[Federal Register: November 14, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 220)] [Notices] [Page 61179-61202] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr14no97-135] [[Page 61179]] _______________________________________________________________________ Part III Department of Education _______________________________________________________________________ Bilingual Education: Program Development and Implementation Project; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY 1998); Notice [[Page 61180]] DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA No.: 84.288S] Bilingual Education: Program Development and Implementation Project; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 1998 Note to Applicants: This notice is a complete application package. Together with the statute authorizing the program and applicable regulations governing the program, including the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), this notice contains all of the information, application forms, and instructions needed to apply for a grant under this program. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to provide grants to develop and implement new comprehensive, coherent, and successful bilingual education or special alternative instructional programs for limited English proficient (LEP) students, including programs of early childhood education, kindergarten through twelfth grade education, gifted and talented education, and vocational and applied technology education. Eligible Applicants: (1) One or more local educational agencies (LEAs); (2) one or more LEAs in collaboration with an institution of higher education (IHE), community-based organization (CBO), other LEAs, or a State educational agency (SEA); or (3) a CBO or an IHE that has an application approved by the LEA to develop and implement early childhood education or family education programs or to conduct an instructional program that supplements the educational services provided by an LEA. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 20, 1998. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 23, 1998. Available Funds: $6,000,000. Note: The Congress has not yet enacted an FY 1998 appropriation for the Department of Education. The actual level of funding for this program is contingent upon final congressional action. Estimated Range of Awards: $100,000-$175,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $150,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 40. Note: The Department of Education is not bound by any estimates in this notice. Project Period: 36 months. Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) 34 CFR Part 299, General Provisions, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, published on May 22, 1997, in the Federal Register (62 FR 28247). Description of Program The statutory authorization for this program, and the application requirements that apply to this competition, are set out in sections 7112 and 7116 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103- 382, enacted October 20, 1994 (the Act) (20 U.S.C. 7422 and 7426)). The grants awarded under this section are to be used to improve the education of limited English proficient students and their families. Specifically, grantees are required to serve limited English proficient students by: (a) developing and implementing comprehensive preschool, elementary, or secondary bilingual education or special alternative instructional programs that are coordinated with other relevant programs and services; and (b) providing inservice training to classroom teachers, administrators, and other school or community-based organizational personnel. Grantees may also implement family education programs, improve the instructional program, compensate personnel, and provide tutorials. Priorities Competitive Priority: The Secretary gives preference to applications that meet the following competitive priority (34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i) and 34 CFR 299.3(b)). The Secretary awards 3 points to an application that meets this competitive priority. These points are in addition to any points the application earns under the selection criteria for the program. Projects that will contribute to systemic educational reform in an Empowerment Zone, including a Supplemental Empowerment Zone, or an Enterprise Community designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or the United States Department of Agriculture, and are made an integral part of the Zone's or Community's comprehensive community revitalization strategies. Note: A list of areas that have been designated as Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities is provided in the appendix to this notice. Invitational Priorities: The Secretary is particularly interested in applications that meet one or more of the following invitational priorities. However, an application that meets one or more of these invitational priorities does not receive competitive or absolute preference over other applications (34 CFR 75.105(c)(1)). Invitational Priority 1--Reading Projects that focus on assisting limited English proficient students to read independently and well by the end of third grade. Invitational Priority 2--Mathematics Projects that focus on assisting limited English proficient students to master challenging mathematics, including the foundations of algebra and geometry, by the end of eighth grade. Invitational Priority 3--Preparation for Postsecondary Education Projects that focus on motivating and academically preparing limited English proficient students for successful participation in college and other postsecondary education. Selection Criteria (a)(1) The Secretary uses the following selection criteria to evaluate applications for new grants under this competition (34 CFR 75.209, 75.210, and 20 U.S.C. 7116(i)(1)). (2) The maximum score for all of these criteria is 100 points. (3) The maximum score for each criterion is indicated in parentheses. (b) The criteria--(1) Extent of need for the project. (20 points) (i) The Secretary considers the needs for the proposed project. (ii) In determining the need for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors: (A) The magnitude or severity of the problem to be addressed by the proposed project. (B) The extent to which the proposed project will provide services or otherwise address the needs of students at risk of educational failure. (Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(a)(1), (2)(i) and (iii)) (2) Quality of the project design. (25 points) (i) The Secretary considers the quality of the design of the proposed project. (ii) In