Foreign Language Assistance (84.293)

 

Program

84.293 Foreign Language Assistance

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title V, Part D, subpart 9. 20 U.S.C. 7259 - 7259(b).

 

Program Number

84.293

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To support innovative model programs of foreign language study in public elementary and secondary schools.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Projects must be designed to support innovative model programs of foreign language study in elementary and secondary schools. Projects must show the promise of being continued beyond the grant period. Not less than three-fourths of the appropriation must be used for elementary level projects. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under 34 CFR 76.564- 76.569. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/ Indirect Cost Group on 202-708-7770.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

State and local education agencies may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Elementary and secondary school children will benefit.

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 the 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

To participate, an organization must have on file with the Secretary of Education, by the designated deadline, an application that complies with the statutory requirements. Contact the program office for specific application information.

Award Procedure

Applications are approved for awards by the Director, English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, And Academic Achievement For Limited English Proficient Students based on evaluations and recommendations of outside experts and an administrative review of the applications.

Deadlines

Deadline will be announced in application notice published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Renewals are based on an annual review of the performance data and the availability of funds.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

The Federal share of the program may not exceed 50 percent of the project cost.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Awards are made for 3 years.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Financial status and performance reports, as required by EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.720. Specific reporting requirements are contained in the grant documents.

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

Grantees are required to maintain appropriate records related to grant funds, as required by EDGAR.

 

Program Accomplishments

In fiscal year 2002, the program made 63 awards.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

18-1000-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $7,883,000; FY 03 est $16,144,000; and FY 04 est $0.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Average award: $112,500.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

No specific regulations have been developed. EDGAR, 34 CFR 75, 77, 80, 81, 85, 86, 97, 98, 99, and 299..

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

U.S. Department of Education, OELA 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 5617, MES, Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Rebecca Richey. Email Rebecca.richey@ed.gov Telephone 202-205-9717.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OELA/funding.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Contact the Program Office for this information.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Selection criteria include: need for the project, significance, and quality of project design.