[Federal Register: April 15, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 72)] [Notices] [Page 18390-18391] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr15ap98-59] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA Nos.: 84.133A and 84.133B] Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice Reinviting Applications and Pre-application Meetings for New Awards for a Dissemination and Utilization (D&U) Project and a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) for Fiscal Year (FY) 1998 Purpose: On May 9, 1997 a notice was published in the Federal Register (62 FR 25770) inviting applications for new FY 1997 awards for: (1) A D&U project to improve the utilization of existing and emerging rehabilitation technology in the State vocational rehabilitation program; and (2) an RRTC on effective interventions for children and youth with disabilities who exhibit severe problem behaviors. Satisfactory applications were not received for these priority areas. On November 13, 1997 (62 FR 60942) a notice was published in the Federal Register reinviting applications for these same priority areas. Again, satisfactory applications were not received for these priority areas. There is, however, a continuing need for these projects. The purposes of this notice are: (1) to reinvite applications for a D&U project to improve the utilization of existing and emerging rehabilitation technology in the State vocational rehabilitation program and an RRTC on effective interventions for children and youth with disabilities who exhibit severe problem behaviors for FY 1998; and (2) To invite interested parties to participate in pre-application meetings to discuss the funding priorities and receive technical assistance through individual consultation and information about the funding priorities. The notice of final funding priorities establishing the required activities for these projects was published on May 9, 1997 in the Federal Register (62 FR 25760). The notice reinviting applications and a complete application package, including selection criteria for these projects, was published on November 13, 1997 in the Federal Register (62 FR 60942). Eligible Applicants: Parties eligible to apply for grants under this program are States; public or private agencies, including for- profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Applications Available: April 15, 1998. Pre-Application Meetings: Interested parties are invited to participate in pre-application meetings to discuss the funding priorities for a D&U project to improve the utilization of existing and emerging rehabilitation technology in the State vocational rehabilitation program and an RRTC on effective interventions for children and youth who exhibit severe problem behaviors, and to receive technical assistance through individual consultation and information about the funding priority. The pre-application meetings to discuss these funding priorities will be held at the Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Switzer Building, Room 1002, 330 C St. SW, Washington, DC between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. NIDRR staff will also be available at this location from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on that same day to provide technical assistance through individual consultation and information about the funding priority. NIDRR will make alternate arrangements to accommodate interested parties who are unable to attend the pre-application meeting in person. The pre-application meeting for the D&U project to improve the utilization of existing and emerging rehabilitation technology in the State vocational rehabilitation program will held on Monday, May 11, 1998. The pre-application meeting for RRTC on effective interventions for children and youth with disabilities who exhibit severe problem behaviors will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 1998. Priority: (1) The D&U project to improve the utilization of existing and emerging rehabilitation technology in the State vocational rehabilitation program, and (2) the RRTC on effective interventions for children and youth who exhibit severe problem behaviors general requirements and final priority published in the Federal Register on May 9, 1997 (62 FR 25760) apply to this competition. Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86; (b) the regulations for this program in 34 CFR Part 350; (c) the notice of final priorities published in the Federal Register on May 9, 1997 (62 FR 25760); and the notice inviting applications published in the Federal Register on November 13, 1997 (62 FR 60942). For Further Information Contact: In order to obtain further information about the funding priority and the pre-application meeting on the D&U project to improve the utilization of existing and emerging rehabilitation technology in the State vocational rehabilitation program contact Richard Johnson, U.S. Department of Education, Room 3415 Switzer Building, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202. Telephone: (202) 205-8203. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the TDD number at (202) 205-8198. In order to obtain further information about the funding priority and the pre-application meeting on the RRTC on effective interventions for children and youth who exhibit severe problem behaviors, contact Roseann Rafferty, U.S. Department of Education, Room 3428 Switzer Building, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202. Telephone: (202) 205-5867. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the TDD number at (202) 205-2742. In order to obtain an application package, contact Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, Room 3423 Switzer Building, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202. Telephone: (202) 205-5880. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the TDD number at (202) 205-8887. Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an alternate format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact person listed in the preceding paragraph. [[Page 18391]] Application Notice for Fiscal Year 1998 Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects, CFDA No. 84-133A, Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers, CFDA No. 84-133B ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum Deadline for transmittal of Estimated award Project Funding priority applications number of amount (per period awards year) * (months) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) D & U: Improving the July 9, 1998.......................... 1 $500,000 60 Utilization of Emerging and Existing Rehabilitation Technology in State VR Programs. (2) RRTC: Effective Interventions July 9, 1998.......................... 1 600,000 60 for Children and Youth who Exhibit Severe Problem Behaviors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Note: The Secretary will reject without consideration or evaluation any application that proposes a project funding level that exceeds the stated maximum award amount per year (See 34 CFR 75.104(b)). Electronic Access to This Document Anyone may view this document, as well as all other Department of Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text or portable document format (pdf) on the World Wide Web at either of the following sites: http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm http://www.ed.gov/news.html To use the pdf you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Program with Search, which is available free at either of the preceding sites. If you have questions about using the pdf, call the U.S. Government Printing Office toll free at 1-888-293-6498. Anyone may also view these documents in text copy only on an electronic bulletin board of the Department. Telephone: (202) 219-1511 or, toll free, 1-800-222-4922. The documents are located under Option G--Files/Announcements, Bulletins and Press Releases. Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 761a and 762. Dated: April 8, 1998. Judith E. Heumann, Assistant Secretary, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. [FR Doc. 98-9974 Filed 4-14-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P