84.246 REHABILITATION SHORT-TERM TRAINING FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education AUTHORIZATION: Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Executive Order Title III, Section 302. OBJECTIVES: To support special seminars, institutes, workshops, and other short-term courses in technical matters relating to the delivery of vocational, medical, social, and psychological services. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: 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. Applicant Eligibility: State vocational rehabilitation agencies (including territories), and other public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including 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. Projects under this program are designed to provide short-term training and technical instruction in areas of special significance to the delivery of vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation services. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. Costs will also be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is required. 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 Procedures: OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 Applications are reviewed by panels of field readers. Each panel includes two or more nonfederal members with experience and training in the porposed area of training. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval 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. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. Projects are generally supported for one to five years. Funds are granted on a twelve month basis. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer. Reports: Annual financial and progress reports must be submitted as required by the grant award terms and conditions. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable. 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 must be conducted on a continuing basis or at scheduled intervals, usually once a year, but at least once every 2 years. Records: As required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). Account Identification: 91-0301-0-1-506. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 08 $750,000; FY 09 est $750,000; FY 10 est $750,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: to be determined. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Funds have been used to conduct training activities for Headquarters Office: Tom Finch, Department of Educaiton, OSERS Rehabilitation Services http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA. RELATED PROGRAMS: 84.129 Rehabilitation Long-Term Training; 84.235 Rehabilitation Services EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Funded projects have provided curriculum materials and training for Client Assistance programs. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Quality of key personnel, plan of operation, budget and cost-effectiveness, adequacy of resources, evidence of need, relevance to the State/Federal rehabilitation service program, and nature and scope of training program content are included in the selection criteria. 84.250 REHABILITATION SERVICES_AMERICAN INDIANS WITH DISABILITIES FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education AUTHORIZATION: Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title I, Part C. OBJECTIVES: To provide vocational rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities that reside on Federal or State reservations in order to prepare them for suitable employment. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Projects provide financial assistance for the establishment and operation of tribal vocational rehabilitation service projects for American Indians with disabilities residing on reservations. Applicant Eligibility: Governing bodies of Indian tribes or consortia of those governing bodies on Federal and State reservations may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: American Indians with disabilities residing on or near a Federal or State reservation (including Native Alaskans) and meet the definition of an individual with a disability in Section 7 (8) (A) of the Rehabilitation Act. Credentials/Documentation: No Credentials or documentation are required. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Applications should be submitted to the Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Award Procedure: Awards are made on approval of the Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services and the Assistant Secretary, OSERS, for new projects and the Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services for continuation projects. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Projects with multi-year project periods may be continued based on review of the annual performance in accordance with 34 CFR Part 75-253 and availability of adequate funds. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching Requirements: Percent: 10.%. Projects generally require ten percent matching in cash or in-kind. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Project support is available for up to 5 years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer. Reports: Annual financial reports and progress reports must be submitted as prescribed by grant award terms and conditions. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports: Grantees must submit an annual performance report (APR) as required under EDGAR 34 CFR Part 74.50. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Perormance monitoring: Program performance is monitored through the APR. 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. Records: Case records are for individual program participants. Fiscal records are prescribed for audit purposes. Retention of records are required for three years. Account Identification: 91-0301-0-1-506. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 08 $34,892,000; FY 09 est $36,113,000; FY 10 est $37,449,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Range of awards in FY 2009 is $286,000 to $2,000,000; Average award: $463,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: About 1,500 American Indians with disabilities achieved an employment outcome. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 None. Headquarters Office: Alfreda Reeves, Department of Education, OSERS Rehabilitation Services http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html. RELATED PROGRAMS: 84.126 Rehabilitation Services_Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Projects provide a range of vocational rehabilitation service comparable to those provided by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services program, such as counseling, vocational training, mental and physical restoration and job placement. Projects have demonstrated improvements in the provision of services by implementing management and data collection systems. