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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 22, 2021 / Notices
funded under this competition must meet WCAG 2.1 standards Source:
https www.w3.org/WAI/standardsguidelines/wcag/glance/. Documents posted on grantee websites must, at a minimum, meet the Departments accessibility standards set out at:
https www2.ed.gov/web-guidance/
accessibility/index.html.
Definitions: The following definitions are from sections 101 and 103 of the HEA.
Institution of higher education 1 Means an educational institution in any State that i Admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of section 484d of the HEA;
ii Is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;
iii Provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelors degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary;
iv Is a public or other nonprofit institution; and v Is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time; and 2 Also includes i Any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation and that meets the provision of paragraphs 1i, ii, iv, and v; and ii A public or nonprofit private educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph 1i, admits as regular students individuals A Who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the institution is located;
or B Who will be dually or concurrently enrolled in the institution and a secondary school.

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Universal design for learning means a scientifically valid framework for guiding educational practice that 1 Provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and in the ways students are engaged; and 2 Reduces barriers in instruction, provides appropriate accommodations, supports, and challenges, and maintains high achievement expectations for all students, including students with disabilities and students who are limited English proficient.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C.
1140qa.
Note: Projects will be awarded and must be operated in a manner consistent with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Federal civil rights laws.
Applicable Regulations: a The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR
parts 75, 77, 79, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99. b The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension Nonprocurement in 2 CFR
part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR
part 3485. c The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended in 2 CFR part 3474.
II. Award Information Type of Award: Cooperative agreement.
Estimated Available Funds:
$1,980,000.
Contingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of applications, we may make additional awards in subsequent years from the list of unfunded applications from this competition.
Estimated Average Size of Award:
$1,980,000.
Maximum Award: We will not make an award exceeding $1,980,000 for a project period of 48 months.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.
Project Period: Up to 48 months.
III. Eligibility Information 1. Eligible Applicants: Under section 777a3 of the HEA, an eligible entity is an IHE as defined in this notice; a nonprofit organization; or a partnership of two or more IHEs or organizations, with demonstrated expertise in:
a Supporting students with disabilities in postsecondary education;

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b Technical knowledge necessary for the dissemination of information in accessible formats;
c Working with diverse types of IHEs, including community colleges;
and d The subjects necessary to support students across the broad spectrum of disabilities.
2.a. Cost Sharing or Matching: This competition does not require cost sharing or matching.
b. Administrative Cost Limitation:
This program does not include any program-specific limitation on administrative expenses. All administrative expenses must be reasonable and necessary and conform to Cost Principles described in 2 CFR
part 200 subpart E of the Uniform Guidance.
c. Indirect Cost Rate Information: This program uses a restricted indirect cost rate of 8 percent. For more information regarding indirect costs, or to obtain a negotiated indirect cost rate, please see www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/
intro.html.
3. Subgrantees: A grantee under this competition may not award subgrants to entities to directly carry out project activities described in its application.
IV. Application and Submission Information 1. Application Submission Instructions: Applicants are required to follow the Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 84 FR 3768, and available at www.govinfo.gov/content/
pkg/FR-2019-02-13/pdf/2019-02206.pdf, which contains requirements and information on how to submit an application.
2. Intergovernmental Review: This program is subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR
part 79. Information about Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs under Executive Order 12372
is in the application package for this program.
3. Funding Restrictions: We reference regulations outlining funding restrictions in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.
4. Recommended Page Limit: The application narrative is where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your application. We recommend that you 1
limit the application narrative to no more than 50 pages and 2 use the following standards:

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