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| 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, Title III, Section 302, 29 U.S.C. 774. |
| 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 and independent living rehabilitation 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. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used 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 Procedure |
| New applications are made to the Department of Education, Application Control Center, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4725. Attention: 84.246. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. |
| Award Procedure |
| 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 |
| Deadlines are published in the Federal Register; contact the program office for application deadlines and other information. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| The range is from 120 to 160 days. |
| Appeals |
| None. |
| 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 adequate funds and an annual review of accomplishments to determine adequate performance. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| A grantee must contribute to the cost of a project under this program in an amount that satisfies the Secretary. The part of the costs to be borne by the grantee is determined by the Secretary at the time of the award. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| 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. |
| Reports |
| Annual financial and progress reports must be submitted as required by the grant award terms and conditions. |
| Audits |
| Audits must be conducted on a continuing basis or at scheduled intervals, usually once a year, but at least once every 2 years. 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. |
| Records |
| As required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). |
| Account Identification |
| 91-0301-0-1-506. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 $750,000; FY 08 est $750,000; and FY 09 est $750,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| $100,000 to $250,000 in FY 07. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Funds have been used to conduct training activities for personnel of Client Assistance programs. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Regulations can be found in 34 CFR 385 and 34 CFR 390. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Rehabilitation Services Administration, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202-2649. Contact: Ruth Brannon. E-mail: ruth.brannon@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 245-7278. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 84.129, Rehabilitation Long-Term Training. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Funded projects have provided curriculum materials and training for Client Assistance programs. |
| 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. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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