Women's Educational Equity Act Program (84.083)

Program

84.083 Women's Educational Equity Act Program

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Education
Office: Office Of Elementary And Secondary Education

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title V, Part D, Subpart 21, 20 U.S.C 7231-7238.

Program Number

84.083

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

(1) To promote gender equity in education in the United States; (2) to promote equity in education for women and girls who suffer from multiple forms of discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic origin, limited-English proficiency, disability, or age; and (3) to provide financial assistance to enable educational agencies and institutions to meet the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

The Department may award two types of grants: (1) Implementation grants for gender equity programs in schools, and (2) research and development grants to develop model equity programs. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under 34 CFR 76.564-76.569. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group on (202) 708-7770.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Through a nationwide competition, public agencies, private nonprofit agencies, institutions, organizations, student groups community groups, and individuals may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Public agencies, private nonprofit agencies, institutions, organizations, student groups, community groups, and individuals will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofits. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 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

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. The Department publishes grant application forms and instructions in the Federal Register.

Award Procedure

Applications and proposals are reviewed by a panel of experts in women's programs that represent various geographical areas, racial and ethnic groups, and levels of education. Final decisions on grants are made by the Department on the basis of the selection criteria published in the regulations and statutory considerations, and to the extent feasible, on the basis of geographical distributions. The Department may give special consideration to applications submitted by applicants that have not received assistance under this part.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Approximately four months from receipt of applications.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

The project period for a WEEA award may not exceed four years. To receive continuation funding, grantees must demonstrate substantial progress toward meeting their goals and objectives. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.

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

Up to four years, subject to the availability of funds. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: electronic transfer.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

As part of the continuation funding process, grantees must submit annual performance reports. The program office will establish a due date. A final performance report must also be submitted. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Additional audit requirements may be specified in grant award documents.

Records

In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, as amended, grantees must maintain records for 3 years.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: The Department made 11 implementation grants. Fiscal Year 2009: The Department expects to make approximately 14 new awards. Fiscal Year 2010: The Department expects to make approximately 14 continuation awards.

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0204-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $1,846,000; FY 09 est $2,423,000; FY 10 est $2,423,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

To be determined.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Educational Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Beverly A. Farrar Department of Education, OII Improvement Programs, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Rm 4W242, Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: beverly.a.farrar@ed.gov Phone: (202) 205-3145

Web Site Address

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

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Projects funded by this program have been used for: Training for teachers and other school personnel to encourage gender equity in the classroom; Evaluating programs designed to advance gender equity; School-to-work transition programs; Guidance and counseling activities to increase opportunities for women in technologically demanding workplaces; and, Developing strategies to assist local educational agencies in evaluating, disseminating, and replicating gender-equity programs. Fiscal Year 2009: See FY 2008. Fiscal Year 2010: See FY 2008.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The selection criteria are outlined in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations. Contact the program office for more information.