Indian Child and Family Education (15.043)

 

Program

15.043 Indian Child and Family Education

 

Federal Agency

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

Authorization

Indian Education Amendments of 1978, Public Law 95-561, 25 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.

 

Program Number

15.043

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To begin educating children at an early age through parental involvement, to increase high school graduation rates among Indian parents, and to encourage life-long learning.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants; Training.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds must be used for early childhood education, adult education and parenting skills. Funds may not be used for administration.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments on reservations with Bureau-funded schools may apply to administer the program.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Parents and their Indian children under 5 years of age who live on a reservation with a Bureau-funded school.

Credentials/Documentation

The initial application must be accompanied by a resolution of the tribal governing body of the Tribe of the children served by or to be served by the organization. No documentation is required of the parents or children.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

The Tribe should contact the Area/Agency Administrator for Education Programs.

Award Procedure

Once an application is received, the Coordinator of the FACE program appoints a panel of readers from such organizations as the Indian Health Service, the Department of Education and others who are familiar with early childhood development. The panel reads, rates and ranks the applications. The coordinator then recommends to the Director, Office of Indian Education Programs, those applications for approval.

Deadlines

Applications should be submitted no later than June 1 of the year in which the applicant wishes to begin the program.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Tribal Governments wishing to appeal should write to the Director, Office of Indian Education Programs. Appeals beyond this level are covered by 25 CFR Part 2.

Renewals

Awards to Tribal Governments to administer the program may be renewed every 3 years based upon satisfactory performance. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted yearly and a full application must be submitted every 3 years.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Awards are made on an annual basis based on satisfactory performance, and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Monthly progress reports and annual participation data.

Audits

For awards made under this program, grantees are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.).

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

Annually, over 1,800 children and 1,800 adults from 1,700 families receive services.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

14-2100-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $7,143,000; FY 03 est $7,692,300; and FY 04 est $9,615,690.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Each site receives $225,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

A copy of the guidelines may be obtained by contacting the Area/Agency Education Program Administrators.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Education Line Officers' addresses in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office

Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 201 Third Street, NW, Suite 510, Albuquerque, NM, 87102. Contact: Mr. Kevin Skenandore. Telephone: (505) 346-6544. Use the same number for FTS.

Web Site Address

http://www.oiep.bia.edu/sirc.htm

 

Examples of Funded Projects

The sites provide such services as parenting skills, adult education and early childhood education in an effort to increase student achievement.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Proposals are selected based on the review of the team appointed by the Coordinator. Final determination made by the Director, OIEP, based on the Coordinator's recommendation.