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CONTENTS OF THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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48.030
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State Project Title:
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Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
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Agency:
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Department of Education and Commissioner of Education
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Program:
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State Grants K/12 Program - Non FEFP
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Budget Entity:
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48250400
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Specific Appropriation:
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GAA #100, $12,000,000.00; FY 2026-27
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Appropriation Category:
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103410
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Related CFDA Code:
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Authorization:
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1004.55, Florida Statutes; Chapter 2026-232, Laws of Florida
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Objectives:
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To fund the operation of regional autism center to provide nonresidential resource and training services for persons of all ages and of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism (section 393.063, Florida Statutes); who have a pervasive developmental disorder that is not otherwise specified; who have an autistic-like disability; who have a dual sensory impairment; or who have a sensory impairment with other handicapping conditions.
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Types Of Assistance:
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Grants
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Applicant Type:
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For-Profit/Non-Profit
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Restrictions:
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The center shall be operationally and fiscally independent and shall provide services within its geographical region of the state; service delivery shall be with the project award notification (DOE 200); the center shall coordinate services within and between state and local agencies and school districts but may not duplicate services. No funds shall be used to pay indirect costs.
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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The RFA is approved by leadership and sent to the discretionary project.
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Application Procedures:
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Application procedures are outlined in "The Green Book, Project Application and Amendment Procedures for Federal and State Programs," a comprehensive document that also includes required applications and forms. The Green Book may be obtained by visiting: http://www.fldoe.org/comptroller/gbook/asp
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Award Procedures:
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The application will be reviewed to ensure applicants have provided required information, forms, assurances and authorized signatures. Budgets will be reviewed to ensure that funds are going to be expended appropriately, with a narrative description demonstrating that they are reasonable, necessary and allowable. Programmatic design and narratives must support the requirements as outlined in the RFA.
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Deadlines:
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Application or award deadlines are specified in the RFA
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Other: |
The center must have a constituency board consisting of no fewer than six members each of whom either has a disability described in this program or is a family member of an individual with such a disability. The board shall meet quarterly with the individual center staff to provide advice on policies, priorities and activities. An annual conference will be held to facilitate coordination, networking, cross-training, and feedback among the staffs and constituency boards.
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Information Contact:
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Chelsea Strickland
ESE Program Development & Services-Program Services
325 W. Gaines St., 614 Turlington Bldg.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Phone: (850) 245-0475
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Web Address:
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http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu
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Associated Subjects:
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