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American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS)

Purpose



Program Office: Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

CFDA Number: 84.250
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: Sec. 121 Program; American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program



The purpose of this program is to assist tribal governments to develop or to increase their capacity to provide a program of vocational rehabilitation services, in a culturally relevant manner, to American Indians with disabilities residing on or near federal or state reservations. The program's goal is to enable these individuals, consistent with their individual strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choice, to prepare for and engage in gainful employment. Program services are provided under an individualized plan for employment and may include native healing services.



The program provides financial assistance for the establishment and operations of VR services programs for American Indians with disabilities living on or near a federal or state reservation.

Eligibility


Who May Apply: (specifically) The governing body of an Indian tribe or consortia of such governing bodies located on federal and state reservations may apply.

Applicant Information





Timeline:

Closing Date: September 11, 2009

Current Application

  • Download the application package now:
    (Reopened Grant Competition)
    download file MS Word (747KB)| PDF (602KB)

  • Electronic applications are available at: http://e-grants.ed.gov

  • For printed applications contact:

Education Publications Center (ED Pubs)
P.O. Box 1398
Jessup, MD 20794-1398

Telephone (toll free): 1-877-433-7827
Fax: 301-470-1244
TDD (toll free): 1-877-576-7734

Web site: www.edpubs.ed.gov/webstore/Content/search.asp
E-mail: edpubs@inet.ed.gov

Other Required Federal Forms

You will also need to download the following required federal forms:

  • Standard Form 424—Application for Federal Education Assistance (Form and Instructions)
  • ED Form 524—Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED Form 524—Instructions
  • Standard Form 424B—Assurances, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED80-0013—Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
  • Standard Form LLL—Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  • Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

Federal Register Notices

Application Contact

August Martin
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Room PCP-5088,
Washington, DC 20202–2800

Telephone: 202-245–7410
If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1–800–877–8339

E-mail: august.martin@ed.gov



Timeline

FY 2006 Closing Date: April 21, 2006

Current Application (Closed)

  • Download the application package now:
    download file MS Word | PDF

  • Electronic applications are available at: www.grants.gov.

  • For printed applications contact:

Education Publications Center (ED Pubs)
P.O. Box 1398
Jessup, MD 20794-1398

Telephone (toll free): 1-877-433-7827
Fax: (301) 470-1244
TDD (toll free): 1-877-576-7734

Web site: www.edpubs.ed.gov/webstore/Content/search.asp.
E-mail: edpubs@inet.ed.gov

Other Required Federal Forms

You will also need to download the following required federal forms:

  • Standard Form 424—Application for Federal Education Assistance (Form and Instructions)
  • ED Form 524—Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED Form 524—Instructions
  • Standard Form 424B—Assurances, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED80-0013—Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
  • Standard Form LLL—Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  • Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

Federal Register Notices

Application Contact

Alfreda Reeves
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 5051
Potomac Center Plaza
Washington, DC 20202

Telephone: 202-245-7485



Timeline:

FY 2007 Closing Date: June 12, 2007

Current Application (Open)

  • Download the application package now:
    download file MS Word (792K)| PDF (450K)

  • Electronic applications are available at: www.grants.gov

  • For printed applications contact:

Education Publications Center (ED Pubs)
P.O. Box 1398
Jessup, MD 20794-1398

Telephone (toll free): 1-877-433-7827
Fax: 301-470-1244
TDD (toll free): 1-877-576-7734

Web site: www.edpubs.ed.gov/webstore/Content/search.asp
E-mail: edpubs@inet.ed.gov

Other Required Federal Forms

You will also need to download the following required federal forms:

  • Standard Form 424—Application for Federal Education Assistance (Form and Instructions)
  • ED Form 524—Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED Form 524—Instructions
  • Standard Form 424B—Assurances, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED80-0013—Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
  • Standard Form LLL—Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  • Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

Federal Register Notices

Application Contact

Alfreda Reeves
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 5051
Potomac Center Plaza
Washington, DC 20202

Telephone: 202-245-7485



Timeline:

FY 2007 Closing Date: May 5, 2008

Current Application

  • Download the application package now:
    download file MS Word (755KB)| PDF (529KB)

  • Electronic applications are available at: www.grants.gov

  • For printed applications contact:

Education Publications Center (ED Pubs)
P.O. Box 1398
Jessup, MD 20794-1398

Telephone (toll free): 1-877-433-7827
Fax: 301-470-1244
TDD (toll free): 1-877-576-7734

Web site: www.edpubs.ed.gov/webstore/Content/search.asp
E-mail: edpubs@inet.ed.gov

Other Required Federal Forms

You will also need to download the following required federal forms:

  • Standard Form 424 - Application for Federal Education Assistance (Form and Instructions)
  • ED Form 524 - Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED Form 524 - Instructions
  • Standard Form 424B - Assurances, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED80-0013 - Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
  • Standard Form LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  • Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

Federal Register Notices

Application Contact

August Martin
U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Room 5088, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP)
Washington, DC 20204-2800

E-mail: august.martin@ed.gov

Telephone: 202-245-7410
If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339



Timeline:

Applications Available: June 21, 2010.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 16, 2010.