determining the quality of the design of the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors: (A) The extent to which the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be achieved by the proposed project are clearly specified and measurable. (B) The extent to which the design of the proposed project is appropriate to, [[Page 61181]] and will successfully address, the needs of the target population or other identified needs. (C) The extent to which the proposed project is designed to build capacity and yield results that will extend beyond the period of Federal financial assistance. (D) The extent to which the proposed project will be coordinated with similar or related efforts, and with other appropriate community, State, and Federal resources. (E) The extent to which the proposed project is part of a comprehensive effort to improve teaching and learning and support rigorous academic standards for students. (F) The extent to which the proposed project encourages parental involvement. (Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(c)(1), (2)(i), (ii), (xii), (xvi), (xviii) and (xix)) (3) Quality of project services. (15 points) (i) The Secretary considers the quality of the services to be provided by the proposed project. (ii) In determining the quality of the services to be provided by the proposed project, the Secretary considers the quality and sufficiency of strategies for ensuring equal access and treatment for eligible project participants who are members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. (iii) In addition, the Secretary considers the following factors: (A) The extent to which the services to be provided by the proposed project are appropriate to the needs of the intended recipients or beneficiaries of those services. (B) The extent to which the training or professional development services to be provided by the proposed project are of sufficient quality, intensity, and duration to lead to improvements in practice among the recipients of those services. (C) The likelihood that the services to be provided by the proposed project will lead to improvements in the achievement of students as measured against rigorous academic standards. (Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(d)(1), (2), (3), (i), (v), and (vii)) (4) Quality of project personnel. (7 points) (i) The Secretary considers the quality of the personnel who will carry out the proposed project. (ii) In determining the quality of the project personnel, the Secretary considers the extent to which the applicant encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. (iii) In addition, the Secretary considers the following factors: (A) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience of the project director and principal investigator; (B) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of key project personnel. (C) The qualifications, including the relevant training and experience, of the project consultants or subcontractors. (Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(e)(1)-(3)(i)-(iii)) (5) Adequacy of resources. (3 points) (i) The Secretary considers the adequacy of resources for the proposed project. (ii) In determining the adequacy of resources for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors: (A) The extent to which the budget is adequate to support the proposed project. (B) The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives, design, and potential significance of the proposed project. (C) The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the number of persons to be served and to the anticipated results and benefits. (D) The potential for continued support of the project after Federal funding ends, including, as appropriate, the demonstrated commitment of appropriate entities to such support. (Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(f)(1), (2)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)) (6) Quality of the management plan. (15 points) (i) The Secretary considers the quality of the management plan for the proposed project. (ii) In determining the quality of the management plan for the proposed project, the Secretary considers one or more of the following factors: (A) The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the proposed project on time and within budget, including clearly defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing project tasks. (B) The extent to which the time commitments of the project director and principal investigator and other key project personnel are appropriate and adequate to meet the objectives of the proposed project. (C) How the applicant will ensure that a diversity of perspectives are brought to bear in the operation of the proposed project, including those of parents, teachers, the business community, a variety of disciplinary and professional fields, recipients or beneficiaries of services, or others, as appropriate. (Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(g)(1), (2)(i) and (iv)-(v)) (7) Quality of project evaluation. (10 points) (i) The Secretary considers the quality of the evaluation to be conducted of the proposed project. (ii) In determining the quality of the evaluation, the Secretary considers the following factors: (A) The extent to which the methods of evaluation are thorough, feasible, and appropriate to the goals, objectives, and outcomes of the proposed project. (B) The extent to which the methods of evaluation are appropriate to the context within which the project operates. (C) The extent to which the methods of evaluation provide for examining the effectiveness of project implementation strategies. (D) The extent to which the methods of evaluation include the use of objective performance measures that are clearly related to the intended outcomes of the project and will produce quantitative and qualitative data to the extent possible. (E) The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide performance feedback and permit periodic assessment of progress toward achieving intended outcomes. (Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(h)(1), (2)(i)-(iv) and (vi)) (8) Proficiency in English and another language. (5 points) The Secretary reviews each application to determine how well the proposed project will provide for the development of bilingual proficiency both in English and another language for all participating students. