Program of Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights
Program Objectives
To provide grants for States, and to the eligible system serving the American Indian Consortium when sufficient funds are appropriated for the program in accordance with section 509(c)(1)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), to support protection and advocacy systems to protect the legal and human rights of individuals with disabilities who are ineligible for services from the other protection and advocacy programs or whose problems fall outside the scope of services available from the Client Assistance Program (CAP). This program is subject to a statutory non-supplanting requirement and, therefore, must use a restricted indirect cost rate in accordance with 34 CFR 76.563 through 76.569. For assistance with questions related to the restricted indirect cost rate, email the Indirect Cost Division at [email protected].
Who Can Benefit
Individuals with disabilities will benefit.
Financial Information
Award Amounts
For FY 2024, the estimated range of State awards (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) under the distribution formula is $195,895 to $1,956,791, with a median award of $219,408. The estimated award for each of the four outlying areas (i.e., American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) is $97,947.
Program Funding
(Formula Grants) FY 23$20,150,000.00; FY 24 est $20,150,000.00; FY 25 est $20,150,000.00; FY 22$19,150,000.00; FY 21$18,150,000.00; FY 20$18,150,000.00; FY 19$17,650,000.00; FY 18$17,650,000.00; FY 17$17,650,000.00; FY 16$17,650,000.00; -
How to Apply
This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdministering Agency
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Data Source
Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.
Program Details
- CFDA Number
- 84.240
- Assistance Type
- FORMULA GRANTS
- Official Website
- rsa.ed.gov/about/programs/protection-and...
Related Programs
- Special Education Grants to States (CFDA 84.027)
- Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States (CFDA 84.126)
- Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (CFDA 84.129)
- Client Assistance Program (CAP) (CFDA 84.161)
- Special Education Preschool Grants (CFDA 84.173)