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. All grantees are subject to the provisions of the Single Audit Act, 31 U.S.C. 75, and OMB circular A-133. Records: Each recipient must maintain records that fully disclose the total cost of the activity for which the funds are used, the share of the cost provided from other sources, and other such records as will facilitate an effective financial or programmatic audit. The recipient shall maintain such records for three years after the completion of the activity for which funds are used. Account Identification: 91-1909-0-1-501. Obligations: (Formula Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $8,842,652,000; FY 10 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Awards to States will vary in size from approximately $15 million to $1 billion. The average grant award will be approximately $169 million. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Guidance for this program can be found at http://www.ed.gov/programs/statestabilization/applicant.html Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: James Butler, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: James.Butler@ed.gov Phone: (202) 260-9737. Website Address: http://www.ed.gov/programs/statestabilization RELATED PROGRAMS: 84.394 State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF)- Education State Grants, Recovery Act; 84.395 State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Race-to-the-Top Incentive Grants, Recovery Act; 84.396 State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - What Works and Innovation Fund, Recovery Act EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not Applicable. 84.398 INDEPENDENT LIVING STATE GRANTS, RECOVERY ACT FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Education AUTHORIZATION: Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title VII, Chapter 1, Part B ; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)., Public Law 111-5. OBJECTIVES: To assist States in maximizing the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities, and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream American society, by providing financial assistance for providing, expanding, and improving the provision of independent living services. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Formula Grants USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds received under this Part may be used to support the operation of the Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILC), States may also use funds received under this Part for one or more of the following purposes: to provide independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities; to demonstrate ways to expand and improve independent living services; to support the operations of centers for independent living; to increase the capacities of public or nonprofit agencies and organizations and other entities to develop comprehensive approaches or systems for providing independent living services; to conduct studies and analyses, gather information, develop model polices and procedures, and present information, approaches, strategies, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Federal, State, and local policymakers in order to enhance independent living services for individuals with disabilities; to train individuals with disabilities and individuals providing services to individuals with disabilities and other persons regarding the independent living philosophy; and to provide outreach to populations that are unserved or underserved by programs under this title, including minority groups and urban and rural populations. Applicant Eligibility: Beneficiary Eligibility: Credentials/Documentation: The State agency must certify the availability of State funds for matching purposes. The match for this program may be in-kind. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination: There is no separate application required for this program. Agencies are eligible to receive funds for this program under the Recovery Act if they have an approved State Plan for Independent Living. 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: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Eligible agencies in a State with an approved State Plan for Independent Living do not need to submit an application to receive funds for this program under the Recovery Act. In some States, the approved State Plan for Independent Living may need to be revised or amended to account for the increased funding available under the Recovery Act. The Department will provide additional guidance on this issue and expenditures of funds in these instances will be conditioned on the submission of a revised or amended State Plan for Independent Living. Award Procedure: All agencies eligible for funding under an approved State Plan for Independent Living for the Independent Living State Grants program (CFDA 84.169) are eligible to receive funds provided under the Recovery Act for this program. A grant award based on each agencys share of the formula allocation for a State of the funds provided by the Recovery Act for this program was issued on April 1, 2009. In some States, the approved State Plan for Independent Living may need to be revised or amended before the Recovery Act funds may be expended. In these instances, grant awards will be subject to a grant condition. Deadlines: Not Applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not Applicable. Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory Formula: Title VII, Chapter 1, Part B. Matching Requirements: Recovery Act funds will be allocated among States according to the formula in section 711 of the Rehabilitation Act using annual population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Federal share for any fiscal year is one State dollar for every Federal dollar. The State contribution may be cash or in-kind. This program does not have MOE requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funds are available for obligation at the Federal level until September 30, 2010. State agencies have an additional 12-month period to obligate their funds. