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| 84.083 WOMEN'S EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ACT PROGRAM |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| OFFICE OF INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended, Title V, Part D, Subpart 21. 20 U.S.C. 7231-7238. |
| 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 (Contracts). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used 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 selected the program for review. |
| Application Procedure |
| The Department publishes grant application forms and instructions in the Federal Register. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. |
| 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 |
| Established for grants each year by notice published in the Federal Register. Established for contracts in solicitation announcements in the Commerce Business Daily. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Approximately four months from receipt of applications. |
| Appeals |
| None. |
| 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. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| None. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Up to four years, subject to the availability of funds. |
| 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. |
| Audits |
| In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit 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. |
| 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 three years. |
| Account Identification |
| 91-0204-0-1-501. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 $1,879,000; FY 08 est $1,846,000; and FY 09 est $0. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| For fiscal year 2007 the average award was $197,077. Range: $59,028 - $247,500. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| In fiscal year 2006, the Department made 15 implementation grants. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Educational Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Department of Education, OII Improvement Programs, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Rm 4W242, Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Beverly A. Farrar; E-mail: beverly.a.farrar@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 205-3145. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.ed.gov/programs/equity/index.html |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| 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. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| The selection criteria are outlined in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations. Contact the program office for more information. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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