U.S.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20202-2649

2008 APPLICATION KIT FOR NEW GRANTS

UNDER
THE REHABILITATION SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
TRAINING PROGRAM

LONG-TERM TRAINING:
Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term
Training– Comprehensive System of Personnel
Development
84.129W

FORM APPROVED
OMB No. 1820-0018, EXP. DATE 5/31/2010
ED FORM 424, OMB APPROVED

DATED MATERIAL - OPEN IMMEDIATELY

CLOSING DATE: October 29, 2007

UPDATE
PLEASE SEE SECTION E : QUALITY OF PROJECT SERVICES
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT SECTION

Dear Applicant Letter A

Program Application Indirect Cost Instructions
Important – Please Read First

Training Program Unit: Competition Manager B

Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards C

Title III of the Rehabilitation Act and Associated Regulations D

Selection Criteria for Applications E

Application Transmittal Instructions F

Application Forms G
Part I; Federal Assistance Face Page (424)
Part II; Budget Information
Part III; Program Narrative and Schedule of Trainee Expense
Part IV; Assurances, Certifications, Disclosures

• Assurances - Non-Construction Programs;

• Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension
and Other Responsibility Matters, and Drug-Free
Workplace Requirements;
• Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility
and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction;
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
• Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

Important Notices H
• Notice Regarding Submission of Training Materials to the
National Clearinghouse
• New Provision in the Department of Education’s General Education
Provisions Act (GEPA)
• The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
• Important Notice to Prospective Participants/USDE
Contract and Grant Programs
 • Application Transmittal Instructions and Requirements for
Intergovernmental Review (Executive Order 12372)
State Single Points of Contact
•

Application Check List and Common Questions and Answers I

COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Dear Applicant:

The Secretary invites applications under the Rehabilitation Long-term Training Program. Please take a
few moments to read this letter carefully as it includes important information related to the grant
competition.

The purpose of the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program is to fund projects for training,
traineeships, and related activities, including the provision of technical assistance, to assist in increasing
the numbers of qualified personnel trained in providing vocational, medical, social, and psychological
rehabilitation services, and other services provided under the Rehabilitation Act, to individuals with
disabilities. Projects funded under the present competition must provide basic or advanced training
leading to an academic degree or academic certificate in the LTT fields announced on the cover of this kit.

There are several factors that will result in automatic rejection of your application. Please be sure
your application addresses each appropriately:
The maximum funding levels contained in section D of this application kit are strictly enforced. Failure
to adhere to them will result in rejection of your application.

Part III of the application narrative, is where you, the applicant, address the
selection criteria used by reviewers in evaluating the application. The applicant
must limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 45 pages, using the
following standards:

(1) A “page” is 8.5” x 11”, on one side only with 1” margins at the top, bottom,
and both sides.

(2) You must double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in
the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes, quotations,
references, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and
graphs.

If you use a proportional computer font, you may not use a font smaller than a 12-
point font or an average character density greater than 18 characters per inch. If
you use a nonproportional font or a typewriter, you may not use more than 12
characters per inch.

The page limit does not apply to Part I, the cover sheet; Part II, the budget section,
including the narrative budget justification; Part IV; the assurances and
certifications; or the one-page abstract, the resumes, the bibliography, or the letters
of support. However, you must include all of the application narrative in Part III.

If, in order to meet the page limit, you use print size, spacing, or margins smaller
than the standards specified in this notice, the Secretary will not consider your
application for funding.

Please remember that peer reviewers are instructed that appendix material is to be
considered supplemental material to support or show evidence supporting
statements made in the narrative. They are neither requested nor expected to
consider appendix material in rating applications.

You are required to allow your State Vocational Rehabilitation agency an

opportunity to review and comment on your application. Please be sure t hat
this requirement is documented in your application. Failure to comply
with this requirement will also result in rejection of your
application.

• A minimum of 75% of project funds must be used for scholarships

and stipends to
students. While waivers may be requested, RSA policy is to grant
waivers only to
applicants who have never had an RSA training grant, and then,
only for the first
project year.

• Grants may only support programs that provide recognized

academic degrees or
academic certificates to their graduates. When an accrediting
body exists (such as
CORE), the program must either be accredited or in the process of
applying for
accreditation. Certificates of completion to not qualify as
academic certificates,
nor do programs that are based on continuing education units
(CEUs).

• Applicants must include a detailed description of strategies that will

be utilized to
recruit and train individuals so as to reflect the diverse
populations of the United
States as part of the effort to increase the number of individuals
with disabilities,
and individuals who are from linguistically and culturally diverse
backgrounds,
who are available to provide rehabilitation services. Applications
lacking this
information will not be reviewed.

In addition, there is a feature of this competition that I wish to bring to your

attention. The 1998 amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, include three special requirements for all applicants under the
Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program. Each of these must be addressed
in your application. Applications that do not include the following
information will not be funded:
 (A) a description of how the designed State unit or units will participate
in the project to
be funded under the grant or contract, including, as appropriate,
participation on
advisory committees, as practicum sites, in curriculum
development, and in other
ways so as to build closer relationships between the applicant and
the designed State unit and to encourage students to pursue
careers in public vocational rehabilitation programs;

(B) the identification of potential employers that provide employment

that meets the
payback requirements of the Act (see next paragraph); and

(C)an assurance that data on the employment of graduates or trainees

who participate
in the project is accurate.

Students who receive scholarship support (called RSA scholars) under Long-
Term Training
program grants are expected to “pay back” their support through paid
employment within the
public rehabilitation system or with other nonprofit rehabilitation or related
agencies. RSA
scholars must be fully informed about their pay back obligations and other
requirements before
they receive scholarship funds. They must also sign a written payback
agreement before they
receive funds. Details of payback are described in section D in the program
regulations at
386.32-35, and 40-43. Please read these requirements carefully

All applicants in this competition should budget for a project director’s

orientation to be held in
Washington, DC in October 2007 (tentative). This meeting is usually held in
conjunction with
National Rehabilitation Education Conference (jointly sponsored by RSA, the
National Council
on Rehabilitation Education and The Council of State Administrators of
Vocational
Rehabilitation). Grantees are encouraged to attend the National
Rehabilitation Education
Conference annually, and may use project funds for this purpose.

Applications for new projects in response to this announcement should

become familiar with
the selection criteria contained in this application kit (see Section E). These
criteria will be
used by reviewers and Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) staff to
evaluate all
applications. Your application should respond to each identified criterion
since failure to do so
will put your application at a significant disadvantage.

Reviewers of applications report that an application written in a format that

follows the peer
Review criteria and contains a separate budget section, greatly facilities the
review process.
Such a format would appear as follows:

SECTION A: Application face page

SECTION B: Budget pages/budget narrative
SECTION C: Abstract (one page)
SECTION D: Narrative (not to exceed 35 pages):
• Relevance to State-Federal Rehabilitation Service Program
• Nature and Scope to the Curriculum
• Project Services
• Management Plan
• Project Evaluation
• Project Personnel
• Project Resources
•
SECTION E: Appendicies (assurances/certifications, one-page
resumes, bibliography, letters of support, etc.)

Cost-sharing of at least ten percent of the total cost of the project is

required of grantees
under the Rehabilitation Training Program. Under 34 CFR 75.562, it is not
possible for
grants identify the difference between a negotiated indirect cost rate and the
eight percent
maximum indirect cost rate applicable to training grants as the non-Federal
share of the cost of
a project.EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
(EDGAR)Rehabilitation Training Program grants are subject to the
requirements of the
Education Department General Administrative Regulations at 34 CFR Parts
74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
81,82,85, and 86. These regulations set forth all general rules affecting
application submittal,
review, grant awarding, and post-award administration of Department of
Education grant
programs. Rehabilitation training projects are subject to the requirements for
“Intergovernmental Review of Department of Education Programs and
Activities,” found in
34CFR Part 79 and EDGAR. If your State has established a process for
intergovernmental
review, you must use that process. Applicants should review the material in
this kit for
information on the intergovernmental review process.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants for multi-year projects are required to provide detailed budget information for
each of the five project years. The Department will determine at the time of the initial award,
the funding levels for each year of the grant award. RSA requires annual Performance and
financial status reports, and uses those reports to determine progress and to make a decision as to
whether or not to continue funding the project. These reports must be submitted to the
designated RSA Project Officer.

GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION SUBMISSION.

Applications for grants under this competition must be submitted electronically using the
Grants.gov Apply site (www.Grants.gov). Please read carefully the document that is included
immediately following this letter, which includes helpful tips about submitting electronically
using the Grants.gov Apply site. Please note that you must follow the Application Procedures as
described in the Federal Register notice announcing this grant competition. Information
(including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, or by mail or
hand delivery, can also be found in section F Application Transmittal Instructions of this
application package.

Applicants may contact the Competition Manager to discuss any matters relating to this
competition. The Competition Manager is Beverly C. Steburg, who may be reached at (202) 245-
7607.

Your concern for the training of skilled rehabilitation personnel to serve persons with disabilities
is appreciated.

Sincerely,

Timothy C. Muzzio, Ph.D.

Chief
Training Program Unit
 Program Application Indirect Cost Instructions

The Department of Education (ED) reimburses grantees for its portion of indirect costs that a
grantee incurs in projects funded by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Unit In-Service Training,
84.265A. Any grantee charging indirect costs to a grant from this program must use the indirect
cost rate (ICR), negotiated with its cognizant agency, i.e., either the Federal agency from which
it has received the most direct funding, subject to indirect cost support, the particular agency
specifically assigned cognizance by the Office of Management and Budget or the State agency
that provides the most subgrant funds to the grantee.

Note: Applicants should pay special attention to specific questions on the application budget
form (ED 524) about their cognizant agency and the ICR they are using in their budget.
If an applicant selected for funding under this program has not already established a current ICR
with its cognizant agency as a result of current or previous funding, ED will require it to do so
within 90 days after the date the grant was issued by ED. Applicants should be aware that ED is
very often not the cognizant agency for its own grantees. Rather, ED accepts, for the purpose of
funding its awards, the current ICR established by the appropriate cognizant agency.

An applicant that has not previously established an indirect cost rate with the Federal
government or a State agency under a Federal program and that is selected for funding will not
be allowed to charge its grant for indirect costs until it has negotiated a current indirect cost rate
agreement with its cognizant agency.

Applicants are encouraged to use their accountant (or CPA) to calculate an indirect cost
rate using information in the IRS Form 990, audited financial statements, actual cost data or a
cost policy statement that such applicants are urged to prepare (but NOT submit to ED) during
the application process.

Applicants should use this proposed rate in their application materials and indicate which
of the above methods was used to calculate the rate. Guidance for creating a cost policy
statement can be obtained by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

Applicants with questions about using indirect cost rates under this program should
contact the program contact person shown elsewhere in this application package or in the
Federal Register application notice of 04/26/2006.
 IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ FIRST

U.S. Department of Education

Grants.gov Submission Procedures and Tips for Applicants

Please note that the Grants.gov site works differently than the U.S. Department of Education’s
(Department) e-Application system. To facilitate your use of Grants.gov, this document includes
important submission procedures you need to be aware of to ensure your application is received in a
timely manner and accepted by the Department of Education.

1) REGISTER EARLY – Grants.gov registration is a one-time process that may take five
or more days to complete. You may begin working on your application while completing
the registration process, but you cannot submit an application until all of the Get Started
steps are complete. For detailed information on the Get Started Steps, please go to:
http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted.

2) SUBMIT EARLY – We strongly recommend that you do not wait until the last day
to submit your application. Grants.gov will put a date/time stamp on your
application after it is fully uploaded. The time it takes to upload an application will
vary depending on a number of factors including the size of the application and the speed
of your Internet connection. If you start uploading your application before 4:30 p.m.
Washington, D.C. time on the application deadline date, and it does not finish uploading
until after 4:30 p.m., your application will be marked late. If that happens, please see the
section below on submission problems.

3) VERIFY SUBMISSION IS OK – You will want to verify that Grants.gov and the
Department receive your Grants.gov submission timely and that it was validated
successfully. To see the date/time your application was received, login to Grants.gov and
click on the Check Application Status link. For a successful submission, the date/time
received should be earlier than 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date, AND the application status
should be: Validated, Received by Agency, or Agency Tracking Number Assigned.

If the date/time received is later than 4:30 p.m. Washington, D.C. time, on the closing
date, your application is late. If your application has a status of “Received” it is still
awaiting validation by Grants.gov. Once validation is complete, the status will either
change to “Validated” or “Rejected with Errors.” If the status is “Rejected with Errors,”
your application has not been received successfully. Some of the reasons Grants.gov may
reject an application can be found on the Grants.gov site:
http://www.grants.gov/assets/ApplicationErrorTips.doc. If you discover your application
is late or has been rejected, please see the instructions below. Note: You will receive a
series of confirmations both online and via e-mail about the status of your application.
Please do not rely solely on e-mail to confirm whether your application has been received
timely and validated successfully.
 Submission Problems – What should you do?
If you have problems submitting to Grants.gov before the closing date, please contact Grants.gov
Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or use the customer support available on the Web site:
http://www.grants.gov/CustomerSupport.

If electronic submission is optional and you have problems that you are unable to resolve before
the deadline date and time for electronic applications, please follow the transmittal instructions
for hard copy applications in the Federal Register notice and get a hard copy application
postmarked by midnight on the deadline date.

If electronic submission is required, you must submit an electronic application before 4:30 p.m.,
unless you follow the procedures in the Federal Register notice and qualify for one of the
exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and submit, no later than two weeks before
the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of
these exceptions. (See the Federal Register notice for detailed instructions.)

Helpful Hints When Working with Grants.gov

Please note, once you download an application from Grants.gov, you will be working offline and
saving data on your computer. Please be sure to note where you are saving the Grants.gov file on
your computer. You will need to logon to Grants.gov to upload and submit the application.
(This is different from e-Application, where you are working online and saving data to the
Department’s database.) You must provide on your application the DUNS number that was used
when your organization registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR).

Please go to http://www.grants.gov/ForApplicants for help with Grants.gov and click on the links
in the lower right corner of the screen under Applicant Tips and Tools. For additional tips related
to submitting grant applications, please refer to the Grants.gov Submit Application Tips found on
the Grants.gov homepage http://www.grants.gov.

Dial-Up Internet Connections

When using a dial up connection to upload and submit your application, it can take significantly
longer than when you are connected to the Internet with a high-speed connection, e.g. cable
modem/DSL/T1. While times will vary depending upon the size of your application, it can take a
few minutes to a few hours to complete your grant submission using a dial up connection. If you do
not have access to a high-speed connection and electronic submission is required, you may want to
consider following the instructions in the Federal Register notice to obtain an exception to the electronic
submission requirement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. (See the Federal
Register notice for detailed instructions.)

MAC Users
If you do not have a Windows operating System, you will need to use a Windows Emulation
program to submit an application using Grants.gov. For additional information, review the
PureEdge Support for Macintosh white paper published by Pure Edge:
http://www.grants.gov/GrantsGov_UST_Grantee/!SSL!/WebHelp/MacSupportforPureEdge.pdf,
and/or contact Grants.gov Customer Support (http://www.grants.gov/CustomerSupport) for more
information. If you do not have a Windows emulation program and electronic submission is
required, please follow instructions in the Federal Register notice to obtain an exception to
the electronic submission requirement no later than two weeks before the application
deadline date. (See the Federal Register notice for detailed instructions.)
 SECTION B
Training Program Unit
COMPETITION MANAGER

RSA Central Office Contact

Beverly C. Steburg
Competition Manager
Department of Education, RSA
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 2800
Washington, D.C. 20202-2550
Telephone (202) 245-7607
 SECTION C
NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW AWARDS

4000-01-U

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Overview Information

Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term Training-—

Comprehensive System of Personnel Development

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY)

2008.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.129W.

Dates:

Applications Available: September 13, 2007.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 29, 2007.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: December 27, 2007.

Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The Rehabilitation Training:

Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program provides financial

assistance for projects that provide basic or advanced training

leading to an academic degree in areas of personnel shortages,

provide a specified series of courses or program of study

leading to award of a certificate in areas of personnel

shortages, or provide support for medical residents enrolled in

residency training programs in the specialty of physical

medicine and rehabilitation.

Priority: This priority is from the notice of final priority

for this program, published in the Federal Register on October

16, 1998 (63 FR 55764).

Absolute Priority: For FY 2008, this priority is an absolute

priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105 (c)(3) we consider only

applications that meet this priority.

This priority is:

Comprehensive System of Personnel Development

Projects must--

(1) Provide training leading to academic degrees or

academic certificates to current vocational rehabilitation (VR)

counselors, including counselors with disabilities, ethnic

minorities, and those from diverse backgrounds, toward meeting

designated State unit (DSU) personnel standards required under

section 101(a)(7) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,

Pub. L. No. 93-112, 87 Stat. 394 (Sept. 26, 1973), commonly

referred to as the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development

(CSPD);

(2) Address the academic degree and academic certificate

needs specified in the CSPD plans of those States with which the

project will be working; and

 (3) Develop innovative approaches (e.g., distance

learning, competency-based programs, and other methods) that

would maximize participation in, and the effectiveness of,

project training.

Multi-State projects and projects that involve consortia of

institutions and agencies are also authorized, although other

projects will be considered.

The regulations in 34 CFR 386.31(b) require that a minimum

of 75 percent of project funds be used to support student

scholarships and stipends. The regulations also provide that

the Secretary may waive this requirement under certain

circumstances, including new training programs.

Finally, the Secretary intends to approve a wide range of

approaches for providing training and different levels of

funding, based on the quality of individual projects. The

Secretary takes these factors into account in making grants

under this priority.

Note: Background and other supplemental material from the

notice of final priority can be found in the Federal Register,

published on October 16, 1998 (63 FR 55764).

Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 772.

Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General

Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77,

79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, and 99. (b) The regulations for this

program in 34 CFR parts 385 and 386.

Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 79 apply to all applicants

except federally recognized Indian tribes.

Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions

of higher education only.

II. Award Information

Type of Award: Discretionary grants.

Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested

$38,438,000 for awards for the Rehabilitation Training program

for FY 2008, of which we intend to use an estimated $700,000 for

this Comprehensive System of Personnel Development competition.

The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final

congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to

allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress

appropriates funds for this program.

Estimated Range of Awards: $300,000 - $400,000.

Estimated Average Size of Awards: $350,000.

Estimated Number of Awards: 2.

Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this

notice.

Project Period: Up to 60 months.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants: States and public or nonprofit

agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and

institutions of higher education.

 2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost sharing of at least 10

percent of the total cost of the project is required of grantees

under the Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term

Training program (34 CFR 386.30).

Note: Under 34 CFR 75.562(c), an indirect cost reimbursement on

a training grant is limited to the recipient’s actual indirect

costs, as determined by its negotiated indirect cost rate

agreement, or eight percent of a modified total direct cost

base, whichever amount is less. Indirect costs in excess of the

eight percent limit may not be charged directly, used to satisfy

matching or cost-sharing requirements, or charged to another

Federal award.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Address to Request Application Package: Education

Publications Center (ED Pubs), P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-

1398. Telephone, toll free: 1-877-433-7827. FAX: (301) 470-

1244. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD), call, toll free: 1-877-576-7734.

You can contact ED Pubs at its Web site, also:

www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html or at its e-mail address:

[email protected]

If you request an application from ED Pubs, be sure to

identify this competition as follows: CFDA number 84.129W.

Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the

application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille,

 large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting

the person or team listed under Alternative Format in section

VIII of this notice.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission:

Requirements concerning the content of an application, together

with the forms you must submit, are in the application package

for this competition.

Page Limit: The application narrative (Part III of the

application) is where you, the applicant, address the selection

criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. You

must limit the application narrative (Part III) to the

equivalent of no more than 45 pages, using the following

standards:

• A “page” is 8.5” x 11”, on one side only, with 1” margins

at the top, bottom, and both sides.

• Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch)

all text in the application narrative, including titles,

headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as

well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs.

• Use a font that is either 12 point or larger or no

smaller than 10 pitch (character per inch).

• Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman,

Courier, Courier New, or Arial. An application submitted in any

other font (including Times Roman or Arial Narrow) will not be

accepted.

The page limit does not apply to Part I, the cover sheet;

Part II, the budget section, including the narrative budget

justification; Part IV, the assurances and certifications; or

the one-page abstract, the resumes, the bibliography, or the

letters of support. However, the page limit does apply to all of

the application narrative section (Part III).

We will reject your application if you exceed the page

limit; or if you apply other standards and exceed the

equivalent of the page limit.

3. Submission Dates and Times:

Applications Available: September 13, 2007.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 29, 2007.

Applications for grants under this competition must be

submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site

(Grants.gov). For information (including dates and times) about

how to submit your application electronically, or in paper

format by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception

to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to

section IV. 6. Other Submission Requirements in this notice.

We do not consider an application that does not comply with

the deadline requirements.

Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or

auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should

contact the person listed under For Further Information Contact

in section VII in this notice. If the Department provides an

accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a

disability in connection with the application process, the

individual’s application remains subject to all other

requirements and limitations in this notice.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: December 27, 2007.

4. Intergovernmental Review: This competition is subject

to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79.

Information about Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs

under Executive Order 12372 is in the application package for

this competition.

5. Funding Restrictions: We reference regulations

outlining funding restrictions in the Applicable Regulations

section in this notice.

6. Other Submission Requirements: Applications for

grants under this competition must be submitted

electronically unless you qualify for an exception to

this requirement in accordance with the instructions in

this section.

a. Electronic Submission of Applications.

Applications for grants under the Rehabilitation Training:

Rehabilitation Long-Term Training--Comprehensive System of

Personnel Development competition, CFDA Number 84.129W, must be

submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov

Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov Through this site, you will

be able to download a copy of the application package, complete

it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You

may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.

We will reject your application if you submit it in paper

format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, you

qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission

requirement and submit, no later than two weeks before the

application deadline date, a written statement to the Department

that you qualify for one of these exceptions. Further

information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks

before the application deadline date is provided later in this

section under Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement.

You may access the electronic grant application for the

Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term Training--

Comprehensive System of Personnel Development competition at

http://www.Grants.gov You must search for the downloadable

application package for this program or competition by the CFDA

number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your

search (e.g., search for 84.129, not 84.129W).

Please note the following:

• When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find

information about submitting an application electronically

through the site, as well as the hours of operation.

 • Applications received by Grants.gov are date and time

stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted

and must be date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system no

later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application

deadline date. Except as otherwise noted in this section, we

will not consider your application if it is date and time

stamped by the Grants.gov system later than 4:30 p.m.,

Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. When we

retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if

we are rejecting your application because it was date and time

stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC

time, on the application deadline date.

• The amount of time it can take to upload an application

will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the size

of the application and the speed of your Internet connection.

Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the

application deadline date to begin the submission process

through Grants.gov.

• You should review and follow the Education Submission

Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov that

are included in the application package for this competition to

ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to

the Grants.gov system. You can also find the Education

Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov at http://e-

Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf
 • To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must

complete all steps in the Grants.gov registration process (see

http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp). These

steps include (1) registering your organization, a multi-part

process that includes registration with the Central Contractor

Registry (CCR); (2) registering yourself as an Authorized

Organization Representative (AOR); and (3) getting authorized as

an AOR by your organization. Details on these steps are

outlined in the Grants.gov 3-Step Registration Guide (see

http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.govRegistrationBrochure.

pdf). You also must provide on your application the same D-U-N-

S Number used with this registration. Please note that the

registration process may take five or more business days to

complete, and you must have completed all registration steps to

allow you to submit successfully an application via Grants.gov.

In addition you will need to update your CCR registration on an

annual basis. This may take three or more business days to

complete.

• You will not receive additional point value because you

submit your application in electronic format, nor will we

penalize you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic

submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section,

and submit your application in paper format.

• You must submit all documents electronically, including

all information you typically provide on the following forms:

Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of

Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget

Information--Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all

necessary assurances and certifications. Please note that two

of these forms--the SF 424 and the Department of Education

Supplemental Information for SF 424--have replaced the ED 424

(Application for Federal Education Assistance).

• You must attach any narrative sections of your

application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or

.PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type

other than the three file types specified in this paragraph or

submit a password-protected file, we will not review that

material.

• Your electronic application must comply with any page-

limit requirements described in this notice.

• After you electronically submit your application, you

will receive from Grants.gov an automatic notification of

receipt that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. (This

notification indicates receipt by Grants.gov only, not receipt

by the Department.) The Department then will retrieve your

application from Grants.gov and send a second notification to

you by e-mail. This second notification indicates that the

Department has received your application and has assigned your

application a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying

number unique to your application).

 • We may request that you provide us original signatures

on forms at a later date.

Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues

with the Grants.gov System: If you are experiencing problems

submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact

the Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free, at 1-800-518-4726. You

must obtain a Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number and must keep

a record of it.

If you are prevented from electronically submitting your

application on the application deadline date because of

technical problems with the Grants.gov system, we will grant you

an extension until 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following

business day to enable you to transmit your application

electronically or by hand delivery. You also may mail your

application by following the mailing instructions described

elsewhere in this notice.

If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington,

DC time, on the application deadline date, please contact the

person listed under For Further Information Contact in section

VII in this notice and provide an explanation of the technical

problem you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the

Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number. We will accept your

application if we can confirm that a technical problem occurred

with the Grants.gov system and that that problem affected your

ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC

time, on the application deadline date. The Department will

contact you after a determination is made on whether your

application will be accepted.

Note: The extensions to which we refer in this section apply

only to the unavailability of, or technical problems with, the

Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you

failed to fully register to submit your application to

Grants.gov before the application deadline date and time or if

the technical problem you experienced is unrelated to the

Grants.gov system.

Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement: You qualify for

an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may

submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to

submit an application through the Grants.gov system because––

• You do not have access to the Internet; or

• You do not have the capacity to upload large documents

to the Grants.gov system;

and

• No later than two weeks before the application deadline

date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before

the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the

next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or

fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of

the two grounds for an exception prevent you from using the

Internet to submit your application.

 If you mail your written statement to the Department, it

must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the

application deadline date. If you fax your written statement to

the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later

than two weeks before the application deadline date.

Address and mail or fax your statement to: Beverly

Steburg, U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation

Services Administration, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 5049,

Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Washington, DC 20202-2550. FAX:

(202) 245-7591.

Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with

the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice.

b. Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic

submission requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal

Service or a commercial carrier) your application to the

Department. You must mail the original and two copies of your

application, on or before the application deadline date, to the

Department at the applicable following address:

By mail through the U.S. Postal Service:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center
Attention: (CFDA Number 84.129W)
400 Maryland Avenue, SW.
Washington, DC 20202-4260
Or
By mail through a commercial carrier:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center, Stop 4260
Attention: (CFDA Number 84.129W)
7100 Old Landover Road
Landover, MD 20785-1506

Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of

mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing

stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a

commercial carrier.

(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary

of the U.S. Department of Education.

If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal

Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of

mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark.

(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal

Service.

If your application is postmarked after the application

deadline date, we will not consider your application.

Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a

dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check

with your local post office.

 c. Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic

submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver

your paper application to the Department by hand. You must

deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand,

on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at

the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center
Attention: (CFDA Number 84.129W)
550 12th Street, SW.
Room 7041, PCP
Washington, DC 20202-4260

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily

between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except

Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications: If you

mail or hand deliver your application to the Department--

(1) You must indicate on the envelope and--if not provided

by the Department--in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA number,

including suffix letter, if any, of the competition under which

you are submitting your application; and

(2) The Application Control Center will mail to you a

notification of receipt of your grant application. If you do

not receive this notification within 15 business days from

the application deadline date, you should call the U.S.

 Department of Education Application Control Center at (202)

245-6288.

V. Application Review Information

Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for this

competition are from 34 CFR 75.210 and 34 CFR 386.20 and are

listed in the application package.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices: If your application is successful, we

notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a

Grant Award Notice (GAN). We may notify you informally, also.

If your application is not evaluated or not selected for

funding, we notify you.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: We

identify administrative and national policy requirements in the

application package and reference these and other requirements

in the Applicable Regulations section in this notice.

We reference the regulations outlining the terms and

conditions of an award in the Applicable Regulations section in

this notice and include these and other specific conditions in

the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as

part of your binding commitments under the grant.

3. Reporting: At the end of your project period, you must

submit a final performance report, including financial

information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a

multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report

that provides the most current performance and financial

expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34

CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more frequent

performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific

requirements on reporting, please go to

http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html

4. Performance Measures: The Government Performance and

Results Act (GPRA) of 1993 directs Federal departments and

agencies to improve the effectiveness of programs by engaging in

strategic planning, setting outcome-related goals for programs,

and measuring program results against those goals.

The goal of the Rehabilitation Services Administration’s

(RSA) Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term

Training program is to increase the number of qualified VR

personnel working in State VR agencies or related agencies. A

grantee must use at least 75 percent of all grant funds for

direct payment of student scholarships. Each grantee is

required to track students receiving scholarships and must

maintain information on the cumulative support granted to RSA

scholars; program completion data for each scholar; dates each

scholar’s work begins and is completed with regard to the

scholar’s payback agreement, specifically the remaining number

of years of work the scholar is obligated to complete; current

home address; and the place of employment of individual scholars.

 Grantees are required to report annually to RSA on these

data using the RSA Grantee Reporting Form, OMB# 1820-0617, an

electronic reporting system. The RSA Grantee Reporting Form

collects specific data including the number of RSA scholars

entering the rehabilitation workforce, the rehabilitation field

each scholar enters, and the type of employment setting each

scholar chooses (e.g., State agency, nonprofit service provider,

or practice group). This form allows RSA to measure results

against the goal of increasing the number of qualified VR

personnel working in State VR agencies or related agencies.

VII. Agency Contact

For Further Information Contact: Beverly Steburg, U.S.

Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration,

400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 5049, PCP, Washington, DC 20202-

2800. Telephone: (202) 245-7607.

If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-

8339.

VIII. Other Information

Alternative Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain

this document and a copy of the application package in an

alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or

computer diskette) by contacting the Grants and Contracts

Service Team, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue,

SW., room 5075, PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2550. Telephone:

(202) 245-7363. If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1

—800—877—8339.

Electronic Access to This Document: You can view this document,

as well as all other documents of this Department published in

the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format

(PDF) on the Internet at the following site:

http://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister.

To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is

available free at this site. If you have questions about

using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO),

toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC, area

at (202) 512-1530.

