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**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

Office of Postsecondary Education

Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education

Washington, DC 20006-8544

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Fiscal Year 2007

### Application for Grants Under the 

**U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program**

**(CFDA NUMBER: 84.116M)**

######### Forms Approved: OMB No. 1840-0761, Expiration Date: 10/30/2009 and OMB No. 1840-0785, Expiration Date: 06/30/2009

**Closing Date: April 30, 2007**

Table of Contents

Dear Applicant Letter
.....................................................................................3

Program Description and Guidelines for U.S.-Brazil Higher Education

Consortia
Program........................................................................................6

Grants.gov Submission Procedures and
Tips..........................................................19

Grants.gov Registration
Instructions....................................................................21

Application Transmittal
Instructions....................................................................23

Notice Inviting Applications for New
Awards........................................................25

Authorizing
Legislation..................................................................................33

Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs...................................................\...36

General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Section
427..........................................\...37

Government Performance and Results Act
(GPRA)..................................................38

Instructions for Completing Forms for the U.S.-Brazil Application
Package..................\...39

Paperwork Burden
Statement............................................................................40

Instructions for ED FIPSE Program-Specific
Forms..........................................\...41

ED Abstract
Form.........................................................................................41

Program Narrative Attachments
Form...............................................................\...41

Budget Narrative Attachment
Form..................................................................\...41

ED FIPSE Project Title Form
(instructions)...........................................................42

ED FIPSE Budget Summary Form
(instructions).....................................................42

ED FIPSE Consortia Partner Identification Form
(instructions)....................................44

Other Attachments
Form.................................................................................45

Personnel
Information....................................................................................45

Planning,
Timetable.......................................................................................45

Endorsement
Letters.................................................................................\......45

Final Notes: U.S.-Brazil
Program.......................................................................46

Application
Checklist.....................................................................................47

Instructions for Standard
Forms.....................................................................48

Instructions for the
SF-424.................................................................................49

Instructions for the Department of Education Supplemental Form for the
SF-424...........................................................................................................51

Definitions for the Department of Education Supplemental Form

for the
SF-424..............................................................................................52

Instructions for Completion of Disclosure of Lobbying
Activities........................\..........53

Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for
Applicants................................56

**Forms (found on
Grants.gov)**..........................................................................57

ED FIPSE Project Title
Form............................................................................58

ED FIPSE Budget Summary
Form......................................................................59

ED FIPSE Consortia Partner Identification
Form.....................................................60

Application for Federal Assistance
(SF-424)..........................................................61

Supplemental Information Requirement of Department of
Education...............\...............65

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form
(SF-LLL)...........................\........................66

Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs
(SF-424B)........................\........................67

Certification Regarding Lobbying Form (formerly ED Form
0-0013)...\.....................\......69

Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for
Applicants......\.........................................70

> January 2007

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant under the
U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program of the Fund for the
Improvement of Postsecondary Education (U.S.-Brazil Program). The
U.S.-Brazil Program is administrated jointly by the Fund for the
Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of
Education, and the Fundação Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de
Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazilian Ministry of Education.

Applicants from the United States and Brazil should work together to
submit common proposals to FIPSE and CAPES respectively. Lead
institutions in both countries must submit similar proposals to FIPSE
and CAPES. **Applications must be submitted to FIPSE by April 30,
2007.**

Though FIPSE and CAPES have issued similar application materials and
program guidelines, some important differences exist to reflect
country-specific needs. Applicants from each country should use only the
application materials and program guidelines issued by their government
when completing the application packet.

However, it is important that the application for funding to both FIPSE
and CAPES be as similar as possible in order to facilitate a comparable
evaluation from both sides. The lead partners from both countries should
agree with the two parallel applications.

The U.S.-Brazil Program is designed to assist colleges and universities
in the United States and Brazil in giving students a U.S.-Brazil
perspective to education and training in a wide range of subject areas.
The ultimate intent of the Program is to assist with the strengthening
of ties between the United States and Brazil. The governments of the
United States and Brazil have issued guidelines to this end. Some
differences do exist to reflect country-specific needs. Applicants from
each country should use only the guidelines issued by their government
when completing the applications.

This program is based on objectives outlined in a 1997 Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on Education between the United States and Brazil.
The MOU laid out a plan to "enhance and expand cooperative efforts in
education" by attempting to "identify new areas for joint activities in
the field of education wherever they deem appropriate and to strengthen
or expand existing programs."

One of the key activities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding
was "diversifying educational exchanges between the United States and
Brazil," which involved "establishing an exchange program for United
States and Brazilian students majoring in mutually agreed upon academic
areas...to spend up to one calendar year in the respective countries
attending classes and interning in firms related to their areas of
study."

Related to this activity was the objective to establish "methods for
enhancing institutional linkages between the United States and Brazilian
universities and other educational institutions to enhance the mobility
of faculty and students and promote mutual recognition of credits and
studies."

While the U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program addresses all
of these important activities in these guidelines, it is important to
remember that the purpose of this grant program is to promote more than
student exchange. Throughout these guidelines, you will see that FIPSE
and CAPES also emphasize the importance of curriculum development as
well as of language and cultural preparation as key factors in promoting
student mobility. Students should be exchanged in the context of a
common program of study or curriculum and should draw benefits from the
added value of spending time abroad. The time abroad should count for
their study within their academic major at their home institution and
should not significantly increase their time to degree completion.

This letter highlights a few items in the fiscal year (FY) 2007
instructions document that will be important to applicants in the United
States in applying for grants under the U.S.-Brazil Program. *You should
review the entire application package carefully before preparing and
submitting your application*. Information on the U.S.-Brazil Higher
Education Program also is accessible at the FIPSE web site at:
www.ed.gov/FIPSE.

The Department requires applicants to use an Internet-based electronic
system for submitting applications. We are requiring that applications
for FY 2007 grants under the U.S.-Brazil Program be submitted
electronically using Grants.gov. *You are urged to acquaint yourself
with the requirements of Grants.gov early. A more thorough discussion is
included in the application package. Grants.gov is accessible through
its portal page at: http://www.grants.gov.*

**All applicants must complete all of the forms associated with this
competition. These forms are listed in the Application Checklist.**

*Please read the documents in this package, which provide important
information concerning electronic submission.* It is important to know
that the Grants.gov site works differently than the Department's
e-Application system. The application must be submitted on or before the
deadline date. Electronic submission of applications is required;
therefore, you must submit an electronic application unless you follow
the procedures in the *Federal Register* Notice \[see Notice Inviting
Applications for New Awards\] and qualify for one of the exceptions to
the electronic submission requirement.

The requirements for obtaining an exception to the electronic submission
have changed. If you think you may need an exception you are urged to
review the requirements *promptly.* *Applications submitted late will
not be accepted*. We suggest that you submit your application several
days before the deadline date. The Department is required to enforce the
established deadline to ensure fairness to all applicants. No changes or
additions to an application will be accepted after the deadline date.

Please note that Grants.gov does not allow applicants to "un-submit"
applications. If you discover that changes or additions are needed once
your application has been accepted and validated by the Department, you
must "re-submit" the application. You should know that if the Department
receives duplicate applications, proposing to serve the same consortium,
we will accept and process the application with the latest "date/time
received" validation.

All applicants are required to adhere to the page limit of 20 pages
(double spaced) for the Program Narrative. The Notice, published in the
*Federal Register* \[see Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards\]
contains specific information governing page limits.

You are reminded that the document published in the Federal Register is
the official document, and that you should not rely upon any information
that is inconsistent with the guidance contained within the official
document.

> Sincerely,
>
> /signed/
>
> Leonard L. Haynes, Ph.D.
>
> Director, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)

**Program Description and Guidelines for U.S.-Brazil Higher Education
Consortia Program**

## [Two Categories of Awards]{.underline}

The U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program awards two types of
grants: 1) Four-Year Consortia Projects and 2) Short-Term Complementary
Activities Projects (up to two years of funding). Each country will
provide support only for participating institutions within its borders.
We anticipate that fiscal year 2007 projects will begin as early as
September 1, 2007, but no later than October 1, 2007. We estimate that
FIPSE will make about 10 new four-year consortia grants and about 2
short-term complementary activities grants. The numbers of grants made
in each category may change based on the quality of the applicant pool
in both categories. Total grant amounts for each U.S. consortium for
four-year consortia grants will likely be about \$200,000 for the
four-year period. The total amount for the U.S. consortium for
short-term complementary grants will be about \$50,000 for up to two
years of funding. CAPES will match these amounts on the Brazilian side.

FIPSE and CAPES will award funding to successful consortia via the lead
partner in each country respectively. Awards are intended to cover a
portion of the total costs of the activities to be undertaken. Because
each project is expected to provide a long-term benefit to the partner
institutions and their students, institutions are expected to make a
substantial contribution to the project as evidence of their commitment
to its objectives.

This program is based on objectives outlined in a 1997 Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on Education between the United States and Brazil.
The MOU laid out a plan to "enhance and expand cooperative efforts in
education" by attempting to "identify new areas for joint activities in
the field of education wherever they deem appropriate and to strengthen
or expand existing programs."

One of the key activities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding
was "diversifying educational exchanges between the United States and
Brazil," which involved "establishing an exchange program for United
States and Brazilian students majoring in mutually agreed upon academic
areas...to spend up to one calendar year in \[the\] respective countries
attending classes and interning in firms related to their areas of
study."

