State Grants for Protection and Advocacy Services
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To make grants to Protection and Advocacy systems as established in each State for the purpose of enabling such systems to provide services to individuals with traumatic brain injury which may include:
(1) information, referrals, and advice; (2) individual and family advocacy; (3) legal representation; and (4) specific assistance in self-advocacy.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
State Grant Agencies
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Formula awards are processed through a payment management system to the State.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Program details & compliance
Description
To make grants to Protection and Advocacy systems as established in each State for the purpose of enabling such systems to provide services to individuals with traumatic brain injury which may include:
(1) information, referrals, and advice; (2) individual and family advocacy; (3) legal representation; and (4) specific assistance in self-advocacy.
Mission Categories
Primary: Disabled and Handicapped Services
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used to plan for, develop outreach strategies for, and carry out services for individuals with traumatic brain injury as authorized in Section 1253 of the PHS Act. Grant funds must supplement, not supplant, nonfederal funds available in the State in which the protection and advocacy system is established.
Matching Requirements
Title I Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Public Law 106-402. Matching Requirements: Percent: 25%. Match is only for the Council. No match is required for Protection Advocacy Traumatic Brain Injury allotments.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements