Federal Real Property Assistance Program

 

To convey surplus Federal Real Property for educational purposes at fair market value.

Active 84.145 Office of Human Resources and Administration, Department of Education H - Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods Not applicable. Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, Section 203(k), as amended,
Department of Education Organization Act of 1979 Those groups, organizations, entities, or institutions providing educational programs including: States; their political subdivisions and instrumentalities; and tax supported organizations or private nonprofit institutions held exempt from taxation under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 may apply. Program participants receiving educational opportunities will benefit. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. 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. All potentially eligible entities are notified of the availability of property including State and local officials or any known educational entity authorized to operate within the general geographical area. Upon receipt of a notice of intent to file an application, a preapplication conference is possible. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application guides and deadlines for filing applications are provided on a case by case basis. All applicants must demonstrate the legal, financial, and technical ability to conduct the educational programs proposed. Written notification with follow-up issuance of formal transfer of title. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Thirty to 90 days for tentative decisions, after receipt of the application, and 90 to 360 days to the formal transfer of a title. Not applicable. Not applicable. All applications must establish eligibility of the institution and its program needs. A public benefit allowance formula, uniformly applied, determines the respective benefits of each program. Basic allowance of 50 percent is allowed to institutions meeting the following: (1) Proof of current need; (2) ability to operate and maintain; (3) suitability of facilities or adaptability for conversion; (4) requirement for utilization through period of restrictions; and (5) nondiscrimination because of race, color, sex, handicap, or national origin. Additional allowances are made for tax support, accreditation, hardship, not met needs, integrated research, public services, and training programs. For competing programs, the one showing the greatest public benefit is selected. Where property can be divided, as many compatible programs as possible are accommodated. Must be used for education purposes including but not limited to higher education, elementary and secondary education, libraries, central administrative facilities, educational television and radio, rehabilitation and training, vocational education and research, correctional education centers. Not applicable. On-site audits are conducted during the period of restriction to assure operation as specified in the application and deed of transfer. Record requirements will be included in award documents. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Up to 30 years. The fair market value (FMV) of the property is amortized over a period of time established based on the type of property acquired. Public benefit discount of the FMV is granted when public educational programs are being conducted. electronic transfer See Appendix IV of the Catalog for a list of regional offices. Federal Real Property Assistance Program,
Office of the Administrator for Management Services, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20202 US
james.selby@ed.gov
Phone: (202) 260-4558 http://www.FRPA@ed.gov 91-0800-0-1-503 (Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods) FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 21 FY 20 FY 19 FY 18 FY 17 FY 16 - Not available. Regulations: 34 CFR 12; Pamphlet: How to Acquire Surplus Federal Real Property for Educational Purposes; Guidelines: Application outline and preparation assistance can be obtained at the zone office level. Not applicable.