Related to this activity was the objective to establish "methods for
enhancing institutional linkages between the United States and Brazilian
universities and other educational institutions to enhance the mobility
of faculty and students and promote mutual recognition of credits and
studies."

While the U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program addresses all
of these important activities in these guidelines, it is important to
remember that the purpose of this grant program is to promote more than
student exchange. Throughout these guidelines, you will see that FIPSE
and CAPES also emphasize the importance of curriculum development as
well as of language and cultural preparation as key factors in promoting
student mobility. Students should be exchanged in the context of a
common program of study or curriculum and should draw benefits from the
added value of spending time abroad. The time abroad should count for
their study within their academic major at their home institution and
should not significantly increase their time to degree completion.

## [Objectives of the Program]{.underline}

The U.S.-Brazil Program aims to improve the quality of students in
undergraduate and graduate education in both countries and to explore
ways to prepare students for work through the:

-   Development of sustainable agreements on mutual recognition and
    portability of academic credits among U.S. and Brazilian
    institutions;

-   Development of sustainable shared curricula among U.S. and Brazilian
    institutions;

-   Acquisition of the languages and exposure to the cultures of the
    United States and Brazil;

-   Development of student internships or other work related
    experiences; and

-   Development of sustained cooperation and exchange among academic
    personnel at U.S. and Brazilian institutions.

This program encourages consortia to achieve these objectives by
extending partnerships beyond higher education and training institutions
to include others such as businesses, professional associations, and
public agencies in both countries.

Though FIPSE and CAPES have issued similar application materials and
program guidelines, some important differences exist to reflect
country-specific needs. **Applicants from each country should use only
the application materials and program guidelines issued by their
government when completing the application packet.**

However, it is important that the application for funding to both FIPSE
and CAPES be as similar as possible in order to facilitate a comparable
evaluation from both sides. The lead partners from both countries should
sign the two parallel applications.

For both the short-term complementary activities and the four-year
consortia partnership competitions, your consortium must involve at
least *two* active partner postsecondary or training institutions and an
optional third associate partner from each country. Partnerships among
institutions in different states in the United States and Brazil are
preferred.

We encourage you to add a third partner from other relevant
organizations (e.g., industry, non-governmental organizations,
publishers, government departments, chambers of commerce, research
institutes, etc.) that will help give your project the national and
international visibility necessary for it to succeed beyond the funding
period. Some of these organizations may collaborate to offer
internships. Others may offer professional advice and expertise. Please
note, however, that funding in each consortium is intended only for U.S.
or Brazilian host institutions in which students are enrolled.

We recommend parity in the number of academic institutions from each
country involved in each consortium. Make sure that all of your academic
institutions intend to participate fully in the project and that the
non-academic partners show strong support for the idea and the plan that
you submit to us.

Your consortia should nominate one lead institution from the United
States and one from Brazil. In the case of Brazil, the lead applicant
must be a public institution. The members of your consortium must
jointly prepare a common proposal. The lead institution in each country
must submit a separate proposal to its respective government agency.
Though guidelines published by both governments are essentially the
same, you should make sure that each lead institution refers to its
respective government's guidelines because different country-specific
needs and requirements apply.

For the four-year consortia projects, we encourage you to create new
consortia based on new or existing partnerships. Two-year complementary
projects should be based on solid evidence of existing partnerships. You
should include descriptions of all project staff that will be involved.
In addition to the description of the project director at each
institution, it is important that you clearly indicate the distinct
contribution of each partner institution to the joint project.

FIPSE and CAPES give a high priority to ensuring the broadest possible
participation in the U.S.-Brazil Program. Given the relatively small
number of projects that can be funded, individual departments, academic
programs, or professional programs should not apply to participate in
more than one consortium in any given competition.

Your project should draw upon and complement the international mission
and staff expertise of each of the member institutions of the
consortium. For the four-year consortia projects, your project should be
clearly student-centered. When designing a project, you should always
keep in mind the potential academic and professional impact that this
project will have on students from both countries.

## Project Focus

The U.S.-Brazil Program is open to all disciplinary and professional
fields and vocational programs, as well as cross-disciplinary studies,
both at graduate and undergraduate levels. FIPSE and CAPES place
priority on projects that focus on providing solutions and insights to
problems and issues of national significance to both countries.

FIPSE and CAPES are particularly interested in supporting two areas of
priorities focusing on improving U.S. and Brazilian higher education: 1)
the expansion of access to higher education and the increase of student
transfer between vocational training and higher education; 2) the
improvement of teacher education in mathematics and science in the
United States and Brazil.

For all projects, it is important in your justification of your project
that you explain the added value to your field or profession of
developing a U.S.-Brazil approach. For example, if your project focuses
on areas such as environmental sciences and sustainable development,
social sciences, public health, or human resource development, you
should explain the relevance of your project idea in a U.S.-Brazilian
context and how this idea will build better cooperation between the two
countries.

## Institutional Commitment

Institutional commitment is a key indicator of success of a U.S.-Brazil
Project. Institutional commitment is indicated by strong letters of
support as well as through institutional contribution of funds to the
project. Each partner institution must include in the proposal a letter
of endorsement from the senior executive officer (e.g., rector,
vice-chancellor, president) as well as from other officials responsible
for international student activities (director of international affairs,
registrar, academic dean, and/or department head). These letters must
indicate how the project fits within the international strategy of the
institution and should emphasize how this project will complement that
strategy. Endorsement letters must also indicate the institution\'s
willingness and intent to sign agreements on credit transfer and tuition
fee waivers with partner institutions. Letters should detail how the
institution intends to support this program in the areas of
institutional financial commitment, student language preparation,
student tuition and fees. In addition, institutions should clearly
indicate in the budget how these projects will be sustained after the
award period. Original letters should be sent from the lead institution
to its government agency. Copies of letters from all institutions should
be included in the applications to both funding agencies. Letters may be
in English or Portuguese.

Letters of support are very important to your project. In the case of
four-year consortia projects, during the first-year preparatory phase of
the project, you will be asked to build upon the commitment stated in
the support letters through the development of explicit Memoranda of
Understanding.

# [Four-Year Consortia Projects]{.underline}

The first grant category in the U.S.-Brazil Program is the Four-Year
Consortia Projects. FIPSE and CAPES have funded this grant category
since 2001.

The four-year Consortia grants are broken up into two major parts. The
first part is the one-year preparatory phase that allows grantees to
formalize consortia agreements on issues such as credit recognition
and/or transfer among institutions; fees and tuition arrangements;
language requirements; and student visa requirements. This also allows
grantees time to begin curricular development as well as establish an
administrative infrastructure before their consortia begins to send
students abroad. The second phase begins after successful completion of
the preparatory phase and an evaluation by FIPSE and CAPES to see
whether all requirements have been met. The second phase lasts three
years and centers on student mobility, language learning, and curricular
development. Experience in other international programs has demonstrated
that consortia that have addressed important administrative issues in
advance are more likely to develop solid projects. For this reason,
FIPSE and CAPES have made funding after the preparatory phase contingent
upon a consortium\'s satisfactory progress in these areas.

Successful four-year consortia projects clearly integrate curriculum
development and student mobility in a meaningful way. Your project needs
to focus on its own innovative \"U.S.-Brazilian\" approach to training
and education. The activities should aim not only to send students
abroad but also to integrate a new perspective into what students learn
and how they learn.

While you design the new curriculum, you should aim to fully integrate
students into the normal academic and cultural milieu of the host
institution and community. Students should take most, if not all, of
their courses at the host institution alongside native students, rather
than in special courses for foreign students.

Competitive proposals will focus on the following key activities:

## 1) Development of innovative curricula, teaching materials, and modules.

Your proposal should identify a particular academic or professional
field of study on which your consortium will focus for international
collaboration. Your proposal should address an important curricular
problem or need within this field and describe a particular
U.S.-Brazilian strategy to add value to this field of study. For
example, your proposal should address how your project implements a new
educational program or improves current practice to prepare students to
work in an international context. Please detail the program of study in
terms of the courses, training, internships, or work placements that
students might typically take at both the home and the host institution.
You should indicate whether the proposed curriculum is based on existing
courses offered at partner institutions, new courses that are to be
developed by the consortium, or both. Your proposal should address how
the students\' experience abroad will be integrated into the existing
academic program prior to and following study abroad. You should
describe all additional activities that you plan to organize, including
the establishment of intensive programs, the organization of faculty
exchanges, the development of teaching materials, the use of new
technologies, and the integration of distance learning.

## 2) Development of organizational frameworks for student mobility.

You should address student mobility in detail. You should discuss what
value your project adds to your particular field of study through a
bilateral approach and how you believe students will benefit
academically and professionally from such a perspective.

You should clearly describe the target student population (e.g.,
fourth-year undergraduate business students at a university; second-year
students of aviation mechanics at a technical college; second-year
master of business students at a research university). You should also
state the number of students who will benefit from the project.
Experience shows that projects work best if they target advanced
undergraduate students at two- or four-year colleges or graduate
students in their second or third years. This arrangement allows for
planning and recruitment for study abroad well before student departure
to the partner institutions. It also allows for adequate foreign
language training for students and gives students more time to plan for
their trip. Your proposal should explain how long a student will be
studying abroad and how credit for academic work at the partner
institutions will be transferred to or recognized by the student\'s home
institution.

Note that student participation in these programs should not prolong
time to degree.

