Program Descriptions
Program Number
84.380
Title
Special Education -- Olympic Education Programs
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
Special Olympic Sports and Empowerment Act, Section 3(a), 42 U.S.C. 15001.
Status
Active
Objectives
This program promotes the expansion of Special Olympics and the design and implementation of Special Olympics education programs.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds must be used to support the objectives of the program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Special Olympics is the only eligible recipients of funds.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is not covered under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs".
Application Procedure
Special Olympics shall submit on application at such time, in such maner, and containing such information as the Department may require.
Award Procedure
Applications will be reviewed by the Department.
Deadlines
Deadlines will be announced by the Department.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Range is from 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to 5 years subject to availability of appropriations.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Progress reports must be submitted on an annual basis. Final reports must be submitted at the end of the award period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, "nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal Audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
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 the grant or contract terms and conditions.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0300-0-1-501.
Obligations
FY 07 $0; FY 08 est $11,790,360 and FY 09 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
All appropriated funds must be awarded to Special Olympics.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Education, OSERS, Office of Special Education Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 4103-PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2600. Contact Ingrid Oxaal. E-mail: ingrid.oxaal@ed.gov; Telephone: (202) 245-7471.
Web Site Address
http://www.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/budget08/08action.pdf
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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