Special Education – Special Olympics Education Programs
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
This program promotes the expansion of Special Olympics and the design and implementation of Special Olympics education programs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Special Olympics is the only eligible recipient of funds.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications will be reviewed by the Department.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 authorizes the Department of Education to make discretionary grant awards to the Special Olympics to support activities in certain areas related to the Special Olympics. The Department of Education is authorized to make awards for: • activities to promote the expansion of Special Olympics, including activities to increase the participation of individuals with intellectual disabilities within the United States; and • the design and implementation of Special Olympics education programs, including character education and volunteer programs that support the purposes of the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004, that can be integrated into classroom instruction and are consistent with academic content standards.
Mission Categories
Primary: Special Education
Other categories:
Elementary and Secondary EducationVocational Education
Required Documentation
Contact program office.
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
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