Science and Engineering Training to Support Diversity-Related Programs

 

To support special emphasis programs to encourage training of Coloradoan Native American, African American, Hispanic American, Asian-Pacific American, women and disabled American students in the pursuit of the fields of science and engineering and to fund local community projects contributing to the diversity-related programs by organizations and institutions located within the State of Colorado.

Deleted 04/16/2004 (Budget authority is rescinded by Congress for Fiscal Year 2004 and all following Fiscal Years) 81.116 ROCKY FLATS ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SITE, OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Project Grants. For fiscal year 2001, eight applications were received and four grant awards were made. DOE Organizational Act of 1977, Public Law 95-91, as amended. State and local governments; sponsored organizations; public nonprofit institutions and organizations; other public institutions and organizations; minority groups; profit organizations; private nonprofit institution and organizations; quasi- public nonprofit institution and organizations; other private institution and organizations; and Native American Organizations. Applicant must reside within the State of Colorado with satisfactory plans and intentions to implement minority science and engineering projects within the State of Colorado. State and local governments; sponsored organizations; public nonprofit institutions and organizations; other public institutions and organizations; minority groups; profit organizations; private nonprofit institutions and organizations; quasi- public nonprofit institutions and organizations; other private institutions and organizations and Native American Organizations. Beneficiary must reside within the State of Colorado with projections and programs implemented for minority students enrolled in the fields of science and engineering. None. There is no preapplication process for this program. A formal solicitation requesting competitive applications and proposals will be published in the Federal Register each year. The solicitation will set forth application requirements. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. A formal application will be submitted by the applicant as required by the annual solicitation, which will be advertised in the Federal Register. Only applications from Colorado based organizations will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed by a panel composed of DOE Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site representatives. Successful proposals will be selected based upon the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Are set forth in the solicitation(s). Approximately 90 days. Not applicable. No applicable. Applications will be reviewed by a panel composed of DOE Rocky Flats Environmental Technology site representatives. Successful proposals will be selected based upon the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Financial assistance is provided in support of the objectives of the program. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific financial agreement and limited solely to projects for Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, women and disabled Americans within the State of Colorado. The financial assistance agreement will contain a "Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist" (DOE F 4600.2) that specifies both technical and financial reports to be submitted by the recipient. Requirements, frequency, and distribution will be stated on the checklist. Audits will be conducted to ensure that funding is properly used. Audits will be performed at appropriate intervals depending on the duration of the project. Recipient is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the financial assistance agreement. This program has no statutory formula. Applicants are encouraged to propose cost-sharing or sharing of in-kind services or resources. The schedule of DOE payments is arranged at the time of award. See Appendix IV of the Catalog. There is no Headquarters point of contact for this activity. http://www.rf.doe.gov 89-0251-0-1-053. (Grants) FY 02 $297,818; FY 03 est $300,000; and FY 04 est $300,000. For fiscal year 2001, awards ranged in value from $65,000 to $91,000. Department of Energy Financial Assistance Rules, 10 CFR 600. Increase the number of Native American High School students interest in careers in the areas of math, science, engineering and technology. To assist Hispanic and other diverse communities to develop partnerships with public and private entities for the purpose of providing communities with business, employment, training and educational opportunities. To support two one- week Summer Environmental Camps for urban native American youths ages 10-15 years. Enhance the opportunities for public school's special education students to obtain employment in entry level technology with a supply of Coloradoan Native American, African American, Hispanic American, Asian-Pacific American, women and disabled American professionals who are creative, and have the aptitude for science and technology.