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: No information provided. Reports: Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. As required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) for State-administered programs. Annual and quarterly progress reports; annual budget and case service reports; annual financial reports. Grantees will report on how funds under this program are spent and the results of those expenditures. Grantees receiving funding under the Recovery Act may be required to report at the end of each quarter on the amount of grant funds obligated and expended; all activities for which those funds were obligated and expended; the completion status of those activities; the estimated number of jobs created or retained by the project and those activities; and detailed information on any contracts awarded with grant funds. Specific reporting requirements will be included in grant award documents. Contact the program office for more information. 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. The Education Department periodically conducts audits and site visits of designated State unit programs funded under Part B. Records: As required by EDGAR for State-administered programs. Generally, States and sub-grantees must retain records related to grant funds and compliance for a period of 5 years. Account Identification: 91-0302-0-1-506. Obligations: (Formula Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $18,200,000; FY 10 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In FY 2009, the range of awards is expected to be $22,523 to $1,623,087. Fiscal Year 2008: N/A. Fiscal Year 2009: Funds were awarded to 78 designated REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: None. Headquarters Office: William Bethel, Rehabilitation Services Administration, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: william.bethel@ed.gov Phone: (202) 245-6775. Website Address: http://www.ed.gov/programs/rsailstate/index.html. RELATED PROGRAMS: 84.132 Centers for Independent Living; 84.169 Independent Living_State Grants; 84.177 Rehabilitation Services_Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind; 84.399 Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind, Recovery Act; 84.400 Centers for Independent Living, Recovery Act. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: An approved State plan is a condition for receipt of funds under Title VII, Part B of the Rehabilitation Act. 84.399 INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND, RECOVERY ACT FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Education AUTHORIZATION: Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title VII, Chapter 2. ; American To provide independent living services to individuals aged 55 or older who are blind, whose severe visual impairments make competitive employment extremely difficult to obtain, but for whom independent living goals are feasible. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Formula Grants USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Federal funds are used to improve or expand independent living services. Among the services provided are those to help correct or modify visual disabilities, provide eyeglasses and other visual aids, provide services and equipment to enhance mobility and self-care, provide training in Braille and other services to help older individuals who are blind adjust to blindness, provide teaching services in daily living activities, and other supportive services that enable individuals to live more independently. Funds can also be used to improve public understanding of the problems faced by visual older individuals who are blind. Applicant Eligibility: None Beneficiary Eligibility: Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination: There is no separate application required for this program. Agencies are eligible to receive funds for this program under the Recovery Act if they have a current approved application under Independent LivingServices for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind program (CFDA 84.177). 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: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Agencies with a current approved application under CFDA 84.177 do not need to submit an application to receive funds under the Recovery Act because these funds will be made available to each Agency based on the Agencys established eligibility for FY 2009 funds under CFDA 84.177. Award Procedure: The Recovery Act funds will be awarded based on the formula allocations for States authorized under section 752(j) of the Rehabilitation Act. A grant in the amount of this allocation will be forwarded to all eligible Agencies by the end of March 2009. Deadlines: Not Applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not Applicable. Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory Formula: Title VIII, Chapter 2. Matching Requirements: Cost-sharing of $1 for each $9 of Federal grant This program does not have MOE requirements. Funds are available for obligation at the Federal level until September 30, 2010. Grantees have an additional 12-month period to obligate their funds. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds will be released by electronic transfer. Reports: As required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) for direct grant programs. Annual and quarterly progress reports; annual budget and case service reports; annual financial reports are required. Grantees will report on how funds under this program are spent and the results of those expenditures. Grantees receiving funding under the Recovery Act may be required to report at the end of each quarter on the amount of grant funds obligated and expended; all activities for which those funds were obligated and expended; the completion status of those activities; the estimated number of jobs created or retained by the project and those activities; and detailed information on any contracts awarded with grant funds. Specific reporting requirements will be included in grant award documents. Contact the program office for more information. 