Child Care Access Means Parents in School (84.335)

 

Program

84.335 Child Care Access Means Parents in School

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Higher Education Act, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 7, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1070e.

 

Program Number

84.335

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To support the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants (Discretionary).

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Awards shall be used to support or establish child care programs serving low-income students enrolled in college. Funds may be used to provide for before or after school services to the extent necessary to allow students to pursue a postsecondary career. No funds from grants can be used for construction other than minor renovations to meet State or local health or safety needs.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

An institution of higher education is eligible to apply if the total amount of all Federal Pell Grant Funds awarded to students enrolled at the institution of higher education for the preceding fiscal year equals or exceeds $350,000.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Benefiting are low-income students enrolled in postsecondary programs.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

 

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

In any fiscal year in which funds are available for new awards, the Department of Education publishes a notice in the Federal Register inviting applications and establishing a deadline date. An application package is available from the Office of Higher Education Programs. Copies will be mailed upon request. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure

Peer review panels composed of representatives from public and private higher education and child care providers having expertise in child care service are designated to review application.

Deadlines

The deadline date is published in the Federal Register.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Applications for renewal of multi-year projects are processed and funded before those for new projects. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

The grant amount awarded to an institution shall not exceed one percent of the total amount of all Federal Pell Grant funds awarded to students enrolled at the institution of higher education for the preceding fiscal year.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grants shall be awarded for a period of 4 years, subject to the availability of funds.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Reports are required 18 months and 36 months after receiving the first grant payment.

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 a 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

Records supporting claims under a grant must be maintained for 5 years after termination of the award.

 

Program Accomplishments

In fiscal year 2002, 427 awards were made.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0201-0-1-502.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $22,000,000; FY 03 est $16,194,000; and FY 04 est $15,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

The average fiscal year 2002 new award was $45,000; the average continuation award was $53,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Contact the Program Office for information.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Programs, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-5131. Contact: Karen Johnson. Telephone: (202)502-7525.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/HEP/campisp/

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Funds are used to support or establish campus-based child care programs primarily serving the needs of low-income students enrolled in institutions of higher education. Grants may be used for before- and after-school services. In addition, grants may be used to serve the child care needs of the community served by the institution.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Criteria for selecting among grant applications will be selected from those in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). Contact the Program Office for more information.