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RECENT "NOTICES INVITING APPLICATIONS" (grant opportunities)
from the U.S. Department of Education (published in the
Federal Register) include those related to:
* State Vocational Rehabilitation Unit In-Service Training
-- CFDA# 84.265A
* Vocational Rehabilitation Service Projects for American
Indians With Disabilities -- CFDA# 84.250A
These & other notices can be found at:
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http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/
Application packages can be found at:
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http://www.ed.gov/GrantApps/
BELOW ARE the purposes, eligible applicants, availability &
closing dates, available funds, estimated size, & number of
awards for these programs. For more complete information &
the contact individual for each opportunity, please see the
notice; however, please note that while we *try* to ensure
that the version on the web & the Federal Register notice are
the same, the Federal Register notice is the one to consult
for complete & authoritative information.
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State Vocational Rehabilitation Unit In-Service Training (Federal
Register: October 21, 1999 [CFDA# 84.265A])
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Purpose of Program: This program is designed to support projects
for training State vocational rehabilitation agency personnel in
program areas essential to the effective management of the agency's
program of vocational rehabilitation services or in skill areas
that will enable personnel to improve their ability to provide
vocational rehabilitation services leading to employment outcomes
for individuals with disabilities.
Eligible Applicants: Only State agencies designated under a
State plan for vocational rehabilitation services under section
101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, are eligible
to receive an award under this program.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: December 17, 1999.
Applications Available: Applications will be mailed to the
Directors of the State agencies of vocational rehabilitation on or
about October 25, 1999. Extra copies of applications will be
available on or about October 25, 1999.
Available Funds: The Administration has requested $41,629,000
for the Rehabilitation Services Administration training program, of
which $6,244,350 would be used for the State Vocational
Rehabilitation Unit In-Service Training program in FY 2000. Of the
$6,244,350, approximately $4,995,480 would be available for basic
awards to State agencies & $1,248,870 would be available for
funding projects under the absolute priorities in this notice. The
actual level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional
action. A listing, by State agency, of basic award funds available
is available in the Federal Register notice.
Estimated Range of Awards: Basic Awards: $20,748-$339,351;
Quality Awards: $5,000-$80,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: Basic Awards: $63,234;
Quality Awards: $30,000.
Estimated # of Awards: Basic Awards: 79; Quality Awards: 40.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, statutory
requirements, priorities, selection criteria, contacts, & other
information are available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg/grantann/q499/102199a.txt
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Vocational Rehabilitation Service Projects for American Indians
With Disabilities (Federal Register: October 22, 1999 [CFDA#
84.250A])
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Purpose of Program: To provide vocational rehabilitation services
to American Indians with disabilities who reside on or near Federal
or State reservations, consistent with their individual strengths,
resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, &
informed choices, so that they may prepare for & engage in gainful
employment, including self-employment, telecommuting, or business
ownership.
Eligible Applicants: Applications may be submitted only by the
governing bodies of Indian tribes (& consortia of those governing
bodies) located on Federal or State reservations.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 21, 2000.
Applications Available: October 22, 1999.
Available Funds: $9,242,660.
Estimated Range of Awards: $250,000-$325,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $290,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 27-28.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities,
contacts, & other information are available in the Federal Register
notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg/grantann/q499/102299c.txt
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