Student mobility for purposes of graduate training must be framed within
the curricular focus of your consortium (see above). This means that you
should explain how graduate student training relates to topics and
issues around which your U.S.-Brazilian collaboration is centered.
Explain how the proposed training activities add to the overall goals of
your consortium. Please note that mobility stipends are not intended to
support individual student research activities.

Student Mobility Numbers and Duration

You must indicate how many students you intend to send to Brazil and how
many you intend to receive in the United States.

On average, you should plan for **each partner institution** to move no
fewer than eight (8) students over the life of the project. A project
with four institutions, for example, should accommodate a minimum of 16
students from the United States and 16 students from Brazil. Proposals
moving a greater number of students will be considered more competitive;
however, projects should be realistic in how they plan to deal with
larger numbers of students.

Participating students from all partner institutions should have
opportunities to study at a foreign member institution for a period of
one, or preferably two, semesters. If your project involves internships,
the duration of time abroad may be longer in length.

Student Recruitment

A major factor contributing to the success of consortia is a good plan
for student recruitment. Please describe how your project will actively
recruit students for participation in this project. You should send only
advanced undergraduate students at community colleges or four-year
colleges, or graduate students in their second or third years. Because
language learning is a key component of this program, start students
thinking about the program early and help guide them to make the proper
course choices to ensure that they can acquire an adequate level of
language proficiency in advance. You should discuss how you intend to
provide access to a broad representation of the student population with
respect to ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic status.

Academic Credit Recognition

In order to assure that students do not increase their time to degree
completion, you must make sure that students who study abroad can get
academic credit for their work at their home institution. You should
outline in detail how you intend to ensure full academic credit
recognition for a student\'s study time abroad. You should discuss what
formal administrative assurances home institutions will provide students
so that their study abroad will be fully credited upon their return and
how student academic work will be evaluated from one consortia
institution to the next. Please note that formal agreements for credit
recognition must be signed by participating institutions by the end of
the preparatory phase (see "Preparatory Phase" below).

The home (sending) and host (receiving) institutions and the individual
student must agree in writing to the content of the study program before
the student\'s departure. The agreement should indicate the home
institution\'s assurance that the study abroad, if successfully
completed, will be recognized as fulfilling a comparable period of study
in the home institution.

Fees

Students studying abroad will pay the usual tuition and fees at their
home institution and should incur no additional financial obligations to
the host institution. This includes fees for tuition, registration,
examinations, and the use of library and laboratory facilities.

Student Stipends

Student stipends are divided into two categories: Mobility stipends and
language stipends.

> Mobility stipends are intended to offset additional costs incurred by
> students traveling abroad in addition to the costs of remaining at the
> home institution. Legitimate costs include travel and room and board
> expenses. Stipends must not be used for tuition or fees (see above).
> The amount of money allotted a student for study abroad should reflect
> the additional cost incurred. Students who study for shorter periods
> or in less expensive places should receive less money than students
> who study for longer periods of time or in more expensive places. The
> total amount of Federal mobility stipend money allotted to any one
> U.S. student may not exceed \$3,500. Please note that student mobility
> money is intended for foreign study only. This means that stipends may
> not be used to move students to other institutions in their home
> countries.
>
> Language stipends are intended to help U.S. students learn the
> Portuguese language for purposes of their study in Brazil. The total
> amount of Federal funds allotted a student (up to \$1,000 per student)
> may be used for language stipends for U.S. students to learn
> Portuguese in the United States or in Brazil. The total student
> request (mobility and language stipend) should range between \$72,000
> and \$90,000 of the total \$200,000 for the life of the grant.
> Mobility requests should be accompanied by clear descriptions of the
> purpose of student mobility, planned student recruitment, and examples
> of student activities. *Language stipends may be budgeted for all four
> years. Student mobility funds should not be budgeted in the first year
> of the grant, which is a preparatory year.*

Student Support and Services

You should discuss what student services you will provide to help
students participate in these new programs at both the home and the host
institutions in both countries. The aim is to ensure that participating
students are well prepared for a foreign study experience and that they
will be received in an appropriate manner at host institutions. You
should include details about pre-departure orientation activities at the
home institutions and the reception and orientation activities at
receiving institutions. You should also identify how returning students
will be reintegrated into their home institutions following their
international study experiences.

## 3) Development of adequate language preparation and assessment. 

Because a key objective of this program is to encourage and enable
students to experience an academic, cultural, and linguistic milieu
different from their own, you must clearly address the cultural and
linguistic instruction you plan to give students before, during, and
after their study abroad. You should explain in detail how students will
gain language proficiency adequate enough to participate successfully in
studies at the host institution. Discuss what level of language
proficiency you are targeting and why.

Please describe what institutional and other resources will be used to
prepare students or guest students to study within the framework of the
program. An example might be how your foreign language departments will
play a role in training departing students in Portuguese even if they do
not have a Portuguese language program. You should also discuss how you
will assess if students are ready for instruction in a language other
than their own. Discuss how you will ensure that students visiting
Brazilian institutions will have adequate Portuguese instruction on
site. Likewise, you should discuss how the U.S. host institution helps
incoming students with the improvement of English skills if they need
it.

Please note that consortia that propose to offer courses or seminars
only in English will not be considered competitive. Language proficiency
in both English and Portuguese is key to a student\'s integration in the
academic culture of the host institution.

## 4) Development, where appropriate, of internships or work placements. 

If your project involves work experience, you should address how you
will establish and organize student internship opportunities or work
placements in one or both of the partner countries. This includes how
long the internship or work placement will last and how it will conform
to the applicable laws and regulations of the host country. Please
discuss who will oversee internship placements and activities. Please
include names and locations of participating industry, governmental and
non-governmental organizations in which you intend to place your
students. You should also describe how students will build upon this
experience upon their return and after their graduation.

## 5) Strategies for professional certification, licensure, and/or accreditation. 

If your project focuses on professional education, you should discuss
how your project will work with private, state, and national
professional associations, and with accrediting organizations to develop
means for international quality assurance and certification.

## 6) Use of new Web-based and other computer-based technologies.

You may wish to use new technologies to enhance intra-project
communication, curriculum development, teaching and learning, and
preparation of students in both countries. Further, new technologies can
be used to expand access to the project. A consortium, for example, can
use the Internet to give access to all students at their participating
institutions to course material that is part of the common core
established by the consortia, commonly developed by the consortia, or
available at each of the partner institutions.

## 7) Development of a strong project evaluation plan. 

Formative evaluation helps with project management, and a strong
summative evaluation helps projects become models for other institutions
and consortia to follow. You and your consortium should develop a
detailed evaluation plan which states the goals of your project and
indicates what qualitative and quantitative evidence you will gather to
measure the success of your project. We recommend that your consortium
plan to engage an external evaluator that will evaluate the project at
the consortia level, rather than just at your lead institution. You
should list the name of an external evaluator who will help you and your
U.S. and Brazilian partners with project evaluation. We suggest that you
request funds in your budget to support project evaluation throughout
the life of your project.

## 8) Preparatory Phase: First Year of Project.

Successful consortia projects are built upon strong inter-institutional
agreements that are confirmed by signed memoranda of understanding among
institutional partners. For this reason, FIPSE and CAPES support an
initial year of funding to allow grantees to complete administrative
planning and cooperative bilateral arrangements at the
inter-institutional level. Student mobility will begin only after the
successful completion of the preparatory phase (but no later than the
end of the second year of the project). During the first year, consortia
must formalize agreements in the following areas:

-   Institutional financial commitment to the project;

-   Financial sustainability beyond the government funding period;

-   Student recruitment and selection;

-   Student language preparation;

-   Student tuition and fees;

-   Student credit transfer and/or recognition;

-   Faculty and curricular development; and

-   Evaluation report for the first year.

In order to ensure the success of the entire project, funding for the
subsequent three years will be contingent upon satisfactory achievements
during the preparatory first year. Evidence must clearly demonstrate
that all institutional partners are fully committed to work together and
that formal arrangements are in place to achieve goals and objectives in
all of the areas identified above.

As a minimum requirement, by the end of the first year the bilateral
consortium will be required to submit to the two funding authorities
copies of formal agreements signed by all partner institutions with
respect to: (a) academic credit transfer and recognition, and (b)
student tuition and fees.

**Projects that do not satisfactorily meet these preparatory
requirements by the end of the first year will not receive government
support beyond that point.**

IMPORTANT: The preparatory phase of the project does not reduce the need
for you to develop and present clear and detailed plans of action and
signed support letters from all of your partner institutions at the time
of application. The application must be completely and fully developed,
including a section on the preparatory phase that describes plans to
address the issues identified above.

# [Short-Term Complementary Activities]{.underline}

The second grant category supported by FIPSE and CAPES is short-term
complementary activities grants.

## Purpose and Objectives of the Complementary Activities

The purpose of this grant category is to support activities that
complement existing partnerships between or among U.S. and Brazilian
colleges and universities. The objectives of these activities will be to
support the extension of projects through: 1) outreach to local or
regional communities in both countries; 2) scale-up of current
activities to include additional partners and organizations; or 3) the
dissemination of project results.

Proposed activities may add to work at groups of institutions currently
funded by the U.S Brazil Program or add to established partnerships not
previously supported under the U.S. Brazil Program. The proposed
complementary activities must be based on solid evidence of an existing
relationship between and among institutions of higher education in the
United States and Brazil. Institutions proposing to develop new
relationships between U.S. and Brazilian institutions should consider
applying for the four-year consortia grants.

