Rehabilitation Short-Term Training
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To support special seminars, institutes, workshops, and other short-term courses in technical matters relating to the vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation programs, independent living services programs, and client assistance programs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and institutions of higher education may apply.
Beneficiaries
- 11
- 23
- 45
Individuals preparing for or employed in positions relating to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities will benefit.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
The Secretary gives the designated State agency an opportunity to review and comment on applications submitted from within the State that it serves. The procedures to be followed by the applicant and the State are in 34 CFR 75.155 through 75.159. The Education Department General Administrative Regulations at 34 CFR Part 75 applies to this program. New applications are made electronically.
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 from 120 to 160 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Training grants are provided in fields directly related to the vocational rehabilitation and independent living of individuals with disabilities, such as rehabilitation disciplines and program areas supported under the Rehabilitation Training program. Conferences and meetings where training is not the primary focus may not be supported under this program.
Required Documentation
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
A grantee must contribute to the cost of a project under this program in an amount satisfactory to the Secretary. The part of the costs to be borne by the grantee is determined by the Secretary at the time of the grant award.
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