Even Start-Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations (84.258)

 

Program

84.258 Even Start-Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Title I, Part B, Subpart 3, as amended; 20 U.S.C. 6381-6381k.

 

Program Number

84.258

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy and improve the educational opportunities of low-income families through family literacy programs that integrate early childhood education, adult basic education, and parenting education.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants (Discretionary).

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds are used for activities such as recruitment and screening of children and parents, design of programs, instruction for children and parents, staff training, support services, evaluation, and coordination with other programs. Indirect costs are not an allowable project cost unless a waiver is obtained from the Secretary of Education.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Section 4, may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Parents eligible for participation under the Adult Education Act, and their children from birth to seven years old will benefit. Families must be in need of Even Start Services, as indicated by a low income level and a low level of adult literacy or English language proficiency, or other need-related indicators.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

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

Application Procedure

Applications from Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations must be submitted in accordance with the regulations, instructions, and forms included in the grant application package.

Award Procedure

The Department of Education notifies successful applicants of awards. Actual negotiation and awarding of grants is done by the Department's Grant and Contracts Service in cooperation with program staff.

Deadlines

Deadlines are announced in the Federal Register.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Grants are for up to 4 years with annual renewals subject to the approval of the Department of Education and the availability of funds. Applicants may reapply at the end of the grant period, but may not receive funds for more than 8 years.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

The Federal share of the cost of a subgrant project is not more than 90 percent in the first year, 80 percent in the second year, 70 percent in the third year, 60 percent in the fourth year, and 50 percent in any subsequent year.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grants may not exceed four years.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Annual performance reports are required.

Audits

In accordance with the Education Department General Administration Regulations in 34 CFR 80, State and local Governments that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $300,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with the Appendix to Part 80. For this purpose, the term "State" includes any Indian tribe.

Records

In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), certain project records must be retained for three years.

 

Program Accomplishments

An estimated 14 grants were awarded in fiscal year 2001.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0900-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $5,000,000; FY 03 est $5,000,000; and FY 04 est $5,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Grants range from $100,000 to $200,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 75, 77, 80, 82, and 85. For more information contact the program office.

 

Related Programs

84.002, Adult Education_State Grant Program; 84.010, Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies; 84.011, Migrant Education_State Grant Program; 84.213, Even Start_State Educational Agencies; 93.600, Head Start.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Department of Education, Compensatory Education Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-6132. Contact: Doris Sligh. Telephone: (202) 260-0999.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/CEP

 

Examples of Funded Projects

The Northwest Indian College (NWIC) Even Start program has established an ongoing relationship with the Lumni Tribal Headstart Program for Even start children. A parenting class has been established on the NWIC campus where a wide range of family activities are sponsored in addition to formal parenting studies.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The selection criteria in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications.