Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities-State Grants (84.186)

 

Program

84.186 Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities-State Grants

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1, as amended. 20 U.S.C. 7111-7118.

 

Program Number

84.186

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning, by preventing violence in and around schools and strengthen programs that prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, involve parents, and coordinated with related Federal, State, and community efforts and resources.

 

Types of Assistance

Formula Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Drug prevention programs must convey a clear and consistent message that the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs is wrong and harmful. Generally, funds under the program may not be used for construction, medical services, or drug treatment or rehabilitation.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

State Departments of Education; State Governors; SEAs, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern, Mariana Islands may apply. Native Hawaiians, organizations representing and serving Native Hawaiians and recognized by the Governor of Hawaii may apply for those programs.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Governors' offices, SEAs, LEAs, Insular Areas, Tribal governments, and other public and private nonprofit organizations (including parent groups, community action agencies, and other community-based organizations); American Indians and Native Hawaiians; and students and teachers in public and private schools in each State.

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 or the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure

Each State must submit to the Department of Education an application covering a 5-year period which is amended as needed.

Award Procedure

Applications from States are reviewed for compliance with the statute. If it is determined that the application meets the statutory requirements, the Assistant Secretary awards the State its allotment. For Native Hawaiians program, peer reviewers recommend granters based on the quality of applications submitted.

Deadlines

Contact the Headquarters Office for application deadlines.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

State applications are amended as needed. Awards are generally made effective July 1 of each calendar year. For Native Hawaiians Program, continuation grants are negotiated at the time of initial award.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

The statutory formula used to determine each State's allotment is authorized by Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended. This program has MOE requirements; see funding agency for further details. From the total appropriation, 1 percent is reserved for the Insular Areas, 1 percent is reserved for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for programs for Indian youth, 0.2 percent is reserved for programs for Native Hawaiians. The remaining funds are available for State grants. State grants funds are allocated to States half on the basis of school- aged population and half on the basis of State shares of funding under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, provided that no State receives less than 0.5 of 1 percent of the total SDFSC State Grants appropriation. Of each State's allocation, 80 percent is administered by the State educational agency (SEA) for drug and violence prevention programs in local school systems. The remaining 20 percent is used by the Governor's office for grants and contracts with community-based organizations for broadly-based prevention programs.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Generally, State awards are made from July 1 of one year to September 30 of the following year. In addition, funds remain available to States for an additional fiscal year for obligation and expenditure. Grantees draw down funds electronically as needed.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

A report on the programs funded by the State, and the beneficiaries served, is required by Section 4117 of the Act. Financial and performance reports are required in accordance with 34 CFR 76.720, 80.40, and 80.41. For Native Hawaiians programs, financial and performance reports are required in accordance with 34 CFR 74.51, 74.52, and 75.720.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a 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

In accordance with 34 CFR 76.730, grantees must maintain appropriate records related to grant funds, compliance, and project performance for three years after the completion of activity for which the grant or subgrant funds were used that are sufficient to establish fiscal accountability and to facilitate an effective audit. For Native Hawaiians program, records retention and access requirements are in accordance with 34 CFR 74.53 and 75.730-732.

 

Program Accomplishments

Awards have been made to all 50 States, the outlying areas, and the BIA for programs that help create safe and drug-free learning environments for all children.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0203-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $472,017,000; FY 03 est $468,949,000; and FY 04 est $422,017,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

For fiscal year 2002, awards ranged from $2,308,000 to $61,599,000; $8,876,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

The administration of the formula grants program is governed by the Statute, EDGAR (34 CFR 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, and 85) and non-regulatory guidance. In addition, 34 CFR 98 and 99 apply to this program. The administration of the Native Hawaiians program is governed by the Statute and EDGAR (34 CFR 74, 75, and 77).

 

Related Programs

84.184, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities_National Programs.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 3E314, Washington, DC 20202-6123. Contact Robert Alexander. Email address: Robert.Alexander@ed.gov Telephone (202) 401-3354.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/office/OSDFS/

 

Examples of Funded Projects

This is a State-administered program, examples of funded projects are not available.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

States will receive formula grants based upon the submission of an approvable application. For Native Hawaiians program direct grant awards are made through a peer review process where applications are selected based on quality.