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93.632 UNIVERSITY CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE

(University Centers (UCEDD))

FEDERAL AGENCY

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

AUTHORIZATION

Mental Retardation Facilities and Construction Act of 1963,
Title I, Part B, Public Law 88-164, as amended, Public Laws 91-517,
94-103, 95-602; Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, as amended,
Public Law 97-35; Developmental Disabilities Act of 1984; Developmental
Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, as amended, Title I,
Section 100, Public Law 98-527; Developmental Disabilities Assistance and
Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987, Public Law 100-146, Developmental
Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1990, Public Law
101-496; Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of
1994, Public Law 103-230; Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill
of Rights Act Amendments of 1996, Public Law 104-183; Developmental
Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Public Law
106-402, 42 U.S.C. 15061 - 15066.

OBJECTIVES

To defray the cost of administration and operation of
programs that: (1) Provide interdisciplinary training for personnel
concerned with developmental disabilities; (2) demonstrate community
service activities that include training and technical assistance and may
include direct services, e.g., family support, individual support,
personal assistance services, educational, vocational, clinical, health
and prevention; (3)conduct research (basic and applied), evaluation and
analysis of public policy in areas affecting individuals with
developmental disabilities; and (4) disseminate information as a national
and international resource.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE

Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS

Salaries for administrators, coordinators, and others
needed to operate a training facility, maintenance and housekeeping
personnel, overhead expenses, and expenses required to start up new
programs, and faculty for training programs who will meet critical
manpower shortages and are not eligible for support from other sources.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility

A public or nonprofit entity which is associated with, or
is an integral part of a college or university and which provides at
least: interdisciplinary training; demonstration of exemplary services,
technical assistance, research and dissemination of findings.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities
attributable to a mental and/or physical impairment, their families, and
personnel and trainees providing services to them.

Credentials/Documentation

Assurance of maintenance of effort; statement of financial
resources, especially other federally-assisted programs; identification of
personnel needs and resources as found in developmental disabilities State
Plans for the applicant's service area; evaluation of present training
programs and utilization of space in the facility; and capability of
informing researchers and others in development of services related
research.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

Preapplication Coordination

No preapplication form is required. Consultation and
assistance in preparing application is available at the DHHS Central
Office. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Application forms are available from the DHHS Central
Office. Completed application forms and narrative should be sent to the
State Developmental Disabilities Council, Designated State Agency and
Protection and Advocacy agency for review and comment. The standard
application forms, as furnished by DHHS must be used for this program.

Award Procedure

Applications are evaluated by outside peer reviews and
grants are awarded at the DHHS ADD Central Office. Recommendations for
funding are made by the Headquarters Office.

Deadlines

Contact DHHS Central Office for future deadline
information.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 45 to 90 days.

Appeals

Appeals are processed in accordance with regulations in 45
CFR, Part 16.

Renewals

Same as Application Procedure.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula. Federal share of
project grant awarded may not exceed 75 percent of the necessary cost of
project, except that if project activities or products target individuals
with developmental disabilities who live in an urban or rural area, the
Federal share may not exceed 90 percent of the project's necessary costs.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

University Centers awards are made for 5 years with a
12-month budget period.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports

An annual progress report is required. Fiscal reports are
required as prescribed by grant specifications. Final progress report is
required upon project completion.

Audits

Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in
45 CFR 74 and 92.

Records

Records must be maintained for 3 years.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification

75-1536-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Grants and Contracts) FY 05 $31,549,000; FY 06 est
$33,212,000; and FY 07 est $33,212,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

All University Centers are awarded the same amount. The FY
2005 amount was $500,000. The amount for FY 2006 is $500,000. The
projected amount for FY 2007 is $500,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In fiscal year 2005, grants were awarded to 65 UCEDDs. The
projected number of awards in fiscal year 2006 will be 68 UCEDDs and for
fiscal year 2007 67 UCEDDs.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE

Regulations are published in Chapter XIII of Title 45 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1388.

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Administration on Developmental Disabilities,
Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human
Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone:
(202) 690-5982. Contact: Jennifer Johnson. FTS is not available.

Web Site Address

http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add

RELATED PROGRAMS

93.630, Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and
Advocacy Grants; 93.631, Developmental Disabilities Projects of National
Significance.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS

Grants are funded to assist in the operation of public or
nonprofit facilities which are associated with a college or university and
provide training programs and delivery of services for persons with
developmental disabilities. In addition, tied to the level of funds
appropriated, training grants may be awarded to the University Centers.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS

University Centers must address the provisions of the Act
and regulations.

General Services Administration
Office of Chief Acquisition
Officer
Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR)