University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (93.632)

Program

93.632 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration For Children And Families

Authorization

Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Title I, Section 151, Public Law 106-402, 42 U.S.C 15061-15066.

Program Number

93.632

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To pay the Federal share of the cost of administration and operation of interdisciplinary centers that: (1) Provide interdisciplinary training for personnel concerned with developmental disabilities; (2) provide community service activities that include training and technical assistance and may include direct services, e.g., family support, individual support, personal assistance services, educational, vocational, clinical, health and prevention; (3) conduct research (basic and applied), evaluation and analysis of public policy in areas affecting individuals with developmental disabilities; and (4) disseminate information as a national and international resource.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Salaries for administrators, coordinators, and others needed to operate the Center and expenses required to start up new programs, and faculty for training programs who will meet critical manpower shortages and are not eligible for support from other sources.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

A public or nonprofit entity which is associated with, or is an integral part of a college or university and which provides at least: interdisciplinary training; demonstration of exemplary services, technical assistance, research and dissemination of findings.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities attributable to a mental and/or physical impairment, their families, and personnel and trainees providing services to them.

Credentials/Documentation

Assurance of maintenance of effort; statement of financial resources, especially other federally-assisted programs; identification of personnel needs and resources as found in developmental disabilities State Plans for the applicant's service area; evaluation of present training programs and utilization of space in the facility; and capability of informing researchers and others in development of services related research. Memorandum of Understanding with the University. Eligible candidate designated in the previous fiscal year as a Center. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

No preapplication form is required. Consultation and assistance in preparing application is available at the DHHS Central Office. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Application forms are available from the DHHS Central Office. Completed application forms and narrative should be sent to the State Developmental Disabilities Council, Designated State Agency and Protection and Advocacy agency for review and comment. The standard application forms, as furnished by DHHS must be used for this program.

Award Procedure

Applications are evaluated by outside peer reviews and grants are awarded at the DHHS ADD Central Office. Recommendations for funding are made by the Headquarters Office.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 45 to 90 days.

Appeals

Appeals are processed in accordance with regulations in 45 CFR, Part 16.

Renewals

Same as Application Procedure.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory Formula: Title I, Subpart D, Public Law 106-402.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 75.%. If project activities or products target individuals with developmental disabilities who live in an urban or rural poverty area, the Federal share may not exceed 90 percent of the project's necessary costs.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

University Centers awards are made for 5 years with a 12-month budget period. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

An annual progress report is required. Final progress report is required upon project completion. Fiscal reports are required as prescribed by grant applications. An annual progress report is required. A Final progress report is required upon project completion. Fiscal reports are required as prescribed by grant specifications. Grantees receive technical assistance through on-site compliance reviews and other supports.

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 are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 74 and 92.

Records

Records must be maintained for 3 years.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: There were 69 grants awarded through the UCEDD program in FY 2008. Fiscal Year 2009: There will be 71 grants awarded through the UCEDD program in FY 2009. Fiscal Year 2010: In FY 2010, it is anticipated that there will be 71 grants awarded.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-1536-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 08 $36,440,000; FY 09 est $37,943,000; FY 10 est $37,943,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

The range is between $500,000 and $549,000. The average is $520,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Regulations are published in Chapter XIII of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1388.

Related Programs

93.630 Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants; 93.631 Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Jennifer Johnson Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20447 Email: jennifer.johnson@acf.hhs.gov Phone: 202 690-5982

Web Site Address

http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Grants are funded to assist in the operation of public or nonprofit facilities which are associated with a college or university and provide training programs and delivery of services for persons with developmental disabilities. In addition, tied to the level of funds appropriated, training grants may be awarded to the University Centers. Fiscal Year 2009: Grants are funded to assist in the operation of public or nonprofit facilities which are associated with a college or university and provide training programs and delivery of services for persons with developmental disabilities. In addition, tied to the level of funds appropriated, training grants may be awarded to the University Centers. Fiscal Year 2010: Grants are funded to assist in the operation of public or nonprofit facilities which are associated with a college or university and provide training programs and delivery of services for persons with developmental disabilities. In addition, tied to the level of funds appropriated, training grants may be awarded to the University Centers.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

University Centers must address the provisions of the Act and regulations. Geographic dispersion. University Affiliation.