Title 29, LaborRelease 119-73not60

§796e–0 Training and Technical Assistance

Title 29 › Chapter 16— VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES › Subchapter VII— INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES AND CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING › Part A— Individuals With Significant Disabilities › Subpart 2— independent living services › § 796e–0

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Each year, starting with fiscal year 2015, the Administrator must set aside between 1.8% and 2% of the program’s funds to give training and technical help to Statewide Independent Living Councils. The Administrator must survey those councils about their training needs to decide funding priorities. Groups that want a grant or contract must apply as instructed, describe the training they will provide, and their applications will be peer‑reviewed by panels that include non‑government people with council experience.

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Title 29, §796e–0

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(a)From the funds appropriated and made available to carry out this subpart for any fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2015, the Administrator shall first reserve not less than 1.8 percent and not more than 2 percent of the funds to provide, either directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, training and technical assistance to Statewide Independent Living Councils established under section 796d of this title for such fiscal year.

(b)The Administrator shall conduct a survey of such Statewide Independent Living Councils regarding training and technical assistance needs in order to determine funding priorities for such training and technical assistance.

(c)To be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under this section, an entity shall submit an application to the Administrator at such time, in such manner, containing a proposal to provide such training and technical assistance, and containing such additional information, as the Administrator may require. The Administrator shall provide for peer review of applications by panels that include persons who are not government employees and who have experience in the operation of such Statewide Independent Living Councils.

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29 U.S.C. § 796e–0

Title 29, Labor

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

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