Social Security State Grants for Work Incentives Assistance to Disabled Beneficiaries
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
Support State designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) systems. The Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) provides legal support, advocacy and information to help you resolve barriers to work for Social Security beneficiaries receiving benefits based on disability.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- State
- Local
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Applicants applying for grant funds are limited to State protection and advocacy systems established pursuant to Part C of Title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
OAG provides a Notice of Grant Award as official notice for approved applications. The notice indicates award amount, the purpose of the award, award terms and conditions, the budget period, the anticipated project period, and the awardee's cost-sharing requirement.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Generally, 3 to 6 months after the closing date established in the Federal Register announcement.
Program details & compliance
Description
PABSS support may be able to help members of the public who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): remove unfair barriers to employment; protect employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, such as those for reasonable accommodations; protect rights to transportation; protect access to housing assistance; obtain vocational rehabilitation and employment related services and supports; secure job support from community agencies, including Employment Networks providing services under the Ticket to Work program; and understand Work Incentives and issues with their disability benefits.
Mission Categories
Primary: Legal Services - Employment Rights
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grants are awarded to organizations to provide: (1) information and advice about obtaining vocational rehabilitation and employment services; and(2) advocacy or other services that a disabled beneficiary may need to secure, maintain, or regain gainful employment.
Required Documentation
PABSS funded positions working with beneficiaries must undergo a background investigation and obtain a favorable suitability determination.
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