Note: The official version of this document is the document

published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the

official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal

Regulations is available on GPO Access at:

http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html

Dated: September 10, 2007

______________/S/__________________
William W. Knudsen
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services
 SECTION D

Section 302 of the Rehabilitation Act

and Associated Regulations

Sec. 302. Training

(a) Grants and Contracts for Personnel Training
(1) Authority
The Commissioner shall make grants to, and enter into contracts with, States and public or
nonprofit agencies and organizations (including institutions of higher education) to pay part
of the cost of projects to provide training, traineeships, and related activities, including the
provision of technical assistance, that are designed to assist in increasing the numbers of,
and upgrading the skills of, qualified personnel (especially rehabilitation counselors) who are
trained in providing vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation services,
who are trained to assist individuals with communication and related disorders, who are
trained to provide other services provided under this Act, to individuals with disabilities, and
who may include--
(A) personnel specifically trained in providing employment assistance to individuals with
disabilities through job development and job placement services;
(B) personnel specifically trained to identify, assess, and meet the individual rehabilitation
needs of individuals with disabilities, including needs for rehabilitation technology;
(C) personnel specifically trained to deliver services to individuals who may benefit from
receiving independent living services;
(D) personnel specifically trained to deliver services in the client assistance programs;
(E) personnel specifically trained to deliver services, through supported employment
programs, to individuals with a most significant disability; and
(F) personnel specifically trained to deliver services to individuals with disabilities pursuing
self-employment, business ownership, and telecommuting; and
(G) personnel trained in performing other functions necessary to the provision of
vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation services, and other services
provided under this Act.
(2) Authority to provide scholarships
Grants and contracts under paragraph (1) may be expended for scholarships and may
include necessary stipends and allowances.
(3) Related federal statutes
In carrying out this subsection, the Commissioner may make grants to and enter into
contracts with States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including
institutions of higher education, to furnish training regarding provisions of Federal statutes,
including section 504, title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12111
et seq.), and the provisions of titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et
seq. and 1381 et seq.), that are related to work incentives for individuals with disabilities.
(4) Training for statewide workforce systems personnel
The Commissioner may make grants to and enter into contracts under this subsection with
States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher
education, to furnish training to personnel providing services to individuals with disabilities
under title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Under this paragraph, personnel may
be trained--
(A) in evaluative skills to determine whether an individual with a disability may be served
by the State vocational rehabilitation program or another component of a statewide
workforce investment system; or
(B) to assist individuals with disabilities seeking assistance through one-stop delivery
systems described in section 134(c) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
(5) Joint funding
Training and other activities provided under paragraph (4) for personnel may be jointly
funded with the Department of Labor, using funds made available under title I of the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
(b) Grants and Contracts for Academic Degrees and Academic Certificate Granting
Training Projects
(1) Authority
(A) In general
The Commissioner may make grants to, and enter into contracts with, States and public or
nonprofit agencies and organizations (including institutions of higher education) to pay part
of the costs of academic training projects to provide training that leads to an academic
degree or academic certificate. In making such grants or entering into such contracts, the
Commissioner shall target funds to areas determined under subsection (e) to have shortages
of qualified personnel.
(B) Types of projects
Academic training projects described in this subsection may include--
(i) projects to train personnel in the areas of assisting and supporting individuals with
disabilities pursuing self-employment, business ownership, and telecommuting, and of
vocational rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation technology, rehabilitation medicine,
rehabilitation nursing, rehabilitation social work, rehabilitation psychiatry, rehabilitation
psychology, rehabilitation dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech
pathology and audiology, physical education, therapeutic recreation, community
rehabilitation programs, or prosthetics and orthotics;
(ii) projects to train personnel to provide--
(I) services to individuals with specific disabilities or individuals with disabilities who have
specific impediments to rehabilitation, including individuals who are members of populations
that are unserved or underserved by programs under this Act;
(II) job development and job placement services to individuals with disabilities;
(III) supported employment services, including services of employment specialists for
individuals with disabilities;
(IV) specialized services for individuals with significant disabilities; or
(V) recreation for individuals with disabilities;
(iii) projects to train personnel in other fields contributing to the rehabilitation of individuals
with disabilities; and
(iv) projects to train personnel in the use, applications, and benefits of rehabilitation
technology.
(2) Application
No grant shall be awarded or contract entered into under this subsection unless the
applicant has submitted to the Commissioner an application at such time, in such form, in
accordance with such procedures, and including such information as the Secretary may
require, including--
(A) a description of how the designated State unit or units will participate in the project to
be funded under the grant or contract, including, as appropriate, participation on advisory
committees, as practicum sites, in curriculum development, and in other ways so as to build
closer relationships between the applicant and the designated State unit and to encourage
students to pursue careers in public vocational rehabilitation programs;
(B) the identification of potential employers that provide employment that meets the
requirements of paragraph (5)(A)(i); and
(C) an assurance that data on the employment of graduates or trainees who participate in
the project is accurate.
(3) Limitation
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no grant or contract under this subsection may be
used to provide any one course of study to an individual for a period of more than 4 years.
(B) Exception
If a grant or contract recipient under this subsection determines that an individual has a
disability which seriously affects the completion of training under this subsection, the grant
or contract recipient may extend the period referred to in subparagraph (A).
 (4) Authority to provide scholarships
Grants and contracts under paragraph (1) may be expanded to provide services that include
the provision of scholarships and necessary stipends and allowances.
(5) Agreements
(A) Contents
A recipient of a grant or contract under this subsection shall provide assurances to the
Commissioner that each individual who receives a scholarship, for any academic year
beginning after June 1, 1992, utilizing funds provided under such grant or contract shall
enter into an agreement with the recipient under which the individual shall--
(i) maintain employment--
(I) in a nonprofit rehabilitation agency or related agency or in a State rehabilitation agency
or related agency, including a professional corporation or professional practice group
through which the individual has a service arrangement with the designated State agency;
(II) on a full- or part-time basis; and
(III) for a period of not less than the full-time equivalent of 2 years for each year for which
assistance under this section was received by the individual, within a period, beginning after
the recipient completes the training for which the scholarship was awarded, of not more
than the sum of the number of years in the period described in subclause (III) and 2
additional years; and
(ii) repay all or part of any scholarship received, plus interest, if the individual does not
fulfill the requirements of clause (i), except as the Commissioner by regulation may provide
for repayment exceptions and deferrals.
(B) Enforcement
The Commissioner shall be responsible for the enforcement of each agreement entered into
under subparagraph (A) upon completion of the training involved under such subparagraph.
(c) Grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Commissioner, in carrying out this section, shall make grants to historically Black
colleges and universities and other institutions of higher education whose minority student
enrollment is at least 50 percent of the total enrollment of the institution.
(d) Application
A grant may not be awarded to a State or other organization under this section unless the
State or organization has submitted an application to the Commissioner at such time, in
such form, in accordance with such procedures, and containing such information as the
Commissioner may require. Any such application shall include a detailed description of
strategies that will be utilized to recruit and train individuals so as to reflect the diverse
populations of the United States as part of the effort to increase the number of individuals
with disabilities, and individuals who are from linguistically and culturally diverse
backgrounds, who are available to provide rehabilitation services.
(e) Evaluation and Collection of Data
The Commissioner shall evaluate the impact of the training programs conducted under this
section, and collect information on the training needs of, and data on shortages of qualified
personnel necessary to provide services to individuals with disabilities. The Commissioner
shall prepare and submit to Congress, by September 30 of each fiscal year, a report setting
forth and justifying in detail how the funds made available for training under this section for
the fiscal year prior to such submission are allocated by professional discipline and other
program areas. The report shall also contain findings on such personnel shortages, how
funds proposed for the succeeding fiscal year will be allocated under the President's budget
proposal, and how the findings on personnel shortages justify the allocations.
 PROGRAM REGULATIONS

PART 385--REHABILITATION TRAINING

Subpart A--General
Sec.
385.1 What is the Rehabilitation Training program?
385.2 Who is eligible for assistance under these programs?
385.3 What regulations apply to these programs?
385.4 What definitions apply to these programs?

Subpart B--[Reserved]

Subpart C--How Does One Apply For a Grant

Sec.
385.20 What are the application procedures for these programs?

Subpart D--How Does the Secretary Make a Grant?

Sec.
385.30 [Reserved]
385.31 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
385.33 What other factors does the Secretary consider in reviewing an application?

Subpart E--What Conditions Must Be Met by a Grantee?

Sec.
385.40 What are the requirements pertaining to the membership of a project advisory committee?
385.41 What are the requirements affecting the collection of data from designated State agencies?
385.42 What are the requirements affecting the dissemination of training materials?
385.43 What requirements apply to the training of rehabilitation counselors and other rehabilitation personnel?
385.44 What requirement applies to the training of individuals with disabilities?
385.45 What additional application requirements apply to the training of individuals for rehabilitation careers?
385.46 What limitations apply to the rate of pay for experts or consultants appointed or serving under contract
under the Rehabilitation Training program?
Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c), 772, and 774, unless otherwise noted.
Source: 45 FR 86379, Dec. 30, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A--General
Sec.
385.1 What is the Rehabilitation Training program?
(a) The Rehabilitation Training program is designed to--
(1) Ensure that skilled personnel are available to provide rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities
through vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation programs, through supported employment
programs, through independent living services programs, and through client assistance programs;
(2) Maintain and upgrade basic skills and knowledge of personnel employed to provide state-of-the-art service
delivery systems and rehabilitation technology services; and
(3) Provide training and information to individuals with disabilities, the parents, families, guardians, advocates,
and authorized representatives of the individuals, and other appropriate parties to develop the skills necessary for
individuals with disabilities to access the rehabilitation system and to become active decision makers in the
rehabilitation process.
(b) The Secretary awards grants and contracts to pay part of the costs of projects for training, trainee ships, and
related activities, including the provision of technical assistance, to assist in increasing the numbers of qualified
personnel trained in providing rehabilitation services and other services provided under the Act, to individuals with
disabilities. Financial assistance is provided through six categories of training programs:
(1) Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (34 CFR Part 386).
(2) Experimental and Innovative Training (34 CFR Part 387).
(3) State Vocational Rehabilitation Unit In-Service Training (34 CFR Part 388).
(4) Rehabilitation Continuing Education Programs (34 CFR Part 389).
(5) Rehabilitation Short-Term Training (34 CFR Part 390).
 (6) Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf and Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind (34 CFR Part
396).

(Authority: Secs. 301 and 302 of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 770 and 774)
[59 FR 8344, Feb. 18, 1994]
Sec. 385.2 Who is eligible for assistance under these programs?
States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and institutions of higher
education, are eligible for assistance under the Rehabilitation Training program.
(Authority: Secs. 7(19) and 302 of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 706(19) and 774)
[59 FR 8345, Feb. 18, 1994]
Sec. 385.3 What regulations apply to these programs?
The following regulations apply to the Rehabilitation Training program:
(a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) as follows:
(1) 34 CFR Part 74 (Administration of Grants to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Nonprofit
Organizations).
(2) 34 CFR Part 75 (Direct Grant Programs).
(3) 34 CFR Part 77 (Definitions That Apply to Department Regulations).
(4) 34 CFR Part 79 (Intergovernmental Review of Department of Education Programs and Activities).
(5) 34 CFR Part 80 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and
Local Governments).
(6) 34 CFR Part 81 (General Education Provisions Act - Enforcement).
(7) 34 CFR Part 82 (New Restrictions on Lobbying).
(8) 34 CFR Part 85 (Government wide Debarment and Suspension
(Nonprocurement) and Government wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)).
(9) 34 CFR Part 86 (Drug-Free Schools and Campuses).
(b) The regulations in this Part 385.
(c) The regulations in 34 CFR Parts 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, and 396, as appropriate.
(Authority: Secs. 12(c) and 302 of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 711(c) and 774)
[59 FR 8345, Feb. 18, 1994]
Sec. 385.4 What definitions apply to these programs?
(a) The following definitions in 34 CFR Part 77 apply to the programs under the Rehabilitation Training
Program--
"Applicant"
"Application"
"Award"
"Budget Period"
"Department"
"EDGAR"
"Nonprofit"
"Private"
"Project"
"Project Period"
"Public"
"Secretary"
(Authority: Sec. 12(c) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 711(c))
(b) The following definitions also apply to programs under the Rehabilitation Training program:
Act means the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.), as amended.
Assistive technology device means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired
commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional
capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Assistive technology service means any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the
selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. The term includes--
(1) The evaluation of the needs of an individual with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the
individual in the individual's customary environment;
(2) Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by individuals
with disabilities;
(3) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing of assistive
technology devices;
 (4) Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as
those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs;
(5) Training or technical assistance for an individual with disabilities, or, if appropriate, the family of an individual
with disabilities; and
(6) Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education and rehabilitation
services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in
the major life functions of individuals with disabilities.
Community rehabilitation program means a program that provides directly or facilitates the provision of
vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, and that provides, singly or in combination, for an
individual with a disability to enable the individual to maximize opportunities for employment, including career
advancement--
(1) Medical, psychiatric, psychological, social, and vocational services that are provided under one management;
(2) Testing, fitting, or training in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices;
(3) Recreational therapy;
(4) Physical and occupational therapy;
(5) Speech, language, and hearing therapy;
(6) Psychiatric, psychological, and social services, including positive behavior management;
(7) Assessment for determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs;
(8) Rehabilitation technology;
(9) Job development, placement, and retention services;
(10) Evaluation or control of specific disabilities;
(11) Orientation and mobility services for individuals who are blind;
(12) Extended employment;
(13) Psychosocial rehabilitation services;
(14) Supported employment services and extended services;
(15) Services to family members when necessary to the vocational rehabilitation of the individual;
(16) Personal assistance services; or
(17) Services similar to the services described in paragraphs (1) through (16) of this definition.
Designated State agency means an agency designated under section 101(a)(1)(A) of the Act.
Designated State unit means (1) Any State agency unit required under section 101(a)(2)(A) of the Act, or (2) In
cases in which no State agency unit is required, the State agency described in section 101(a)(2)(B)(I) of the Act.
Independent living core services means--
(1) Information and referral services;
(2) Independent living skills training;
(3) Peer counseling, including cross-disability peer counseling; and
(4) Individual and systems advocacy.
Independent living services includes--
(1) Independent living core services; and
(2)(I) Counseling services, including psychological, psychotherapeutic, and related services;
(ii) Services related to securing housing or shelter, including services related to community group living, and
supportive of the purposes of this Act and of the titles of this Act, and adaptive housing services (including
appropriate accommodations to and modifications of any space used to serve, or occupied by, individuals with
disabilities);
(iii) Rehabilitation technology;
(iv) Mobility training;
(v) Services and training for individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities, including life skills training, and
interpreter and reader services;
(vi) Personal assistance services, including attendant care and the training of personnel providing these services;
(vii) Surveys, directories, and other activities to identify appropriate housing, recreation opportunities, and
accessible transportation, and other support services;
(viii) Consumer information programs on rehabilitation and independent living services available under this Act,
especially for minorities and other individuals with disabilities who have traditionally been unserved or underserved
by programs under this Act;
(ix) Education and training necessary for living in the community and participating in community activities;
(x) Supported living;
(xi) Transportation, including referral and assistance for transportation;
(xii) Physical rehabilitation;
(xiii) Therapeutic treatment;
(xiv) Provision of needed prostheses and other appliances and devices;
(xv) Individual and group social and recreational services;
 (xvi) Training to develop skills specifically designed for youths who are individuals with disabilities to promote
self-awareness and esteem, develop advocacy and self-empowerment skills, and explore career options;
(xvii) Services for children;
(xviii) Services under other Federal, State, or local programs designed to provide resources, training, counseling,
or other assistance of substantial benefit in enhancing the independence, productivity, and quality of life of
individuals with disabilities;
(xvix) Appropriate preventive services to decrease the need of individuals assisted under this Act for similar
services in the future;
(xx) Community awareness programs to enhance the understanding and integration of individuals with
disabilities; and
(xxi) Such other services as may be necessary and not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.
Individual with a disability means any individual who--
(1) Has a physical or mental impairment, which for that individual constitutes or results in a substantial
impediment to employment; and
(2) Can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services provided pursuant to
titles I, II, III, VI, or VIII of the Act.
Individual with a severe disability means an individual with a disability--
(1) Who has a severe physical or mental impairment that seriously limits one or more functional capacities (such
as mobility, communication, self-care, self-direction, interpersonal skills, work tolerance, or work skills) in terms of
an employment outcome;

(2) Whose vocational rehabilitation can be expected to require multiple vocational rehabilitation services over an
extended period of time; and
(3) Who has one or more physical or mental disabilities resulting from amputation, arthritis, autism, blindness,
burn injury, cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, deafness, head injury, heart disease, hemiplegia, hemophilia,
respiratory or pulmonary dysfunction, mental retardation, mental illness, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy,
musculo-skeletal disorders, neurological disorders (including stroke and epilepsy), paraplegia, quadriplegia and
other spinal cord conditions, sickle-cell anemia, specific learning disabilities, end-stage renal disease, or another
disability or combination of disabilities determined on the basis of an assessment for determining eligibility and
vocational rehabilitation needs to cause comparable substantial functional limitation.
Institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1141(a)).
Personal assistance services means a range of services provided by one or more persons designed to assist an
individual with a disability to perform daily living activities on or off the job that the individual would typically
perform if the individual did not have a disability. The services shall be designed to increase the individual's control
in life and ability to perform everyday activities on or off the job.
Qualified personnel: (1) For designated State agencies or designated State units, means personnel who have met
standards that are consistent with existing national or State approved or recognized certification, licensing,
registration, or other comparable requirements that apply to the area in which such personnel are providing
vocational rehabilitation services.
(2) For other than designated State agencies or designated State units, means personnel who have met existing
State certification or licensure requirements, or in the absence of State requirements, have met professionally
accepted requirements established by national certification boards.
Rehabilitation technology means the systematic application of technologies, engineering methodologies, or
scientific principles to meet the needs of and address the barriers confronted by individuals with disabilities in areas
that include education, rehabilitation, employment, transportation, independent living, and recreation. The term
includes rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services.
State includes, in addition to each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands and the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association with Palau takes
effect).
Stipend means financial assistance on behalf of individuals in support of their training, as opposed to salary
payment for services provided within the project.
Supported employment means--
(1) Competitive work in integrated work settings for individuals with the most severe disabilities--
(I)(A) For whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred; or
(B) For whom competitive employment has been interrupted or intermittent as a result of a severe disability; and
(ii) Who, because of the nature and severity of their disability, need intensive supported employment services
from the designated State unit and extended services after transition in order to perform this work.
(2) Transitional employment for individuals with the most severe disabilities due to mental illness.
Supported employment services means ongoing support services and other appropriate services needed to support
and maintain an individual with most severe disability in supported employment, that are--
 (1) Provided singly or in combination and are organized and made available in such a way as to assist an eligible
individual in entering or maintaining integrated, competitive employment;
(2) Based on a determination of the needs of an eligible individual, as specified in an individualized written
rehabilitation program; and
(3) Provided by the designated State unit for a period of time not to extend beyond 18 months, unless under
special circumstances the eligible individual and the rehabilitation counselor or coordinator jointly agree to extend
the time in order to achieve the rehabilitation objectives identified in the individualized written rehabilitation
program.
Vocational rehabilitation services means the same as the term is defined in 34 CFR 369.4(b).
(Authority: Secs. 7, 12(c), and 101(a)(7) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 706, 711(c), and 721(a)(7))
[45 FR 86379, Dec. 30, 1980, as amended at 50 FR 38631, Sept. 23, 1985; 53 FR 17146, May 13, 1988; 59 FR
8345, Feb. 18, 1994]

Subpart B--[Reserved]

Subpart C--How Does One Apply for a Grant?

