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Grant Information
Title of grant: Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers- Employment Outcomes for Individuals who are blind or visually impaired
Organization offering the grant: Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Abstract: The purpose of the RRTC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, through advanced research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in general problem areas, as specified by NIDRR. Such activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, and the family members or other authorized representatives of individuals with disabilities.
Categories: Disabled Populations, Eye/Vision Disorders, Rehabilitation , Workforce Training, Basic Research
Eligible Applicants: State, county, city or township, special district governments; independent school districts; public, state, and private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501C3 status; for profit organizations; states.
Deadline Date: 8-20-2011
Pre-Application meeting: July 14, 2010. Applications Available: June 21, 2010. Current Closing Date for Applications: August 20, 2010.
Funding Amount: 1 award of $850,000.
Contact Information
Name: Marlene Spencer
Address: U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue ,SW., room 5133, PCP
Washington DC 20202
E-mail: marlene.spencer@ed.gov
Phone: 202 245-7532
Fax:
Web URL: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&m
ode=VIEW&oppId=55363