Department of Education

Description

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the FI projects program is to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self- sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. Another purpose of the FI Projects program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the FI Projects competition (CFDA numbers 84.133G-1 and 84.133G-2) at http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133G). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov

Who can apply

• State governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Joyce Mays <br/>Management Analyst <br/>Phone 202-245-6122 <br/>joyce.mays@ed.gov <br/>Program Manager: <br/>Lynn Medley <br/>U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6027 PCP <br/>Washington, DC 20202-2700 <br/>Telephone: (202) 245-7338 or by e-ail: <br/> <br/>
Lynn.Medley@ed.gov