Client Assistance Program (CAP)

April Trice
Email: april.trice@ed.gov

Legislation

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by title IV of WIOA
CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PDF 791KB).

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

PD-14-05 — "Revision of the Annual Client Assistance Program Report (RSA-227)"
Sep 30, 2014 — PDF (114KB)

PD-13-03 — "OMB Approval for Application for Client Assistance Program, OMB 1820-0520"
Apr 30, 2013 — PDF (27KB)

PD-11-03 — "Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for other formula grant award programs"
Oct 26, 2010 — PDF (80KB)

PD-05-01 — "Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants."
Mar 8, 2005 — PDF (31KB)

See also: Frequently Asked Questions on Period of Performance for Formula Grant Awards.

Total Awards to RSA Grantees

Note on this table: the numbers shown represent the sum of awards made during the fiscal year to RSA grantees. There may be additional set-asides for the program which are not shown.

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 are also required to submit an “Annual CAP Performance Report” (Form 1820-0528) within 90 days of the end of the Federal fiscal year.

Who May Apply: Only States may apply.  The Governor must designate one agency in the State to provide CAP services.

Program Office: Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
CFDA Number: 84.161A
Program Type: Formula Grants
Also Known As: 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.

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.