Sec. 385.20 What are the application procedures for these programs?
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 EDGAR
Secs. 75.155-75.159.
(Authority: Sec. 12(c) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 711(c))
[45 FR 86379, Dec. 30, 1980, as amended at 59 FR 8347, Feb. 18, 1994]

Subpart D--How Does the Secretary Make a Grant?

Sec. 385.30 [Reserved]
Sec. 385.31 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?
(a) The Secretary evaluates each applications under the procedures in 34 CFR Part 75.
(b) The Secretary evaluates each application using selection criteria identified in Parts 386, 387, 388, 389 and
390, as appropriate.
(c) In addition to the selection criteria described in paragraph (b) of this section, the Secretary evaluates each
application using--
(1) Selection criteria in 34 CFR 75.210;
(2) Selection criteria established under 34 CFR 75.209; or
(3) A combination of selection criteria established under 34 CFR 75.209 and selection criteria in 34 CFR 75.210
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c))
Sec. 385.33 What other factors does the Secretary consider in reviewing an application?
In addition to the selection criteria listed in Sec. 75.210 and Parts 386 through 390, the Secretary, in making
awards under this program, considers such factors as--
(a) The geographical distribution of projects in each Rehabilitation Training Program category throughout the
country; and
(b) The past performance of the applicant in carrying out similar training activities under previously awarded
grants, as indicated by such factors as compliance with grant conditions, soundness of programmatic and financial
management practices and attainment of established project objectives.
(Authority: Sec. 12(c) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 711(c))

Subpart E--What Conditions Must Be Met by a Grantee?

Sec. 385.40 What are the requirements pertaining to the membership of a project advisory committee?
If a project funded under 34 CFR parts 386 through 390 or 396 establishes an advisory committee, its
membership must include individuals with disabilities or parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or other
authorized representatives of the individuals; members of minority groups; trainees; and providers of vocational
rehabilitation and independent living rehabilitation services.
(Authority: Sec. 12(c) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 711(c))
[59 FR 8347, Feb. 18, 1994]
Sec. 385.41 What are the requirements affecting the collection of data from designated State agencies?
If the collection of data is necessary from individuals with disabilities being served by two or more designated
State agencies or from employees of two or more of these agencies, the project director must submit requests for the
data to appropriate representatives of the affected agencies, as determined by the Secretary. This requirement also
applies to employed project staff and individuals enrolled in courses of study supported under these programs.
(Authority: Sec. 12(C) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 711(c))
[45 FR 86379, Dec. 30, 1980, as amended at 53 FR 17147, May 13, 1988; 59 FR 8347, Feb. 18, 1994]
 Sec. 385.42 What are the requirements affecting the dissemination of training materials?
A set of any training materials developed under the Rehabilitation Training Program must be submitted to any
information clearinghouse designated by the Secretary.
(Authority: Sec. 12(c) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 711(c))
Sec. 385.43 What requirements apply to the training of rehabilitation counselors and other rehabilitation
personnel?
Any grantee who provides training of rehabilitation counselors or other rehabilitation personnel under any of the
programs in 34 CFR parts 386 through 390 shall train those counselors and personnel on the services provided under
this Act, and, in particular, services provided in accordance with amendments made by the Rehabilitation Act
Amendments of 1992. The grantee shall also furnish training to these counselors and personnel regarding the
applicability of section 504 of this Act, title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the provisions of
titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act that are related to work incentives for individuals with disabilities.
(Authority: Sec. 302(a)(3) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 774(a)(3))
[59 FR 8347, Feb. 18, 1994]
Sec. 385.44 What requirement applies to the training of individuals with disabilities?
Any grantee or contractor who provides training under any of the programs in 34 CFR parts 386 through 390 and
396 shall give due regard to the training of individuals with disabilities as part of its effort to increase the number of
qualified personnel available to provide rehabilitation services.
(Authority: Sec. 302(a)(1) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 774(a)(1))
[59 FR 8347, Feb. 18, 1994]
Sec. 385.45 What additional application requirements apply to the training of individuals for rehabilitation
careers?
(a) All applicants for a grant or contract to provide training under any of the programs in 34 CFR parts 386
through 390 and 396 shall demonstrate how the training they plan to provide will prepare rehabilitation
professionals to address the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds.
(b) All applicants for a grant under any of the programs in 34 CFR parts 386 through 390 and 396 shall include a
detailed description of strategies that will be utilized to recruit and train persons so as to reflect the diverse
populations of the United States, as part of the effort to increase the number of individuals with disabilities, and
individuals who are members of minority groups, who are available to provide rehabilitation services.
(Authority: Secs. 21(b)(5) and 302(a)(5) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 718b(b)(6) and 774(a)(6))
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1820-0018)
[59 FR 8347, Feb. 18, 1994, as amended at 59 FR 33680, June 30, 1994]
Sec. 385.46 What limitations apply to the rate of pay for experts or consultants appointed or serving under
contract under the Rehabilitation Training program?
An expert or consultant appointed or serving under contract pursuant to this section shall be compensated at a
rate subject to approval of the Commissioner which shall not exceed the daily equivalent of the rate of pay for level
4 of the Senior Executive Service Schedule under section 5382 of title 5, United States Code. Such an expert or
consultant may be allowed travel and transportation expenses in accordance with section 5703 of title 5, United
States Code.
(Authority: Sec. 302(g)(2) of the Act; 29 U.S.C. 774(g)(2))
[59 FR 8347, Feb. 18, 1994]
PART 386--REHABILITATION TRAINING: REHABILITATION LONG-TERM TRAINING

Subpart A--General
Sec.
386.1 What is the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program?
386.2 Who is eligible for an award?
386.3 What regulations apply?
386.4 What definitions apply?

Subpart B--[Reserved]

Subpart C--How Does the Secretary Make an Award?

Sec. 386.20 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?

Subpart D -- What Conditions Must Be Met After an Award?

Sec.
386.30 What are the matching requirements?
386.31 What are the requirements for directing grant funds?
386.32 What are allowable costs?
386.33 What are the requirements for grantees in disbursing scholarships?
386.34 What assurances must be provided by a grantee that intends to provide scholarships?
386.35 What information must be provided by a grantee that is an institution of higher education to assist
designated State agencies?

Subpart E--What Conditions Must Be Met by a Scholar?

Sec.
386.40 What are the requirements for scholars?
386.41 Under what circumstances does the Secretary grant a deferral or exception to performance or repayment
under a scholarship agreement?
386.42 What must a scholar do to obtain a deferral or exception to performance or repayment under a scholarship
agreement?
386.43 What are the consequences of a scholar's failure to meet the terms and conditions of scholarship
agreement?
Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c) and 774, unless otherwise noted.
Source: 59 FR 31066, June 16, 1994, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A--General
Sec. 386.1 What is the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program?
(a) The Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program provides financial assistance for--
(1) Projects that provide basic or advanced training leading to an academic degree in one of those fields of study
identified in paragraph (b) of this section;
(2) Projects that provide a specified series of courses or program of study leading to award of a certificate in one
of those fields of study identified in paragraph (b) of this section; and
(3) Projects that provide support for medical residents enrolled in residency training programs in the specialty of
physical medicine and rehabilitation.
(b) The Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program is designed to provide academic training in areas of
personnel shortages identified by the Secretary and published in a notice in the Federal Register. These areas may
include--
(1) Vocational rehabilitation counseling;
(2) Rehabilitation technology;
(3) Rehabilitation medicine;
(4) Rehabilitation nursing;
(5) Rehabilitation social work;
(6) Rehabilitation psychiatry;
(7) Rehabilitation psychology;
(8) Rehabilitation dentistry;
(9) Physical therapy;
 (10) Occupational therapy;
(11) Speech pathology and audiology;
(12) Physical education;
(13) Therapeutic recreation;
(14) Community rehabilitation program personnel;
(15) Prosthetics and orthotics;
(16) Specialized personnel for rehabilitation of individuals who are blind or have vision impairment;
(17) Rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing;
(18) Rehabilitation of individuals who are mentally ill;
(19) Undergraduate education in the rehabilitation services;
(20) Independent living;
(21) Client assistance;
(22) Administration of community rehabilitation programs;
(23) Rehabilitation administration;
(24) Vocational evaluation and work adjustment;
(25) Services to individuals with specific disabilities or specific impediments to rehabilitation, including
individuals who are members of populations that are unserved or underserved by programs under this Act;
(26) Job development and job placement services to individuals with disabilities;
(27) Supported employment services, including services of employment specialists for individuals with
disabilities;
(28) Specialized services for individuals with severe disabilities;
(29) Recreation for individuals with disabilities;
(30) The use, applications, and benefits of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services; and
(31) Other fields contributing to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711 and 771a)

Sec. 386.2 Who is eligible for an award?

Those agencies and organizations eligible for assistance under this program are described in 34 CFR 385.2.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 771a(a))

Sec. 386.3 What regulations apply?

The following regulations apply to the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program:
(a) The regulations in this part 386.
(b) The regulations in 34 CFR part 385.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 771a)

Sec. 386.4 What definitions apply?

The following definitions apply to this program:
(a) Definitions in 34 CFR 385.4.
(b) Other definitions. The following definitions also apply to this part:
Academic year means a full-time course of study--
(1) Taken for a period totaling at least nine months; or
(2) Taken for the equivalent of at least two semesters, two trimesters, or three quarters.
Certificate means a recognized educational credential awarded by a grantee under this part that attests to the
completion of a specified series of courses or program of study.
Professional corporation or professional practice means--
(1) A professional service corporation or practice formed by one or more individuals duly authorized to render the
same professional service, for the purpose of rendering that service; and
(2) The corporation or practice and its members are subject to the same supervision by appropriate State
regulatory agencies as individual practitioners.
Related agency means--
(1) An American Indian rehabilitation program; or
(2) Any of the following agencies that provide services to individuals with disabilities under an agreement with a
designated State agency in the area of specialty for which training is provided:
(I) A Federal, State, or local agency.
(ii) A nonprofit organization.
(iii) A professional corporation or professional practice group.
 Scholar means an individual who is enrolled in a certificate or degree granting course of study in one of the areas
listed in Sec. 386.1(b) and who receives scholarship assistance under this part.
Scholarship means an award of financial assistance to a scholar for training and includes all disbursements or
credits for student stipends, tuition and fees, and student travel in conjunction with training assignments.
State rehabilitation agency means the designated State agency.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c))

Subpart C--How Does the Secretary Make an Award?

(See SELECTION CRITERIA for Applications - Section F)

Subpart D--What Conditions Must Be Met After an Award?

( Sec. 386.30 What are the matching requirements?

The Federal share may not be more than 90 percent of the total cost of a project under this program. The Secretary
may waive part of the non-Federal share of the cost of the project after negotiations if the applicant demonstrates
that it does not have sufficient resources to contribute the entire match.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c))

Sec. 386.31 What are the requirements for directing grant funds?
(a) A grantee must use at least 75 percent of the total award for scholarships as defined in Sec. 386.4.
(b) The Secretary may award grants that use less than 75 percent of the total award for scholarships based upon
the unique nature of the project, such as the establishment of a new training program or long-term training in an
emerging field that does not award degrees or certificates.
(c) For multi-year projects in existence on October 1, 1994, the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section do
not apply for the remainder of the project period.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c) and 771a)

Sec. 386.32 What are allowable costs?

In addition to those allowable costs established in the Education
Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR 75.530 through 75.562, the following items are
allowable under long-term training projects:
(a) Student stipends.
(b) Tuition and fees.
(c) Student travel in conjunction with training assignments.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(C) and 771a)

