Mathematics and Science Partnerships (84.366)
Program
84.366 Mathematics and Science Partnerships
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title II, Part B.
Program Number
84.366
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To improve the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science through projects that support partnerships of organizations representing preschool through higher education. These projects will promote strong teachng skills for elementary and secondary school teachers and integrate teaching methods based on scientifically based research and technology into the curriculum.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Each organization receiving a grant shall use the funds to implement projects to improve mathematics and/or science education. Funds may be used for a variety of activities such as: To develop more rigorous mathematics and science curricula that are aligned with challenging State and local content standards; establish distance learning programs for mathematics and science teachers; and recruit mathematics, science, and engineering majors into the teaching profession through the use of signing and performance incentives, stipends, and scholarships.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
A partnership must include, at a minimum, a State Education Agency (SEA), a mathematics, science, or engineering department of an institution of higher education, and a high-need local education agency. Other organizations may also participate.
Beneficiary Eligibility
University staff, school administrators, teachers, students, parents and the community.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
This program is carried out in collaboration with the National Science Foundation (NSF), and applications are submitted and reviewed using the NSF procedures, as described in a "Dear Colleague" letter and solicitation posted on the NSF Website and sent out to interested parties. By the due date, applicants must submit, electronically, a complete application that addresses the purposes of the program, the selection criteria, and includes all of the required assurances and signatures. The Department published a Federal Register Notice announcing its intention to partner with NSF on this program and directed interested parties to the NSF Website.
Award Procedure
After the peer review process is carried out by NSF, in collaboration with the Department, highly rated applications will be screened by Department staff to determine which, from the pool of successful applications, will be funded and monitored by the Department. The applications must include a SEA, higher education institution, and a high-need school district. These applicants will then be contacted and asked if they are willing to be funded by the Department, and if they agree, will be asked to complete the necessary budget forms and assurances. Required assurances and certifications include: Assurances for Non-Construction Program (SF 422B); Certification regarding Lobbying, Debarment; Suspension and Other Responsibility Matter, and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED Form 80- 0013); Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF LLL) (if applicable); Response to Notice to All Applicants (Section 427, GEPA). Applications should also include a Cover Page (SF424); the required Budget Form (ED Form 524); an itemized budget and other budget information. Contact the Program Office.
Deadlines
Deadlines are published in the National Science Foundation solicitation and in the Federal Register.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Continuation funding is dependent upon future program appropriations, and demonstrated substantial progress toward meeting their goals and objectives.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants are awarded for a period of not more than 3 years. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Grantees must submit performance reports annually. The program office will establish a due date. Final performance reports must be submitted within 90 days after the end of the grant award period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or 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
Records must be maintained for 3 years after the fiscal year in which the expenditure was made by the grantee, or until the grantee is notified of the completion of the Federal fiscal audit. In all cases of audit questions, records must be maintained until resolution has occurred.
Program Accomplishments
Grants made with fiscal year 2002 funds will support approximately 15 awards.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-1000-0-1-501.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $0; FY 03 est $12,500,000; and FY 04 est $12,500,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$100,000 to $1,500,000; $700,000 to $1,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99. For further guidance and other information, contact the Program Office.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Academic Improvement Demonstration Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, FOB-6, Room 5C141, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20202-6254. Contact: Pat O'Connell Ross. Email: patricia.ross@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 260-8230.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Selection criteria are contained in the program guidelines. Contact the Program Office for more information.
