Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA: American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS), Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.250R
ID: 356997Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356997

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-06/pdf/2024-25774.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is offering grants through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) for the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) program, aimed at providing vocational rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities. Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations located on Federal and State reservations, with the goal of enhancing employment opportunities and economic self-sufficiency for individuals in these communities. Approximately $4 million in total funding is available, with individual grants ranging from $300,000 to $750,000, and applications are open from November 6, 2024, until the submission deadline on March 6, 2025. For further information, interested parties can contact Adrienne Rodriguez at Adrienne.Rodriguez@ed.gov or call (202) 987-0049.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adrienne.Rodriguez@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
    The Department of Education has revised its common instructions for applicants seeking discretionary grant funding to streamline the application process. This updated guidance replaces the version published on December 27, 2021, and removes references to the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is now the standard. The document outlines essential application requirements, including the need for registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and electronic submission through Grants.gov. Applicants must adhere to strict deadlines, and late submissions will not be considered. The revisions also clarify the procedure for paper applications, which requires prior notification and compliance with deadlines to be deemed acceptable. Accessibility for individuals with disabilities is emphasized, ensuring that accommodations can be requested for users needing assistance throughout the application process. This update reflects the Department's continuous effort to reduce barriers and facilitate more efficient access to federal grant opportunities while emphasizing adherence to specific administrative requirements.
    2024-25774.pdf
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