Special Education_Technical Assistance on State Data Collection (84.373)
Program
84.373 Special Education_Technical Assistance on State Data Collection
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Part B, Sections 611(c) and 616(i), as amended. USC 1411 and USC 1416.
Program Number
84.373
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide technical assistance, where needed, to improve the capacity of States to meet the data collection requirements of Section 616 of the IDEA.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds must be used to provide technical assistance to improve States' capacity for the data collection requirements of the program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), public charter schools that are LEAs under State law, institutions of higher education, other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, outlying areas, freely associated States, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and other individuals with disabilities, and their families benefit from this program.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
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 a single point of contact in his or her State to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
The standard application forms as furnished by the Department and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. The program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed by a panel of experts and ranked according to their scores against established selection criteria. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the review.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters office for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Awards may be renewed annually for up to five years throughout the project period of the award, depending upon the availability of appropriations.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Typically from 1 to 5 years. Renewals subject to the availability of appropriations.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Progress reports shall be made on an annual basis. Final reports shall be made at the end of the grant award period.
Audits
In accordance with the provision of OMB Circular No. A-128, "Audits of State and Local Governments," State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit in accordance with Circular A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate.
Records
As stated in grant or contract terms and conditions, the awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under this grant.
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable, this is a new program.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0300-0-1-500.
Obligations
FY 05 $0; FY 06 est $10,000,000; and FY 07 est $15,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Varies by competition. Awards typically range from $150,000 to $1,250,000 per year.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
84.027, Special Education_Grants to States; 84.173, Special Education_Preschool Grants; 84.184, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities_National Programs; 84.327, Special Education_Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities; 84.328, Special Education_Parent Information Centers.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Division of Research to Practice, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-2600. Contact: Claudette Carey. email: Claudette.Carey@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 245-7291.
Web Site Address
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable, this is a new program.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria for selecting among grant applications will normally be selected from those in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR Part 75.210.
