Rehabilitation Training-General Training (84.275)

 

Program

84.275 Rehabilitation Training-General 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

84.275

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To ensure that skilled personnel are available to provide rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities through: (1) Vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation programs; (2) supported employment programs; and (3) independent living client assistance programs. To support projects that: (1) Maintain and upgrade basic skills and knowledge of personnel employed; and (2) increase the numbers of qualified personnel trained in providing rehabilitation services.

 

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Training grants are limited to support of education programs for personnel such as rehabilitation counselors, administrators, independent living specialists, audiologists, rehabilitation teachers for individuals who are blind, rehabilitation technology specialists who provide vocational, independent living, and client assistance services to individuals with disabilities.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

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

Beneficiary Eligibility

Individuals employed in positions related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

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

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 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

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the notice published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information. 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.

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed by panels of field readers. Each panel will generally include two or more nonfederal members with experience and training in the proposed area of training.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

The range of approval/disapproval time is approximately 120 to 160 days following the application deadline.

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 satisfactory performance.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Projects generally may be supported for 1 to 5 years; with 12-month budget period. 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 grant award terms and conditions. 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 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. Institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations are subject to the audit requirements of OMB 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 required by Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).

 

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Funding supported a clearinghouse of rehabilitation training materials. 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 $300,000; FY 09 est $300,000; FY 10 est $300,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Regulations can be found in 34 CFR 385.

 

Related Programs

84.129 Rehabilitation Long-Term Training; 84.160 Training Interpreters for Individuals who are Deaf and Individuals who are Deaf-Blind; 84.235 Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs; 84.246 Rehabilitation Short-Term Training; 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

 

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

Not Applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Criteria are included in application notices. Contact the Program Office for this information.