Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To provide financial assistance to projects and demonstrations for expanding and improving the provision of rehabilitation and other services authorized under the Act or that further the purposes of the Act, including related research and evaluation activities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Interstate Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Other
Eligible applicants are State vocational rehabilitation agencies, community rehabilitation programs, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, or other public or nonprofit agencies or organizations, or as the Commissioner determines appropriate, for-profit organizations. Grants cannot be made directly to individuals.
Beneficiaries
- Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)
Individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
New awards are made based upon the results of a peer review process and the review and approval of applications by staff in various offices within the Department.
The range is approximately 150 to 180 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
Demonstration and Training programs provide competitive grants or contracts to expand and improve services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act or that further the purposes and policies of the Rehabilitation Act. The program supports activities that increase the provision, extent, availability, scope and quality of rehabilitation services, including related research and evaluation activities. Section 303(b) of the Rehabilitation Act authorizes the support of activities to demonstrate methods of service delivery to individuals with disabilities, as well as activities such as technical assistance, systems change, special studies and evaluation, and dissemination and utilization of project findings.
Mission Categories
Primary: Vocational Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Authorized activities under this program include carrying out special demonstrations for expanding and improving the provision of rehabilitation and other services authorized under this Act and that further the purposes of the Act. Projects may include demonstrations to increase client choice; technical assistance; systems change; special studies and evaluations; demonstrations of service delivery; model demonstrations; transition services; supportive employment; services to underserved populations and/or unserved or underserved areas; services to low-incidence disabilities; transportation; and other projects designated by the Secretary. Other authorized programs include Parent Information and Training and Braille training projects.
Required Documentation
Costs will also be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements