Rehabilitation Short-Term Training

 

To support special seminars, institutes, workshops, and other short-term courses in technical matters relating to the vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation programs, independent living services programs, and client assistance programs.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
84.246
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2021 The Department funded one new short-term training award in FY 2021.
Fiscal Year 2022 The Department funded one short-term training continuation award in FY 2022.
Authorization
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title III, Section 302
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and 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.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The Secretary gives the designated State agency an opportunity to review and comment on applications submitted from within the State that it serves. The procedures to be followed by the applicant and the State are in 34 CFR 75.155 through 75.159. The Education Department General Administrative Regulations at 34 CFR Part 75 applies to this program. New applications are made electronically, or potential applicants may request to submit a hardcopy application to the Department of Education, Application Control Center, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4725. Attention: 84.246.
Award Procedure
New awards are made based upon the results of a peer review process and the review and approval of applications by staff in various offices within the Department.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision 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.
How are proposals selected?
Criteria for evaluating applications are published in program regulations 34 CFR Parts 385 and 390, and include consideration of an application's relevance to the State-Federal vocational rehabilitation service program and evidence of training needs of personnel.
How may assistance be used?
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.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
The audit requirements in 2 CFR 200, Subpart F are applicable.
Records
The awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under its award as stated in grant or contract terms and conditions. Generally financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to the Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report as per the requirements at 2 CFR 200.333.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. A grantee must contribute to the cost of a project under this program in an amount satisfactory to the Secretary. The part of the costs to be borne by the grantee is determined by the Secretary at the time of the grant award.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Projects are generally supported for one to five years. Funds are granted on a twelve month basis. Electronic transfer.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Corinna Stiles
Department of Education, OSERS Rehabilitation Services Administration, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20202 USA
corinna.h.stiles@ed.gov
Phone: (202) 245-6162
Website Address
https://rsa.ed.gov/about/programs/rehabilitation-training-short-term
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0301-0-1-506
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$308,000.00; FY 23 est $308,000.00; FY 24 est $308,000.00; FY 21$308,000.00; FY 20$200,000.00; FY 19$200,000.00; FY 18$200,000.00; FY 17$200,000.00; FY 16$200,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
To be determined.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485; the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200; 34 CFR parts 385 and 390.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.

 


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