Applicants should be explicit in the application about how the project
helps build relationships between and among colleges and universities in
both countries and relevant community organizations, local and state
government, non-governmental organizations, and private sector
enterprises.

## [Selection of Projects]{.underline}

Proposals for complementary activities must include a narrative of no
more than 10 pages (single spaced) or 20 pages (double spaced) with a
font size of 12 that includes a plan of action, a timeline for project
activities, an evaluation plan, and a plan for disseminating project
results. Competitive proposals are those providing a plan for a high
level of impact for the future of U.S.-Brazil cooperation in higher
education.

Competitive proposals for the complementary activities should focus on
the following four components:

1.  Significance of the proposed project to the United States and
    Brazil.

> Describe how your project is important to both the United States and
> Brazil. You may choose projects that focus on single or
> multidisciplinary approaches to issues of high importance to both
> countries (e.g., social science, education and public policy,
> engineering and technology, agricultural and veterinary sciences, and
> environmental sciences and management, and biological and health
> sciences). Explain how this project will enhance understanding about
> key issues and concerns beyond the college and university communities
> in the United States and Brazil.

2.  Description of the complementary activity.

> Describe in detail the nature and purpose of your proposed idea. This
> should include a rationale for a U.S.-Brazil approach as well as a
> discussion of the activities to be conducted, the personnel who will
> execute these activities, and the intended results of these
> activities. Explain how this project will increase knowledge within a
> particular discipline or a group of disciplines. Finally, provide a
> clear description of how this project will involve students, including
> how the project will measure student success. Activities should
> involve extension of the college or university activities to the
> broader community through any of the following: 1) service learning;
> 2) community service; 3) internships/externships; 4) organized
> faculty/student volunteerism; and 4) evaluation and dissemination.

3.  Description of the partnership.

> As mentioned above, complementary activities are intended for
> well-established partnerships of institutions between the United
> States and Brazil. (Those institutions seeking to establish new
> partnerships should apply for a four-year consortia grant.) In your
> application, please describe the existing relationship among the
> partner institutions in the United States and Brazil. You will need to
> describe the role of the lead institutions in the United States and
> Brazil and how these institutions will work with the partner
> institutions. Please provide a discussion of how the proposed activity
> builds upon a well-established partnership between U.S. and Brazilian
> institutions

4.  Evaluation plan.

> Formative evaluation helps with project management, and a strong
> summative evaluation helps projects become models for other
> institutions and consortia to follow. You and your consortium should
> develop a detailed evaluation plan which states the goals of your
> project and indicates what qualitative and quantitative evidence you
> will gather to measure the success of your project. We recommend that
> your consortium plan to engage an external evaluator that will
> evaluate the project at the consortia level, rather than just at your
> lead institution. You should list the name of an external evaluator
> who will help you and your U.S. and Brazilian partners with project
> evaluation. We suggest that you request funds in your budget to
> support project evaluation throughout the life of your project.

5.  Description of activities and timeline

> Describe what you and your partners expect to accomplish on a one- or
> two-year schedule. What skills and resources will each partner
> contribute to the project? How will the resources requested from FIPSE
> and CAPES complement current projects to increase knowledge about
> issues important to the United States and Brazil?

# [Financial Considerations]{.underline}

Awards for the four-year consortia projects will provide four years of
funding, including a first-year preparatory phase. Grants for the
short-term complementary activities will provide up to two years of
funding. Each country will provide support only for participating
institutions within its borders. Awards are intended to provide seed
funding for conducting joint innovative projects that can be established
within this period and which, once established, can be continued without
ongoing program support. It is essential that you indicate in your
proposal how activities will be sustained beyond the funding period.

Your projects should be cost-effective in their design and
administration. The most competitive proposals will attempt to maximize
the number of students going abroad through wise use of stipends and
other institutional resources.

## Country Support

Each government will provide financial support only for participating
institutions within its borders. You should note that funding levels
provided by each country may vary. We recommend that funding
arrangements be worked out by consortium members *prior to* submitting a
proposal.

The United States will provide a total of approximately \$2 million over
four years to support approximately 12 grants which support the
participation of U.S. institutions and students in consortia. Brazil
will provide financial support for its institutions and students.

## Total Financial Support for U.S. institutions

For U.S. institutions participating in the four-year consortia projects,
total financial support per consortium for the life of the project is
anticipated to be about \$200,000. First-year budgets for four-year
consortia projects must be limited to \$30,000 for all U.S. partners.
For U.S. institutions participating in the short-term complementary
activities projects, total financial support for each consortium is
anticipated to be about \$25,000 per year or a total of about \$50,000.

## Awards and Institutional Commitment

FIPSE and CAPES will award funding to successful consortia via the lead
partner, which will serve as the grantee and fiscal agent in each
country. Awards are intended to cover a portion of the total costs of
the activities to be undertaken. As the project is intended to be of
long-term benefit to the partner institutions and their students, your
partner institutions should make a substantial contribution to the
project as evidence of their commitment to its objectives.

## Annual Project Directors' Meeting

An important part of the U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program
is the Annual Project Directors' Meeting, which takes place in
alternating years in each country. The Annual Project Directors' Meeting
is held over a period of about three days. The participation of all
partners in your consortium at these meetings is essential because it
provides the only opportunity for your consortium and both
government-funding agencies to meet together. This meeting is intended
for individual members of consortia to share ideas on what works. It is
also intended as a forum for discussion to help guide the two funding
agencies to make important decisions on how best to coordinate this
program. Consortia are also given ample time during the annual meeting
to meet as a group by themselves as well as with their government
program officers from both countries. Please make sure that your budget
includes funding to support adequate participation in these meetings. We
anticipate that the project directors' meeting will be held in the
United States in the fall of 2007 and in Brazil in the fall of 2008.

## Annual and Final Performance Reports 

FIPSE and CAPES will carefully monitor the progress of projects towards
their goals through communication with their respective lead and partner
institutions and through communication between them. Project leaders
from both countries will be required to submit to their respective
government agency an annual progress report, which discusses progress on
project goals, including curricular development, student mobility, and
project expenditures, and a detailed plan for the following year. U.S.
lead institutions will receive instructions from FIPSE on how to
complete the annual report forms on-line. It is expected that the lead
institution in each country will maintain information and data from all
participating institutions so that a consortium will be able to submit
essentially the same report to both government agencies. Final reports
will be due 90 days after the completion of the grant.

###### 

# IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ 

# Grants.gov Submission Procedures and Tips for Applicants

Please note that the Grants.gov site works differently from the U.S.
Department of Education's (Department) e-Application system. To
facilitate your use of Grants.gov, this document includes important
submission procedures you need to be aware of to ensure your application
is received in a timely manner and accepted by the Department of
Education.

1\. **[REGISTER EARLY]{.underline}** -- Grants.gov registration is a
one-time process that may take five or more days to complete. You may
begin working on your application while completing the registration
process, but you cannot submit an application until all of the Get
Started steps are complete. For detailed information on the Get Started
Steps, please go to: [http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted]{.underline}

2\. **[SUBMIT EARLY]{.underline}** -- **We strongly recommend that you
do not wait until the last day to submit your application. Grants.gov
will put a date/time stamp on your application and then process it after
it is fully uploaded**. The time it takes to upload an application will
vary depending on a number of factors including the size of the
application and the speed of your Internet connection. If you start
uploading your application before 4:30 p.m. Washington, D.C. time on the
application deadline date, and it does not finish uploading until after
4:30 p.m., your application will be marked late. If that happens, please
see the section below on submission problems.

Note: To submit successfully, you must provide the DUNS number on your
application that was used when your organization registered with the CCR
(Central Contractor Registry).

3\. **[VERIFY SUBMISSION IS OK]{.underline}** -- You will want to verify
that Grants.gov and the Department receive your Grants.gov submission in
a timely manner, and that it was validated successfully. To see the
date/time your application was received, login to Grants.gov and click
on the Check Application Status link. For a successful submission, the
date/time received should be earlier than 4:30 p.m. on the deadline
date, AND the application status should be: Validated, Received by
Agency, or Agency Tracking Number Assigned.

If the date/time received is later than 4:30 p.m. Washington, D.C. time,
on the closing date, your application is late.

If your application has a status of "Received" it is still awaiting
validation by Grants.gov. Once validation is complete, the status will
either change to "Validated" or "Rejected with Errors." If the status is
"Rejected with Errors," your application has not been received
successfully. Some of the reasons Grants.gov may reject an application
can be found on the Grants.gov site.

If you discover your application is late or has been rejected, please
see the instructions below. Note: You will receive a series of
confirmations both online and via e-mail about the status of your
application. Please do not rely solely on e-mail to confirm whether your
application has been received timely and validated successfully.

**Submission Problems -- What should you do?**

If you have problems submitting to Grants.gov before the closing date,
please contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or use the
customer support available on the Web site:
[http://www.grants.gov/CustomerSupport]{.underline}.

Electronic submission is [required]{.underline}. You must submit an
electronic application before 4:30 p.m., unless you follow the
procedures in the [Federal Register]{.underline} notice and qualify for
one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement
[and]{.underline} submit, no later than two weeks before the application
deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify
for one of these exceptions. (See the Federal Register notice for
detailed instructions.)

**Helpful Hints When Working with Grants.gov**

Please note, once you download an application from Grants.gov, you will
be working offline and saving data on your computer. Please be sure to
note where you are saving the Grants.gov file on your computer. You will
need to log on to Grants.gov to upload and submit the application. (This
is different from e-Application, where you are working online and saving
data to the Department's database.) You must provide the DUNS number
that was used when your organization registered with the Central
Contractor Registry (CCR) on your application.

