Client Assistance Program (CAP)
Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program
Program Objectives
To establish and carry out client assistance programs in each State and at the protection and advocacy system serving the American Indian Consortium that: (1) advise and inform clients and client-applicants of available benefits under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), including pre-employment transitions services for students with disabilities under section 113 and activities carried out under section 511; (2) assist and advocate for clients and client- applicants in their relationships with projects, programs, and services under this Act, including assistance and advocacy in pursuing legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies; (3) inform individuals with disabilities in the State especially those who have traditionally been unserved or underserved by vocational rehabilitation programs of the services and benefits available under the Act and under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Who Can Benefit
Clients and client-applicants receiving services or interested in seeking assistance under the Rehabilitation Act will benefit from CAP services.
Financial Information
Award Amounts
For FY 2024, the range of State awards (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) under the distribution formula is $139,652 to $1,352,127, with a median award of $151,609. The FY 2024 amount for each of the four outlying areas and the American Indian Consortium is $62,964.
Program Funding
(Formula Grants) FY 23$15,000,000.00; FY 24 est $13,762,266.00; FY 25 est $13,000,000.00; FY 22$13,000,000.00; FY 21$13,000,000.00; FY 20$13,000,000.00; FY 17$13,000,000.00; FY 18 est $13,000,000.00; FY 19 est $13,000,000.00; FY 16$13,000,000.00; -
Program Recipients (FY2023)
In FY 2023, the Department reprogrammed $2 million from the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) to the Client Assistance Program (CAP) to increase award amounts to recipients. In FY 2024, the Department reprogrammed $762,266 from DIF to CAP to increase award amounts to recipients.
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.
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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
- 84.161
- Assistance Type
- FORMULA GRANTS
- Official Website
- rsa.ed.gov/about/programs/client-assista...
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- Adult Education - Basic Grants to States (CFDA 84.002)
- Civil Rights Training and Advisory Services (also known as Equity Assistance Centers) (CFDA 84.004)
- FSEOG (CFDA 84.007)
- Title I Basic, Concentration, Targeted and Education Finance Incentive Grants (CFDA 84.010)
- Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013)