Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Service members and veterans may apply for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits by completing and submitting the Application for VA Education Benefits (VA Form 22-1990). Dependent children may apply for Fry Scholarship provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits by completing and submitting the Dependents Application for Education Benefits (VA Form 22-5490). Dependent spouses and children may apply to use transferred benefits by completing and submitting the Application for Family Member to use Transferred Benefits (VA Form 22-1990e). Applications may be obtained and completed online via the GI Bill website at www.GIBill.va.gov. Applications are also available at all VA Regional Offices. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the designated VA Regional Processing Office. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. A least 76.97 percent of applications were processed within 90 days or less in fiscal year 2009. Appeals: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals are available through a special board; average response time was 116.9 days in 2009. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Lump sum payments for tuition and fees and the Yellow Ribbon Program are issued directly to the IHL on behalf of the student. Students generally receive monthly payments of the housing allowance and a lump sum payment of the books and supplies stipend. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum. Reports: Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable. Audits: No audits are required for this program. Records: None. Account Identification: 36-0137-0-1-702. Obligations: (Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 15 Not Separately Identifiable; FY 16 Not Separately Identifiable; and FY 17 Not Separately Identifiable Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The amount of educational assistance an individual is entitled to varies based on the amount of time served on active duty, the amount of tuition and fees charged, and the Basic Allowance for Housing payable for an E-5 with dependents in the zip code where the student attends school. In most cases, the benefits last for 36 (48 months when combined with other VA education benefits) calendar months of full-time training. The work-study allowance is limited to the higher of the Federal minimum wage or the State minimum wage where the work is performed. Tutorial assistance may not exceed $1200 and reimbursement for a licensing or certification test may not exceed $2000. The rural benefit is a one-time payment of $500. TAFS Codes: 36-0137. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 38 CFR 21.9500-21.9770 Regional or Local Office: See Regional Agency Offices. 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551). Michelle Staton, Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Office, Washington, District of Columbia 20420 Email: michelle.staton@va.gov Phone: (202) 461-9800. Website Address: http://www.GIBILL.va.gov RELATED PROGRAMS: 64.117 Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not Applicable. 64.029 PURCHASE CARE PROGRAM Purchase Care Program - VA Health Administration Center VA Health Administration Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriatons Act, 1997, Public Law 104-204, 38 U.S.C 1752-1756. OBJECTIVES: The Chief Business Office represents a single accountable authority for development of the administrative processes, policy, regulations, and the directives associated with the delivery of VA health benefit programs. As a principal health benefits administration advisor to the Under Secretary for Health, CBO develops, implements, and supports various aspects of administrative health care issues. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Uses generally cover medically necessary health care for eligible recipients. Restrictions are detailed in the underlying authority for each congressionally authorized program. Applicant Eligibility: What follows is not a comprehensive listing of eligibility requirements. For detailed eligibility requirements the USC and CFRS of each program should be consulted. For Veterans generally eligibility is established by evidence of service by DD Form 214 or through the Veterans Benefits Administration. Benefits provided are based on eligibility as established at 8 levels approved by the VHA Deputy Under Secretary for Health. For Non Veteran Beneficiaries eligibility is established by adjudication of the Sponsoring Veteran as Permanently and Totally disabled (P&T) (38 CFR 17.52(a)(1)(iii)) and that the Non Veteran Beneficiary is a dependant of the Veteran by the VBA and is eligible for Chapter 35 Benefits. Beneficiary Eligibility: As stated above under Applicant Eligibility. Military Discharge Certificate (DD Form 214), VBA Adjudication of disability rating for Veteran beneficiaries, VBA Adjudication of eligibility for Chapter 35 Benefits for Non Veteran Beneficiaries. This program is excluded from December 2016 ton, coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles. 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 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Veterans initiate benefits eligibility claims through their serving VA Regional establishes benefits eligibility through the VHA/CBO/Health Eligibility Center. Secondary validation of eligibility is performed for Non Veteran Beneficiarys by the administering Program Office. Deadlines: Not Applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 60 days. There are no deadlines for award of eligibility. When From 90 to 120 days. Appeals are available within each program beginning Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program. Once eligibility is established the benefit is available for the life of the Veteran Beneficiary. For Non Veteran Beneficiaries where eligibility is based on adjudication as a dependant the benefit is terminated if dependant status is not maintained. The full spectrum of benefits are immediately available upon adjudication of eligibility. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum. Reports: Not Applicable. Audits: Eligibility records are permanent. Records archive is performed according to VA Handbook 6300.1, Chapter 7. Definitions of Records are outlined in Attachment 1 (VA Handbook 6300.1, Chapter 7). Records Handling procedures are outlined in Attachments 1 (VA Handbook 6300.1 chapters 1-7), 2(VA Privacy Act System of Records) and 3 (Subchapter B of the NARA portion of the Code of Federal Regulations 1220-1238). Records Storage procedures are outlined in Attachments 1 (VA Handbook 6300.1 Chapter 6) and 4(VA Records Control Schedule, section XXXVIII). Vital Records Program procedures are outlined in Attachment 5 (VA Handbook 6300.2). Freedom of Program Descriptions Information Act Implementation, Program Management and Request for Information under FOIA are outlined in Attachment 6&7 (VA Handbooks 6300.3 and 6300.4). Managing a Privacy Act System of Records is outlined in Attachments 7&8 (VA Handbook 6300.4 and VA Handbook 6300.5). Release of Veterans and Dependents Personal Information (Names and Addresses) is outlined in Attachment 9 (VA Handbook 6300.6). Computer Matching Programs are outlined in Attachment 10 (VA Handbook 6300.7). Electronic Records Management is outlined in Attachment 11 (VA Handbook 6301). Procedures for the Dissemination of Government Information are outlined in Attachment 12 (VA Handbook 6360.1). Implementation for the Government Information Locator program is outlined in Attachment 13 (VA Handbook 6360.2). Account Identification: 36-0152-0-1-741. Obligations: (Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 15 $6,647,184,786; FY 16 est $6,304,350,411; and FY 17 Estimate Not Available Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The amount of medical benefits paid for Veterans varies according to the need of the individual. Some eligibles make no claim in a benefit year. Others have claims paid as required. The NonVA Purchase Care Program paid an average of $4051.00 for each of 920,404 unique patients in FY09. TAFS Codes: 36-0152. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 38 U.S.C. 1703 & 38 CFR 17.52 17.56./38 U.S.C. 1728 & 38 CFR 17.120 17.132/38 U.S.C. 1725 & 38 CFR 17.1000-.1008/38 U.S.C. 1781/38 U.S.C. 1724, 38 CFR 17.35, and 17.141 Literature available at http://vaww1.va.gov/cbo/ or http://www1.va.gov/cbo/ See Regional Agency Offices. David Isaacks david.isaacks@va.gov VHA CBO Field Office 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Ste 910 Denver, CO 80209. Headquarters Office: Michelle Staton, Department of Veterans Affairs, Chief Business Office (16), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20420 Email: michelle.staton@va.gov Phone: (303) 370-5061. Website Address: http://vaww1.va.gov/CBO/index.asp RELATED PROGRAMS: Not Applicable. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not Applicable. 64.033 VA SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM FEDERAL AGENCY: VA Health Administration Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008, Public Law 110-387 (as amended), 38 U.S.C 2044., Public Law 110-387, 38 U.S.C 2044. OBJECTIVES: To provide supportive services grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives who will coordinate or provide supportive services to very low-income Veteran families who: (i) are residing in permanent housing, (ii) are homeless and scheduled to become residents of permanent housing within a specified time period, or (iii) after exiting permanent housing within a specified time period, are seeking other housing that is responsive to such very low-income Veteran familys needs and preferences. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Section 604 of the Veterans Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-387) established VAs Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. The SSVF Program provides grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that will coordinate or provide supportive services to Veterans and their families who have less than 50% area median income and (i) are residing in permanent housing, (ii) are homeless and scheduled to become residents of permanent housing within a specified time period, or (iii) after exiting permanent housing within a specified time period, are seeking other housing that is responsive to such very low-income Veteran familys needs and preferences. Grantees are responsible for providing outreach, case management, linkages to VA benefits, and linkages to other public benefits with the supportive services grant funds. Grantees may choose to provide temporary financial assistance on behalf of the Veteran family for certain costs. Limitations on the use of supportive services grant funds, including time and amount limitations, are described in 38 CFR Part 62. Applicant Eligibility: Applicants eligible for grants must be either a private non-profit organization or a consumer cooperative. The SSVF Program defines a private non-profit organization as: 1. An incorporated private institution or foundation that (a) has no part of the net earnings that inure to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual; (b) has a governing board that is responsible for the operation of the supportive services; and (c) is approved by VA as to financial responsibility; 2. A for-profit limited partnership, the sole general partner of which is an organization that (a) has no part of the net earnings that inure to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual; (b) has a governing board that is responsible for the operation of the supportive services; and (c) is approved by VA as to financial responsibility; 3. A corporation wholly owned and controlled by an organization that (a) has no part of the net earnings that inure to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual; (b) has a governing board that is responsible for the operation of the supportive services; and (c) is approved by VA as to financial responsibility; or 4. A tribally designated housing entity (as defined in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103)). The SSVF Program defines a consumer cooperative as having the meaning given such term in section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q). Beneficiary Eligibility: Veteran families, meaning families in which the head of household or the spouse of the head of household served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. Eligible Veteran families must be very-low income, meaning their annual income, as determined in accordance with 24 CFR 5.609, does not exceed 50 percent of the median income for an area or community. Eligible Veteran families must also fall within one of the following categories: (i) residing in permanent housing; (ii) homeless and scheduled to become a resident of permanent housing within 90 days pending the location or development of housing suitable for permanent housing; or (iii) exited permanent housing within the previous 90 days to seek other housing that is responsive to the very low-income Veteran familys needs and preferences. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of private non-profit organization or consumer cooperative status is required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. OMB Circular No. A-122 is applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. Preapplication Coordination: As funds are available for the program, VA will publish in the Federal Register a notice of fund availability, soliciting applications for the grant program and information on applications for requesting eligibility to receive SSVF grant funds. The NOFA will contain; the content and form of the application with information on obtaining an application; the date, time, and place for submitting completed applications; the estimated amount and type of funding available; any priorities for or exclusions from funding, and provide information on additional documents necessary for the application. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. 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 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The application content the Federal agency must use is required by 38 CFR 62, "VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program". VA will provide information to applicants on how to access a copy of the regulation in the notice of funding availability. Applications will only be accepted when received within the timeframe and meeting the requirements described in the notice of fund availability published in the Federal Register. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. Award Procedure: Formal approval of the award of assistance is made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The program is administered by Veterans Health Administration, Homeless Programs, Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Office. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Deadlines for program applications are established in the notices of fund availability. Appeals: If an application would have been selected but for a procedural error committed by VA, VA may reconsider that application in the next funding round. A new application will not be required for this purpose so long as there is no material change in the information. Renewals: Subject to the availability of funds, grants may be renewed. Grantees would be required to submit a renewal application within the time frame established in a notice of fund availability. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Length of time limitations are established in the notice of fund availability. Reports: Quarterly and annual financial and performance reports are required. Grantees are required to enter data into a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Web-based software application. Grantee reports as required in accordance with 38 CFR 62 and the signed grant agreement between VA and grantee. 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 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Audits are performed in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F, Audit Requirements. Per OMB SuperCircular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in SuperCircular No. A-133. However, records must be available for review or audit by VA and/or the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Records: Records must be retained at least 3 years. Fiscal records should be maintained by the grantee as outlined in 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart D--Post Federal Award Requirements. Account Identification: 36-0160-0-1-705. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 15 $297,997,000; FY 16 est $300,000,000; and FY 17 Estimate Not Available Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Annual range and average of grant awards have varied over funding rounds, ranging from $118,000 to $6,800,000 and averaging $1.1 million per award. TAFS Codes: 36-0160. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2015: Fiscal Year 2014: VA received 697 applications in response to the SSVF Program NOFA. VA awarded 407 grants to 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam for operations during FY 2015. VA awarded 92 of those 407 grants a 3-year non-renewable award. Fiscal Year 2016: Fiscal Year 2015: VA received 289 applications in response to the SSVF Program NOFA. VA awarded 286 grants to 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam for operations during FY 2016. Fiscal Year 2017: Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 62 Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. Regional or Local Office: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: As required by 38 CFR 62.23, applications are reviewed, rated, and ranked in priority order. Selection criteria for initial projects include: (i) background, qualifications, experience, and past performance; (ii) program concept and supportive services plan; (iii) quality assurance and evaluation plan; (iv) financial capability and plan; and (v) area or community linkages and relations. Selection criteria for renewal projects include program outcomes; cost-effectiveness; and compliance with final rule and federal requirements. Ranked scores of applicants are the primary basis for selection. However, in accordance with 38 CFR 62.23(d), VA will utilize the following considerations to select applicants for funding: i. Preference applicants that provide or coordinate the provision of supportive services for very low-income Veteran families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing; and ii. To the extent practicable, ensure that supportive services grants are equitably distributed across geographic regions, including rural communities and Tribal lands. 64.034 VA GRANTS FOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs AUTHORIZATION: Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008, Section 703, Public Law 110-389, 38 U.S.C 521A. OBJECTIVES: To promote the lifelong health and to motivate, encourage and sustain participation and competition in adaptive sports from the local level through elite levels among disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces through partnerships with VA clinical personnel as well as national and community-based adaptive sports programs. