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| 84.256 FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES_EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended, Title I, Part A, Section 1121 (a), (b) and (c), 20 U.S.C. 6331. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To support activities consistent with the purposes of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including teacher training, curriculum development, instructional materials or general school improvement and school reform, and direct educational services.. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Project Grants. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Funds may be used for activities consistent with the purposes of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Local educational agencies (LEA) in the Republic of Palau and in the outlying areas (American Samoa, Guam, the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands). |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Local educational agencies in the Republic of Palau and in the outlying areas (American Samao, Guam, the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands). |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| Provided by the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL). This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Section 1121 of Title I requires that the Department reserve up to $5 million from Title I Grants to LEA funds each fiscal year for competitive grants to local educational agencies in the outlying ares (American Samoa, Guam, the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Republic of Palau. Of this amount, the Secretary may reserve 5 percent to pay the administrative costs of the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) regarding activities assisted under this program. PREL conducts the award competition and makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding the award of grants. |
| Award Procedure |
| Applications for continuations are submitted to the Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, School Support and Technology Programs, Washington, DC. PREL conducts the competition for grants and submits recommendations of applications for funding to the Secretary of Education. The Secretary awards grants taking into consideration the recommendations of PREL. |
| Deadlines |
| Determined according to grant competition schedule. Contact the program office for information. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Approximately 90 days. |
| Appeals |
| None. |
| Renewals |
| Continuation awards of 12 months each may be made for a total of 36 months. Continuations are contingent upon evidence of satisfactory progress toward goals and objectives and subject to the availability of funds. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| None. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Up to 36 months with annual continuations. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds. |
| Reports |
| Annual performance reports are required. |
| Audits |
| The Single Audit Act applies. |
| Records |
| Records must be maintained as necessary for audit and for three years after the program ends. |
| Account Identification |
| 91-0900-0-1-501. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 $3,817,913; FY 08 est $3,811,099; and FY 09 est $3,811,099. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| For 2008, awards are expected to range between $250,000 and $1,126,000. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Five awards are made annually. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| For information, contact the program office. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| Contact the PREL office. |
| Headquarters Office |
| U.S. Department of Education, OESE School Support and Technology Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 3E245, FB-6 Washington DC 20202-6140 Contact: Valerie Rogers E-mail Address valerie.rogers@ed.gov. Telephone (202) 260-2543. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.ed.gov/programs/tfasegp/index.html |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Overall school improvements and reform, and other activities such as preschool programs, staff development academics, and programs to improve teaching and learning in core academic subjects, including mathematics, science, foreign languages, and other subjects. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Applications are reviewed in accordance with criteria in the application package. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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