Applicants will be sent copies of the reviewers' comments appraising their applications. The Secretary may elect to extend the period of a fellowship. Applications for renewals are treated as new applications and must compete with other new applications on the basis of program relevance as well as standard requirements for excellence in design. If a grant application is for a project for funding in two or more years, applicants must include detailed budgets and proposed work for each year in the initial application. Grantees must submit annual progress reports in order to receive continuation funding.
Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
Adequate facilities must be available or planned to carry out the specific project or program. Personnel must be trained and qualified to carry out the proposed programs, and staffing patterns must be appropriate. Demonstrations of adequate plans and procedures for ensuring the relevance to current needs in rehabilitation and the potential for project results must be effectively utilized. Commitment of available resources on the part of the applicant and evidence that the applicant has knowledge of rehabilitation issues as well as knowledge of past and present related research activities. A statement showing that the estimated cost to the government is reasonable in relation to anticipated project results.