Sec. 386.33 What are the requirements for grantees in disbursing scholarships?
(a) Before disbursement of scholarship assistance to an individual, a grantee--
(1)(I) Shall obtain documentation that the individual is--
(A) A U.S. citizen or national; or
(B) A permanent resident of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of
Palau, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; or
(ii) Shall confirm from documentation issued to the individual by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
that he or she--
(A) Is a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or
(B) Is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a citizen or
permanent resident; and
(2) Shall confirm that the applicant has expressed interest in a career in clinical practice, administration,
supervision, teaching, or research in the vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, or independent living
rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with severe disabilities;
(3) Shall have documentation that the individual expects to maintain or seek employment in a designated State
rehabilitation agency or in a nonprofit rehabilitation, professional corporation, professional practice group, or related
agency providing services to individuals with disabilities or
individuals with severe disabilities under an agreement with a designated State agency;
(4) Shall reduce the scholarship by the amount in which the combined awards would be in excess of the cost of
attendance, if a scholarship, when added to the amount the scholar is to receive for the same academic year under
Title IV of the Higher Education Act, would otherwise exceed the scholar's cost of attendance;
 (5) Shall limit scholarship assistance to the individual's cost of attendance at the institution for no more than four
academic years except that the grantee may provide an extension consistent with the institution's accommodations
under section 504 of the Act if the grantee determines that an individual has a disability that seriously affects the
completion of the course of study; and
(6) Shall obtain a Certification of Eligibility for Federal Assistance from each scholar as prescribed in 34 CFR
75.60, 75.61, and 75.62.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1820-0018.)
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(C) and 771a(b))
Sec. 386.34 What assurances must be provided by a grantee that intends to provide scholarships?
A grantee under this part that intends to grant scholarships for any academic year beginning after June 1, 1992, shall
provide the following assurances before an award is made:
(a) Requirement for agreement.
No individual will be provided a scholarship without entering into a written agreement containing the terms and
conditions
required by this section. An individual will sign and date the agreement prior to the initial disbursement of
scholarship funds to the individual for payment of the individual's expenses, such as tuition.
(b) Disclosure to applicants.
The terms and conditions of the agreement that the grantee enters into with a scholar will be fully disclosed in the
application for scholarship.
(c) Form and terms of agreement.
Each scholarship agreement with a grantee will be in the form and contain the terms that the Secretary requires,
including at a minimum the following provisions:
(1) The scholar will--
(I) Maintain employment--
(A) In a nonprofit rehabilitation agency or related agency or in a State rehabilitation agency or related agency,
including a professional corporation or professional practice group through which the individual has a service
arrangement with the designated State agency;
(B) On a full- or part-time basis; and
(c) For a period of not less than the full-time equivalent of two years for each year for which assistance under this
section was received, within a period, beginning after the recipient completes the training for which the scholarship
was awarded, of not more than the sum of the number of years required in this paragraph and two additional years;
and
(ii) Repay all or part of any scholarship received, plus interest, if the individual does not fulfill the requirements of
paragraph (c)(1(I) of this section, except as the Secretary by regulations may provide for repayment exceptions and
deferrals.
(2) The employment obligation in paragraph (c)(1) of this section as applied to a part-time scholar will be based
on the accumulated academic years of training for which the scholarship is received.
(3) Until the scholar has satisfied the employment obligation described in paragraph (c)(1) of this section, the
scholar will inform the grantee of any change of name, address, or employment status and will document
employment satisfying the terms of the agreement.
(4) Subject to the provisions in Sec. 386.41 regarding a deferral or exception, when the scholar enters repayment
status under Sec. 386.43(e), the amount of the scholarship that has not been retired through eligible employment will
constitute a debt owed to the United States that--
(I) Will be repaid by the scholar, including interest and costs of collection as provided in Sec. 386.43; and
(ii) May be collected by the Secretary in accordance with 34 CFR Part 30, in the case of the scholar's failure to
meet the obligation of Sec. 386.43.
(d) Executed agreement.
The grantee will provide an original executed agreement upon request to the Secretary.
(e) Standards for satisfactory progress.
The grantee will establish, publish, and apply reasonable standards for measuring whether a scholar is maintaining
satisfactory progress in the scholar's course of study. The
Secretary considers an institution's standards to be reasonable if the standards--
(1) Conform with the standards of satisfactory progress of the nationally recognized accrediting agency that
accredits the institution's program of study, if the institution's program of study is accredited by such an agency, and
if the agency has those standards;
(2) For a scholar enrolled in an eligible program who is to receive assistance under the Rehabilitation Act, are the
same as or stricter than the institution's standards for a student enrolled in the same academic program who is not
receiving assistance under the Rehabilitation Act; and
(3) Include the following elements:
(I) Grades, work projects completed, or comparable factors that are measurable against a norm.
 (ii) A maximum time frame in which the scholar shall complete the scholar's educational objective, degree, or
certificate.
(iii) Consistent application of standards to all scholars within categories of students; e.g., full-time, part-time,
undergraduates, graduate students, and students attending programs established by the institution.
(iv) Specific policies defining the effect of course incompletes, withdrawals, repetitions, and noncredit remedial
courses on satisfactory progress.
(v) Specific procedures for appeal of a determination that a scholar is not making satisfactory progress and for
reinstatement of aid.
(f) Exit certification.
The grantee has established policies and procedures for receiving written certification from scholars at the time of
exit from the program acknowledging the following:
(1) The name of the institution and the number of the Federal grant that provided the scholarship.
(2) The scholar's field of study.
(3) The number of years the scholar needs to work to satisfy the work requirements in Sec. 386.34(c)(1)(i)(C).
(4) The total amount of scholarship assistance received subject to the work-or-repay provision in Sec.
386.34(c)(1)(ii).
(5) The time period during which the scholar must satisfy the work requirements in Sec. 386.34(c)(1)(i)(C).
(6) All other obligations of the scholar in Sec. 386.34.
(g) Tracking system.
The grantee has established policies and procedures to determine compliance of the scholar with the terms of the
agreement. In order to determine whether a scholar has met the work-or-repay provision in Sec. 386.34(c)(1)(i), the
tracking system must include for each employment position maintained by the scholar--
(1) Documentation of the employer's name, address, dates of the scholar's employment, and the position the
scholar maintained;
(2) Documentation of how the employment meets the requirements in Sec. 386.34(c)(1)(i); and
(3) Documentation that the grantee, if experiencing difficulty in locating a scholar, has checked with existing
tracking systems operated by alumni organizations.
(h) Reports.
The grantee shall make reports to the Secretary that are
necessary to carry out the Secretary's functions under this part.
(i) Records.
The grantee shall maintain the information obtained in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this section for a period of time
equal to the time required to fulfill the obligation under Sec. 386.34(c)(1)(i)(C).
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1820-0018.)
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c) and 771a(b))

Sec. 386.35 What information must be provided by a grantee that is an institution of higher education to assist
designated State agencies?
A grantee that is an institution of higher education provided assistance under this part shall cooperate with the
following requests for information from a designated State agency:
(a) Information required by section 101(a)(7) of the Act which may include, but is not limited to--
(1) The number of students enrolled by the grantee in rehabilitation training programs; and
(2) The number of rehabilitation professionals trained by the grantee who graduated with certification or
licensure, or with credentials to qualify for certification or licensure, during the past year.
(b) Information on the availability of rehabilitation courses leading to certification or licensure, or the credentials
to qualify for certification or licensure, to assist State agencies in the planning of a program of staff development for
all classes of positions that are involved in the administration and operation of the State agency's vocational
rehabilitation program.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1820-0018.)
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c) and 771a)

Subpart E--What Conditions Must Be Met by a Scholar?

Sec. 386.40 What are the requirements for scholars?
A scholar--
(a) Shall receive the training at the educational institution or agency designated in the scholarship; and
(b) Shall not accept payment of educational allowances from any other Federal, State, or local public or private
nonprofit agency if that allowance conflicts with the individual's obligation under Sec. 386.33(a)(4) or Sec.
386.34(c)(1).
(c) Shall enter into a written agreement with the grantee, before starting training, that meets the terms and
conditions required in Sec. 386.34;
 (d) Shall be enrolled in a course of study leading to a certificate or degree in one of the fields designated in Sec.
386.1(b); and
(e) Shall maintain satisfactory progress toward the certificate or degree as determined by the grantee.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c) and 771a(b))

Sec. 386.41 Under what circumstances does the Secretary grant a deferral or exception to performance or
repayment under a scholarship agreement?
A deferral or repayment exception to the requirements of Sec. 386.34(c)(1) may be granted, in whole or part, by
the Secretary as follows:
(a) Repayment is not required if the scholar--
(1) Is unable to continue the course of study or perform the work obligation because of a disability that is
expected to continue indefinitely or result in death; or
(2) Has died.
(b) Repayment of a scholarship may be deferred during the time the scholar is--
(1) Engaging in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher education;
(2) Serving, not in excess of three years, on active duty as a member of the armed services of the United States;
(3) Serving as a volunteer under the Peace Corps Act;
(4) Serving as a full-time volunteer under Title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973;
(5) Temporarily totally disabled, for a period not to exceed three years; or
(6) Unable to secure employment as required by the agreement by reason of the care provided to a disabled
spouse for a period not to exceed 12 months.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 771(c) and 771a(b))

Sec. 386.42 What must a scholar do to obtain a deferral or exception to performance or repayment under a
scholarship agreement?
To obtain a deferral or exception to performance or repayment under a scholarship agreement, a scholar shall
provide the following:
(a) Written application.
A written application must be made to the Secretary to request a deferral or an exception to performance or
repayment of a scholarship.
(b) Documentation.
(1) Documentation must be provided to substantiate the grounds for a deferral or exception.
(2) Documentation necessary to substantiate an exception under Sec. 386.41(a)(1) or a deferral under Sec.
386.41(b)(5) must include a sworn affidavit from a qualified physician or other evidence of disability satisfactory to
the Secretary.
(3) Documentation to substantiate an exception under Sec. 386.41(a)(2) must include a death certificate or other
evidence conclusive under State law.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1820-0018.)
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c) and 771a)

Sec. 386.43 What are the consequences of a scholar's failure to meet the terms and conditions of a scholarship
agreement?
In the event of a failure to meet the terms and conditions of a scholarship agreement or to obtain a deferral or an
exception as provided in Sec. 386.41, the scholar shall repay all or part of the scholarship as follows:
(a) Amount.
The amount of the scholarship to be repaid is proportional to
the employment obligation not completed.
(b) Interest rate.
The Secretary charges the scholar interest on the unpaid balance owed in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3717.
(c) Interest accrual.
(1) Interest on the unpaid balance accrues from the date the scholar is determined to have entered repayment
status under
paragraph (e) of this section.
(2) Any accrued interest is capitalized at the time the scholar's repayment schedule is established.
(3) No interest is charged for the period of time during which repayment has been deferred under Sec. 386.41.
(d) Collection costs.
Under the authority of 31 U.S.C. 3717, the Secretary may impose reasonable collection costs.
(e) Repayment status.
A scholar enters repayment status on the first day of the first calendar month after the earliest of the following dates,
as applicable:
(1) The date the scholar informs the Secretary he or she does not plan to fulfill the employment obligation under
the agreement.
(2) Any date when the scholar's failure to begin or maintain employment makes it impossible for that individual to
complete the employment obligation within the number of years required in Sec. 386.34(c)(1).
(f) Amounts and frequency of payment.
The scholar shall make payments to the Secretary that cover principal, interest, and collection costs according to a
schedule established by the Secretary.
(Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c) and 771a(b))
 SECTION E

Selection Criteria for Applications

The Secretary uses the following selection criteria to evaluate applications for new grants under
this competition. The maximum score for all of these criteria is 100 points. The maximum score
for each criterion is indicated in parentheses. Because no points are assigned to the selected
factors, the Secretary evaluates each factor within each criterion equally.

The criteria are--

RELEVANCE TO STATE-FEDERAL REHABILITATION SERVICE PROGRAM

(25 points)
(1)The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that
the proposed
project appropriately relates to the mission of the State-Federal
rehabilitation service program.
(2) The Secretary looks for information that shows the project can be
expected either to increase the supply of trained personnel available to
State and other public or nonprofit agencies involved in the rehabilitation of
individuals with physical or mental disabilities through degree or certificate-
granting programs, or to improve the skills and quality of professional
personnel in the rehabilitation field in which the training is to be provided
through the granting of a degree or certificate.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF CURRICULUM (20 points)

(1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that
demonstrates the adequacy of the proposed curriculum.
(2) The Secretary looks for information that shows--
(i) The scope and nature of the course work reflect content that can be
expected to enable the achievement of the established project objectives;
(ii) The curriculum and teaching methods provide for an integration of
theory and practice relevant to the educational objectives of the program;
(iii) There is evidence of educationally focused practical and other
field experiences in
settings that ensure student involvement in the provision of vocational
rehabilitation, supported employment, or independent living rehabilitation
services to individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with severe
disabilities;
(iv) The course work includes student exposure to vocational
rehabilitation, supported
employment, or independent living rehabilitation processes, concepts,
programs, and services; and
(v) If applicable, there is evidence of current professional accreditation
by the designated accrediting agency in the professional field in which grant
support is being requested.
 . QUALITY OF PROJECT SERVICES (10 points)
(1) In determining the quality of the services to be provided by the
proposed project, the Secretary considers the quality and sufficiency of
strategies for ensuring equal access and treatment for eligible project
participants who are members of groups that have traditionally been
underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or
disability.
(2) The extent to which the training or professional development services
to be provided by the proposed project are of sufficient quality, intensity, and
duration to lead to improvements in practice among the recipients of these
services.
(3) The extent to which the training or professional development services
to be provided by the proposed project are likely to alleviate the personnel
shortages that have been identified or are the focus of the proposed project.

QUALITY OF THE MANAGEMENT PLAN (15 points)

(1) The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the proposed project on
time and within budget, including clearly defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for
accomplishing project tasks.
(2) The adequacy of procedures for ensuring feedback and continuous
improvement in the operation of the proposed project.
(3) The extent to which the time commitments of the project director and
principal investigator and other key project personnel are appropriate and
adequate to meet the objectives of the proposed project.

QUALITY OF THE PROJECT EVALUATION (10 points)

(1) The extent to which the methods of evaluation are thorough, feasible,
and appropriate to the goals, objectives, and outcomes of the proposed
project.
(2) The extent to which the methods of evaluation are appropriate to the
context within which the project operates.
(3) The extent to which the methods of evaluation will include the use of
objective
performance measures that are clearly related to the intended outcomes of
the project and will produce quantitative and qualitative data to the extent
possible.

QUALITY OF PROJECT PERSONNEL (10 points)

(1)In determining the quality of project personnel, the Secretary consider
the extent to
which the applicant encourages applications for employment from persons
who are members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented
based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.
 (2) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of the
project director or principal investigator.
(3) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of key
project personnel.
(4) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience of project
consultants or subcontractors.

ADEQUACY OF RESOURCES (10 points)

(1)The adequacy of support, including facilities, equipment, supplies, and
other resources,
from the applicant organization or the lead applicant organization.
(2)The extent to which the budget is adequate to support the proposed
project.
(3)The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the
objectives, design, and
potential significance of the proposed project.
(4) The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the number
of persons to be served and to the anticipated results and benefits.
(5)The potential for the incorporation of project purposes, activities, or
benefits into the ongoing program of the agency or organization at the
end of Federal funding.
 Section F

Application Transmittal Instructions

ATTENTION ELECTRONIC APPLICANTS: Please note that you must follow

the Application Procedures as described in the Federal Register notice
announcing the grant competition. Some programs may require
electronic submission of applications, and those programs will have
specific requirements and waiver instructions in the Federal Register
notice.

An original and two copies of an application for an award must be mailed or hand-
delivered by the application deadline date unless it is submitted electronically.

If you want to apply for a grant and be considered for funding, you must meet
the following deadline requirements:

Applications Submitted Electronically

You must submit your grant application through the Internet using the software
provided on the Grants.gov Web site (http://www.grants.gov) by 4:30 p.m.
(Washington, DC time) on the application deadline date.

If you submit your application through the Internet via the e-Grants Web site,
you will receive an automatic acknowledgment when we receive your
application.

For more information on using Grants.gov, please refer to the Notice Inviting
Applications that was published in the Federal Register, the Grants.gov
Submission Procedures and Tips document found in the application package
instructions, and visit http://www.grants.gov.

Applications Sent by Mail

You must mail the original and two copies of the application on or before the
deadline date to. To help expedite our review of your application, we would
appreciate your voluntarily including an additional 3 copies of your application.

Please mail copies to:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center
Attention: CFDA# 84. 129W
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202 - 4260

You must show one of the following as proof of mailing:

(1)A legibly dated U. S. Postal Service Postmark.

(2)A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U. S.
Postal Service.
(3)A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.
(4)Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary.
If you mail an application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept
either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark.

(2)A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Services.

An applicant should note that the U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly
provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an applicant
should check with its local post office.

Applications Delivered by Commercial Carrier:

Special Note: Due to recent disruptions to normal mail delivery, the Department
encourages you to consider using an alternative delivery method (for example,
a commercial carrier, such as Federal Express or United Parcel Service; or U. S.
Postal Service Express Mail) to transmit your application for this competition to
the Department. If you use an alternative delivery method, please obtain the
appropriate proof of mailing under “Applications Sent by Mail,” then follow the
mailing instructions under the appropriate delivery method.

Applications that are delivered by commercial carrier, such as Federal Express,

United Parcel Service, etc. should be mailed to the:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center – Stop 4260
Attention: CFDA# 84.129W
7100 Old Landover Road
Landover, MD 20785-1506

Applications Delivered by Hand

You or your courier must hand deliver the original and number of copies
requested of the application by 4:30 p.m. (Washington, DC time) on or
before the deadline date. To help expedite our review of your
application, we would appreciate your voluntarily including an additional
3 copies of your application.

Please hand deliver copies to:

U.S. Department of Education
Application Control Center
Attention: CFDA#84.129W
550 12th Street, SW
PCP - Room 7041
Washington, DC 20202 – 4260

The Application Control Center accepts application deliveries daily

between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Washington, DC time), except
Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays
.
 PLEASE NOTE – NEW ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION POLICY

Electronic Submission is Required - As outlined in the Federal Register notice for this
grant competition, applications must be submitted electronically. You must submit your
application using the electronic application system designated in the Federal Register
notice. (The notice will designate whether you will use e-Application or Grants.gov). You
may not e-mail an electronic copy to us. We will reject your application if you submit it in
paper format unless you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission
requirement described below and submit, no later than two weeks before the application
deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these
exceptions.

