WorkAbility I RFA Errata #1
Updates to the WorkAbility I (WAI) Grant Request for Applications Timeline.REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA)
WorkAbility I (WAI) Grant
XII. Application Checklist
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| Activity | Date* |
|---|---|
| Constituent Input Session–WAI Advisory Committee and Public Comment | August 28, 2024 |
| Constituent Input Survey–WAI Grantees | August 28–September 6, 2024 |
| RFA Released | October 4, 2024 |
| RFA Technical Assistance Webinar | October 11, 2024, from 11 a.m. to noon |
| Deadline for Applicants to Submit Notice of Intent to Submit an Application for the WAI RFA Grant (Form A) | October 16, 2024, by 5 p.m. |
| Deadline for Applicants to Submit Applications | October 25, 2024, by 5 p.m. |
| [California Department of Education] CDE Reviewers Evaluate and Score All Eligible Applications | November 1–15, 2024 |
| Notify Applicants of Score and Appeal Process | November 22, 2024 |
| Deadline for Applicants to Submit Appeal | December 10, 2024, by 5 p.m. |
| Notification to Applicants of Appeal Decision | December 23, 2024 |
| Posting of Intent to Award – CDE Staff Notifies Applicants if Accepted or Declined | January 6, 2025 |
| WAI Orientation | January 13, 2025 |
| Signed AO-400 Grant Award Notification Sent to Applicants | January 31, 2025 |
*All dates subject to change. It is the responsibility of applicants to keep checking the RFA’s webpage for any changes.
Replacement
| Activity | Date* |
|---|---|
| Constituent Input Session–WAI Advisory Committee and Public Comment | August 28, 2024 |
| Constituent Input Survey–WAI Grantees | August 28–September 6, 2024 |
| RFA Released | October 4, 2024 |
| RFA Technical Assistance Webinar | October 11, 2024, from 11 a.m. to noon |
| Deadline for Applicants to Submit Notice of Intent to Submit an Application for the WAI RFA Grant (Form A) | October 25, 2024, by 5 p.m. |
| Deadline for Applicants to Submit Applications | November 8, 2024, by 5 p.m. |
| [California Department of Education] CDE Reviewers Evaluate and Score All Eligible Applications | November 11–27, 2024 |
| Notify Applicants of Score and Appeal Process | December 6, 2024 |
| Deadline for Applicants to Submit Appeal | December 20, 2024, by 5 p.m. |
| Notification to Applicants of Appeal Decision | January 6, 2025 |
| Posting of Intent to Award – CDE Staff Notifies Applicants if Accepted or Declined | January 31, 2025 |
| WAI Orientation | February 3–7 , 2025 |
| Signed AO-400 Grant Award Notification Sent to Applicants | February 28, 2025 |
*All dates subject to change. It is the responsibility of applicants to keep checking the RFA’s webpage for any changes.
Budget Categories, Object Codes, and Definitions
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| Object Code | Description |
|---|---|
1000 |
Certificated Salaries Certificated salaries are salaries that require a credential or permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. List all certificated project employees, including percentage or fraction of Full Time Equivalency (FTE) and rate of pay per day, month, and/or annual salary. |
2000 |
Classified Salaries Classified salaries are salaries for services that do not require a credential or permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. List all classified project employees, including percentage of FTE, and rate of pay per day, month, and/or year. |
3000 |
Employee Benefits Record employer’s contributions to retirement plans and health and welfare benefits. List and include the percentage and dollar amount for each employee benefit being claimed. |
4000 |
Books and Supplies This category includes expenditures for books and supplies (e.g., textbooks, other books, instructional materials). This category also includes supplies used in support services and auxiliary programs, publications, and subscriptions necessary to operate a project office. A listing of all equipment (inventory), including the serial and model numbers, purchased with any portion of these grant funds must be recorded and maintained in the file. |
5000 |
Services and Other Operating Expenditures Record expenditures for services and other operating expenditures. |
5200 |
Travel and Conference Include expenditures incurred by and/or for employees for travel and conferences, including lodging, mileage, parking, bridge tolls, shuttles, taxis, and conference registration expenses necessary to meet the objectives of the program. Receipts are required to be kept on file by your agency for audit purposes. Transportation such as bus passes for students and parents should be listed here. |
6000 |
Capital Outlay Record expenditures for sites, buildings, and equipment. (Equipment is movable personal property that has both an estimated useful life over one year and an acquisition cost that meets the center's threshold for capitalization. A listing of all equipment, including the serial and model numbers, purchased with any portion of these grant funds must be recorded, and maintained in the file. Note: Funding requested for purchases of items over $5,000 in Capital Outlay, Category 6000, requires approval by the CDE. Send an email to WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov and provide details of the purchase and how it directly relates to the program, intention to improve or enhance the program, noting the detail of why it’s “necessary” and “reasonable” to operation the program, and how will the equipment benefit the students with disabilities. |