**Dial-Up Internet Connections**

When using a dial up connection to upload and submit your application,
it can take significantly longer than when you are connected to the
Internet with a high-speed connection, e.g. cable modem/DSL/T1. While
times will vary depending upon the size of your application, it can take
a few minutes to a few hours to complete your grant submission using a
dial up connection.

**If you do not have access to a high-speed connection and electronic
submission is required, you may want to consider following the
instructions in the [Federal Register]{.underline} notice to obtain an
exception to the electronic submission requirement [no later than
two]{.underline} [weeks before the application deadline
date]{.underline}.** (Refer to the [Federal Register]{.underline} notice
for detailed instructions.)

**MAC Users**

If you do not have a Windows operating System, you will need a Windows
Emulation program to submit an application using Grants.gov. For
additional information, review the [PureEdge Support for
MacIntosh]{.underline} white paper published by Pure Edge:

<http://www.grants.gov/GrantsGov_UST_Grantee/!SSL!/WebHelp/MacSupportforPureEdge.pdf>,
and/or contact Grants.gov Customer Support
(<http://www.grants.gov/CustomerSupport>) for more information.

**If you do not have a Windows Emulation program and electronic
submission is required, please follow instructions in the [Federal
Register]{.underline} notice to obtain an exception to the electronic
submission requirement [no later than two weeks before the application
deadline date]{.underline}.** (Refer to the [Federal
Register]{.underline} notice for detailed instructions.)

# Grants.gov Registration Instruction for Organizations

The Grants.gov registration process involves three basic steps:

1.  Register your organization

-   Obtain a D-U-N-S Number (see below for instructions)

-   Register with the Central Contractor Registry (see below for
    instructions)

2.  Register yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR)

-   Obtain a username and password from the Grants.gov credential
    provider (<https://apply.grants.gov/OrcRegister>)

-   Register with Grants.gov
    (<https://apply.grants.gov/GrantsgovRegister>)

3\. Get authorized as an AOR by your organization

-   Receive approval from your organization's E-Business POC (see CCR
    instructions below for details)

-   If you are both the E-Business POC and an AOR, you should authorize
    your own AOR request

For more information, go to
<http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp>.

Note: If you are a grant applicant who is submitting a grant application
on your own behalf and not on behalf of a company, institution, state,
local or tribal government, or other type of organization, refer to
<http://www.grants.gov/assets/IndividualRegCheck.pdf>. If you apply as
an individual to a grant application package designated for
organizations, your application will be rejected.

# D-U-N-S NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS

To successfully submit an application using Grants.gov, you must provide
your organization's D-U-N-S Number. A D-U-N-S Number is a unique
nine-digit number issued by D&B, a global information services provider,
that identifies your organization and is used by the Federal government
to track how Federal money is distributed. Most large organizations,
libraries, colleges, and research universities already have D-U-N-S
numbers. Ask your grant administrator or chief financial officer to
provide your organization's D-U-N-S Number.

If your organization does not have a D-U-N-S Number, you can obtain one
at no charge by calling 1-866-705-5711 or by completing a D-U-N-S Number
Request Form (<http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/index.html>). You will
need to provide the following information:

-   Legal name

-   Tradestyle, doing business as (DBA), or other name by which your
    organization is commonly recognized

-   Physical address, city, state and zip code

-   Mailing address (if separate)

-   Telephone number

-   Contact name

-   SIC code (Line of Business)

-   Number of employees at your location

-   Headquarters name and address (if there is a reporting relationship
    to a parent corporate entity)

-   Is this a home-based business?

Obtaining a DUNS Number places your organization on D&B's marketing
list, which is sold to other companies. You can request not to be added
to this list during your application.

Live help from D&B is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. -- 5 p.m. (EST) at
1-888-814-1435.

# Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Instructions 

# 

The Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is a web-enabled
government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and
disseminates business information about the Federal government\'s
trading partners in support of the contract award, grants, and
electronic payment processes. Check to see if your organization is
already registered at the CCR website
(<http://www.bpn.gov/ccrinq/scripts/search.asp>).

If your organization is already registered, take note of who is listed
as your E-Business Point of Contact (E-Business POC). This person will
be responsible for authorizing who within your organization is able to
submit applications using Grants.gov.

If your organization is not already registered, you can register using
the CCR website (<https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/scripts/indexnew.asp>) or by
phone (1-888-227-2423). When your organization registers with CCR, you
will need to designate an E-Business Point of Contact (POC). This
designee authorizes individuals to submit grant applications on behalf
of the organization. A special Marketing Partner ID Number (MPIN) is
established as a password to verify the E-Business POC.

The E-Business POC will be notified by e-mail when individuals from
their organization register with Grants.gov. This registration is a
request to be designated as an Authorized Organization Representative
(AOR). To assign AOR rights, E-Business POCs need to log into Grants.gov
(<http://www.grants.gov/applicants/e_biz.jsp>) using the organization's
D-U-N-S Number and MPIN. Grants.gov will send the AOR a confirmation
e-mail when this process has been completed.

**Please note that your CCR registration must be renewed once a year**.
You can check your registration status using the CCR search page
(<http://www.bpn.gov/ccrinq/scripts/search.asp>).

If you have further questions about creating, updating or renewing your
CCR registration, please visit the CCR Frequently Asked Questions page
(http://www.ccr.gov/FAQ.asp) or contact the CCR Help Desk at
1-888-227-2423.

**Application Transmittal Instructions**

ATTENTION ELECTRONIC APPLICANTS: Please note that you must follow the
Application Procedures as described in the [Federal
Register]{.underline} notice announcing the grant competition.

**[This program requires the electronic submission]{.underline} of
applications; specific requirements and waiver instructions can be found
in the [Federal Register]{.underline} notice.**

According to the instructions found in the [Federal
Register]{.underline} notice, those requesting and qualifying for an
exception to the electronic submission requirement may submit an
application by mail, commercial carrier or by hand delivery.

If you want to apply for a grant and be considered for funding, you must
meet the following deadline requirements:

**[Applications Submitted Electronically]{.underline}**

**You must submit your grant application through the Internet using the
software provided on the Grants.gov Web site
([http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)) by 4:30 p.m.
(Washington, D.C. time) on or before the deadline date.**

If you submit your application through the Internet via the Grants.gov
Web site, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement when we receive
your application.

For more information on using Grants.gov, please refer to the "Notice
Inviting Applications" that was published in the [Federal
Register]{.underline} or visit
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[Applications Delivered by Mail]{.underline}**

You must mail the original and two copies of your application on or
before the application deadline date to:

**U.S. Department of Education**

**Application Control Center**

**[Attention: (CFDA Number 84.116M)]{.underline}**

**400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.**

**Washington, D.C. 20202-4260**

You 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 U.S. Secretary of
    Education

If you mail an application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not
accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

1.  A private metered postmark, or

2.  A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service

An applicant should note that 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.

Special Note: Due to potential disruption to normal mail delivery, the
Department encourages you to consider using an alternative delivery
method (for example, a commercial carrier, such as Federal Express or
United Postal Service; U.S. Postal Service Express Mail; or a courier
service to transmit your application for this competition to the
Department. If you use an alternative delivery method, please obtain the
appropriate proof of mailing under "Applications Delivered by Mail",
then follow the instructions for "Applications Delivered by Hand".

**[Applications Delivered by Commercial Carrier]{.underline}**

If you use an alternative delivery method, please obtain the appropriate
proof of mailing under "Applications Sent by Mail", then follow the
instructions under the appropriate delivery method.

You must mail the original and two copies of your application on or
before the application deadline date to:

**U.S. Department of Education**

**Application Control Center -- Stop 4260**

**Attention: CFDA \# (84.116M)**

**7100 Old Landover Road**

**Landover, MD 20785-1506**

**[Applications Delivered by Hand]{.underline}**

You or your courier must 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 the following address:

**U.S. Department of Education**

**Application Control Center**

**Attention: CFDA Number -- 84.116M**

**550 12^th^ Street, SW**

**Potomac Center Plaza -- Room 7067**

**Washington, D.C. 20202-4260**

**[Application Control Center Hours of Operation]{.underline}**

The Application Control Center accepts application deliveries daily
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time) except
Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

**[Grant Application Receipt from the Application Control
Center]{.underline}**

If you send your application by mail or if you or your courier delivers
it by hand, the Application Control Center will mail a Grant Application
Receipt Acknowledgement to you.

If you do not receive the notification of application receipt within 15
days from the mailing of the application, you should call the U.S.
Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 245-6288.

**[Late Applications]{.underline}**

###### If your application is late, we will notify you that we will not consider the application.

###### 

**Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards**

4000-01-U

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Postsecondary Education

Overview Information

Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education\--

Special Focus Competition: US-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2007.

[Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number:
84.116M]{.underline}

[Dates]{.underline}:

Applications Available: January 17, 2007.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 30, 2007.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 14, 2007.

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs) or
combinations of IHEs and other public and private nonprofit institutions
and agencies.

[Estimated Available Funds]{.underline}: The Administration has
requested \$21,989,000 for the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary
Education for FY 2007, of which we intend to use \$350,000 for the
US-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program. The actual level of
funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are
inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process
if Congress appropriates funds for this program.