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. Any additional audit requirements will be included in grant award documents. Records: As required by EDGAR for direct grant programs. Generally, records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance must be maintained for a period of 5 years after completion. Account Identification: 91-0302-0-1-506. Obligations: (Formula Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $34,300,000; FY 10 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In FY 09, the range of awards is expected to be $3,170 to $3,707,077. Fiscal Year 2008: N/A. Fiscal Year 2009: Funds were awarded to 56 designated REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Section 752 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and 34 CFR 367, as amended. Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: William Bethel, Department of Education, OSERS 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 5057, PCP, Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: william.bethel@ed.gov Phone: (202) 245-6775. Website Address: http://www.ed.gov/programs/rsailob/index.html RELATED PROGRAMS: 84.132 Centers for Independent Living; 84.169 Independent Living_State Fiscal Year 2008: Projects awarded under CFDA 84.177 have extended Selection criteria for the current, approved applications under this program were based on the extent of need for the project, the plan of operation, the quality of key personnel, the budget and cost-effectiveness, the evaluation plan, the adequacy of resources, the service comprehensiveness, and the likelihood of sustaining program. Criteria for selecting projects are published in program regulation at 34 CFR 367. 84.400 CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, RECOVERY ACT. FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Education AUTHORIZATION: Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title VII, Chapter 1, Part C; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)., Public Law 111-5. OBJECTIVES: To provide independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities to assist them to function more independently in family and community settings, by developing and supporting a statewide network of centers for independent living. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Federal funds are used for the establishment and operation of centers for independent living which offer a combination of services. Services must include independent living core services, which include information and referral services, training in independent living skills, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and as appropriate, a combination of any other independent living services specified in Title II of the Rehabilitation Act. Each center must have a governing board composed of a majority of persons with significant disabilities. The majority of the staff and individuals in decision making positions must be individuals with disabilities. Not less than 1.8 percent and not more than 2 percent of Federal funds appropriated for the program must be reserved to provide training and technical assistance through entities experienced in the operation of centers for independent living. Applicant Eligibility: None Beneficiary Eligibility: Credentials/Documentation: Costs for States that administer these grants through the authorization in section 723 will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. Costs for all other grantees will 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: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Applications for new awards from eligible agencies should be submitted to the Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202-4725, unless otherwise directed in the Federal Register Announcement. Award Procedure: New awards are made on approval of the Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services Administration, and the Assistant Secretary of OSERS, based on the findings of Federal and nonfederal reviews of applications to ensure the applicants satisfactorily demonstrate that they will meet the standards and assurances described in Section 725 (b) and (c) the Rehabilitation Act. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 90 days. Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: These projects may be continued under CFDA 84.132 based on a self-evaluation report, and accomplishments as described in the Center's self-evaluation and annual report requirements under Section 725 (c)(8) of the Act, submittal of a continuation application, and the availability of funds. Renewals are available through the regular continuation application process and are subject to the availability of funds under the regular program appropriation (see CFDA program 84.132). Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory Formula: Matching Requirements: Section 721 of the Rehabilitation Act provides a population-based formula for the allocation of program funds among States. These funds are then awarded through competitive grants to non-profit organizations in the State. This program does not have MOE requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funds are available for obligation at the Federal level until September 30, 2010. Grantees have an additional 12-month period to obligate their funds. New projects are typically funded for five years with funding approved on a 12-month basis. Continuation awards will be subject to the availability of funds under the regular program (see CFDA program 84.132). See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: electronic transfer. Reports: Grantees receiving funding under the Recovery Act will be required to report at the end of each quarter on the amount of grant funds obligated and expended; all activities for which those funds were obligated and expended; the completion status of those activities; the estimated number of jobs created or retained by the project and those activities; and detailed information on any contracts awarded with grant funds. Specific reporting requirements will be included in grant award documents. Contact the program office for more information. No cash reports are required. No progress reports are required. No expenditure reports are required. No performance monitoring is required. 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. Additional audit reports may be included grant documents. Records: Fiscal records must be maintained for 3 years after the grant ends and the final financial report is submitted or until all audit questions are resolved. Account Identification: 91-0302-0-1-506. