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Basic Information
Topical Heading
Rehabilitation
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
CFDA #
84.250
Program Title
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Projects for American Indians with Disabilities
Also Known as
Sec. 121 Program or American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program
Who May Apply(specifically)
Only the governing body of an Indian tribe or consortia of such governing bodies.
Current Competitions
FY 2004 application deadline: July 9, 2004. For information on current competitions, please check the Department's "Funding Opportunities" Web site at http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html.
Type of Assistance(by category)
Discretionary/Competitive Grants

Appropriations
Fiscal Year 2000
$23,390,000
Fiscal Year 2001
$23,998,000
Fiscal Year 2002
$25,574,893
Fiscal Year 2003
$28,436,142
Fiscal Year 2004
$30,800,000



Awards Information
Number of New Awards Anticipated
13
Average Award
$325,000
Range of Awards
$250,000 - $400,000

Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.
Program Details
Legislative Citation
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title I, Part C, Sec. 121, 29 U.S.C. 741.
Program Regulations
EDGAR; 34 CFR 371.
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to provide assistance to tribes to develop and provide vocational rehabilitation services, comparable to those provided by the state vocational rehabilitation agencies, to American Indians with disabilities living on or near a reservation. The program's goal is to enable these individuals to enter the workforce and regain or maintain employment. Vocational rehabilitation services are provided under an individualized plan for employment and may include native healing services.
Types of Projects
The program supports the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities living on or near a reservation.
Education Level (by category)
Adult
Education Level (specifically)
Young Adults, Adults
Subject Index
Alaska Natives, American Indians, Disabilities, Employment, Native Americans, Rehabilitation, Tribes, Vocational Rehabilitation
Contact Information
Name
Pamela Martin
E-mail Address
pamela.martin@ed.gov
Mailing Address
U.S. Department of Education, OSERS
Rehabilitation Services Administration
400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 4037, PCP
Washington, DC 20202-2800
Telephone
(202) 245-7432
Fax
(202) 245-7591
TDD
Links to related Web siteshttp://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html
This program was last edited on 07/08/2004
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