Special Education -- Olympic Education Programs (84.380)
Program
84.380 Special Education -- Olympic Education Programs
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
Special Olympic Sports and Empowerment Act, Section 3(a), 40 U.S.C. 15001.
Program Number
84.380
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
This program promotes the expansion of Special Olympics and the design and implementation of Special Olympics education programs.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants; (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds must be used to support the objectives of the program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Special Olympics is the only eligible recipients of funds.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is not covered under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs".
Application Procedure
Special Olympics shall submit on application at such time, in such maner, and containing such information as the Department may require.
Award Procedure
Applications will be reviewed by the Department.
Deadlines
Deadlines will be announced by the Department.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to 5 years.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Special Olympics must submit annual repoirts containing such information as th Department may require.
Audits
A) In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), Audits of StatesLocal Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, "non-Federal 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
B) The awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and otherevidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenuesor other applicable credits acquired under its award as stated in the grantor contract terms and conditions.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0300-0-1-500.
Obligations
FY 07 $0; FY 08 est $11,790,360 and FY 09 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
All appropriated funds must be awarded to Speciial Olympics.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of EDucation, OSERS, Office of Special Education Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm:4103-PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2600, Contact Renee. Bradley@ed.gov; Telephone: (202)245-7277.
Web Site Address
http://www.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/budget08/08action.pdf
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