[Estimated Range of Awards]{.underline}: \$28,000 - \$30,000 for the
first year. \$200,000 - \$210,000 for four-year duration of grant.

[Estimated Average Size of Awards]{.underline}: \$29,000 for the first
year. \$205,000 for four-year duration of grant. \$50,000 for short-term
complementary grants. Short-term complementary grants support activities
that complement partnerships between or among U.S. and Brazilian
colleges and universities. The objectives of these activities (which may
receive up to two years of funding) support the extension of projects
through: 1) outreach to local or regional communities in both countries;
2) scale-up of current activities to include additional partners and
organizations; or 3) the dissemination of project results. Proposed
activities may add to work at groups of institutions currently funded by
the U.S.-Brazil Program or add to established partnerships not
previously supported under the U.S.-Brazil Program.

[Maximum Award]{.underline}: We will reject any application that
proposes a budget exceeding \$215,000 for a single budget period of 12
months. The Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education may change
the maximum amount through a notice published in the [Federal
Register]{.underline}.

[Estimated Number of Awards]{.underline}: 12.

[Note]{.underline}: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this
notice.

# Project Period: Up to 24 months for short-term complementary grants. Up to 48 months for four-year grants.

#### Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

[Purpose of Program]{.underline}: To provide grants or enter into
cooperative agreements to improve postsecondary education opportunities
by focusing on problem areas or improvement approaches in postsecondary
education.

[Priority]{.underline}: Under this competition, we are particularly
interested in applications that address the following priority.

[Invitational Priority]{.underline}: For FY 2007 this priority is an
invitational priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(1), we do not give an
application that meets this invitational priority a competitive or
absolute preference over other applications.

This priority encourages proposals designed to support the formation of
educational consortia of American and Brazilian institutions to support
cooperation in the coordination of curricula, the exchange of students,
and the opening of educational opportunities between the United States
and Brazil. The invitational priority is issued in cooperation with
Brazil. These awards support only the participation of US institutions
and students in these consortia. Brazilian institutions participating in
any consortium proposal responding to the invitational priority may
apply, respectively, to the Coordination of Improvement of Personnel of
Superior Level (CAPES), Brazilian Ministry of Education, for additional
funding under a separate but parallel Brazilian competition.

[Program Authority]{.underline}: 20 U.S.C. 1138-1138d.

[Applicable Regulations]{.underline}: The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.

II\. Award Information

[Type of Award]{.underline}: Discretionary grants.

[Estimated Available Funds]{.underline}: The Administration has
requested \$21.989 million for the Fund for the Improvement of
Postsecondary Education for FY 2007, of which we intend to use an
estimated \$350,000 for the US-Brazil Higher Education Consortia
Program. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on final
congressional action. However, we are inviting applications to allow
enough time to complete the grant process before the end of the current
fiscal year, if Congress appropriates funds for this program.

[Estimated Range of Awards]{.underline}: \$28,000 - \$30,000 for the
first year. \$200,000 - \$210,000 for four-year duration of grant.

[Estimated Average Size of Awards]{.underline}: \$29,000 for the first
year. \$205,000 for four-year duration of grant. \$50,000 for short-term
complementary grants. Short-term complementary grants support activities
that complement partnerships between or among U.S. and Brazilian
colleges and universities. The objectives of these activities (which may
receive up to two years of funding) support the extension of projects
through: 1) outreach to local or regional communities in both countries;
2) scale-up of current activities to include additional partners and
organizations; or 3) the dissemination of project results. Proposed
activities may add to work at groups of institutions currently funded by
the U.S.-Brazil Program or add to established partnerships not
previously supported under the U.S.-Brazil Program.

[Maximum Award]{.underline}: We will reject any application that
proposes a budget exceeding \$215,000 for a single budget period of 12
months. The Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education may change
the maximum amount through a notice published in the [Federal
Register]{.underline}.

[Estimated Number of Awards]{.underline}: 12.

[Note]{.underline}: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this
notice.

[Project Period]{.underline}: Up to 48 months.

## III. Eligibility Information

1\. [Eligible Applicants]{.underline}: IHEs or combinations of IHEs and
other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies.

2\. [Cost Sharing or Matching]{.underline}: This program does not
involve cost sharing or matching.

IV\. [Application and Submission Information]{.underline}

1\. [Address to Request Application Package]{.underline}: Sylvia W.
Crowder, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, U.S.
Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., 6^th^ floor, Washington, DC
20006-8544. Telephone: (202) 502-7514.

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call
the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339.

Individuals with disabilities may contact the Education Publications
Center (ED Pubs), P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398. Telephone (toll
free): 1-877-433-7827. FAX: (301) 470-1244. If you use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call (toll free):
1-877-576-7734.

You may also contact ED Pubs at its Web site:
www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html or you may contact ED Pubs at its e-mail
address: edpubs@inet.ed.gov

If you request an application from ED Pubs, be sure to identify this
competition as follows: CFDA number 84.116M.

2\. [Content and Form of Application Submission]{.underline}:
Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the
forms you must submit, are in the application package for this
competition.

Page Limit: The application narrative (Part III of the application) is
where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers
use to evaluate your application. You must limit Part III to the
equivalent of no more than 20 pages (double spaced), using the following
standards:

-   A "page" is 8.5" x 11", on one side only, with 1"margins at the top,
    bottom, and both sides.

-   Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text
    in the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes,
    quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in charts,
    tables, figures, and graphs.

-   Use a font that is either 12 point or larger or no smaller than 10
    pitch (characters per inch).

The page limit does not apply to Part I, the cover sheet; Part II, the
budget section, including the narrative budget justification; Part IV,
the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, the
resumes, the bibliography, or the letters of support. However, you must
include all of the application narrative in Part III.

We will reject your application if\--

-   You apply these standards and exceed the page limit; or

-   You apply other standards and exceed the equivalent of the page
    limit.

3\. [Submission Dates and Times]{.underline}:

Applications Available: January 17, 2007.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 30, 2007.

Applications for grants under this program must be submitted
electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For
information (including dates and times) about how to submit your
application electronically or by mail or hand delivery if you qualify
for an exception to the electronic submission requirement**,** please
refer to section IV. 6. [Other Submission Requirements]{.underline} in
this notice.

We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline
requirements.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 14, 2007.

4\. [Intergovernmental Review]{.underline}: This program is subject to
Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. Information
about Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs under Executive Order
12372 is in the application package for this program.

5\. [Funding Restrictions]{.underline}: We reference regulations
outlining funding restrictions in the [Applicable
Regulations]{.underline} section of this notice.

6\. [Other Submission Requirements]{.underline}: Applications for grants
under this competition must be submitted electronically unless you
qualify for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the
instructions in this section.

a\. [Electronic Submission of Applications]{.underline}.

Applications for grants under the ***U.S.-Brazil Higher Education
Consortia Program***, CFDA Number ***84.116M*** must be submitted
electronically using the Government-wide Grants.gov Apply site at
http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a
copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload
and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a
grant application to us.

We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless,
as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the
exceptions to the electronic submission requirement [and]{.underline}
submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a
written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these
exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that
is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in
this section under [Exception to Electronic Submission
Requirement]{.underline}.

You may access the electronic grant application for the ***U.S.-Brazil
Higher Education Consortia Program*** at http://www.Grants.gov. You must
search for the downloadable application package for this program or
competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha
suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.326, not 84.326A).

Please note the following:

• When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about
submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as
the hours of operation.

• Applications received by Grants.gov are date and time stamped. Your
application must be fully uploaded and submitted, and must be date and
time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than 4:30 p.m.,
Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except as
otherwise noted in this section, we will not consider your application
if it is date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system later than 4:30
p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. When we
retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if we are
rejecting your application because it was date and time stamped by the
Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the
application deadline date.

• The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary
depending on a variety of factors including the size of the application
and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly
recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to
begin the submission process through Grants.gov.

• You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for
submitting an application through Grants.gov that are included in the
application package for this competition to ensure that you submit your
application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov system. You can also
find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov at
http://e-Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf

• To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must complete all steps
in the Grants.gov registration process (see
http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp). These steps
include (1) registering your organization, a multi-part process that
includes registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR); (2)
registering yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR);
and (3) getting authorized as an AOR by your organization. Details on
these steps are outlined in the Grants.gov 3-Step Registration Guide
(see
http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.govRegistrationBrochure.pdf).
You also must provide on your application the same D-U-N-S Number used
with this registration. Please note that the registration process may
take five or more business days to complete, and you must have completed
all registration steps to allow you to submit successfully an
application via Grants.gov. In addition you will need to update your CCR
registration on an annual basis. This may take three or more business
days to complete.

• You will not receive additional point value because you submit your
application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you
qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as
described elsewhere in this section, and submit your application in
paper format.

• You must submit all documents electronically, including all
information you typically provide on the following forms: Application
for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education
Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget
Information\--Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary
assurances and certifications. Please note that two of these forms\--the
SF 424 and the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF
424\--have replaced the ED 424 (Application for Federal Education
Assistance).

• You must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in
a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format.
If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified in
this paragraph or submit a password-protected file, we will not review
that material.

• Your electronic application must comply with any page-limit
requirements described in this notice.

• After you electronically submit your application, you will receive
from Grants.gov an automatic notification of receipt that contains a
Grants.gov tracking number. (This notification indicates receipt by
Grants.gov only, not receipt by the Department.) The Department then
will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send a second
notification to you by e-mail. This second notification indicates that
the Department has received your application and has assigned your
application a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying number unique
to your application).