7300 |
Indirect Indirect costs are calculated using the department-approved rate available on the CDE website. This rate is multiplied by the total amount for categories 1000-5000 and 5200. Note: Object Code 6000 is not included in this calculation. |
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| Object Code | Description |
|---|---|
1000 |
Certificated Salaries Certificated salaries are salaries that require a credential or permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. List all certificated project employees, including percentage or fraction of Full Time Equivalency (FTE) and rate of pay per day, month, and/or annual salary. |
2000 |
Classified Salaries Classified salaries are salaries for services that do not require a credential or permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. List all classified project employees, including percentage of FTE, and rate of pay per day, month, and/or year. |
3000 |
Employee Benefits Record employer’s contributions to retirement plans and health and welfare benefits. List and include the percentage and dollar amount for each employee benefit being claimed. |
4000 |
Books and Supplies This category includes expenditures for books and supplies (e.g., textbooks, other books, instructional materials). This category also includes supplies used in support services and auxiliary programs, publications, and subscriptions necessary to operate a project office. A listing of all equipment (inventory), including the serial and model numbers, purchased with any portion of these grant funds must be recorded and maintained in the file. |
5000 |
Services and Other Operating Expenditures Record expenditures for services and other operating expenditures. |
5100 |
Sub Agreements for Service Record expenditure for sub agreements and subawards pursuant to certain contracts, subcontracts, and subgrants. For additional information refer to Procedure 3303,page 23 of the California School Accounting Manual (CSAM) |
5200 |
Travel and Conference Include expenditures incurred by and/or for employees for travel and conferences, including lodging, mileage, parking, bridge tolls, shuttles, taxis, and conference registration expenses necessary to meet the objectives of the program. Receipts are required to be kept on file by your agency for audit purposes. Transportation such as bus passes for students and parents should be listed here. |
5800 |
Professional/Consulting Services Record expenditures for personal services rendered by personnel who are not on the payroll of the grantee. Professional/consulting services are delivered by an independent contractor (individual, entity, or firm) that offers its services to the public. |
6000 |
Capital Outlay Record expenditures for sites, buildings, and equipment. (Equipment is movable personal property that has both an estimated useful life over one year and an acquisition cost that meets the center's threshold for capitalization. A listing of all equipment, including the serial and model numbers, purchased with any portion of these grant funds must be recorded, and maintained in the file. Note: Funding requested for purchases of items over $5,000 in Capital Outlay, Category 6000, requires approval by the CDE. Send an email to WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov and provide details of the purchase and how it directly relates to the program, intention to improve or enhance the program, noting the detail of why it’s “necessary” and “reasonable” to operation the program, and how will the equipment benefit the students with disabilities. |
7300 |
Indirect Indirect costs are calculated using the department-approved rate available on the CDE website. This rate is multiplied by the total amount for categories 1000-5000 and 5200. Note: Object Code 6000 is not included in this calculation. |
APPENDIX I: Evaluation and Scoring Rubric
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Student Work Experience [9 points total]
B.1 Student Wages for Subsidized Employment: It is a grant requirement that new applicants place into employment at least 15 percent of the students for whom funding was received and existing applicants up to 25 percent. Describe the district policy to ensure students will be placed in temporary, grant-funded, paid work experience opportunities to meet program goals. Applicants should also include information about how the program will assess, monitor, and support students through work experience and how student work evaluation and progress is integrated into the transition planning process. [3 points possible]
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Student Work Experience [9 points total]
B.1 Student Wages for Subsidized Employment: It is a grant requirement that new applicants place into employment at least 15 percent of the students for whom funding was received. Describe the district policy to ensure students will be placed in temporary, grant-funded, paid work experience opportunities to meet program goals. Applicants should also include information about how the program will assess, monitor, and support students through work experience and how student work evaluation and progress is integrated into the transition planning process. [3 points possible]