Rehabilitation Training Technical Assistance Centers

 

To increase the number and quality of employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities through training and technical assistance to State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency personnel.

Active 84.264 Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2020 The Department made two new awards under the Rehabilitation Training Technical Assistance Centers program in FY 2020.
Fiscal Year 2021 The Department made two continuation awards under the Rehabilitation Training Technical Assistance Centers program in FY 2021.
Fiscal Year 2023 The Department made two continuation awards under the Rehabilitation Training Technical Assistance Centers program in FY 2022. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title III, Section 302 States (includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) and public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and institutions of higher education. Individuals employed in positions related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities will benefit. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. See above. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The Secretary gives the designated State agency an opportunity to review and comment on applications submitted from within the State that it serves. The procedures to be followed by the applicant and the State are in 34 CFR 75.155 through 75.159. The Education Department General Administrative Regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 75 applies to this program. New awards are made based upon the results of a peer review process and the review and approval of applications by staff in various offices within the Department. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 120 to 160 days. Not applicable. Renewals are available only through the new application process. Projects with an approved multi-year project period may be continued based on the availability of appropriated funds and an annual review of accomplishments to determine satisfactory performance. The relevance of the content of the training to the mission of the public rehabilitation program and priorities for projects in the application notice are considered. Criteria for evaluating applications are published in program regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 385. Training grants support projects that provide training, traineeships, and technical assistance (TA) designed to increase the numbers of, and improve the skills of, qualified personnel, especially rehabilitation counselors, who are trained to: provide vocational, medical, social, and psychological rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities; assist individuals with communication and related disorders; and provide other services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act. Not applicable. The audit requirements of 2 CFR part 200, Subpart F apply. The awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under its award as stated in grant or contract terms and conditions. Generally records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance must be maintained in accordance with the requirements at 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Projects may be supported for a maximum of 5 years through 12-month budget periods. Electronic transfer. None/Not specified. Corinna Stiles
Department of Education, OSERS Rehabilitation Services Administration, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W.,
Washington, DC 20202 USA
corinna.h.stiles@ed.gov
Phone: (202) 245-6162 https://rsa.ed.gov/about/programs 91-0301-0-1-506 (Project Grants) FY 22$5,735,581.00; FY 23 est $5,738,948.00; FY 24 est $6,000,000.00; FY 21$7,645,302.00; FY 20$6,000,000.00; FY 19$7,498,388.00; FY 18$6,169,112.00; FY 17$5,541,391.00; FY 16$9,500,000.00; - In FY 2022, one award was for $2,735,581 and the other award was for $3,000,000. The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 C.F.R. part 180; the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 C.F.R. part 200; the regulations for this program in 34 C.F.R. parts 385. Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2020 • VR Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for Quality Management (VRTAC-QM): Enables State VR agency personnel to manage available resources better and improve service delivery. • VRTAC for Quality Employment (VRTAC-QE): Supports State VR agency personnel to implement innovative and effective employment strategies and supporting practices.