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7426(i)(1)) Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs This program is subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372 (Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) and the regulations in 34 CFR Part 79. The objective of the Executive order is to foster an intergovernmental partnership and to strengthen federalism by relying on State and local processes for State and local government coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance. Applicants must contact the appropriate State Single Point of Contact to find out about, and to comply with, the State's process under Executive order 12372. Applicants proposing to perform activities in more [[Page 61182]] than one State should immediately contact the Single Point of Contact for each of those States and follow the procedure established in each State under the Executive Order. If you want to know the name and address of any State Single Point of Contact, see the list published in the Federal Register on October 7, 1997 (62 FR 52448 through 52450). In States that have not established a process or chosen a program for review, State, areawide, regional, and local entities may submit comments directly to the Department. Any State Process Recommendation and other comments submitted by a State Single Point of Contact and any comments from State, areawide, regional, and local entities must be mailed or hand-delivered by the date indicated in this notice to the following address: The Secretary, E.O. 12372--CFDA# 84.288S, U.S. Department of Education, Room 6213, 600 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20202-0124. Proof of mailing will be determined on the same basis as applications (see 34 CFR 75.102). Recommendations or comments may be hand-delivered until 4:30 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time) on the date indicated in this notice. Please note that the above address is not the same address as the one to which the applicant submits its completed application. Do not send applications to the above address. Instructions for Transmittal of Applications (a) If an applicant wants to apply for a grant, the applicant shall-- (1) Mail the original and two copies of the application on or before the deadline date to: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA# 84.288S), Washington, D.C. 20202-4725 or (2) Hand-deliver the original and two copies of the application by 4:30 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time) on or before the deadline date to: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA# 84.288S), Room #3633, Regional Office Building #3, 7th and D Streets, SW., Washington, D.C. (b) An applicant must show one of the following as proof of mailing: (1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark. (2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service. (3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier. (4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary. (c) If an application is mailed through the U.S. Postal Service, the Secretary does not accept either of the following as proof of mailing: (1) A private metered postmark. (2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service. Notes: (1) The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an applicant should check with its local post office. (2) The Application Control Center will mail a Grant Application Receipt Acknowledgment to each applicant. If an applicant fails to receive the notification of application receipt within 15 days from the date of mailing the application, the applicant should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 708-9495. (3) The applicant must indicate on the envelope and--if not provided by the Department--in Item 10 of the Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424) the CFDA number--and suffix letter, if any--of the competition under which the application is being submitted. Application Instructions and Forms The appendix to this notice contains the following forms and instructions, plus a statement regarding estimated public reporting burden, a notice to applicants regarding compliance with section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act, a checklist for applicants, various assurances, certifications, and required documentation: a. Instructions for Application Narrative. b. Additional Guidance. c. Estimated Public Reporting Burden. d. Notice to All Applicants. e. Checklist for Applicants. f. Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424 (Rev. 4- 88)) and instructions. g. Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (ED Form No. 524) and instructions. h. Group Application Certification. i. Student Data. j. Project Documentation. k. Program Assurances. l. Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B) and instructions. m. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED 80-0013, 6/90) and instructions. n. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions (ED 80-0014, 9/90) and instructions. Note: ED 80-0014 is intended for the use of grantees and should not be transmitted to the Department. o. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL) (if applicable) and instructions. This document has been marked to reflect statutory changes. See the notice published in the Federal Register (61 FR 1413) by the Office of Management and Budget on January 19, 1996. An applicant may submit information on a photostatic copy of the application and budget forms, the assurances, and the certifications. However, the application form, the assurances, and the certification must each have an original signature. All applicants must submit ONE original signed application, including ink signatures on all forms and assurances, and TWO copies of the application. Please mark each application as ``original'' or ``copy.'' No grant may be awarded unless a completed application has been received. For Further Information Contact: Ana Garcia (202) 205-8077, Rik Lanzendorfer (202) 205-8840, Socorro Lara (202) 205-9730, Darlene Miles (202) 205-8259, Terence Sullivan (202) 205-9752, Itzetht Testa-Salcedo (202) 205-8726 or Edia Velez (202) 205-9715, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 5090, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-6510. