Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Institutions (84.245)

Program

84.245 Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Institutions

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Education
Office: Office Of Vocational And Adult Education

Authorization

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, Section 117.

Program Number

84.245

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To make grants to tribally controlled postsecondary vocational and technical institutions to provide career and technical education services and basic support for the education and training of Indian students.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds may be used to train teachers, purchase equipment, provide instructional services, and provide institutional support. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under CFD 76.563. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group 202-708-7770.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

A tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution that: (1) Is formally controlled, or has been formally sanctioned or chartered, by the governing body of an Indian tribe or Indian tribes; (2) offers a technical degree or certificate granting program; (3) is governed by a board of directors or trustees, a majority of whom are Indians; (4) demonstrates adherence to stated goals, a philosophy, or a plan of operation, that fosters individual Indian economic and self-sufficient opportunity, including programs that are appropriate to stated tribal goals of developing individual entrepreneurships and self-sustaining economic infrastructures on reservations; (5) has been in operation for at least 3 years; (6) holds accreditation with or is a candidate for accreditation by a nationally recognized accrediting authority for postsecondary vocational and technical education; (7) enrolls the full-time equivalent of not less than 100 students, of whom a majority are Indians; and (8) receives no funds under the Tribally Controlled College or University Act of 1978 or the Navajo Community College Act.

Beneficiary Eligibility

American Indians and Native Alaskans will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

Legal signature by a designated official on the application is required. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Applications must be prepared and submitted to the Department of Education in accordance with program announcements and established deadlines as published in the Federal Register.

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed in accordance with regulations in 34 CFR Part 75.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Approximately 120 to 150 days after deadline for transmitting applications.

Appeals

Other - Not Specified.

Renewals

Other - Not Specified.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The total project period may not exceed five years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Financial status and performance reports as required by the Department of Education General Administrative Regulations, 34 CFR 75.720 must be maintained. Specific reporting requirements are contained in the award document. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. Periodic audits should be made as part of the recipient's systems of financial management and internal control to meet the terms and conditions of grants.

Records

In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, grantees must maintain records for three years.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Two awards were made in FY 08. The recipients served the full time equivalent of 2,300 Indian students. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0201-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $7,546,000; FY 09 est $7,773,000; FY 10 est $7,773,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

To be determined.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Not Applicable.

Related Programs

84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Lois Davis Department of Education, OVAE Division of High School, Postsecondary and Career Education 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: Lois.davis@ed.gov Phone: (202) 245-7784

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/programs/tcpvi/index.html.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Navajo Technical College, Crownpoint, New Mexico, and United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, North Dakota, have received grants. Funds have been used by grantees to train teachers; to purchase equipment; to provide instructional services, child care, and other family support services; to provide student stipends; and to provide institutional support. Fiscal Year 2009: Same as FY 2008. Fiscal Year 2010: Same as FY 2008.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Selection criteria are published in the Federal Register.