Native Hawaiian Higher Education Program (84.316)

 

Program

84.316 Native Hawaiian Higher Education Program

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title VII, Part B as amended, 20 U.S. 7906.

 

Program Number

84.316

 

Last Known Status

Deleted 06/10/2004 (This program is no longer separately authorized - no new awards are expected under the program.)

 

Objectives

To make direct grants to Native Hawaiian education organizations or education entities with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction conducted in the Native Hawaiian language to enable them to provide a program of baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate fellowship assistance to Native Hawaiian students.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grants must be used to provide full or partial fellowship support for Native Hawaiian students enrolled at two or four year degree granting institutions of higher education. Awards are based on: (1) Academic potential and (2) financial need. Full or partial fellowship support for Native Hawaiian students enrolled at post-baccalaureate degree granting institutions of higher education will receive grants. Priority will be given to providing fellowship support for professions that are underrepresented in the Native Hawaiians community. Funds may also be used for: (1) Counseling and support services for students receiving fellowship assistance; (2) college preparation and guidance counseling at the secondary level for students who may be eligible for fellowship support; (3) research, evaluation; and (4) implementation of faculty development programs for the improvement and matriculation of Native Hawaiian students. No more than seven percent for grant funds may be used for administrative purposes.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Native Hawaiian education organizations or entities with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Native Hawaiian students enrolled or interested in enrolling in postsecondary education will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure

Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the notice published in the Federal Register, contact the program office for more information.

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed by panels of field readers.

Deadlines

Contact the program office for application deadlines and information.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Renewals are based on the review of annual performance reports and the recommendation of the project officer. All renewals are subject to the availability of funds.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Fellowship recipients are obligated to provide their professional services either during the fellowship period or upon completion of a baccalaureate or post- baccalaureate degree program to the Native Hawaiian community.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Projects generally may be supported for 1 to 5 years. Funds are granted on a 12 month basis. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Annual financial and progress reports must be submitted as required by grant award terms and conditions.

Audits

In accordance with the terms of the grant award agreement.

Records

As required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations.

 

Program Accomplishments

Two continuation grants were awarded in fiscal year 2002.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-1000-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $3,300,000; FY 03 est $3,300,000; and FY 04 est to be determined.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$1,500,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

For more information, contact the program office.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Darlene Collins E-mail Address darlene.collins@ed.gov. Telephone: (202)502-7576.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/HEP/iegps/hawaiian.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

No examples are available.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Contact the program office for this information.