Indian Adult Education (15.026)
Program
15.026 Indian Adult Education
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Authorization
Snyder Act of 1921, Public Law 67-85, 25 U.S.C. 13; Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended.
Program Number
15.026
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To improve the educational opportunities for Indian adults who lack the level of literacy skills necessary for effective citizenship and productive employment and to encourage the establishment of adult education programs.
Types of Assistance
DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR A SPECIFIED USE
Uses and Use Restrictions
All funds must be for direct services. Funds may not be used for administration.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and members of American Indian Tribes.
Credentials/Documentation
Initial application must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local BIA agency or area office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedure
The dollar value of the awards depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Tribe through tribal participation in the BIA's budget formulation process.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Appeals
An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR Part 900.
Renewals
Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made on an annual basis. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program accomplishment reporting requirements will be negotiated with the Self-Determination contractor/grantee. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Federal Financial reports, SF 425, are required. Performance monitoring is not applicable.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Financial records must be retained for 3 years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for 3 years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for 3 years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: Approximately 140 tribes receive funding to provide educational opportunities for adults. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-2100-0-1-501.
Obligations
(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 08 $2,434,000; FY 09 est $2,434,000; FY 10 est $2,434,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range is $100 to $413,400; Average $34,600.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
25 CFR, Part 46; 25 CFR, Part 900.
Related Programs
15.027 Assistance to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Universities; 15.114 Indian Education_Higher Education Grant Program
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. See Education Line Officers' addresses in Catalog Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Chris Redman Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS-3609 MB, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, District of Columbia 20240 Email: chris_redman@bia.gov Phone: (405)605-6001
Web Site Address
http://www.oiep.bia.edu/contact.htm; http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2008: Courses include Adult Basic Education (ABE), preparation for the General Educational Development Test (GED); life-coping skills such as budgeting, driver training and filing of Federal and State taxes; and continuing education courses such as typing and computer literacy. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
All applicants meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 will be selected.
