[Federal Register: February 12, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 29)] [Notices] [Page 5387-5388] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA No.: 84.132A] Centers for Independent Living; Notice Inviting Applications for a New Center for Fiscal Year (FY) 1996 Purpose of Program: This program provides support for planning, conducting, administering, and evaluating centers for independent living (centers) that comply with the standards and assurances in section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, consistent with the State plan for establishing a statewide network of centers. Centers are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross- disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agencies that are designed and operated within local communities by individuals with disabilities and provide an array of independent living (IL) services. Eligible Applicants: To be eligible to apply, an applicant must be a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agency as defined in 34 CFR 364.4; have the power and authority to meet the requirements in 34 CFR 366.2(a)(1); and be able to plan, conduct, administer, and evaluate a center for independent living consistent with the requirements of section 725 (b) and (c) of the Act and Subparts F and G of 34 CFR Part 366 and either--(1) not be currently receiving funds under Part C of Chapter 1 of Title VII of the Act; or (2) propose the expansion of an existing center through the establishment of a separate and complete center (except that the governing board of the existing center [[Page 5388]] may serve as the governing board of the new center) in a different geographical location. Eligibility under this competition is limited to those entities proposing to serve areas that are unserved or underserved in the following States and territories listed under Available Funds. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 29, 1996. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 29, 1996. Applications Available: February 13, 1996. Available Funds: $517,175 distributed in the following manner: Delaware--$60,619 Florida--$76,420 Georgia--$44,020 Illinois--$42,258 Kentucky--$7,497 Pennsylvania--$34,921 Texas--$97,394 American Samoa--$154,046 The above-listed amounts are based on funding of this program at the Administration's fiscal year 1996 requested level ($41,749,000). However, the annual level established by the current short-term continuing resolution is $40,533,000, the same amount appropriated for fiscal year 1995. If this level remains in effect for the remainder of fiscal year 1996, only the following funds will be available: Delaware--$48,919 American Samoa--$154,046 Estimated Range of Awards: $7,497 to $154,046 Estimated Number of Awards: 1 per eligible State or territory. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. Project Period: Up to 60 months. Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR Parts 364 and 366. For Applications Contact: Donald Thayer, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence, S.W., Room 3323, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2741. Telephone (202) 205-9343. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339. Electronic copies of this application notice can be downloaded from the Rehabilitation Services Administration's electronic bulletin board (202) 205-5574 (2400 bps) and (202) 205-9694 (9600 bps). For Further Information Contact: Donald Thayer, telephone: (202) 205-9315, or John Nelson, telephone: (202) 205-9362 (Voice and TDD), U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 3323, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2741. Information about the Department's funding opportunities, including copies of application notices for discretionary grant competitions, can be viewed on the Department's electronic bulletin board (ED Board), telephone (202) 260-9950; or on the Internet Gopher Server at GOPHER.ED.GOV (under Announcements, Bulletins, and Press Releases). However, the official application notice for this competition is the notice published in the Federal Register. Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 721 (c) and (e) and 796(f) Dated: February 7, 1996. Judith E. Heumann, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. [FR Doc. 96-3015 Filed 2-9-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P