Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) :Parent Information and Training Program CFDA Number 84.235F

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Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice.

For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice.

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Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.

Purpose of Program:
The Parent Information and Training Program is designed to support projects that provide training and information to enable individuals with disabilities, and the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or other authorized representatives of the individuals (hereafter collectively referred to as ``individuals with disabilities and their families''), to participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the vocational, independent living, and rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities.

These grants are designed to meet the unique training and information needs of those individuals who live in the area to be served, particularly those who are members of populations that have been unserved or underserved by programs under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act).

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number:
8 4. 235F.

Applications for grants under the Demonstration and Training:
Parent Information and Training Program, CFDA number 8 4. 235F, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at 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 email an electronic copy of a grant application to us.

You may access the electronic grant application for the Parent Information and Training Program competition at www.Grants.gov.

You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number.

Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 8 4. 235, not 8 4. 235F).
Related Programs

Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs

Department of Education


Agency: Department of Education

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Estimated Funding: $785,600





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) :Parent Information and Training Program CFDA Number 84.235F; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2014

Additional Information of Eligibility:
1.

Eligible Applicants: Private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements in section 303(c)(4) of the Rehabilitation Act.

A.

An applicant must demonstrate the capacity and expertise to coordinate training and information activities with centers for independent living.

In addition an applicant may wish to demonstrate the capacity and expertise to coordinate training and information activities with schools, VR agencies, and other relevant service providers.

B.

An applicant must demonstrate the capacity and expertise to coordinate and work closely with parent information and training centers established pursuant to section 671 of IDEA.

C.

An applicant must demonstrate the capacity and expertise to effectively conduct the training and information activities authorized in section 303 of the Rehabilitation Act.

D.

In order to receive a grant under this program, an entity must: (1)(A) Be governed by a board of directors that includes professionals in the field of VR and on which a majority of the members are individuals with disabilities or the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the individuals.

In addition, an applicant may include representatives from special education and other public and private agencies on the board, as appropriate; or (B) Alternatively, have a membership that represents the interests of individuals with disabilities and must establish a special governing committee that includes professionals in the field of VR and on which a majority of the members are individuals with disabilities or the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the individuals.

In addition, an applicant may include representatives from special education and other public and private agencies on the governing committee, as appropriate; and (2) Serve individuals with a full range of disabilities, and the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the individuals.

Full Opportunity Web Address:


Contact:


Agency Email Description:


Agency Email:
tara.jordan@ed.gov

Date Posted:
2014-07-10

Application Due Date:
2014-08-11

Archive Date:
2014-09-10



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