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| 84.362 NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended, Title VII, Part B. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To develop innovative educational programs to assist Native Hawaiians and to supplement and expand programs and authorities in the area of education. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Project Grants (Discretionary). |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Program funds may be used to carry a variety of authorized activities including, but not limited to: early education and care programs, family-based education centers, beginning reading and literacy programs, activities to address the needs of gifted and talented Native Hawaiian students, professional development for educators, and activities to enable Native Hawaiian students to enter and complete postsecondary education programs. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Eligible applicants include: Native Hawaiian educational organizations and community-based organizations; public and private nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction in the Native Hawaiian language; or consortia of the organizations, agencies, and institutions described above. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Native Hawaiian children and adults. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with a notice published in the Federal Register. By the due date, eligible applicants must submit to the Department of Education a complete application that addresses the purposes of the program, the selection criteria, and any priorities included in the application notice, and includes all required assurances and signatures. |
| Award Procedure |
| The Department of Education awards these grants on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed and ranked by a panel of outside reviewers. The program office notifies successful applicants of awards and negotiates and awards grants. Contact the program office for more information. |
| Deadlines |
| Deadlines will be published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for application deadlines and information. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| The range of approval/disapproval time is approximately 60 to 120 days following the application deadline. |
| Appeals |
| None. |
| Renewals |
| Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| None. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Awards are made for a period of up to five years, continuation awards are based on the availability of appropriations. |
| Reports |
| Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this program annually shall submit to the Department a report of its operations and activities. Each such annual report shall include: (1) executive summary; (2) project status; (3) budget information; and (4) supplemental information. |
| Audits |
| The financial records of each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be subject to an annual audit by an independent public accountant. |
| Records |
| In accordance with the General Education Provisions Act and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), certain records must be retained for three years after the end of the grant. |
| Account Identification |
| 91-1000-0-1-501. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 $33,907,000; FY 08 est $33,315,000; and FY 09 est $0. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Average New Award: $421,000. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Approximately 23 new awards and 32 continuation awards were made in FY 2008. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Department of Education, OESE Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 3W215, FB-6, Washington, DC 20202-6140. Contact: Joanne Osborne, E-mail: joanee.osborne@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 260-1265. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.ed.gov/programs/nathawaiian/index.html |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Early education programs; family-based educaton centers; beginning reading and literacy programs; activities to address the education and cultural needs of Native Hawaiian studens; special education programs; professional development for Native Hawaiian educators; and activities to enable Native Hawaiian students to enter and complete postsecondary education programs. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| The selection criteria contained in EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications. Contact the program office for additional information. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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