• We may request that you provide us original signatures on forms at a
later date.

[Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with
the Grants.gov System]{.underline}: If you are experiencing problems
submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact the
Grants.gov Support Desk at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a Grants.gov
Support Desk Case Number and must keep a record of it.

If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on
the application deadline date because of technical problems with the
Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30 p.m.,
Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to
transmit your application electronically or by hand delivery. You also
may mail your application by following the mailing instructions
described elsewhere in this notice.

If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on
the application deadline date, please contact the person listed
elsewhere in this notice under [For Further Information
Contact]{.underline} and provide an explanation of the technical problem
you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk
Case Number. We will accept your application if we can confirm that a
technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that that
problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m.,
Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The Department
will contact you after a determination is made on whether your
application will be accepted.

[Note]{.underline}: The extensions to which we refer in this section
apply only to the unavailability of, or technical problems with, the
Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you failed to
fully register to submit your application to Grants.gov before the
application deadline date and time or if the technical problem you
experienced is unrelated to the Grants.gov system.

[Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement]{.underline}: You
qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and
may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit
an application through the Grants.gov system because----

• You do not have access to the Internet; or

• You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the
Grants.gov system;

[and]{.underline}

• No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14
calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application
deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day
following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a written statement to
the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception
prevent you from using the Internet to submit your application.

If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be
postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date.
If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the
faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline
date.

Address and mail or fax your statement to: Sylvia W. Crowder, U.S.
Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., room 6154, Washington, DC
20006-8544.

FAX: (202) 502-7877.

Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or
hand delivery instructions described in this notice.

b\. [Submission of Paper Applications by Mail]{.underline}.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission
requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a
commercial carrier) your application to the Department. You must mail
the original and two copies of your application, on or before the
application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following
address:

[By mail through the U.S. Postal Service]{.underline}:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: CFDA Number 84.116M

400 Maryland Avenue, SW.

Washington, DC 20202-4260

or

[By mail through a commercial carrier]{.underline}:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center, Stop 4260

Attention: CFDA Number 84.116M

7100 Old Landover Road

Landover, MD 20785-1506

Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing
consisting of one of the following:

\(1\) 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 of the U.S.
Department of Education.

If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do 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.

If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date,
we will not consider your application.

[Note]{.underline}: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a
dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with
your local post office.

c\. [Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery]{.underline}.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission
requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper
application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and
two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application
deadline date, to the Department at the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: CFDA Number 84.116M

550 12th Street, SW.

Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza

Washington, DC 20202-4260

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays,
and Federal holidays.

[Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications]{.underline}: If
you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department\--

\(1\) You must indicate on the envelope and\--if not provided by the
Department\--in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA number, including suffix
letter, if any, of the competition under which you are submitting your
application; and

\(2\) The Application Control Center will mail to you a notification of
receipt of your grant application. If you do not receive this
notification within 15 business days from the application deadline date,
you should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control
Center at (202) 245-6288.

#### V. Application Review Information

1\. [Selection Criteria]{.underline}: The selection criteria for this
competition are from 34 CFR 75.210 of EDGAR and are listed in the
application package.

2\. [Review and Selection Process]{.underline}: Additional factors we
consider in selecting an application for an award are applications that
demonstrate a bi-lateral, innovative US-Brazilian approach to training
and education.

VI\. Award Administration Information

1\. [Award Notices]{.underline}: If your application is successful, we
notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant
Award Notification (GAN). We may also notify you informally.

If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we
notify you.

2\. [Administrative and National Policy Requirements]{.underline}: We
identify administrative and national policy requirements in the
application package and reference these and other requirements in the
[Applicable Regulations]{.underline} section of this notice.

We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an
award in the [Applicable Regulations]{.underline} section of this notice
and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also
incorporates your approved application as part of your binding
commitments under the grant.

3\. [Reporting]{.underline}: At the end of your project period, you must
submit a final performance report, including financial information, as
directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must
submit an annual performance report that provides the most current
performance and financial expenditure information as specified by the
Secretary in 34 CFR 75.118.

4\. [Performance Measures]{.underline}: The success of this competition
depends upon 1) the extent to which funded projects are being replicated
(i.e., adopted or adapted by others); and 2) the manner in which
projects are being institutionalized and continued after funding. These
two performance measures constitute the Fund for the Improvement of
Postsecondary Education's (FIPSE's) indicators of the success of the
program. If funded, you will be asked to collect and report data from
your project on steps taken toward achieving these goals. Consequently,
applicants are advised to include these two outcomes in conceptualizing
the design, implementation, and evaluation of their proposed projects.
Institutionalization and replication are important outcomes that ensure
the ultimate success of international consortia funded through this
program.

#### VII. Agency Contact 

[For Further Information Contact]{.underline}: Sylvia W. Crowder, Fund
for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, U.S.-Brazil Higher
Education Consortia Program, 1990 K Street, NW., 6^th^ floor,
Washington, DC 20006-8544. Telephone: (202) 502-7514.

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call
the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339.

Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an alternative
format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on
request to the program contact person listed in this section.

#### VIII. Other Information

[Electronic Access to This Document]{.underline}: You may view this
document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in
the [Federal Register]{.underline}, in text or Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF) on the Internet at the following site:
www.ed.gov/news/fedregister

To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free
at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S.
Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in
the Washington, DC, area at (20) 512-1530.

[Note]{.underline}: The official version of this document is the
document published in the [Federal Register]{.underline}. Free Internet
access to the official edition of the [Federal Register]{.underline} and
the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at:
www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html

Dated:

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

James F. Manning,

[Acting Assistant Secretary for]{.underline}

[Postsecondary Education]{.underline}.

**Authorizing Legislation**

**1998 Amendments to Higher Education Act of 1965 \[excerpt\]**

P.L. 105-244

TITLE VII\--GRADUATE AND POSTSECONDARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS

SEC. 701. REVISION OF TITLE VII.

Title VII (20 U.S.C. 1132a et seq.) is amended to read as follows:

TITLE VII\--GRADUATE AND POSTSECONDARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS

SEC. 700. PURPOSE.

It is the purpose of this title\--

\(1\) to authorize national graduate fellowship programs\--

\(A\) in order to attract students of superior ability and achievement,

> exceptional promise, and demonstrated financial need, into
> high-quality graduate programs and provide the students with the
> financial support necessary to complete advanced degrees; and

\(B\) that are designed to\--

> \(i\) sustain and enhance the capacity for graduate education in areas
> of national need; and
>
> \(ii\) encourage talented students to pursue scholarly careers in the
> humanities, social sciences, and the arts; and

\(2\) to promote postsecondary programs.

**PART A**\--GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS \[**not shown; not
applicable**\]

**PART B\--FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION**

**SEC. 741. FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.**

\(a\) AUTHORITY- The Secretary is authorized to make grants to, or enter
into contracts with, institutions of higher education, combinations of
such institutions, and other public and private nonprofit institutions
and agencies, to enable such institutions, combinations, and agencies to
improve postsecondary education opportunities by\--

> \(1\) encouraging the reform, innovation, and improvement of
> postsecondary education, and providing equal educational opportunity
> for all;
>
> \(2\) the creation of institutions, programs, and joint efforts
> involving paths to career and professional training, and combinations
> of academic and experiential learning;
>
> \(3\) the establishment of institutions and programs based on the
> technology of communications;
>
> \(4\) the carrying out, in postsecondary educational institutions, of
> changes in internal structure and operations designed to clarify
> institutional priorities and purposes;
>
> \(5\) the design and introduction of cost-effective methods of
> instruction and operation;
>
> \(6\) the introduction of institutional reforms designed to expand
> individual opportunities for entering and reentering institutions and
> pursuing programs of study tailored to individual needs;
>
> \(7\) the introduction of reforms in graduate education, in the
> structure of academic professions, and in the recruitment and
> retention of faculties; and
>
> \(8\) the creation of new institutions and programs for examining and
> awarding credentials to individuals, and the introduction of reforms
> in current institutional practices related thereto.
>
> \(b\) PLANNING GRANTS- The Secretary is authorized to make planning
> grants to institutions of higher education for the development and
> testing of innovative techniques in postsecondary education. Such
> grants shall not exceed \$20,000.

**SEC. 742. BOARD OF THE FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POSTSECONDARY
EDUCATION.**

> \(a\) ESTABLISHMENT- There is established a National Board of the Fund
> for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (in this part referred
> to as the 'Board'). The Board shall consist of 15 members appointed by
> the Secretary for overlapping 3-year terms. A majority of the Board
> shall constitute a quorum. Any member of the Board who has served for
> 6 consecutive years shall thereafter be ineligible for appointment to
> the Board during a 2-year period following the expiration of such
> sixth year.

\(b\) MEMBERSHIP-

> \(1\) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall designate one of the members of
> the Board as Chairperson of the Board. A majority of the members of
> the Board shall be public interest representatives, including
> students, and a minority shall be educational representatives. All
> members selected shall be individuals able to contribute an important
> perspective on priorities for improvement in postsecondary education
> and strategies of educational and institutional change.
>
> \(2\) APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR- The Secretary shall appoint the
> Director of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
> (hereafter in this part referred to as the 'Director'.