Under mandatory submission, electronic applications must be received by 4:30 pm

Washington, DC time on the application deadline date. Under this new policy, Education
does not allow for any last minute waiver requests from applicants, which is a change
from the previous policy for mandatory electronic submission. Consequently, we
strongly encourage you to review the registration and submission procedures for the
designated electronic application system right away. In addition, we strongly suggest
that you do not wait until the deadline date to submit your application.

Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement: You qualify for an exception to the

electronic submission requirement, and may submit your application in paper format, by
mail or hand delivery, if you are unable to submit an application through the electronic
application system designated in the Federal Register notice because––
• You do not have access to the Internet; or
• You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the system;
and
• No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days
or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a
Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or
fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for
an exception prevent you from using the Internet to submit your application. If you
mail your written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than
two weeks before the application deadline date. If you fax your written statement
to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks
before the application deadline date. (Please follow the fax instructions found in
the Federal Register notice for this competition. Also, your paper application must
be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions also
described in the Federal Register notice for this grant competition.)

For detailed information on the electronic submission requirement for this competition,
please refer to the Federal Register notice.
 Section G

APPLICATION FORMS

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
(Nonconstruction Programs)

The enclosed forms shall be used by all applicants for Federal Assistance
under all Rehabilitation Services Administration programs. A separate
application must be submitted for each grant sought. No grant may be
awarded unless the completed application forms have been received. If
an item does not appear to be relevant to the assistance requested,
write "NA" for not applicable.

This application consists of four parts. These parts are organized in the
same manner that the submitted application should be organized.
These parts are as follows:

Part I - Federal Assistance Application Face Page

Part II - Budget Information
Part III - Program Narrative
Part IV - Assurances, Certifications and Disclosures

The following statement must be included in this section of your

general application instructions and information document:

Electronic submission requires that narratives and other files be

attached to the following attachment forms as per the
instruction in this document such as:
• One Page Abstract must be attached to the “Department of
Education Abstract Form”
• Program Narratives must be attached to the “Program
Narrative Attachment Form”
• Budget Narratives must be attached to the “Budget Narrative
Attachment Form”
• All vitas, table of contents, letters, certifications,
supplementary statements; and other requested appendicies
must be attached to the “Other Attachment Form”
NOTE: Please do not attach any narratives, supporting files, or
application components to the Standard Form (SF 424).
Although this form accepts attachments, the Department of
Education will only review materials/files attached to the
attachment forms listed above.

Each submitted application must include an index or table of contents

and a one-page project abstract. Pages should be consecutively
numbered.
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
valid OMB control number. The valid
OMB control number for this information collection is 1820-0018. The
time required to complete this information collection is estimated to
average 40 hours per response, including the time to review
instructions, search existing data resources, gathering and maintaining
the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information.

Under terms of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, as amended, and

the regulations implementing that Act, the Department of Education
invites comment on the public reporting burden in this collection of
information. You may send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions
for reducing this burden, to the U.S. Department of Education,
Information Management and Compliance Division, Washington, D.C.
20202-4651; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork
Reduction Project 1820-0018, Washington, D.C. 20503.
 OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02

*1. Type of Submission: *2. Type of Application * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s)
Preapplication New
Application Continuation
*Other (Specify)
Changed/Corrected Application Revision

3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:

5a. Federal Entity Identifier: *5b. Federal Award Identifier:

State Use Only:

6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:

8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:

*a. Legal Name:

*b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): *c. Organizational DUNS:

d. Address:

*Street 1:

Street 2:

*City:

County:

*State:

Province:

*Country:

*Zip / Postal Code

e. Organizational Unit:

Department Name: Division Name:

f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:

Prefix: *First Name:

Middle Name:

*Last Name:

Suffix:

Title:
Organizational Affiliation:

*Telephone Number: Fax Number:

*Email:

OMB Number: 4040-0004

Expiration Date: 01/31/2009

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02

*9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:

Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:

Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:

*Other (Specify)

*10 Name of Federal Agency:

11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:

CFDA Title:

*12 Funding Opportunity Number:

*Title:

13. Competition Identification Number:

Title:

14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):

*15. Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project:

OMB Number: 4040-0004

Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02

16. Congressional Districts Of:

*a. Applicant: *b. Program/Project:

17. Proposed Project:

*a. Start Date: *b. End Date:

18. Estimated Funding ($):

*a. Federal
*b. Applicant
*c. State
*d. Local
*e. Other
*f. Program Income
*g. TOTAL

*19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
c. Program is not covered by E. O. 12372

*20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If “Yes”, provide explanation.)
Yes No

21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply
with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me
to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
** I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or
agency specific instructions

Authorized Representative:

Prefix: *First Name:

Middle Name:
*Last Name:
Suffix:

*Title:

*Telephone Number: Fax Number:

* Email:

*Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed:

Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form

424 (Revised 10/2005)
Prescribed
by OMB Circular A-102
 OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424

Version 02

*Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation

The following should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent of any Federal Debt.
 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED FOR
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

1. Project Director:

Prefix: *First Name: Middle Name: *Last Name:

Suffix:

Address:
* Street1:

Street2:

* City:

County:

* State: * Zip Code: * Country:

* Phone Number (give area code) Fax Number (give area code)

Email Address:

2. Applicant Experience:

Novice Applicant Yes No Not applicable to

this program

3. Human Subjects Research:

Are any research activities involving human subjects planned at any

time during the
proposed project Period?

Yes No

Are ALL the research activities proposed designated to be exempt

from the regulations?

Yes Provide Exemption(s) #:

No Provide Assurance #, if available:

Please attach an explanation Narrative:

Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment

 INSTRUCTIONS FOR
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF
424

1. Project Director. Name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the person to be contacted on matters involving this
application.

2. Novice Applicant. Check “Yes” or “No” only if assistance is being requested under a program that gives special consideration to novice
applicants. Otherwise, leave blank.

Check “Yes” if you meet the requirements for novice applicants specified in the regulations in 34 CFR 75.225 and included on the attached
page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424.” By checking “Yes” the applicant certifies that
it meets these novice applicant requirements. Check “No” if you do not meet the requirements for novice applicants.

3. Human Subjects Research. (See I. A. “Definitions” in attached page entitled “Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental
Information For SF 424.”)

If Not Human Subjects Research. Check “No” if research activities involving human subjects are not planned at any time during the
proposed project period. The remaining parts of Item 3 are then not applicable.

If Human Subjects Research. Check “Yes” if research activities involving human subjects are planned at any time during the proposed
project period, either at the applicant organization or at any other performance site or collaborating institution. Check “Yes” even if the
research is exempt from the regulations for the protection of human subjects. (See I. B. “Exemptions” in attached page entitled “Definitions
for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.”)

3a. If Human Subjects Research is Exempt from the Human Subjects Regulations. Check “Yes” if all the research activities proposed
are designated to be exempt from the regulations. Insert the exemption number(s) corresponding to one or more of the six exemption
categories listed in I. B. “Exemptions.” In addition, follow the instructions in II. A. “Exempt Research Narrative” in the attached page entitled
“Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.”

3a. If Human Subjects Research is Not Exempt from Human Subjects Regulations. Check “No” if some or all of the planned research
activities are covered (not exempt). In addition, follow the instructions in II. B. “Nonexempt Research Narrative” in the page entitled
“Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424

3a. Human Subjects Assurance Number. If the applicant has an approved Federal Wide (FWA) on file with the Office for Human Research
Protections (OHRP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that covers the specific activity, insert the number in the space
provided. If the applicant does not have an approved assurance on file with OHRP, enter “None.” In this case, the applicant, by signature on
the SF-424, is declaring that it will comply with 34 CFR 97 and proceed to obtain the human subjects assurance upon request by the
designated ED official. If the application is recommended/selected for funding, the designated ED official will request that the applicant
obtain the assurance within 30 days after the specific formal request.

Note about Institutional Review Board Approval. ED does not require certification of Institutional Review Board approval with the
application. However, if an application that involves non-exempt human subjects research is recommended/selected for funding, the
designated ED official will request that the applicant obtain and send the certification to ED within 30 days after the formal request.

Paperwork Burden Statement. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB
control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1890-0017. The
time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average between 15 and 45
minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources,
gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any
comments concerning the accuracy of the estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form,
please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4700. If you have
comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form write directly
to: Joyce I. Mays, Application Control Center, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza,
550 12th Street, S.W. Room 7076, Washington, D.C. 20202-4260.
 DEFINITIONS FOR
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424
(Attachment to Instructions for Supplemental Information for SF 424)
Definitions:

Novice Applicant (See 34 CFR 75.225). For discretionary grant programs under which the Secretary gives special consideration to novice applications, a novice applicant
means any applicant for a grant from ED that—

• Has never received a grant or subgrant under the program from which it seeks funding;

• Has never been a member of a group application, submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129, that received a grant under the program from which it seeks
funding; and

• Has not had an active discretionary grant from the Federal government in the five years before the deadline date for applications under the program. For the purposes
of this requirement, a grant is active until the end of the grant’s project or funding period, including any extensions of those periods that extend the grantee’s authority
to obligate funds.

In the case of a group application submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129, a group includes only parties that meet the requirements listed above.

PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS IN RESEARCH

I. Definitions and Exemptions

A. Definitions.

A research activity involves human subjects if the activity is research, as defined in the Department’s regulations, and the research activity will involve use of human

subjects, as defined in the regulations.

—Research

The ED Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97, define research as “a systematic investigation, including research
development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.” If an activity follows a deliberate plan whose purpose is to develop or
contribute to generalizable knowledge it is research. Activities which meet this definition constitute research whether or not they are conducted or supported under a program
that is considered research for other purposes. For example, some demonstration and service programs may include research activities.

—Human Subject

The regulations define human subject as “a living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) data through
intervention or interaction with the individual, or (2) identifiable private information.” (1) If an activity involves obtaining information about a living person by manipulating
that person or that person’s environment, as might occur when a new instructional technique is tested, or by communicating or interacting with the individual, as occurs with
surveys and interviews, the definition of human subject is met. (2) If an activity involves obtaining private information about a living person in such a way that the information
can be linked to that individual (the identity of the subject is or may be readily determined by the investigator or associated with the information), the definition of human
subject is met. [Private information includes information about behavior that occurs in a context in which an individual can reasonably expect that no observation or recording
is taking place, and information which has been provided for specific purposes by an individual and which the individual can reasonably expect will not be made public (for
example, a school health record).]

B. Exemptions.

Research activities in which the only involvement of human subjects will be in one or more of the following six categories of exemptions are not covered by the regulations:

(1) Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices, such as (a) research on regular and special education
instructional strategies, or (b) research on the effectiveness of or the comparison among instructional techniques, curricula, or classroom management methods.

(2) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior,
unless: (a) information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects can be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects; and (b) any disclosure
of the human subjects’ responses outside the research could reasonably place the subjects at risk of criminal or civil liability or be damaging to the subjects’ financial standing,
employability, or reputation. If the subjects are children, exemption 2 applies only to research involving educational tests and observations of public behavior when the
investigator(s) do not participate in the activities being observed. Exemption 2 does not apply if children are surveyed or interviewed or if the research involves observation
of public behavior and the investigator(s) participate in the activities being observed. [Children are defined as persons who have not attained the legal age for consent to
treatments or procedures involved in the research, under the applicable law or jurisdiction in which the research will be conducted.]

(3) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior
that is not exempt under section (2) above, if the human subjects are elected or appointed public officials or candidates for public office; or federal statute(s) require(s) without
exception that the confidentiality of the personally identifiable information will be maintained throughout the research and thereafter.

(4) Research involving the collection or study of existing data, documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if these sources are publicly available or if
the information is recorded by the investigator in a manner that subjects cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects.

(5) Research and demonstration projects which are conducted by or subject to the approval of department or agency heads, and which are designed to study, evaluate, or
otherwise examine: (a) public benefit or service programs; (b) procedures for obtaining benefits or services under those programs; (c) possible changes in or alternatives to
those programs or procedures; or (d) possible changes in methods or levels of payment for benefits or services under those programs.

(6) Taste and food quality evaluation and consumer acceptance studies, (a) if wholesome foods without additives are consumed or (b) if a food is consumed that contains a food
ingredient at or below the level and for a use found to be safe, or agricultural chemical or environmental contaminant at or below the level found to be safe, by the Food and
Drug Administration or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

II. Instructions for Exempt and Nonexempt Human Subjects Research Narratives

If the applicant marked “Yes” for Item 3 of Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, the applicant must provide a human subjects “exempt research” or
“nonexempt research” narrative. Insert the narrative(s) in the space provided. If you have multiple projects and need to provide more than one narrative, be sure to label each
set of responses as to the project they address.

A. Exempt Research Narrative.

If you marked “Yes” for item 3 a. and designated exemption numbers(s), provide the “exempt research” narrative. The narrative must contain sufficient information about the
involvement of human subjects in the proposed research to allow a determination by ED that the designated exemption(s) are appropriate. The narrative must be succinct.

B. Nonexempt Research Narrative.

If you marked “No” for item 3 a. you must provide the “nonexempt research” narrative. The narrative must address the following seven points. Although no specific page
limitation applies to this section of the application, be succinct.

(1) Human Subjects Involvement and Characteristics: Provide a detailed description of the proposed involvement of human subjects. Describe the characteristics of the
subject population, including their anticipated number, age range, and health status. Identify the criteria for inclusion or exclusion of any subpopulation. Explain the rationale
for the involvement of special classes of subjects, such as children, children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, persons with mental disabilities, pregnant women,
prisoners, institutionalized individuals, or others who are likely to be vulnerable

(2) Sources of Materials: Identify the sources of research material obtained from individually identifiable living human subjects in the form of specimens, records, or data.
Indicate whether the material or data will be obtained specifically for research purposes or whether use will be made of existing specimens, records, or data.

(3) Recruitment and Informed Consent: Describe plans for the recruitment of subjects and the consent procedures to be followed. Include the circumstances under which
consent will be sought and obtained, who will seek it, the nature of the information to be provided to prospective subjects, and the method of documenting consent. State if the
Institutional Review Board (IRB) has authorized a modification or waiver of the elements of consent or the requirement for documentation of consent.

(4) Potential Risks: Describe potential risks (physical, psychological, social, legal, or other) and assess their likelihood and seriousness. Where appropriate, describe
alternative treatments and procedures that might be advantageous to the subjects.

(5) Protection Against Risk: Describe the procedures for protecting against or minimizing potential risks, including risks to confidentiality, and assess their likely
effectiveness. Where appropriate, discuss provisions for ensuring necessary medical or professional intervention in the event of adverse effects to the subjects. Also, where
appropriate, describe the provisions for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of the subjects.

(6) Importance of the Knowledge to be Gained: Discuss the importance of the knowledge gained or to be gained as a result of the proposed research. Discuss why the risks
to subjects are reasonable in relation to the anticipated benefits to subjects and in relation to the importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result.

(7) Collaborating Site(s): If research involving human subjects will take place at collaborating site(s) or other performance site(s), name the sites and briefly describe their
involvement or role in the research.

