[Federal Register: July 21, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 139)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[CFDA Nos. 84.320A, 84.321A, and 84.322A]
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Alaska Native
Programs; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year
1997
SUMMARY: The Secretary invites applications for new awards for fiscal
year (FY) 1997 under three direct grant programs for Alaska Natives and
announces deadline dates for the transmittal of applications under
these programs.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the March 27, 1997 Federal Register (62
FR 14763), the Secretary published a notice inviting applications for
new awards for FY 1997 under the Alaska Native Educational Planning,
Curriculum Development, Teacher Training and Recruitment Program (CFDA
No. 84.320A); the Alaska Native Home-Based Education for Preschool
Children program (CFDA No. 84.321A); and the Alaska Native Student
Enrichment Programs (CFDA No. 84.322A). Under those competitions, which
closed on May 27, 1997, the Secretary expects toward approximately $5
million in grants. However, the total FY 1997 appropriation for these
programs is $8 million. To ensure that the applications receiving
funding under these programs are of the highest possible quality, and
to give more organizations an opportunity to apply, the secretary
hereby announces a second FY 1997 grant competition under the Alaska
Native programs, and announces the deadline date for the transmittal of
applications under this second competition.
Applicants that previously submitted applications under these
programs but were not approved for funding in the competitions that
closed on May 27, 1997, must submit new or revised applications in
order to participate in this competition. Such applicants are
encouraged to strengthen their proposals and to reapply by the new
closing date of August 29, 1997. As always, applicants may request
technical assistance from the Department in the preparation of their
applications.
Date Applications Available: July 21, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 29, 1997.
Estimated Available Funds: Up to $2.9 million.
Note: The Secretary will hold a single competition for projects
under all three programs described in this notice. These funds will
be allocated among the highest-quality applications received.
Applicants must submit a separate application for each program for
which they apply.
Estimated Range of Awards: $50,000 to $2,900,000.
Project Period for All Programs: 36 months.
Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this
notice. Funding estimates are for the first year of the project
period only. Funding for the second and third years is subject to
the availability of funds and the approval of continuation (see 34
CFR 75.253).
84.320A--Alaska Native Educational Planning, Curriculum Development,
Teacher Training and Recruitment Program
Purpose of Program: To support projects that recognize and address
the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students through
consolidation, development, and implementation of educational plans and
strategies to improve schooling for Alaska Natives, development of
curricula, and the training and recruitment of teachers. This program
is authorized by section 9304 of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act.
Eligible Applicants: Alaska Native organizations or educational
entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska Native
programs or programs of instruction conducted in Alaska Native
languages, or partnerships involving Alaska Native organizations.
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7934.
84.321A--Alaska Native Home-Based Education for Preschool Children
Purpose of Program: To support home instruction programs for
preschool Alaska Native children that develop parents as educators for
their children and ensure the active involvement of parents in the
education of their children from the earliest ages. This program is
authorized by section 9305 of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act.
Eligible Applicants: Alaska Native organizations or educational
entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska Native
programs, or partnerships involving Alaska Native organizations.
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7935.
84.322A--Alaska Native Student Enrichment Programs
Purpose of Program: To support projects that provide enrichment
programs and family support services for Alaska Native students from
rural areas who are preparing to enter village high schools so that
they may excel in science and mathematics. This program is authorized
by section 9306 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Eligible applicants: Alaska Native educational organizations or
educational entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska
Native programs, or partnerships including Alaska Native organizations.
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7936.
Selection Criteria: In accordance with the competition announced in
the March 27, 1997 Federal Register (62 FR 14763), the Secretary will
use the selection criteria as it originally appeared to evaluate
applications under the competition in this notice. The maximum score
for all of the selection criteria is 100 points. The maximum score for
each criterion is as follows:
(a) Meeting the purposes of the authorizing statute--30 points.
(b) Extent of need for the project--20 points.
(c) Plan of operation--20 points.
(d) Quality of key personnel--7 points.
(e) Budget and cost effectiveness--5 points.
(f) Evaluation plan--15 points.
(g) Adequacy of resources--3 points.
Applcable Regulations: The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 80, 81,
82, 85, and 86.
For Applications Or Information Contact: Mr. Sharron E. Jones or
Ms. Lynn Thomas, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue,
S.W., Portals Building, Room 4500, Mail Stop 6240, Washington, D.C.
20202. Telephone (202) 260-1431 or (202) 260-1541, or FAX: (202) 260-
7767. Internet: Sharron__Jones@ed.gov or Lynn__Thomas@ed.gov.
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may
call the Federal
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Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Information about the Department's funding opportunities, including
copies of application notices for discretionary grant competitions, can
be viewed on the Department's electronic bulletin board (ED Board),
telephone (202) 260-9950; on the Internet Gopher Server (at gopher://
gcs.ed. gov); or on the World Wide Web (at http://gcs.ed.gov). The
official application notice for a discretionary grant competition,
however, is the notice published in the Federal Register.
Dated: July 15, 1997.
Gerald N. Tirozzi,
Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.
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