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $87,500,000; FY 10 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: To be determined. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Program Regulations at 34 CFR 364 and 366. Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: William Bethel, Rehabilitation Services Administration, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: william.bethel@ed.gov Phone: (202) 245-6775. Website Address: http://www.ed.gov/programs/cil/index.html. RELATED PROGRAMS: 84.132 Centers for Independent Living; 84.169 Independent Living_State EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Selection criteria for this program include extent of need for the project, past performance, satisfaction of the standards and assurances set forth in Section 725, quality of key personnel, budget and cost-effectiveness, evaluation plan, plan of operation, and involvement of individuals with significant disabilities. Criteria for evaluating applications are published in program regulations at 34 CFR 366. 84.401 IMPACT AID SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, RECOVERY ACT Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended, Section 8007(b), Title VIII; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Public Law 111-5. OBJECTIVES: To provide school construction assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) where the presence of certain children living on Federal property places a financial burden on the LEAs that educate them (Section 8003, ESEA). TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Discretionary) USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Awards must be used for construction activities, including the preparation of drawings and specifications for school facilities; erecting, building, acquiring, altering, remodeling, repairing, or extending school facilities; and inspecting and supervising the construction of school facilities. Applicant Eligibility: None Beneficiary Eligibility: None Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. 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: 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 are submitted to the Secretary of Education and a copy is sent to the State educational agency (SEA). The applications must contain a description of the proposed project, a budget table, project timeline, and an independent certification that the need for the project exists. The applications will be made available through the e-grants e-Application web page at http://e-grants.ed.gov. Award Procedure: Funds are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed by program analysts to ensure preliminary eligibility and completeness. All eligible applications are peer-reviewed and ranked in order for selection. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 90 days. Appeals: An administrative law hearing is available for any LEA or State adversely affected by any action of the Secretary. The hearing must be requested under the time frame included in the program regulations. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Performance periods will vary depending on the type of project funded. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer. Reports: Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. The LEA will be required to submit financial documentation to verify the appropriate use of funds. In addition, the LEA will be required to provide a narrative on the outcome of the project and its impact on local employment. ARRA-funded programs may also be required to report on how funds under this program are spent and the results of those expenditures. Additional requirements will be included in application instructions or program guidance. 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. Additional audit requirements may be included in grant award documents. Records: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit 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. Account Identification: 91-0103-0-1-501. Obligations: (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $60,000,000; FY 10 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For 2009, the range of awards is expected to be $15,000 - $6,000,000; the average award is expected to be $1,500,000. It takes between 90 and 120 business days from the time applications are received until grant awards are made. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2009: For 2009, the program expects to award approximately 40 grants to eligible LEAS. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Regulations are included in 34 CFR 222. Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Catherine Schagh, Department of Education, OESE, Impact Aid Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20202-6244 Email: impact.aid@ed.gov Phone: (202) 260-3858. Website Address: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/impactaid/index.html. RELATED PROGRAMS: 84.041 Impact Aid; 84.404 Impact Aid -- School Construction Formula Grants, Recovery Act EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Not Applicable. Fiscal Year 2009: Funds were used by LEAS to replace failing alarm systems, install waste water treatment facilities, repair lighting, electrical and air exchange systems, repair roofs, floors, and windows, and other emergency repairs. Fiscal Year 2010: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The Selection criteria that the Department will consider are: the current health and safety risk to school students and personnel; the LEA's ability to support the needs of the current enrollment; the LEA's ability to provide a comprehensive educational program that meets current State standards; the extent to which projects would use energy-efficient and recyclable materials; the use of non-traditional or alternative building methods to expedite construction and maximize cost efficiency; the feasibility of completing the project within 24 months; and the availability of other resources for the project. 84.402 CONSOLIDATED GRANTS TO THE OUTLYING AREAS, RECOVERY ACT FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Education AUTHORIZATION: Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended,, Title V, 48 |