Special Education- Olympic Education Programs
The Department of Education ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through coordination, management and accountability in Federal education programs. The Department works to supplement and complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased involvement by the public, parents and students.
Program Accomplishments
None.
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.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is not covered under E.O.
12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs".
Application Procedures
Special Olympics shall submit on application at such time, in such maner, and containing such information as the Department may require.
Award Procedures
Applications will be reviewed by the Department.
Deadlines
Deadlines will be announced by the Department.
Authorization
Special Olympic Sports and Empowerment Act, Section 3(a), 42 U.S.C. 15001.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Range is from 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Awards may be renewed annually for up to five years throughout the project period of the award depending on the availability of appropriations.
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.
Obigations
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.
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.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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