Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Institutions (84.245)

 

Program

84.245 Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Institutions

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act, Section 117, Public Law 105-332, 20 U.S.C. 2327.

 

Program Number

84.245

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

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

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

To provide grants for the maintenance and operation of tribally controlled postsecondary vocational institutions in order to support vocational and technical education programs. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under CFD 76.564-76.569. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group 202-708-7770.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

A tribally controlled postsecondary vocational 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; and (7) enrolls the full-time equivalent of not less than 100 students, of whom a majority are Indians.

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.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The standard application forms as furnished by the Department of Education and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. Application notices are published in the Federal Register.

Application Procedure

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

Notice of application deadlines are published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

Not applicable.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The total project period may not exceed five years.

 

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.

Audits

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, as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act, grantees must maintain records for 3 years.

 

Program Accomplishments

Two awards were made in fiscal year 2002.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0201-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $6,500,000; FY 03 est $6,955,000; and FY 04 est $6,500,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

In fiscal year 2002, awards ranged from $2,867,000 to $3,633,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Not applicable.

 

Related Programs

84.048, Vocational Education_Basic Grants to States.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

U.S. Department of Education, OVAE Division of High School, Postsecondary and Career Education 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 4528, MES Washington, DC 20202-7242 Contact: Paul Geib E-mail Address paul.geib@ed.gov. Telephone (202) 205-9962.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/CTE/tcpvi.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Crownpoint Institute of Technology, Crownpoint, New Mexico, and United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, North Dakota, 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.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The following criteria are used in reviewing applications. Each criterion should be addressed. Points are awarded to the extent that evidence in the application satisfies each criterion: (1) Institutional goals and objectives; (b) comprehensive development plan; (c) implementation strategy; (d) budget and cost-effectiveness; and (e) evaluation plan.