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Sections 701, 702 and 703 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-389) established support for the assistance through a congressional mandate to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Under The VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-59) amended 38 U.S.C. 521A with respect that the USOC would no longer function as the pass-through entity administering the grant program and the VA would manage the adaptive sports grant program. P.L. 113-59 also amended 38 U.S.C. 322 & 521A so that their provisions apply to the applicable Paralympic sport entities in American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the same manner and to the same degree as the USOC. The grant program provides funding to private non-profit and public organizations that support the goal of increasing the participation of disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces in Paralympic and adaptive sports. The grantees are responsible for planning, developing, managing and implementing an integrated adaptive sports program for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. This includes instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports; training and technical assistance to program administrators, coaches, recreational therapists, instructors, and other appropriate individuals; and coordination of athletes. It also includes athlete assessments, sport-specific training techniques, program development, and other activities related to the implementation and operation of the program. Limitations on the use of administrative expenses are described in 38 U.S.C. The Secretary may award the grants to eligible entities with significant experience in managing large-scale adaptive sports programs, in order to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. Partnerships are authorized between the recipient adaptive sports and organizations with significant experience in the training and support of disabled athletes and the promotion of disabled sports and local, regional, and national levels. Beneficiary Eligibility: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. Section 521A, awards will be made to eligible adaptive sports entities. In addition, partnership agreements may be developed by adaptive sports entities with organizations with significant experience in the Program Descriptions training and support of disabled athletes. The partnership agreements must be with organizations that are able to recruit, support, equip, encourage, schedule, facilitate, supervise, and implement the participation of disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. Those eligible to apply include Paralympic Sport Clubs, colleges/ universities, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), Parks and Recreation Departments, hospitals, and community-based organizations. In addition, these organizations must also: 1. Serve disabled Veterans or disabled members of the Armed Forces or both. 2. Provide regular, frequent activity over an extended period of time (weeks or months) - one-time events will not be funded unless the event serves as a launching or focal point for ongoing adaptive sport programming. 3. Be designed for long-term sustainability. 4. Have specific objectives and measurable outcomes for participation, community involvement, publicity, skill progress and/or other factors. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of the ability to perform the required assistance is required. Organizations must have significant experience in supporting disabled athletes, including the promotion of disabled sports at local and national levels. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. Preapplication Coordination: The VA will publish, in the Federal Register, Grants.Gov, or authorized equivalent, a notice of fund availability, soliciting applications for the grant program and information on applications for requesting eligibility to receive grant funds. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. 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 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Forms furnished by VA must be used for the program. Applications will only be accepted when received within the timeframe and meeting the requirements described in a notice of fund availability published in the Federal Register or equivalent. Award Procedure: Formal approval of the award of assistance is made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the eligible adaptive sport entity. The applicable adaptive sport entity manages the awards program to include partnering entities, including Paralympic Sport Clubs, colleges/ universities, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), Parks and Recreation Departments, hospitals, and community-based organizations. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals: The adaptive sports grant is a congressionally mandate to adaptive sports entities with significant experience in managing a large-scale adaptive sports program, and subject to compliance with accompanying guidelines including 2 CFR 200 and 38 CFR Part 77. The applicable adaptive sports entity manages the grant program in compliance with program directives. Renewals: The overarching adaptive sports grant program is dependent upon renewal Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Length-of-time limitations are established in the notice of fund availability. Quarterly and annual financial and performance reports are required. In addition, an annual report to the Secretary of the VA is required no later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year detailing the use of the grant funds including the number of Veterans who participated in the integrated adaptive sports programs, participant demographics, and the administrative expenses of the program. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is applicable. 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 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In accordance with the provisions of OMB 2 CFR Chapter 1, Chapter II, Part 200, "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200. Records: Records must be retained at least 3 years after the end of the grant period. Account Identification: 36-0151-0-1-710. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 15 $8,000,000; FY 16 est $8,000,000; and FY 17 est $8,000,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The range and average of financial assistance is to be determined. 36-0151. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2015: The VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces Program is very flexible in creating adaptive sports opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled Servicemembers. In the past, the program has supported over 9,000 activities with over 16,000 unique Veteran participants in a year. Through technical assistance and events such as development of adaptive sports training and tools, the program created new partnerships and capabilities with nationwide implementation. Through initiatives working with national adaptive sport entities, the program established new comprehensive therapeutic links between the Veterans Health Administration and adaptive sport communities for treatment of Veterans with cognitive and physical disabilities. Fiscal Year 2016: The VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and |