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The availability of funds is published in the Federal Register. Applications for discretionary grants are subject to peer review procedures by Federal and nonfederal experts that lead to recommendations for approval or disapproval. Criteria for evaluating applications include plan of operation, quality of key personnel, budget and cost-effectiveness, evaluation plan, adequacy of resources, and evidence of need. These criteria are published in the program regulations at 34 CFR 371. 84.256 FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES_EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended, Executive Order Title I, OBJECTIVES: To support activities consistent with the purposes of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including teacher training, curriculum development, instructional materials or general school improvement and school reform, and direct educational services.. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may be used for activities consistent with the purposes of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Applicant Eligibility: Local educational agencies (LEA) in the Republic of Palau and in the outlying areas (American Samoa, Guam, the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands). Beneficiary Eligibility: Local educational agencies in the Republic of Palau and in the outlying areas (American Samao, Guam, the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands). Credentials/Documentation: No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination: Provided by the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL). Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Section 1121 of Title I requires that the Department reserve up to $5 million from Title I Grants to LEA funds each fiscal year for competitive grants to local educational agencies in the outlying ares (American Samoa, Guam, the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Republic of Palau. Of this amount, the Secretary may reserve 5 percent to pay the administrative costs of the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) regarding activities assisted under this program. PREL conducts the award competition and makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding the award of grants. Award Procedure: Applications for continuations are submitted to the Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, School Support and Technology Programs, Washington, DC. PREL conducts the competition for grants and submits recommendations of applications for funding to the Secretary of Education. The Secretary awards grants taking into consideration the recommendations of PREL. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 days. Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Continuation awards of 12 months each may be made for a total of 36 months. Continuations are contingent upon evidence of satisfactory progress toward goals and objectives and subject to the availability of funds. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Up to 36 months with annual continuations. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer. Reports: Annual performance reports are required. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable. Audits: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. The Single Audit Act applies. Records: Records must be maintained as necessary for audit and for three years after the program ends. Account Identification: 91-0900-0-1-501. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 08 $3,811,000; FY 09 est $5,000,000; FY 10 est $5,000,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: to be determined. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Five awards are made annually. Fiscal Year 2009: No Regional or Local Office: None. Contact the PREL office. Headquarters Office: Valerie Rogers School Support and Technology Programs, Office of http://www.ed.gov/programs/tfasegp/index.html. RELATED PROGRAMS: 84.402 Consolidated Grants to the Outlying Areas, Recovery Act EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Overall school improvements and reform, and other activities such as preschool programs, staff development academics, and programs to improve teaching and learning in core academic subjects, including mathematics, science, foreign languages, and other subjects. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications are reviewed in accordance with criteria in the application package. 84.257 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY (NIL) FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Department of Education Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Section 242. To provide national leadership regarding literacy; to coordinate literacy services and policy; and to serve as a national resource for adult education and literacy programs through dissemination. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use; PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Projects cannot duplicate activities being performed by the Secretary of Education. This program is governed by an interagency group made up of the Secretaries of Education, Health and Human Services, and Labor. Applicant Eligibility: Public and private nonprofit institutions may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: State literacy resource centers, individuals, universities, and education organizations benefit. Credentials/Documentation: No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application procedures are set forth in the announcements in the Federal Register or FebBizops. Award Procedure: Announcements are made in the Federal Register or the Commerce Business Daily. Contact the headquarters office for details. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 90 days. Appeals: Appeals can be made directly to the Director of the National Institute for Literacy. Renewals: If funding is available, renewals are possible for multi-year grants. Renewals This program has no statutory formula. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The length of grants vary depending upon the type of project. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer. Reports: Reporting requirements are included in grant documents. Contact the program office for additional information. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable. Audits: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. Audits as required by EDGAR. Records: In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, grantees must maintain records for three years. Account Identification: 91-0400-0-1-501. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 08 $3,906,000; FY 09 est $3,906,000; FY 10 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: to be determined. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: The Institute has created the Literacy Information and Communications System (LINCS), an information and communication network on the Internet that provides information on effective literacy practices. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Federal Acquisition Regulations and EDGAR apply. Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Director National Institute for Literacy, 1775 I Street, N.W., Ste. 730, Washington, District of Columbia 20006-2401 Phone: (202) 233-2025 Website Address: http://www.nifl.