84.245 TRIBALLY CONTROLLED POSTSECONDARY CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS |
FEDERAL AGENCY |
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
AUTHORIZATION |
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, Section 117, Public Law 109-270, 20 U.S.C. 2327. |
OBJECTIVES |
To make grants to tribally controlled postsecondary vocational and technical institutions to provide career and technical education services and basic support for the education and training of Indian students. |
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
Project Grants. |
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
Funds may be used to train teachers, purchase equipment, provide instructional services, and provide institutional support. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under CFD 76.563. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group 202-708-7770. |
Applicant Eligibility |
A tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution that: (1) Is formally controlled, or has been formally sanctioned or chartered, by the governing body of an Indian tribe or Indian tribes; (2) offers a technical degree or certificate granting program; (3) is governed by a board of directors or trustees, a majority of whom are Indians; (4) demonstrates adherence to stated goals, a philosophy, or a plan of operation, that fosters individual Indian economic and self-sufficient opportunity, including programs that are appropriate to stated tribal goals of developing individual entrepreneurships and self-sustaining economic infrastructures on reservations; (5) has been in operation for at least 3 years; (6) holds accreditation with or is a candidate for accreditation by a nationally recognized accrediting authority for postsecondary vocational and technical education; (7) enrolls the full-time equivalent of not less than 100 students, of whom a majority are Indians; and (8) receives no funds under the Tribally Controlled College or University Act of 1978 or the Navajo Community College Act. |
Beneficiary Eligibility |
American Indians and Native Alaskans will benefit. |
Credentials/Documentation |
Legal signature by a designated official on the application is required. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. |
Preapplication Coordination |
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The standard application forms as furnished by the Department of Education and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. Application notices are published in the Federal Register. |
Application Procedure |
Applications must be prepared and submitted to the Department of Education in accordance with program announcements and established deadlines as published in the Federal Register. |
Award Procedure |
Applications are reviewed in accordance with regulations in 34 CFR Part 75. |
Deadlines |
Notice of application deadlines are published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information. |
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
Approximately 120 to 150 days after deadline for transmitting applications. |
Appeals |
None. |
Renewals |
None. |
Formula and Matching Requirements |
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. |
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
The total project period may not exceed five years. |
Reports |
Financial status and performance reports as required by the Department of Education General Administrative Regulations, 34 CFR 75.720 must be maintained. Specific reporting requirements are contained in the award document. |
Audits |
Periodic audits should be made as part of the recipient's systems of financial management and internal control to meet the terms and conditions of grants. |
Records |
In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, grantees must maintain records for three years. |
Account Identification |
91-0201-0-1-502. |
Obligations |
(Grants) FY 07 $7,366,000; FY 08 est $7,546,000; and FY 09 est $0. |
Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
In FY 08, awards ranged from $2,879,000 to $4,483,000. |
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
Two awards were made in FY 06. The recipients served the full time equivalent of 2,300 Indian students in school year 2006-07. |
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
Not applicable. |
Regional or Local Office |
Not applicable. |
Headquarters Office |
Department of Education, OVAE Division of High School, Postsecondary and Career Education 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202-7242; Contact: Lois Davis. E-mail: Lois.davis@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 245-7784. |
Web Site Address |
http://www.ed.gov/programs/tcpvi/index.html |
RELATED PROGRAMS |
84.048, Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States. |
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
Navajo Technical College, Crownpoint, New Mexico, and United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, North Dakota, have received grants. Funds have been used by grantees to train teachers; to purchase equipment; to provide instructional services, child care, and other family support services; to provide student stipends; and to provide institutional support. |
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
Selection criteria are published in the Federal Register. |
General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |