Traditionally Underserved Populations

To make awards to minority entities and Indian tribes to carry out activities under the programs authorized under titles II, III, VI, and VII of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended; to make awards to minority entities and Indian tribes to conduct research, training, technical assistance, or a related activity, to improve services provided under the Rehabilitation Act, especially services provided to individuals from minority backgrounds; and to provide outreach and technical assistance to minority entities and Indian tribes to promote their participation in activities funded under the Rehabilitation Act, including assistance to enhance their capacity to carry out such activities.

A State or a public or private nonprofit agency or organization, such as an institution of higher education or an Indian tribe, historically black college or university, minority entity (an entity that is a historically Black college or university, a Hispanic serving institution of higher education, an American Indian tribal college or university, or another institution of higher education whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent).

Vocational Rehabilitation professionals who serve or are from minority groups and/or traditionally underserved populations, and individuals with disabilities served by the Vocational Rehabilitation program.

Contact the program office for application procedures.

All new applications are reviewed by a panel of at least three individuals. Each panel will generally include two or more non-Federal consultants with experience and training in the proposed area of expertise. Each panel typically includes a person with a disability and an individual from a minority background.

The range of approval/disapproval time is approximately 120 to 150 days following the application deadline.