Freely Associated States-Education Grant Program (84.256)

 

Program

84.256 Freely Associated States-Education Grant Program

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title I, Part A, Section 1121 (b) (c), 20 U.S.C. 6331.

 

Program Number

84.256

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To support activities consistent with the purposes of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including teacher training, curriculum development, instructional materials, general school improvement, and schoolwide reform.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds may be used for activities consistent with the purposes of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Local educational agencies (LEA) in the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Local educational agencies in the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Provided by the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL). This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Section 1121 of Title I requires that the Department reserve $5 million from Title I Grants to LEA funds each fiscal year for competitive grants to local educational agencies in the Federated States of Macronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Of this amount, the Secretary may reserve 5 percent to pay the administrative costs of the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) regarding activities assisted under this program. PREL conducts the award competition and makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding the award of grants.

Award Procedure

Applications for continuations are submitted to the Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, School Improvement Programs, Washington, DC. PREL conducts the competition for grants and submits recommendations of applications for funding to the Secretary of Education. The Secretary awards grants taking into consideration the recommendations of PREL.

Deadlines

Determined according to grant competition schedule. Contact the program office for information.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

Continuation awards of 12 months each may be made for a total of 36 months. Continuations are contingent upon evidence of satisfactory progress toward goals and objectives and subject to the availability of funds.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Up to 36 months with annual continuations. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Annual performance reports are required.

Audits

The Single Audit Act applies.

Records

Records must be maintained as necessary for audit and for three years after the program ends.

 

Program Accomplishments

Seven - 10 awards are made annually.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0900-0-1-501.

Obligations

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

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Awards are expected to range between $250,000 and $500,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

For information, contact the program office.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Contact the PREL office.

Headquarters Office

U.S. Department of Education, OESE School Support and Technology Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 3E245, FB-6 Washington DC 20202-6140 Contact: Valerie Rogers E-mail Address valerie.rogers@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 260-2543.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SST/fasegp.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Overall school improvements and reform, and other activities such as preschool programs, staff development academics, and programs to improve teaching and learning in core academic subjects, including mathematics, science, foreign languages, and other subjects.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications are reviewed in accordance with criteria in the application package.