Vocational Education-National Centers for Career and Technical Education (84.051)
Program
84.051 Vocational Education-National Centers for Career and Technical Education
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, Section 114, as amended.
Program Number
84.051
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide support for the National Center for Research in Career and Technical Education.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants; Project Grants (Contracts).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Awards may be made only for activities designed to improve the practice of vocational education. Announcements for grants are made in the Federal Register. Contract competitions are announced in the Commerce Business Daily.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants for the National Center for Research include universities or a consortium of universities and a public or private nonprofit organization.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Education professionals as well as the general public will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Legal signature by a designated official on the grant application or contract proposal. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular A-110 for institutions of higher education, hospitals and other nonprofit organizations.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
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. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application notices are published in the Federal Register.
Application Procedure
Applications for grants must be prepared in accordance with the regulations in 34 CFR Part 75. A proposal for a contract must be prepared in accordance with program announcements in the Commerce Business Daily. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed in accordance with regulations for the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 found in 34 CFR Part 75.
Deadlines
A request for applications is published in the Federal Register. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are released at various times throughout the fiscal year. A synopsis of each procurement request will appear in the Commerce Business Daily. This also contains information about where copies of the RFP can be obtained.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
For grants, not applicable; for contracts, as specified in Federal Procurement Regulations, 41 CFR 1, 2, 407, and 408.
Renewals
For the National Center(s) for Research Education, yearly, for a maximum award period of 5 years. Renewals subject to the availability of appropriations.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants or contract are awarded annually with a maximum award period of 5 years. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Specific reporting requirements are contained in the Request for Proposal and contract document. Reporting requirements for grants are required in the regulations for Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 for 34 Part 75.
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 contract and 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
Support is provided for the National Center for Research and other vocational educational dissemination activities.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0400-0-1-501.
Obligations
(Grants and Contracts) FY 02 $4,500,000; FY 03 est $4,500,000; and FY 04 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Regulations 34 CFR 401 and 411-413.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
U.S. Department of Education, OVAE Policy, Research and Evaluation Staff 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 4512, MES Washington, DC 20202-7242. Contact: Ricardo Hernandez. Telephone: (202) 205-9650. Internet: Ricardo.Hernandez@ed.gov.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
The National Center with its legislatively mandated functions conducts applied research and development, dissemination and training functions.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
See 34 CFR Part 75 for selection criteria. However, each request for proposal contains weighted evaluation criteria which are unique to the particular requirements of the individual procurement.