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Individuals with disabilities may obtain this notice in an alternate formate (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to one of the contact persons listed in the preceding paragraph. Please note, however, that the Department is not able to reproduce in an alternate format the standard forms included in the notice. Electronic Access to This Document Anyone may view this document, as well as all other Department of Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text or portable document format (pdf) on the World Wide Web at either of the following sites: http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm http://www.ed.gov/news.html To use the pdf you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Program with Search, which is available free at either of the [[Page 61183]] preceding sites. If your have questions about using the pdf, call the U.S. Government Printing Office toll-free at 1-888-293-6498. Anyone may also view these documents in text copy only on an electronic bulletin board of the Department. Telephone: (202) 219-1511 or, toll-free, 1-800-222-4922. The documents are located under Option G--Files/Announcements, Bulletins and Press Releases. Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7422. Dated: November 7, 1997. Delia Pompa, Director, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs. Appendix Estimated Public Reporting Burden Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this collections of information is 1885-0528. Expiration date: 4/30/98. The time required to complete this collection of information is estimated to average 80 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the collection of information. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4651. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 5094, MES Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-6510. Instructions for Application Narrative Mandatory Page Limit for the Application Narrative. The narrative portion of the application must not exceed 35 pages. These pages must be double-spaced and printed on one side only. A legible font size and adequate margins should be used. The narrative section must be paginated and should include a one page abstract. The 35 page limit applies to the abstract, proposal narrative, charts, graphs, tables, graphics, position descriptions (and resumes, if included), and any appendices. The page limit does not apply to application forms, attachments to those forms, assurances, certifications, and the table of contents. The page limit applies only to items 14 and not to the other items in the Checklist for Applicants. Applications with a narrative section that exceeds the page limit will not be considered for funding. Abstract. The narrative section should begin with an abstract that includes a short description of the population to be served by the project, project objectives, and planned project activities. Selection Criteria. The narrative should address fully all aspects of the selection criteria in the order listed and should give detailed information regarding each criterion. Do not simply paraphrase the criteria. Do not include resumes or curriculum vitae for project personnel; provide position descriptions instead. Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community Priority. Applicants that wish to be considered under the competitive priority for Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities, as specified in a previous section of this notice, should identify in Section D of the Project Documentation Form the applicable Zone or Community. The application narrative should describe the extent to which the proposed project will contribute to systemic educational reform in the particular Zone or Community and be an integral part of the Zone's or Community's comprehensive revitalization strategies. A list of areas that have been designated as Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities is provided in this appendix. Additional Guidance Table of Contents. The application should include a table of contents listing the sections in the order required. Budget. Budget line items must support the goals and objectives of the proposed project and must be directly related to the instructional design and all other project components. Final Application Preparation. Use the Checklist for Applicants to verify that your application is complete. Submit three copies of the application, including an original copy containing an original signature for each form requiring the signature of the authorized representative. Do not use elaborate bindings or covers. The application package must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Application Control Center (ACC) and postmarked by the deadline date. Submission of Application to State Educational Agency. Section 7116(a)(2) of the authorizing statute (Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, Pub. L. 103-382) requires all applicants except schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to submit a copy of their application to their State educational agency (SEA) for review and comment (20 U.S.C. 7426(a)(2)). Section 75.156 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) requires these applicants to submit their application to the SEA on or before the deadline date for submitting their application to the Department of Education. This section of EDGAR also requires applicants to attach to their application a copy of their letter that requests the SEA to comment on the application (34 CFR 75.156). A copy of this letter should be attached to the Project Documentation Form contained in this application package. Applicants that do not submit a copy of their application to their SEA will not be considered for funding. Notice to All Applicants Thank you for your interest in this program. The purpose of this enclosure is to inform you about a new provision in the Department of Education's General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) that applies to applicants for new grant awards under Department programs. This provision is section 427 of GEPA, enacted as part of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-382). To Whom Does This Provision Apply? Section 427 of GEPA affects applicants for new discretionary grant awards under this program. All applicants for new awards must include information in their applications to address this new provision in order to receive funding under this program. What Does This Provision Require? Section 427 requires each applicant for funds (other than an individual person) to include in its application a description of the steps the applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, its federally-assisted program for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs. This section allows applicants discretion in developing the required description. The statute highlights six types of barriers that can impede equitable access or participation that you may address: gender, race, national origin,, color, disability, or age. Based on local circumstances, you can determine whether these or other barriers may prevent your students, teachers, etc. from equitable