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Client Assistance Program (CAP)

Program Description

The purpose of the Client Assistance Program (CAP) is to advise and inform applicants and individuals eligible for services and benefits available under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including students with disabilities under section 113 and individuals with disabilities employed at subminimum wage under section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act. In addition, applicants and eligible individuals may be provided advocacy and representation to ensure their rights in their relationship with projects, programs, and services to protect their rights provided under the Rehabilitation Act. In addition to providing assistance and advocacy under the Rehabilitation Act, a CAP agency may provide information on the assistance and benefits on title I of the ADA, especially those who have traditionally been unserved or underserved by the vocational rehabilitation program, with respect to services that are directly related to facilitating the employment for applicants or eligible individuals.

Types of Projects

The Governor of a State must designate an entity within the State to provide CAP services to help applicants or individuals eligible for services pursue concerns they have with programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by WIOA. The governor may designate a public or private entity to operate the CAP.

Program Eligibility
Who May Apply: (specifically) States may apply

Type of Assistance: (by category) Formula Grants
Program Contact
April Trice
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
PCP, Room 5064B
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202-245-6074
FAX: 202-245-7590
Email: april.trice@ed.gov

Terrence Martin
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
PCP, Room 5069C
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202-245-7275
FAX: 202-245-7590
Email: terrence.martin@ed.gov
Funding type
Formula Grants
CFDA code
84.161A

Legislation, Regulations, and Sub-Regulatory Guidance

Legislation

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by title IV of WIOA

CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 

Regulations

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 370 — Client Assistance Program

See also Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and Other Applicable Grant Regulations

Sub-Regulatory Guidance related to CAP Information Collections 

DCL-20-01: Revised Instructions for Completing SF-425 for CAP, OIB, and PAIR

PD-05-01: Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants

Frequently Asked Questions on Period of Performance for Formula Grant Awards

Applicant Information

Applications

CAPs are no longer required to submit an application on an annual basis. However, in the event the program is redesignated or the statutory requirements of the assurances change, the CAP must submit assurances on form 1820-0520 (MS Word, 43KB) as part of the application package.

Required Forms

CAPs must submit a signed "Certification Regarding Lobbying" each year (OMB Form ED 80-013) to comply with the certification requirements under 34 CFR Part 82, "New Restrictions on Lobbying." 

CAPs also submit the RSA-227 (OMB Control #: 1820-0528) after the close each Federal fiscal year. The RSA-227 is due by December 30 each year and CAPs submit the report via the RSAMIS. 

Client Assistance Program (CAP)

CFDA Number: 84.161A
Program Type: Formula Grants

Program Description

The purpose of CAP is to advise and inform applicants and individuals eligible for services and benefits available under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including students with disabilities under section 113 and individuals with disabilities employed at subminimum wage under section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act. In addition, applicants and eligible individuals may be provided advocacy and representation to ensure their rights in their relationship with projects, programs, and services to protect their rights provided under the Rehabilitation Act. In addition to providing assistance and advocacy under the Rehabilitation Act, a CAP agency may provide information on the assistance and benefits on title I of the ADA, especially those who have traditionally been unserved or underserved by the vocational rehabilitation program, with respect to services that are directly related to facilitating the employment for applicants or eligible individuals.

Eligibility 

The Governor of a State must designate an entity within the State to provide CAP services to help applicants or individuals eligible for services pursue concerns they have with programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by WIOA. The governor may designate a public or private entity to operate the CAP.

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