Alaska Native Educational Programs (84.356)

 

Program

84.356 Alaska Native Educational Programs

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Title VII, Part C, as amended.

 

Program Number

84.356

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To support projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students, parents and teachers.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Allowable activities include, but are not limited to: the development of curricula and education programs that address the educational needs of Alaska Native students; the development and operation of student enrichment programs in science and mathematics; professional development activities for educators; activities carried out through Even Start programs and Head Start programs; family literacy services; and dropout prevention programs. An eligible entity may use not more than 10 percent of the funds received under this subpart for the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this Subpart.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Alaska Native educational organizations or educational entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska Native Programs, or partnerships including Alaska Native organizations.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Alaska Natives as defined in Public Law 103-382.

Credentials/Documentation

Not applicable.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure

Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with a notice published in the Federal Register. By the due date, eligible applicants must submit to the Department of Education a complete application that addresses the purposes of the program, the selection criteria, and any priorities included in the application notice, and includes all required assurances and signatures.

Award Procedure

The Department of Education awards these grants on a competitive basis. The Program Office notifies successful applicants of awards and negotiates and awards grants. Contact the Program Office for more information.

Deadlines

Contact the Program Office for application deadlines and information.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

The General Education Provisions Act hearing procedures regarding recovery of funds are applicable to this program.

Renewals

Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Funds under this program are available for the Department of Education to obligate by September 30, of the fiscal year for which they are appropriated. Once these funds are obligated, they must be expended from the Federal account by September 30, of the subsequent fiscal year. In addition, 2 years after the grantee's receipt of grant funds, the Secretary may collect any or all funds in a reserve account if the grantee has not made substantial progress or is no longer using the funds for their specified purpose. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this program annually shall submit to the Secretary a report of its operations and activities. Each annual report shall include: (1) An executive summary; (2) a project status; (3) budget information; and (4) supplemental information.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No A- 133 (Revised June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

In accordance with the General Education Provisions Act and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), certain records must be retained for 3 years after the end of the grant.

 

Program Accomplishments

Approximately 35 awards were made in fiscal year 2002.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-1000-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $24,000,000; FY 03 est $30,798,000; and FY 04 est $14,200,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not available; varies by competition.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.

 

Related Programs

84.320, Alaska Native Educational Planning, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, and Recruitment Program; 84.321, Alaska Native Home Based Education for Preschool Children; 84.322, Alaska Native Student Enrichment Program.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

U.S. Department of Education, OESE School Improvement Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 3C126, FB-6 Washington, DC 20202-6140. Contact: Lynn Thomas. Telephone: (202) 260-1541. E-mail: lynn.thomas@ed.gov.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/AIDP/anp.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Examples are not available, contact the program office for more information.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The selection criteria contained in EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications.