program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

State vocational rehabilitation agencies (including territories), and other public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Individuals preparing for or employed in positions relating to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities will benefit. Projects under this program are designed to provide short-term training and technical instruction in areas of special significance to the delivery of vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation services.

Credentials/Documentation

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. Costs will also be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

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. 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. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. New applications are made to the Department of Education, Application Control Center, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4725. Attention: 84.246.

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed by panels of field readers. Each panel includes two or more nonfederal members with experience and training in the porposed area of training.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

The range is from 120 to 160 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Renewals are available only through the new application process. Projects with an approved multi-year project period may be continued based on the availability of appropriated funds and an annual review of accomplishments to determine adequate performance.

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

Projects are generally supported for one to five years. Funds are granted on a twelve month basis. 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

Annual financial and progress reports must be submitted as required by the grant award terms and conditions. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. 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. Audits must be conducted on a continuing basis or at scheduled intervals, usually once a year, but at least once every 2 years. 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 required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Funds have been used to conduct training activities for personnel of Client Assistance programs. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0301-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $750,000; FY 09 est $750,000; FY 10 est $750,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

to be determined.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Regulations can be found in 34 CFR 385 and 34 CFR 390.

Related Programs

84.129 Rehabilitation Long-Term Training; 84.235 Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs; 84.263 Rehabilitation Training_Experimental and Innovative Training; 84.264 Rehabilitation Training_Continuing Education; 84.265 Rehabilitation Training_State Vocational Rehabilitation Unit In-Service Training; 84.275 Rehabilitation Training_General Training

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Tom Finch Department of Educaiton, OSERS Rehabilitation Services Administration, 400 Maryland Ave., SW,, Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: tom.finch@ed.gov Phone: (202)245-7343

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Funded projects have provided curriculum materials and training for Client Assistance programs. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Quality of key personnel, plan of operation, budget and cost-effectiveness, adequacy of resources, evidence of need, relevance to the State/Federal rehabilitation service program, and nature and scope of training program content are included in the selection criteria.