Administrative Cost Grants for Indian Schools (15.046)

 

Program

15.046 Administrative Cost Grants for Indian Schools

 

Federal Agency

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

Authorization

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.; Indian Education Amendments of 1978, Public Law 95-561, 25 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.; Tribally Controlled Schools Act, 25 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.

 

Program Number

15.046

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To provide grants to tribes and tribal organizations operating schools for the purpose of paying administrative and indirect costs.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds may be used for program services related administrative overhead, operations necessary to meet requirements of the law, prudent management practices, and other necessary support functions.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments or Tribal Organizations operating a Bureau of Indian Affairs funded school.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Indian Tribal Governments or tribal organizations operating an elementary or secondary school under a grant or Self-determination contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Credentials/Documentation

Approved status as a grant or contract school.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

No separate application is required. The additional allocation will be calculated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and added to the underlying award.

Award Procedure

The headquarters office calculates the amount of the award and the grantee is notified by the Education Line Officer.

Deadlines

None.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

An applicant who disputes the amount of the award may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR, Part 900.

Renewals

Awards are renewed automatically based on satisfactory performance by the grantee.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Funds are allocated in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 2008(a).

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended by the contractor/grantee.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Annual Financial Report, Narrative Report, and a program evaluation by an impartial third party such as an accrediting agency.

Audits

For awards made under this program, grantees are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.).

Records

Financial records must be retained for 3 years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for 3 years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for 3 years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.

 

Program Accomplishments

One hundred and five tribally operated schools received grants under this program. These funds were used to provide related administrative overhead support without reducing direct program services.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

14-2100-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $43,065,000; FY 03 est $44,772,000; and FY 04 est $49,182,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$49,000 to $1,785,000; $363,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

25 CFR 39; 25 CFR 45; 25 CFR 900.

 

Related Programs

15.042, Indian School Equalization Program.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Education Line Officers' addresses in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office

Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS-3512 MIB, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240. Contact: Joe Herrin. Telephone: (202) 208-7658. Use the same number for FTS.

Web Site Address

http://www.oiep.bia.edu/administration.htm

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Examples of some administrative costs include fiscal, personnel, property and procurement management and costs of necessary insurance, auditing, legal, safety and security services.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applicants meeting eligibility criteria are funded.