Native Hawaiian Family Based Education Centers (84.209)
Program
84.209 Native Hawaiian Family Based Education Centers
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
This program is no longer authorized. It formerly was authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 7905.
Program Number
84.209
Last Known Status
Deleted 06/10/2004 (This program is no longer specifically authorized -- no new awards are expected.)
Objectives
To expand the operation of Family-Based Education Centers throughout the Hawaiian Islands which include prenatal and preschool programs, follow-up and assessment, and research and development.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specified Use.
Uses and Use Restrictions
No more than seven percent of grant funds may be used for administrative purposes.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Native Hawaiian organizations including Native Hawaiian educational organizations may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Infants up to 3 years old, preschoolers 4 and 5 years old, and their parents will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
To participate, an organization must have on file with the Secretary of Education, by the designated deadline, an application which complies with the statutory requirements. Standard application forms furnished by the Federal agency will be used. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Applications are approved for awards by the Secretary of Education based upon the recommendations of an expert panel and program staff.
Deadlines
Deadlines are available from the program office.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Renewals are considered annually and are subject to the availability of funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The length of the grants is approximately 60 months. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual and final performance reports and financial status reports are required in accordance with EDGAR 75.720.
Audits
None.
Records
In accordance with Section 74.21 under 34 CFR 74, grantees are required to maintain appropriate records related to grant funds.
Program Accomplishments
Eleven awards were made in fiscal year 2002.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-1000-0-1-501.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $12,056,000; FY 03 est $10,882,000; and FY 04 est to be determined.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
No specific regulations have been developed. EDGAR will be used as appropriate.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, School Improvement Programs, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Lynn Thomas. Telephone: (202) 260-1541. Internet: Lynn.Thomas@ed.gov.
Web Site Address
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/AIDP/nhp.html
Examples of Funded Projects
Aha Punana Leo, Inc., will operate ten family-based education centers and a support center. The program at each center focuses on learning through the Hawaiian language and draws parents, children, and extended family and friends together to support total immersion into the native language and culture. Alu Like, Inc. will operate approximately 11 centers. Both of these programs will provide parent-infant programs (prenatal to age three), preschool programs for four and five year olds, research and development, and long-term follow-up and assessment. The Aha Punana Leo preschool is a Native Hawaiian language immersion program.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
EDGAR (34 CFR 75 - Section 75.210).
