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Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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## About the Disability Innovation Fund Program The Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) program is administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
Beginning with the fiscal year 2012 appropriation, Congress provided authority to use amounts that remained available following the reallotment of funds to States under Section 110(b)(2) of the Rehabilitation Act to conduct innovative activities aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities (“Disability Innovation Fund” or DIF).
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, authorized the Department to use up to 15 percent of fiscal year 2021 and fiscal year 2022 DIF funds for evaluation of, and technical assistance for, DIF activities.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provided the same evaluation and technical assistance authority, while also allowing the Department to use DIF funds for Federal administrative expenses related to DIF, and for improving monitoring and oversight of grants for vocational rehabilitation services under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act, including information technology modernization.
The Department funded a variety of DIF projects in prior years, including projects to: improve the education and employment outcomes of children receiving Supplemental Security Income and their families; ensure that individuals with disabilities can access web-based computer information with personalized accommodations at home, school, or the workplace; and develop work-based learning transition demonstrations for students with disabilities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State agencies and nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $8 million to $10 million per project (totaling $236 million available). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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