Copies of the Department of Education’s Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, 34 CFR Part 97 and other pertinent materials on the protection of human
subjects in research are available from the Grants Policy and Oversight Staff, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
20202-4250, telephone: (202) 245-6120, and on the U.S. Department of Education’s Protection of Human Subjects in Research Web Site:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OCFO/humansub.html
NOTE: The State Applicant Identifier on the SF 424 is for State Use only. Please complete it on the OMB Standard 424 in the upper right corner of the form (if applicable).
 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OMB Control Number:
BUDGET INFORMATION 1890-0004
NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Expiration Date: 10-31-2007
Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the column
Name of Institution/Organization under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants
should complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before
completing form.
SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDS
Budget Categories Project Year 1 Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
1. Personnel
2. Fringe Benefits
3. Travel
4. Equipment
5. Supplies
6. Contractual
7. Construction
8. Other
9. Total Direct Costs (lines 1-
8)
10. Indirect Costs*
11. Training Stipends
12. Total Costs (lines 9-11)
*Indirect Cost Information (To Be Completed by Your Business Office):
If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10, please answer the following questions:
(1) Do you have an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement approved by the Federal government? ____Yes ____ No
(2) If yes, please provide the following information:
Period Covered by the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement: From: ___/___/______ To: ___/___/______ (mm/dd/yyyy)
Approving Federal agency: ____ ED ____ Other (please specify): __________________________
(3) For Restricted Rate Programs (check one) -- Are you using a restricted indirect cost rate that:
___ Is included in your approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement? or ___ Complies with 34 CFR 76.564(c)(2)?
ED 524
 Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the column
Name of Institution/Organization
under
"Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants should
complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing
form.
SECTION B - BUDGET SUMMARY
NON-FEDERAL FUNDS
Project Year 1 Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total
Budget Categories (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
1. Personnel
2. Fringe Benefits
3. Travel
4. Equipment
5. Supplies
6. Contractual
7. Construction
8. Other
9. Total Direct
Costs
(Lines 1-8)
10. Indirect Costs
11. Training
Stipends
12. Total Costs
(Lines 9-11)

SECTION C – BUDGET NARRATIVE (see instructions)

ED 524
 Instructions for ED 524
Indirect Cost Information: Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year, for which matching

General Instructions If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10, this
funds or other contributions are provided, show the total contribution

information is to be completed by your Business Office. (1): Indicatefor each applicable budget category.
This form is used to apply to individual U.S. Department of Education
whether or not your organization has an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi-year total for each budge
(ED) discretionary grant programs. Unless directed otherwise, provide
that was approved by the Federal government. (2): If you checked category. If non-Federal contributions are provided for only one year
the same budget information for each year of the multi-year funding
“yes” in (1), indicate in (2) the beginning and ending dates covered leave
by this column blank.
request. Pay attention to applicable program specific instructions, if
the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement. In addition, indicate whether EDLineor 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total matching or other
attached. Please consult with your Business Office prior to submitting
another Federal agency (Other) issued the approved agreement. If you contribution for each project year.
this form.
check “Other,” specify the name of the Federal agency that issued theLine 12, column (f): Show the total amount to be contributed for al

approved agreement. (3): If you are applying for a grant underyears

a of the multi-year project. If non-Federal contributions are
Section A - Budget Summary
U.S. Department of Education Funds Restricted Rate Program (34 CFR 75.563 or 76.563), indicate whether
provided for only one year, leave this space blank.

you are using a restricted indirect cost rate that is included on your
All applicants must complete Section A and provide a breakdown by Section C - Budget Narrative [Attach separate sheet(s)]
approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement or whether you are usingPay a attention to applicable program specific instructions,
the applicable budget categories shown in lines 1-11. if attached.
restricted indirect cost rate that complies with
Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year for which funding is 1. Provide an itemized budget breakdown, and
justification by project year, for each budget category
requested, show the total amount requested for each applicable budget listed in Sections A and B. For grant projects that
34 CFR 76.564(c)(2). Note: State or Local government agencies may will be divided into two or more separately budgeted
category. major activities or sub-projects, show for each budget
not use the provision for a restricted indirect cost rate specified in 34 category of a project year the breakdown of the
Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi-year total for each budget specific expenses attributable to each sub-project or
CFR 76.564(c)(2). Check only one response. Leave blank, if this item activity.
category. If funding is requested for only one project year, leave this
is not applicable. 2. If applicable to this program, provide the rate and
column blank. base on which fringe benefits are calculated.
Section B - Budget Summary
Line 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total budget request for each Non-Federal Funds 3. If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect
costs on line 10, this information is to be completed
project year for which funding is requested.
by your Business Office. Specify the estimated
If you are required to provide or volunteer to provide matching funds amount of the base to which the indirect cost rate is
Line 12, column (f): Show the total amount requested for all project
applied and the total indirect expense. Depending on
or other non-Federal resources to the project, these should be shown the grant program to which you are applying and/or
years. If funding is requested for only one year, leave this space blank.
your approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, some
for each applicable budget category on lines 1-11 of Section B. direct cost budget categories in your grant
 application budget may not be included in the base your individual submission of this form, write directly to (insert
and multiplied by your indirect cost rate. For
example, you must multiply the indirect cost rates of program office), U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue,
“Training grants" (34 CFR 75.562) and grants under
programs with “Supplement not Supplant” S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.
requirements ("Restricted Rate" programs) by a
“modified total direct cost” (MTDC) base (34 CFR
75.563 or 76.563). Please indicate which costs are
included and which costs are excluded from the base
to which the indirect cost rate is applied.

When calculating indirect costs (line 10) for

"Training grants" or grants under "Restricted Rate"
programs, you must refer to the information and
examples on ED’s website at:
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appfor
ms.html .
You may also contact (202) 377-3838 for additional
information regarding calculating indirect cost rates
or general indirect cost rate information.

4. Provide other explanations or comments you deem

necessary.

Paperwork Burden Statement

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required to respond to a collection of information unless such

collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB

control number for this information collection is 1890-0004. The time

required to complete this information collection is estimated to vary

from 13 to 22 hours per response, with an average of 17.5 hours per

response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data

sources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the

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form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.

20202-4651. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of

 PART III - APPLICATION NARRATIVE

This narrative section of the application requires applicants to address the selection criteria

that will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual applications. Please refer to the “Selection Criteria

and Format” sections in this package for the competition to which you wish to submit an application.

Also, all of the competitions covered by this package have page limitations for the

application narrative. Please refer to the “Page Limits” information for the competition to which you wish

to submit an application.
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ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing
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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.
SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.

Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the
awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is
the case, you will be notified.

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant:

1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds under which application for Federal assistance is being made;
sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project cost) to ensure and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)
proper planning, management, and completion of the project which may apply to the application.
described in this application.

2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the 7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of
United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any Titles II and III of the uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646)
records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons
will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or
generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all
interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their of Federal participation in purchases.
positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the
appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or 8. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch Act
personal gain. (5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political
activities of employees whose principal employment activities
4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.

5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970

(42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for
merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes
or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a
Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart
F).

6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to

nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b)
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20
U.S.C. §§1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-
6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the
Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug
abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-
616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §§ 523 and 527 of the Public
Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§ 290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug
abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of
1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i)
9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis- 12 Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §§1721 et seq.) related to protecting components or
U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §§874) and the Contract Work potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 327-333), system.
regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction
subagreements. 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593 (identification and
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and
Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq.).
flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase
flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and 14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human
acquisition is $10,000 or more. subjects involved in research, development, and related activities
supported by this award of assistance.
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966
environmental quality control measures under the National (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. §§2131 et seq.) pertaining to
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held
Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award
to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; of assistance.
(d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with
EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the 16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention
approved State management program developed under the Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead-
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence
seq); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) structures.
Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act
of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) protection 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance
of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of
Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h) 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, “Audits of States, Local
protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.”
Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).
18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal
laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this
program.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE

APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED

Standard Form 424B (Rev. 7-97) Back

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements.

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
 (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned,
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal Loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.

(2) If any funds other Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member o
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loam or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form – LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying
Activities,” in accordance with its instructions.

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a
prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31,
U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance.

The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence
an officer or employee or any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing
for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,” in accordance with its instructions.
Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed
by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Applicant’s Organization

Printed Name of Authorized Representative Printed Title of Authorized Representative

Signature Date

ED80-0013 08/05
 Approved by OMB
0348-0046
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352

(See reverse for public burden disclosure)

1. Type of Federal Action: 2. Status of Federal Action: 3. Report Type:

a. contract a. bid/offer/application a. initial filing
____ b. grant _____ b. initial award _____ b. material change
c. cooperative agreement c. post-award
d. loan For material change only:
e. loan guarantee Year _______ quarter _______
f. loan insurance Date of last report___________

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity: 5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name
____ Prime _____ Subawardee and Address of Prime:
Tier______, if Known:

Congressional District, if known: Congressional District, if known:

6. Federal Department/Agency:

CFDA Number, if applicable: __________________

8. Federal Action Number, if known:

$
10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if
(if individual, last name, first name, MI): different from No. 10a)
(last name, first name, MI):

11. Information requested through this form is authorized by

title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities Signature: __________________________________
is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or Print Name:_________________________________
entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
1352. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-
Title:______________________________________
annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person
who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for Telephone No.: ________________ Date: _______
each such failure.

Federal Use Only Authorized for Local Reproduction

Standard Form - LLL (Rev. 7-97)
 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or
receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a
form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change
report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of
a covered Federal action.

2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material change to the
information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously
submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

4. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check
the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient.
Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not
limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.

5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks “Subawardee,” then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code
of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

6. Enter the name of the federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below
agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for
Proposal (RFP) number; Invitations for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award
number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Included prefixes, e.g., “RFP-DE-90-
001.”

9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal
amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.

(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10(a). Enter Last
Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

11. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid
OMB control Number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is OMB No. 0348-0046. Public reporting burden for this
collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget,
Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, DC 20503.
Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants
OMB No. 1890-0014 Exp. 02/28/09
Purpose: The Federal government is committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants, small or large, non-religious or faith-based,
have an equal opportunity to compete for Federal funding. In order for us to better understand the population of applicants for
Federal funds, we are asking nonprofit private organizations (not including private universities) to fill out this survey.

Upon receipt, the survey will be separated from the application. Information provided on the survey will not be considered in any
way in making funding decisions and will not be included in the Federal grants database. While your help in this data collection
process is greatly appreciated, completion of this survey is voluntary.
Instructions for Submitting the Survey: If you are applying using a hard copy application, please place the completed survey in an
envelope labeled “Applicant Survey.” Seal the envelope and include it along with your application package. If you are applying
electronically, please submit this survey along with your application.

Applicant’s (Organization) Name:

______________________________________________________________
Applicant’s DUNS Number:
___________________________________________________________________
Federal Program: __________________________________________________CFDA Number:
___________

1. Has the applicant ever received a grant or 6. How many full-time equivalent employees does
contract from the Federal government? the applicant have? (Check only one box).

3 or Fewer 15-50
Yes No
4-5 51-100
6-14 over 100
2. Is the applicant a faith-based organization?

Yes No
7. What is the size of the applicant’s annual budget?
(Check only one box.)
3. Is the applicant a secular organization?
Less Than $150,000
Yes No
$150,000 - $299,999

4. Does the applicant have 501(c)(3) status? $300,000 - $499,999

Yes No $500,000 - $999,999

$1,000,000 - $4,999,999
5. Is the applicant a local affiliate of a national
organization? $5,000,000 or more
Yes No
 Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

Provide the applicant’s (organization) name

and DUNS number and the grant name and According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
CFDA number. no persons are required to respond to a collection of
information unless such collection displays a valid
OMB control number. The valid OMB control
number for this information collection is 1890-0014.
1. Self-explanatory. The time required to complete this information
collection is estimated to average five (5) minutes per
2. Self-identify. response, including the time to review instructions,
search existing data resources, gather the data needed,
3. Self-identify. and complete and review the information collection.
If you have any comments concerning the accuracy
4. 501(c)(3) status is a legal designation of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving
provided on application to the Internal this form, please write to: The Agency Contact
Revenue Service by eligible organizations. listed in this grant application package.
Some grant programs may require nonprofit
applicants to have 501(c)(3) status. Other
grant programs do not.

5. Self-explanatory.

6. For example, two part-time employees who

each work half-time equal one full-time
equivalent employee. If the applicant is a
local affiliate of a national organization, the
responses to survey questions 2 and 3 should
reflect the staff and budget size of the local OMB No. 1890-0014 Exp. 02/28/09
affiliate.

7. Annual budget means the amount of money

your organization spends each year on all of
its activities.
Paperwork Burden Statement
 SECTION H

IMPORTANT NOTICES

NOTICE REGARDING SUBMISSION OF TRAINING MATERIALS TO

THE NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE OF REHABILITATION TRAINING MATERIALS

For a number of years the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) has provided funding for
a National Clearinghouse Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCHRTM). The purpose of the
NCHRTM is to provide training materials that would benefit rehabilitation personnel. NCHRTM
promotes a computerized on-line catalog of RSA training materials by circulation of its materials
collection through electronic catalogs and inventory systems.

The success of the NCHRTM depends largely upon training projects sharing their materials with
the NCHRTM. To this end, RSA requires training grantees to submit any training materials
developed for their projects to:

THE NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON REHABILITATION TRAINING MATERIALS

Michael Millington, Ph.D.
Director
Utah State University
Department of Special Education
and Rehabilitation
6524 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-6524
Toll Free #:1-866-821-5355
Email: [email protected]
 Estimated Burden Statement for GEPA Requirements
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information
unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information
collection is 1890-0007. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 1.5 hours
per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and
complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time
estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: Director, Grants Policy and Oversight
Staff, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW,. Washington, DC 20202-4250

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:

 Program Performance Measures Under The Government Performance
And Results Act (GPRA)

What is GPRA
The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 is a straightforward statute that requires all
Federal agencies to manage their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities.
Each agency is to clearly state what it intends to accomplish, identify the resources required, and
periodically report it’s progress to the Congress. In doing so, it is expected that GPRA will contribute
to improvements in accountability for the expenditures of public funds, improve Congressional
decision-making through more objective information on the effectiveness of Federal programs, and
promote a new government focus on results, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

How has the United States Department of Education responded to the GPRA Requirements?

As required by GPRA, the United States Department of Education (the Department) has prepared a
strategic plan for 2002-2007. This plan reflects the Department’s priorities and integrates them with
its mission and program authorities and describes how the Department will work to improve education
for all children and adults in the United States. The Department’s goals, as listed in the plan, are:

Goal 1: Create a Culture of Achievement: Create a culture of achievement throughout the

nation's education system by effectively implementing the new law, the No Child Left
Behind Act of 2001, and by basing all federal education programs on its principles:
accountability, flexibility, expanded parental options and doing what works.

Goal 2: Improve Student Achievement: Improve student achievement for all groups of
students by putting reading first, expanding high-quality mathematics and science
teaching, reforming high schools, and boosting teacher and principal quality, thereby
closing the achievement gap.

Goal 3: Develop Safe Schools and Strong Character: Establish disciplined and drug-free
education environments that foster the development of good character and citizenship.

Goal 4: Transform Education into an Evidence-based Field: Strengthen the quality of

education research.

Goal 5: Enhance the Quality of and Access to Postsecondary and Adult Education:
Increase opportunities for students and the effectiveness of institutions.