access or participation. Your description need not be lengthy; you may provide a clear and succinct description of how you plan to address those barriers that are applicable to your circumstances. In addition, the information may be provided in a single narrative, or, if appropriate, may be discussed in connection with related topics in the application. Section 427 is not intended to duplicate the requirements of civil rights statutes, but rather to ensure that, in designing their projects, applicants for Federal funds address equity concerns that may affect the ability of certain potential beneficiaries to fully participate in the project and to achieve to high standards. Consistent with program requirements and its approved application, an applicant may use the Federal funds awarded to it to eliminate barriers it identifies. What Are Examples of How an Applicant Might Satisfy the Requirements of This Provision? The following examples may help illustrate how an applicant may comply with section 427. (1) An applicant that proposes to carry out an adult literacy project serving, among others, adults with limited English proficiency, might describe in its application how it intends to distribute a brochure about the proposed project to such potential participants in their native language. (2) An applicant that proposes to develop instructional materials for classroom use might describe how it will make the [[Page 61184]] materials available on audio tape or in braille for students who are blind. (3) An applicant that proposes to carry out a model science program for secondary students and is concerned that girls may be less likely than boys to enroll in the course, might indicate how it intends to conduct ``outreach'' efforts to girls, to encourage their enrollment. We recognize that many applicants may already be implementing effective steps to ensure equity of access and participation in their grant programs, and we appreciate your cooperation in responding to the requirements of this provision. Estimated Burden Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1801-0004 (Exp. 8/31/98). The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to vary from 1 to 3 hours per response, with an average of 1.5 hours, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4651. Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities Empowerment Zones (Listed Alphabetically by State) California: Oakland Georgia: Atlanta Illinois: Chicago Kansas: Kansas City Kentucky: Kentucky Highlands Area (Clinton, Jackson, and Wayne Counties) Maryland: Baltimore Massachusetts: Boston Michigan: Detroit Mississippi: Mid-Delta Area (Bolivar, Holmes, Humphreys, and LeFlore Counties) Missouri: Kansas City New Jersey: Camden New York: Harlem, Bronx Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Texas: Houston, Rio Grande Valley Area (Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties) Supplemental Empowerment Zones (Listed Alphabetically by State) California: Los Angeles Ohio: Cleveland Enterprise Communities (Listed Alphabetically by State) Alabama: Birmingham, Chambers County, Greene County, Sumter County Arizona: Arizona Border Area, (Cochise, Santa Cruz and Yuma Counties), Phoenix Arkansas: East Central Area (Cross, Lee, Monroe, and St. Francis Counties), Mississippi County, Pulaski County California: Imperial County, Los Angeles (Huntington Park), San Diego, San Francisco (Hayview, Hunter's Pointer), Watsonville Colorado: Denver Connecticut: Bridgeport, New Haven Delaware: Wilmington District of Columbia: Washington Florida: Jackson County Georgia: Central Savannah River Area (Burke, Hancock, Jefferson, McDuffie, Tallaferro, and Warrent Counties), Crisp County, Dooley County Illinois: East St. Louis, Springfield Indiana: Indianapolis Iowa: Des Moines Kentucky: Louisville, McCreary County Louisiana: Macon Ridge Area (Catahouis, Concordia, Franklin, Morehouse, and Tensas Parishes), New Orleans, Northeast Delta Area (Madison Parish), Quachita Parish Massachusetts: Lowell, Springfield Michigan: Five Cap, Flint, Muskegon Minnesota: Minneapolis, St. Paul Mississippi: Jackson, North Delta Area (Panola, Quitman, and Tallahatchie Counties) Missouri: East Prairie, St. Louis Nebraska: Omaha Nevada: Clarke County, Las Vegas New Hampshire: Manchester New Jersey: Newark New Mexico: Albuquerque, Moro County, Rio Arriba County, Taos County New York: Albany, Buffalo, Kingston, Newburgh, Rochester, Schenectady, Troy North Carolina: Charlotte, Edgecombe County, Halifax County, Robeson County, Wilson County Ohio: Akron, Columbus, Greater Portsmouth Area (Scioto County) Oklahoma: Choctaw County, McCurtain County, Oklahoma City Pennsylvania: Harrisburg, Lock Haven, Pittsburgh Rhode Island: Providence South Carolina: Charleston, Williamsburg County South Dakota: Beadle County, Spink County Tennessee: Fayette County, Haywood County, Memphis Nashville, Scott County Texas: Dallas, El Paso, San Antonio, Waco Utah: Ogden Vermont: Accomack County, Norfolk Washington: Lower Yakima County, Seattle, Tacoma West Virginia: Huntington, McDowell County, West Central Areas (Braxton, Clay, Fayette, Nichols, and Roane Counties) Wisconsin: Milwaukee Checklist for Applicants The following forms and other items must be included in the application in the order listed below: {time} 1. Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424). {time} 2. Group Application Certification (if applicable). {time} 3. Budget Information (ED Form No. 524). {time} 4. Itemized Budget for each year. {time} 5. Student Data. {time} 6. Project Documentation, including-- Transmittal Letter to SEA; Documentation of Consultation with nonprofit private school officials; Appropriate box checked in Section C. {time} 7. Program Assurances Form. {time} 8. Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community Identification (if applicable). {time} 9. Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B). {time} 10. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED 80-0013). {time} 11. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions (ED 80-0014), if applicable. {time} 12. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL). {time} 13. Information that addresses section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act. (See the section entitled ``NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS'' (OMB No. 1801-0004)) {time} 14. Table of Contents. {time} 15. Application Narrative, including abstract (not to exceed 35 pages). {time} 16. One original and two copies of the application for transmittal to the Department's Application Control Center. 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