Current Application

  • Download the application package now:
    download file MS Word (746KB)| PDF (536KB)

  • Electronic applications are available at: www.grants.gov

  • For printed applications contact:

    Education Publications Center
    U.S. Department of Education
    P.O. Box 22207
    Alexandria, VA 22304

    Telephone: (toll free) 1-877-433-7827
    Fax: 703-605-6794
    TDD: (toll free) 1-877-576-7734

    E-mail: edpubs@ed.gov
    Web site: www.edpubs.ed.gov

Other Required Federal Forms

You will also need to download the following required federal forms:

  • Standard Form 424 - Application for Federal Education Assistance (Form and Instructions)
  • ED Form 524 - Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED Form 524 - Instructions
  • Standard Form 424B - Assurances, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED80-0013 - Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
  • Standard Form LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  • Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

Federal Register Notices

Application Contact

August Martin
U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Room 5088, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP)
Washington, DC 20204-2800

E-mail: august.martin@ed.gov

Telephone: 202-245-7410
If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339



Timeline:

Applications Available: April 8, 2011

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 7, 2011

Current Application

  • Download the application package now:
    download file MS Word (640KB)| PDF (584KB)

  • Electronic applications are available at: www.grants.gov

  • For printed applications contact:

    Education Publications Center
    U.S. Department of Education
    P.O. Box 22207
    Alexandria, VA 22304

    Telephone: (toll free) 1-877-433-7827
    Fax: 703-605-6794
    TDD: (toll free) 1-877-576-7734

    E-mail: edpubs@ed.gov
    Web site: www.edpubs.ed.gov

Other Required Federal Forms

You will also need to download the following required federal forms:

  • Standard Form 424 - Application for Federal Education Assistance (Form and Instructions)
  • ED Form 524 - Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED Form 524 - Instructions
  • Standard Form 424B - Assurances, Non-Construction Programs
  • ED80-0013 - Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
  • Standard Form LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  • Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

Federal Register Notices

Application Contact

August Martin
U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Room 5088, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP)
Washington, DC 20204-2800

E-mail: august.martin@ed.gov

Telephone: 202-245-7410
If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339

Awards to Grantees

Note on this table: the numbers shown represent the awards made during the fiscal year to RSA grantees. There may be additional set-asides for the program which are not shown.

State Grantee PR Award ID Current Awards FY 2013 Total Awarded FY 2012 Total Awarded FY 2011
Arizona Salt River Pima Maricopa IndianCommunity H250H110006 $365,000
Colorado Ute Mountain Ute Tribe H250H110010 $590,000
Louisiana Intertribal Council of Central Louisiana H250H110011 $442,842
New Mexico Pueblo of Jemez H250H110001 $568,573
North Dakota Three Affiliated Tribes H250H110003 $361,760
Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma H250H110013 $574,247
Oklahoma The Chickasaw Nation H250H110004 $762,200
South Dakota Lower Brule Sioux Tribe H250H110007 $556,580
Wyoming Northern Arapaho Tribe H250H110012 $575,000
Performance



The RSA Management Information System (RSA-MIS at http://rsamis.ed.gov) contains the latest published information about grantee performance in a variety of formats which may be viewed and/or downloaded.

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Total Awards to RSA Grantees

Note on this table: the numbers shown represent the sum of awards made during the fiscal year to RSA grantees. There may be additional set-asides for the program which are not shown.

CFDA Number Program Number of Awards FY-2013 Current Awards FY-2013 Total Awarded FY-2012 Total Awarded FY-2011
84.250 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) 0 $4,796,202
Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance



Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title I, Part C, Sec. 121; 29 U.S.C. 741.





TAC-12-04
June 11, 2012
"Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to an Individual by More Than One Agency"
download files MS Word (44KB) | PDF (214KB)

Contacts


Name:
Alfreda Reeves

E-mail Address:
alfreda.reeves@ed.gov

Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Education, OSERS
Rehabilitation Services Administration
400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 5051, PCP
Washington, DC 20202-6400

Telephone:
(202) 245-7485

Fax:
(202) 245-7591

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