Goal 6: Establish Management Excellence: Create a culture of accountability throughout the

Department of Education.
 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS
IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
GRANT AND CONTRACT PROGRAMS
GRANTS
Applicants for grants from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) have to compete for limited
funds. Deadlines assure all applicants that they will be treated fairly and equally, without last
minute haste. For these reasons, ED must set strict deadlines for grant applications. Prospective
applicants can avoid disappointment if they understand that:
Failure to meet a deadline will mean that an applicant will be rejected without any
consideration.
The rules, including the deadline, for applying for each grant are published, individually, in the
Federal Register. A one-year subscription to the Register may be obtained by sending $555.00
to: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402-
9371. (Send check or money order only, no cash or stamps.) In addition, the Federal Register is
available on-line for free on Government Printing Office (GPO) Access:
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html. Depository Library location and Federal Register
services: http://www.archives.gov/.
The instructions in the Federal Register must be followed exactly. Do not accept any other advice
you may receive. No ED employee is authorized to extend any deadline published in the
Register. No ED employees are authorized to extend any deadline published in the Federal
Register. Questions regarding submission of applications may be addressed to:
U.S. Department of Education
Application Control Center
Washington, D.C. 20202-4725
CONTRACTS
Competitive procurement actions undertaken by the ED are governed by the Federal Acquisition
Regulations and implementing Department of Education Acquisition Regulations.
Generally, prospective competitive procurement actions are synopsized in the Commerce
Business Daily (CBD). Prospective offerors are therein advised of the nature of the procurement
and where to apply for copies of the Request for Proposals (RFP). All of ED’s RFP’s are now
available on-line for downloading at the following url:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/ocfo/contracts/currrfp.html.
Offerors are advised to be guided solely by the contents of the CBD synopsis and the instructions
contained in the RFP. Questions regarding the submission of offers should be addressed to the
Contracts Specialist identified on the face page of the RFP. Offers are judged in competition with
others, and failure to conform with any substantive requirements of the RFP will result in rejection
of the offer without any consideration whatever.
Do not accept any advice you receive that is contrary to instructions contained in either the CBD
synopsis or the RFP. No ED employee is authorized to consider a proposal which is non-
responsive to the RFP. A subscription to the CBD is available for $208.00 per year via second
class mailing or $261.00 per year via first class mailing. Information included in the Federal
Acquisition Regulation is contained in Title 48, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 ($49.00).
The foregoing publication may be obtained by sending your check or money order only, no cash
or stamps, to:
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20402-9371
In addition, the Commerce Business Daily is available on-line for free at the following
url: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/. The Federal Acquisition Regulations are available on-
line at the following url: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ In an effort to be certain this important
information is widely disseminated, this notice is being included in all ED mail to the
public. You may therefore, receive more than one notice. If you do, we apologize for any
annoyance it may cause you.
ED FORM 5348, ¾
Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs
 This appendix applies to each program that is subject to the requirements of
Executive Order 12372 (Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) and the
regulations in 34 CFR part 79.
The objective of the Executive order is to foster an intergovernmental partnership
and to strengthen federalism by relying on State and local processes for State and local
government coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance.
Applicants must contact the appropriate State Single Point of Contact to find out
about, and to comply with, the State's process under Executive Order 12372. Applicants
proposing to perform activities in more than one State should immediately contact the
Single Point of Contact for each of those States and follow the procedure established in
each of those States under the Executive order. A listing containing the Single Point of
Contact for each State is included in this appendix.
In States that have not established a process or chosen a program for review,
State, areawide, regional, and local entities may submit comments directly to the
Department.
Any State Process Recommendation and other comments submitted by a State
Single Point of Contact and any comments from State, areawide, regional, and local
entities must be mailed or hand-delivered by the date indicated in the actual application
notice to the following address: The Secretary, EO 12372--CFDA# [commenter must
insert number--including suffix letter, if any], U.S. Department of Education, room
7W301, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202.
Proof of mailing will be determined on the same basis as applications (see 34 CFR
75.102). Recommendations or comments may be hand-delivered until 4:30 p.m. (Washington,
DC time) on the date indicated in the actual application notice.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE ADDRESS IS NOT THE SAME ADDRESS
AS THE ONE TO WHICH THE APPLICANT SUBMITS ITS COMPLETED
APPLICATION. DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
 STATE SINGLE POINTS OF CONTACT (SPOCs)

It is estimated that in 2004 the Federal Government will outlay $400 billion
in grants to State and local governments. Executive Order 12372,
"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs," was issued with the desire to
foster the intergovernmental partnership and strengthen federalism by relying on
State and local processes for the coordination and review of proposed Federal
financial assistance and direct Federal development. The Order allows each
State to designate an entity to perform this function. Below is the official list of
those entities. For those States that have a home page for their designated
entity, a direct link has been provided on the official version:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.

States that are not listed on this page have chosen not to
participate in the intergovernmental review process, and therefore
do not have a SPOC. If you are located within one of these States,
you may still send application materials directly to a Federal
awarding agency.

Contact information for Federal agencies that award grants can be found in The
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Contents Page. You can access
Appendix IV by Agency [http://12.46.245.173/CFDA/appx4_web.pdf] or by State
[http://12.46.245.173/CFDA/appx4_web_state.pdf].

ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA
Tracy L. Copeland Grants Coordination
Manager, State Clearinghouse State Clearinghouse
Office of Intergovernmental Services Office of Planning and Research
Department of Finance and Administration P.O. Box 3044, Room 222
1515 W. 7th Street, Room 412 Sacramento, California 95812-3044
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 Telephone: (916) 445-0613
Telephone: (501) 682-1074 FAX: (916) 323-3018
FAX: (501) 682-5206 [email protected]
[email protected]
DELAWARE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Ellen P. McDowell Marlene Jefferson
Federal Aid Coordinator DC Government Office of Partnerships
Office of Management and Budget and Grants Development
Budget Development, Planning & Admin. 414 4th Street, NW
Haslet Armory Washington, DC 20001
122 William Penn Street Telephone: (202) 727-6518
Dover, Delaware 19901 SLC D570E FAX: (202) 727-1652
Telephone: (302) 739-4206 [email protected]
FAX: (302) 739-5661
[email protected]
FLORIDA GEORGIA
Lauren P. Milligan Barbara Jackson
Florida State Clearinghouse Georgia State Clearinghouse
Florida Dept. of Environmental 270 Washington Street, SW, 8th Floor
Protection Atlanta, Georgia 30334
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Telephone: (404) 656-3855
Mall Station 47 FAX: (404) 656-7901
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 [email protected]
Telephone: (850) 245-2161
FAX: (850) 245-2190
[email protected]
ILLINOIS IOWA
Roukaya McCaffrey Kathy Mable
Department of Commerce and Iowa Department of Management
Economic Opportunities State Capitol Building Room G12
620 East Adams, 6th Floor 1007 E Grand Avenue
Springfield, Illinois, 62701 Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Telephone: (217) 524-0188 Telephone: (515) 281-8834
FAX: (217) 558-0473 FAX: (515) 242-5897
[email protected] [email protected]
KENTUCKY MAINE
Ron Cook Joyce Benson
The Governor’s Office for Local State Planning Office
Development 184 State Street
1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 340 38 State House Station
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Augusta, Maine 04333
Telephone: (502) 573-2382 / (800) 346- Telephone: (207) 287-3261
5606 (direct): (207) 287-1461
FAX: (502) 573-2512 FAX: (207) 287-6489
[email protected] [email protected]
MARYLAND MICHIGAN
Linda C. Janey, J.D. William Parkus
Director, Capital Planning and Southeast Michigan Council of
Development Review Governments
Maryland Department of Planning 535 Griswold, Suite 300
301 West Preston Street, Room 1104 Detroit, Michigan 48226
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2305 Telephone: (313) 961-4266
Telephone: (410) 767-4490 FAX: (313) 961-4869
FAX: (410) 767-4480 [email protected]
[email protected]
MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI
Janet Riddell Sara VanderFeltz
Clearinghouse Officer Federal Assistance Clearinghouse
Department of Finance and Office of Administration
Administration Commissioner’s Office
1301 Woolfolk Building, Suite E Capitol Building, Room 125
501 North West Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Jackson, Mississippi 39201 Telephone: (573) 751-0337
Telephone: (601) 359-6762 FAX: (573) 751-1212
Fax: (601) 359-6758 [email protected]
[email protected]

NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE

Kimberley Perondi Jack Ruderman
Department of Administration Acting Director, New Hampshire Office of
State Clearinghouse Energy and Planning
209 E. Musser Street, Room 200 Attn: Intergovernmental Review Process
Carson City, Nevada 89701 James P. Taylor
Telephone: (775) 684-0209 57 Regional Drive
FAX: (775) 684-0260 Concord, New Hampshire 03301-8519
[email protected] Telephone: (603) 271-2155
FAX: (603) 271-2615
[email protected]
NEW YORK NORTH DAKOTA
Linda Shkrell Jim Boyd
Office of Public Security ND Department of Commerce
Homeland Security Grants Coordination 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 2
633 3rd Avenue P.O. Box 2057
New York, NY 10017 Bismarck, North Dakota 58502-2057
Telephone: (212) 867-1289 Telephone: (701) 328-2676
FAX: (212) 867-1725 FAX: (701) 328-2308
[email protected]
RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA
Joyce Karger Jean Ricard
Department of Administration Office of State Budget
One Capitol Hill 1201 Main Street, Suite 870
Providence Rhode Island 02908-5870 Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Telephone: (401) 222-6181 Telephone: (803) 734-1314
FAX: (401) 222-2083 FAX: (803) 734-0645
[email protected] [email protected]
TEXAS UTAH
Denise S. Francis Sophia DiCaro
Director, State Grants Team Utah State Clearinghouse
Governor’s Office of Budget and Planning Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
P.O. Box 12428 Utah
Austin, Texas 78711 Capitol Complex
Telephone: (512) 305-9415 Suite E210, P.O. Box 142210
FAX: (512) 936-2681 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2210
[email protected] Telephone: (801) 538-1027
FAX: (801) 538-1547
[email protected]
WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN
Bobby Lewis, Director Division of Intergovernmental Relations
Community Development Division Wisconsin Department of Administration
West Virginia Development Office 101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor
Building #6, Room 553 P.O. Box 8944
Charleston, West Virginia 25305 Madison, Wisconsin 53708
Telephone: (304) 558-4010 Telephone: (608) 266-7043
FAX: (304) 558-3248 FAX: (608) 267-6917
[email protected] [email protected]
AMERICAN SAMOA GUAM
Pat M. Galea'i Director
Federal Grants/Programs Coordinator Bureau of Budget and Mgmt. Research
Office of Federal Programs/Office of the Office of the Governor
Governor P.O. Box 2950
Department of Commerce Agana, Guam 96910
American Samoa Government Telephone: 011-671-472-2285
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 FAX: 011-671-472-2825
Telephone: (684) 633-5155 [email protected]
Fax: (684) 633-4195
[email protected]
NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS PUERTO RICO
Ms. Jacoba T. Seman Jose Caballero / Mayra Silva
Federal Programs Coordinator Puerto Rico Planning Board
Office of Management and Budget Federal Proposals Review Office
Office of the Governor Minillas Government Center
Saipan, MP 96950 P.O. Box 41119
Telephone: (670) 664-2289 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1119
FAX: (670) 664-2272 Telephone: (787) 723-6190
[email protected] FAX: (787) 722-6783
VIRGIN ISLANDS
Ira Mills
Director, Office of Management and
Budget
# 41 Norre Gade Emancipation Garden
Station, Second Floor
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
Telephone: (340) 774-0750
FAX: (787) 776-0069
[email protected]

Changes to this list can be made only after OMB is notified by a State’s
officially designated representative. E-mail messages can be sent to
[email protected]. If you prefer, you may send correspondence to the
following postal address:

Attn: Grants Management

Office of Management and Budget
New Executive Office Building, Suite 6025
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503

Please note: Inquiries about obtaining a Federal grant should not be sent to the OMB e-
mail or postal address shown above. The best source for this information is the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance or CFDA http://www.cfda.gov and the Grants.gov website
(http://www.grants.gov).

SECTION I

Application Checklist
 Does your application include each of the following?

[ ] Cover page (If paper application use the ED 424, If Grants.gov use
SF 424 and ED Supplement)
[ ] Budget form (ED Form 524)
[ ] Program specific budget form [if applicable]
[ ] Budget narrative – Attach this to the Budget Narrative Attachment
form [if applicable]
[ ] Program narrative and responses to the selection criteria should be
attached to the project narrative attachment form
[ ] The one page abstract should be attached to the ED Abstract Form
[ ] Assurances and Certifications [list]
[ ] Other supporting documents, i.e. appendices, resumes, should be
attached to the Other Attachment Form
Did You --
[ ] Provide one (1) original plus two (2) copies of the application (One
original and six copies are requested)?
[ ] Include all required forms with original signatures and dates?
[ ] Submit a copy of the application to the State Single Point of
Contact, if applicable?

O
[ ] *Mail Application To: R **Hand-deliver* Application To:

Rehabilitation Long-Term
Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Training
ATTN: 84.129W ATTN: 84129W
U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Education
Application Control Center Application Control Center
Room 7041 Room 7041
Potomac Center Plaza Potomac Center Plaza
550 12th Street, SW. 550 12th Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20202 Washington, DC 20202

*The Application Control Center accepts deliveries daily between 8:00

a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time), except Saturdays, Sundays
and Federal holidays. Application must be received by mail postmarked
no later than the closing date.
**Hand-delivered applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. no later
than the closing date. A person delivering an application must show
identification to enter the building.

COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

[Below are some examples of Q's & A's that programs may include in their
application booklets. Programs may want to add others. Generally speaking,
Q's & A's should not repeat information that is given elsewhere in the
application. However, there may be exceptions to this "rule of thumb." Q's &
A's should not be subregulatory and should not take the place of
instructions.]

Q. What happens to my application after it is received in the

Department?

A. The Department's Application Control Center receives each

application, assigns each an identifying number (PR/Award number),
confirms receipt of applications, and sends the applications to the
appropriate program office, which screens them for eligibility. The
program conducts a peer review of all eligible applications sent to a
program competition, ranks them and recommends the highest
ranked applications for funding with exceptions as provided by law.
The responsible official for the applicable program reviews the
program office's recommendations, checks the adequacy of the
documentation supporting the recommendations, and approves a
final list, or slate, of recommended projects and funding amounts.
RSA Training Division staff discuss the recommendations with the
successful applicants and awards the grants.

Q. What happens to my application if the Department finds it to be

ineligible?

A. The Department immediately returns an application that does not

meet the eligibility criteria for the particular program. A letter from
the Department explaining why it is not being reviewed in the
competition accompanies the application.

Q. How does the Department review an application?

A. Each application is assessed by knowledgeable persons from outside

and sometimes inside the Department who are asked for their
judgements about the quality and significance of the proposed
project. These persons represent a diversity of disciplines and
institutional, regional, and cultural backgrounds. The advice of these
experts is compiled by Departmental staff who comment on matters
of fact or on significant issues that would otherwise be missing from
the review. The results are then presented to the responsible official
responsible for the program who approves the recommendations for
funding.

Q. What Criteria do the reviewers use when scoring an application?

A. Reviewers score each application using the selection criteria

published in the Federal Register as part of the program regulations,
which are given in Section F of this application package. Reviewers
are instructed to use only the published criteria.
Q. Is a recommended application guaranteed funding?

A. No. Funding is not final until discussions have been successfully

concluded and a grant award notification has been signed by the
grants office and mailed to the applicant.
Q. How long does it take the Department to complete the review
process?

A. Most review processes take from four to six months.

Q. How does the invitational, competitive and absolute priorities differ?

A. Invitational Priority

The Secretary may simply invite applicants to meet a priority.

However, an application that addresses invitational priorities receives
no competitive or absolute preference over applications that do not
meet this priority.

Competitive Priority
If a program uses weighted selection criteria, the Secretary may
award selection points to an application that meets the priority.
These points are in addition to any points the application earns under
the selection criteria. The notice states the maximum number of
additional points that the Secretary may award to applications that
meet the priority in a particularly effective way. Or the Secretary may
simply select applications that meet the competitive priority over
applications of comparable merit that do not meet the priority.

Absolute Priority
Under an absolute priority, the Secretary may select for funding only
those
Applications that meet the priority.

Q. Can changes in the size of subsequent year awards be made after the
multi-year budget has been negotiated?

A. Yes, a grantee can renegotiate his or her multi-year budget and may
be awarded additional funds if sufficient justification is presented to
the Secretary and funds are available. Also, funds can be decreased
if it is determined that the multi-year budget was overestimated.

Q. How will funding continuation decisions be made if the Department is

phasing out the use of non-competing continuation applications after
fiscal year 1995?

A. Grantees will be required to complete annual performance reports that

describe
the projects' accomplishments, evaluations, and finances. These
performance
reports, along with other information, will be used by the Department to
decide
whether to continue funding projects.

DUNS Number Instructions

D-U-N-S No.: Please provide the applicant's D-U-N-S Number. You can obtain your
D-U-N-S Number at no charge by calling 1-800-333-0505 or by
completing a D-U-N-S Number Request Form. The form can be obtained
via the Internet at the following URL:

http://www.dnb.com/dbis/aboutdb/intlduns.htm

The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit number that does not convey any
information about the recipient. A built in check digit helps assure the
accuracy of the D-U-N-S Number. The ninth digit of each number is the
check digit, which is mathematically related to the other digits. It lets
computer systems determine if a D-U-N-S Number has been entered
correctly.

Dun & Bradstreet, a global information services provider, has assigned D-U-N-S
numbers to over 43 million companies worldwide.
GRANT APPLICATION RECEIPT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

If you fail to receive the notification of application

within fifteen (15) days from the closing date, call:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center
(202) 245-6288

GRANT AND CONTRACT FUNDING INFORMATION

The Department of Education provides information

about grant and contract opportunities electronically in
several ways:

ED Internet Home Page http://www.ed.gov/

(WWW address)