(1) To promote the
development, demonstration and utilization of technology; (2) support
educational media activities designed to be of educational value to children
with disabilities and other specified media-related activities; and (3)
support for some captioning, video description, and cultural activities.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Funds must be used to support the objectives of the program.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: A State educational agency, a local educational
agency, an institution of higher education, any other public agency, a private
nonprofit organization, an outlying area, an Indian tribe or tribal organization
(as defined under section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act), and a for-profit organization, if the Secretary finds it
appropriate in light of the purposes of a particular competition for a grant,
contract, or cooperative agreement. The Secretary may limit the entities
eligible for an award to categories of these eligible entities. The Republic of
the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of
Palau are also eligible through September 30, 2001.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Infants, toddlers, and children with
disabilities, and other individuals with disabilities and their families benefit
from this program.
Pre-application Coordination: This program is covered under E.O. 12372,
"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should
consult the office or official designated as a single point of contact in his or
her State to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected
the program for review.
Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by
and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. The
program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure: Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts.
Deadlines: Deadlines are published in the Federal Register or contact
the Headquarters Office for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Range is from 90 to 120 days.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Awards may be renewed annually for up to 5 years throughout
the project period of the award, depending upon the availability of
appropriations.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: The Secretary may require a
recipient of a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement to share in the cost of
a project. (See 20 U.S.C. 1461 (f)(2).)
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Typically from 1 to 5 years.
Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Progress reports shall be made on an annual basis. Final
reports shall be made at the end of the project period. Cash balance reports
will be required annually.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133
(Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and
Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial
assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a
program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend
less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit
requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records: As stated in grant or contract terms and conditions, the
awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all
costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under this grant.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 91-0300-0-1-500.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $38,710,000; FY 02 est $37,710,000; and FY
03 est $32,710,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Varies by competition.
Awards typically range from $150,000 to $600,000 per year.
It is anticipated that about 40 awards will be made in fiscal year 2001.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
None.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Division of Research to Practice, Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 400
Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Jeffrey Payne. Telephone:
(202) 205-8883.
Web Site Address: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/.
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Not available.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Criteria for selecting among grant applications will normally be selected
from those in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations
(EDGAR), 24 CFR Part 75.210.
