An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Applications should be submitted to the Department of Education, Application Control Center. OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. 80-0013 must also be submitted. Contact the headquarters office, RSA, for application deadlines.
Renewals are available through the continuation application process.
Funding priorities are published in the Federal Register. Applications for discretionary grants are subject to peer review procedures leading to recommendations for approval or disapproval by Federal and nonfederal experts. In addition to providing direct services to individuals with disabilities, special demonstration programs contribute to the development of innovative methods and service programs designed to improve the vocational outcomes of individuals with disabilities. Anecdotal evidence from projects funded under Section 303 suggests that certain projects have been successful in demonstrating rehabilitation methods that are disseminated and replicated or adapted by other service providers. For example, one project developed innovative approaches to the transition of young adults with severe disabilities.