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: Not Applicable. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: The Institute has funded development of research-based publications on adult reading instruction: Applying Research in Reading Instruction for Adults: First Steps for Teachers and Teaching Adults to Read: A Summary of Scientifically Based Research Principles. It has contributed $10 million to a national research program to build understanding of how adults learn to read and how to teach reading to adults effectively. Through a national survey, the Institute is exploring the relationships between adult literacy policies and student outcomes to learn more about the contributions policy can make. It also has convened regional summits on health literacy and a national summit on strengthening instruction and improving performance management in community literacy initiatives. The Institute is working with nationally recognized experts and stakeholders to plan new initiatives to fill gaps in knowledge and services in the areas of adult English language acquisition, adult literacy, workforce basic skills development, and education and employment outcomes for youth with learning disabilities. Fiscal Year 2009: The Institute continues to support LINCS as well as a variety of projects intended to support the field of literacy. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: For specific criteria on individual grants, the Institute should be contacted. 84.258 EVEN START_INDIAN TRIBES AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education AUTHORIZATION: Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Executive Order Title I, Part B, Subpart 3. OBJECTIVES: To help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy and improve the educational opportunities of low-income families through family literacy programs that integrate early childhood education, adult basic education, and parenting education. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds are used for activities such as recruitment and screening of children and parents, design of programs, instruction for children and parents, staff training, support services, evaluation, and coordination with other programs. Indirect costs are not an allowable project cost unless a waiver is obtained from the Secretary of Education. Applicant Eligibility: Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Section 4, may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: Parents eligible for participation under the Adult Education Act, and their children from birth to seven years old will benefit. Families must be in need of Even Start Services, as indicated by a low income level and a low level of adult literacy or English language proficiency, or other need-related indicators. Credentials/Documentation: No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Applications from Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations must be submitted in accordance with the regulations, instructions, and forms included in the grant application package. Award Procedure: The Department of Education notifies successful applicants of awards. Actual negotiation and awarding of grants is done by the Department's Grant and Contracts Service in cooperation with program staff. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Grants are for up to 4 years with annual renewals subject to the approval of the Department of Education and the availability of funds. Applicants may reapply at the end of the grant period, but may not receive funds for more than 8 years. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: The Federal share of the cost of a subgrant project is not more than 90 percent in the first year, 80 percent in the second year, 70 percent in the third year, 60 percent in the fourth year, and 50 percent in any subsequent year. This program does not have MOE requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants may not exceed four years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer. Reports: Annual performance reports are required. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable. Audits: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the Education Department General Administration Regulations in 34 CFR 80, State and local Governments that receive financial assistance of $500,000 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 $500,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with the Appendix to Part 80. For this purpose, the term "State" includes any Indian tribe. Records: In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), certain project records must be retained for three years. Account Identification: 91-0900-0-1-501. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 08 $954,067; FY 09 est $996,810; FY 10 est $0 Fiscal Year 2008: An estimated 5 grants will be funded in fiscal year 2008. Fiscal Year 2009: Same as Fy 2008. Fiscal Year 2010: The Department does not expect to fund any grants in fiscal year 2010, because the Administration did not request funds for this program. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 75, 77, 80, 82, and 85. For more information contact the program office. Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Amber Sheker Department of Education, OESE Student Achievement and School Accountability, 400 Maryland Ave., SW,, Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: amber.sheker@ed.gov Phone: (202) 205-0653 Website Address: http://www.ed.gov/programs/evenstartindian/index.html . RELATED PROGRAMS: 84.002 Adult Education - Basic Grants to States; 84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies; 84.011 Migrant Education_State Grant Program; 84.213 Even Start_State Educational Agencies; 93.600 Head Start EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Tribal Projects include the grant to San Pasqual of Mission Indians in Valley Center, California. This project is based on economic self-sufficiency and promoting healthy families including scientifically based resources and parent support. The comprehensive program integrates literacy, academics, culture, parenting and self-sufficiency through the four Even Start components. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The selection criteria in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications. 84.259 NATIVE HAWAIIAN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Department of Education Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, Executive Order OBJECTIVES: To make grants to organizations primarily serving and representing Native PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To provide career and technical education opportunities for Native Hawaiians. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under 34 CFR 76.563. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group at (202) 708-7770. Applicant Eligibility: Any organization primarily serving and representing Native Hawaiians and recognized by the Governor of Hawaii may apply. |