Native Hawaiian Education (84.362)

 

Program

84.362 Native Hawaiian Education

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended; Title VII, Part B., Public Law 107-110.

 

Program Number

84.362

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To develop innovative educational programs to assist native Hawaiians and to supplement and expand programs and authorities in the area of education.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Program funds may be used to carry a variety of authorized activities including, but not limited to: early education and care programs, family-based education centers, beginning reading and literacy programs, activities to address the needs of gifted and talented native Hawaiian students, professional development for educators, and activities to enable native Hawaiian students to enter and complete postsecondary education programs.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

An eligible entity is-Native Hawaiian educational organizations; Native Hawaiian community-based organizations; public and private nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction in the Native Hawaiian language; and consortia of the organizations, agencies, and institutions described in this paragraph.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Native Hawaiian children and adults.

Credentials/Documentation

Not applicable.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with a notice published in the Federal Register. By the due date, eligible applicants must submit to the U.S. Department of Education a complete application that addresses the purposes of the program, the selection criteria, and any priorities included in the application notice, and includes all required assurances and signatures.

Award Procedure

The Department of Education awards these grants on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed and ranked by a panel of outside reviewers. The program office notifies successful applicants of awards and negotiates and awards grants. Contact the program office for more information.

Deadlines

Deadlines will be published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for application deadlines and information.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Awards are made for a period of up to 5 years, renewals are based on the availability of appropriations.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this program annually shall submit to the Secretary a report of its operations and activities. Each such annual report shall include-- (1) executive summary; (2) project status; (3) budget information; and (4) supplemental information.

Audits

The financial records of each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be subject to an annual audit by an independent public accountant.

Records

In accordance with the General Education Provisions Act and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), certain records must be retained for 3 years after the end of the grant.

 

Program Accomplishments

Approximately 30 awards are expected in fiscal year 2002.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-1000-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $30,500,000; FY 03 est $30,798,000; and FY 04 est $18,300,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not available; varies per competition.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

U.S. Department of Education, OESE Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 3C126, FB-6 Washington, DC 20202-6140. Contact Lynn Thomas Telephone: (202) 260-1541. E-mail: lynn.thomas@ed.gov.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/AIDP/nhp.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

No examples are available. Contact the program office for information.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The selection criteria contained in EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications.