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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
SSA-OAG-08-2
Opportunity Category:
Continuation
Posted Date:
Jul 15, 2008
Creation Date:
Jul 09, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 31, 2008
All applications must be submitted through www.grants.gov by the application submission Close Date.
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 31, 2008
All applications must be submitted through www.grants.gov by the application submission Close Date.
Archive Date:
Oct 31, 2008
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
57
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$6,725,000
Award Ceiling:
$439,035
Award Floor:
$50,000
CFDA Number(s):
96.009
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Social Security State Grants for Work Incentives Assistance to Disabled Beneficiaries
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Eligible applicant organizations are ONLY those already awarded by SSA for the Protection and Advocacy Program and having a current Budget Period end date of November 30, 2008.
Agency Name
ODISP- OESP
Description
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announces the availability of grant funds to continue for twelve months existing Protection and Advocacy Program projects whose current Budget Period ends November 30, 2008. These grants are authorized by the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act (TWWIIA) of 1999 (Reauthorized by the Social Security Protection Act of 2004). The purpose of this program is to provide individuals with disabilities who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, information and advice about obtaining vocational rehabilitation and employment services. The purpose is also to provide advocacy or other services that beneficiaries with a disability may need to secure, maintain, or regain gainful employment.
