RSA does not expect a competition in this area in fiscal year 2001. The Training of Interpreters for Deaf Individuals Program is designed to assist in providing a sufficient number of skilled interpreters to meet the needs of deaf individuals. The next competition in this area is expected to open in fiscal year 2005. These grants are authorized by section 21 of the Rehabilitation Act. They are intended to improve services provided under the Rehabilitation Act, especially services to individuals from minority backgrounds, and to provide outreach to minority entities to increase their capacity and participation grant programs funded under the Act.
Grant duration is three years.
RSA expects the next competition in this area to open in fiscal year 2002.