\(c\) DUTIES- The Board shall\--

> \(1\) advise the Secretary and the Director on priorities for the
> improvement of postsecondary education and make such recommendations
> as the Board may deem appropriate for the improvement of postsecondary
> education and for the evaluation, dissemination, and adaptation of
> demonstrated improvements in postsecondary educational practice;
>
> \(2\) advise the Secretary and the Director on the operation of the
> Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, including advice
> on planning documents, guidelines, and procedures for grant
> competitions prepared by the Fund; and
>
> \(3\) meet at the call of the Chairperson, except that the Board shall
> meet whenever one-third or more of the members request in writing that
> a meeting be held.
>
> \(d\) INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE- The Director shall make available to
> the Board such information and assistance as may be necessary to
> enable the Board to carry out its functions.

**SEC. 743. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**.

> \(a\) TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES- The Secretary may appoint, for terms not to
> exceed 3 years, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United
> States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, not
> more than 7 technical employees to administer this part who may be
> paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III
> of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General
> Schedule pay rates.
>
> \(b\) PROCEDURES- The Director shall establish procedures for
> reviewing and evaluating grants and contracts made or entered into
> under this part. Procedures for reviewing grant applications or
> contracts for financial assistance under this section may not be
> subject to any review outside of officials responsible for the
> administration of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary
> Education.

**SEC. 744. SPECIAL PROJECTS.**

> \(a\) GRANT AUTHORITY- The Director is authorized to make grants to
> institutions of higher education, or consortia thereof, and such other
> public agencies and nonprofit organizations as the Director deems
> necessary for innovative projects concerning one or more areas of
> particular national need identified by the Director.
>
> \(b\) APPLICATION- No grant shall be made under this part unless an
> application is made at such time, in such manner, and contains or is
> accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.
>
> \(c\) AREAS OF NATIONAL NEED- Areas of national need shall initially
> include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
>
> \(1\) Institutional restructuring to improve learning and promote
> productivity, efficiency, quality improvement, and cost and price
> control.
>
> \(2\) Articulation between 2- and 4-year institutions of higher
> education, including developing innovative methods for ensuring the
> successful transfer of students from 2- to 4-year institutions of
> higher education.
>
> \(3\) Evaluation and dissemination of model programs.
>
> \(4\) International cooperation and student exchange among
> postsecondary
>
> educational institutions.

**SEC. 745. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.**

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part
\$30,000,000 for fiscal year 1999 and such sums as may be necessary for
each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years.

**PART C**\--URBAN COMMUNITY SERVICE \[**not shown; not applicable**\]

**PART D**\--DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
RECEIVE A QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION \[**not shown; not applicable**\]

**Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs**

**Executive Order 12372**

# 

Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs was issued to foster an
intergovernmental partnership and strengthen federalism by relying on
state and local processes for the 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. A listing of the Single Point of Contact for each State may
be viewed at:
[http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html]{.underline}.

**General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)**

**Section 427**

ALL APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION IN THEIR APPLICATIONS TO ADDRESS
THIS PROVISION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THIS PROGRAM.

Section 427 requires each applicant 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 barriers that can impede
equitable access or participation that you may address: gender, race,
national origin, color, disability, or age.

A general statement of an applicant's nondiscriminatory hiring policy is
not sufficient to meet this requirement. Applicants must identify
potential barriers and explain steps they will take to overcome these
barriers.

\*Note: Applicants are required to address this provision by attaching a
statement to the GEPA "Notice to All Applicants" form that is included
in the U.S.-Brazil application package that must be downloaded in
Grants.gov.

**Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)**

What is GPRA?

The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993 is a
straightforward statute that requires all Federal agencies to manage
their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities.
Each agency clearly states what it intends to accomplish, identifies the
resources required, and regularly reports its progress to the Congress.
In doing so, GPRA is improving accountability for the expenditures of
public funds, improving Congressional decision-making with more thorough
and objective information on the effectiveness of Federal programs, and
promoting a new government focus on results, cost-effectiveness, service
delivery, and customer satisfaction.

FIPSE performance is focused on 1) the extent to which funded projects
are being replicated---i.e., adopted or adapted---by others; and 2) the
manner in which projects are being institutionalized and continued after
grant funding. These two results constitute FIPSE's indicators of the
success of our program. Consequently, applicants for FIPSE grants are
advised to give careful consideration to these two outcomes in
conceptualizing the design, implementation, and evaluation the proposed
project. Consideration of these outcomes is an important part of many of
the review criteria discussed below. Thus, it is important to the
success of your application that you include these objectives and their
measure. If funded, you will be asked to collect and report data from
your project on these indicators.

An applicant that receives a grant award will be required to submit
annual progress reports and a final report as a condition of the award.
The reports will document the extent to which project goals and
objectives are met. Currently, the forms for these reports can be viewed
at <http://www.ed.gov/programs/fipsecomp/performance.html>.

**Instructions for Completing the U.S.-Brazil Application Package**

This application package consists of standard forms, attachments, and
forms that are specific to the U.S.-Brazil Program. All of these forms
are found on Grants.gov. The forms can be completed using the Grants.gov
PureEdge software. The forms are divided into the following parts:

Part I: **424 Forms**

Application for Federal Assistance -- (SF 424)

Department of Education Supplemental Information Form for SF 424

Note: Applicants must complete the SF 424 form first because some of the
information you provide here is automatically inserted into other
sections of Grants.gov.

Part II. **Attachments**

ED Abstract Form

Program Narrative Attachment Form

Budget Narrative Attachment Form

Part III: **ED FIPSE Program Specific Forms**

ED FIPSE Project Title Form

ED FIPSE Budget Summary Form

ED FIPSE Consortium Partners Identification Form

Part IV. **Other Attachments Form**

Personnel Information

Planning Timetable with Outcomes to be Achieved for Each Year of the
Project

Endorsement Letters

**Electronic submission requires that narratives and other files be
attached to the following attachment forms as per the instruction in
this document such as:**

 **One Page Abstract must be attached to the "Department of Education
Abstract Form"**

 **Program Narratives must be attached to the "Program Narrative
Attachment Form"**

 **Budget Narratives must be attached to the "Budget Narrative
Attachment Form"**

 **All vitas, table of contents, letters, certifications, supplementary
statements; and other requested appendices must be attached to the
"Other Attachment Form"**

**NOTE: *Please do not attach any narratives, supporting files, or
application components to the Standard Form (SF 424). Although this form
accepts attachments, the Department of Education will only review
materials/files attached to the attachment forms listed above.***

Part V: **Assurances, Certifications, and Survey Forms**

GEPA Section 427 Requirement

> Certification Regarding Lobbying Form (formerly ED Form 0-0013)
>
> Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants
>
> Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
>
> Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B)

####### Paperwork Burden Statement

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless such
collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control
number for this information collection is **[1840-0761]{.underline}**.
The time required to complete this information collection is estimated
to average 30 hours for the project director per application, including
the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather
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, D.C. 20202-4651. **If
you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual
submission of this form, write directly to**: Fund for the Improvement
of Postsecondary Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S.
Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W., 6^th^ Floor, Washington,
D.C. 20202-4651.

OMB No. 1840-0761

Expiration Date: 10/30/2009

**Instructions for Attachments and ED FIPSE Program Specific Forms**

Applicants are reminded that each of the three institutions comprising a
prospective U.S.-Brazil consortium should prepare a common proposal that
contains sufficient information and details to allow the evaluators in
the United States and Brazil to judge the capacity of the consortium to
meet the objectives of the U.S.-Brazil Program. You and your Brazilian
lead partner should submit (respectively) to FIPSE and CAPES proposals
that are identical in content. **FIPSE applicants** **must** **download
the application package found in Grants.gov to complete and submit the
application. (Applicants are reminded that all attachments must be in
.doc, .rtf., or .pdf format.)**

> **A. ED ABSTRACT FORM.** You will attach an overview outlining the key
> features of the project, including the total number of students from
> each institution being exchanged over the duration of the project, to
> this form. The summary should include the following items:

-   Title of project.

-   Summary of program and project activities.

-   List of U.S. and Brazilian consortium institutions.

-   Number of U.S. and Brazilian students targeted for study abroad.

-   Length of study abroad time.

-   Number of planned bilateral consortium meetings among coordinating
    institutions and approximate location (note: the Annual Meeting
    should count as one per year).

> **B. PROGRAM NARRATIVE ATTACHMENTS FORM**. You will attach your
> project description to this form. In no more than 20 double-spaced
> pages, you should include an overview that describes the project, its
> objectives, strategies for achieving those objectives, and for each
> year of the project, the expected outcomes of the project and how
> success in achieving those objectives would be measured. *Each
> application should include a well-written evaluation plan aimed at
> measuring success of the project\'s activities and outcomes through
> solid quantitative and qualitative evidence. This plan must be
> coordinated among partners to ensure that the success being measured
> is consortia-wide.*

PAGE LIMIT:

> A "page" is 8.5" x 11", on one side only, with 1" margins at the top,
> bottom, and both sides.
>
> Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in
> the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes,
> quotations, reference, and captions, as well as all text in charts,
> tables, figures, and graphs. Use a font that is either 12 point or
> larger or no smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch). The page
> limit does not apply to the budget section, including the narrative
> budget justification, the assurances and certifications, or the
> abstract, the resumes, the bibliography, or the letters of support.
> Our reviewers will not read any pages of your application that exceed
> the page limit.
>
> **C. BUDGET NARRATIVE ATTACHMENT FORM.** You will attach the budget
> narrative for each year to this form. The budget narrative should
> detail all expenses for each year of the life of the project and how
> they have been determined.
>
> The budget should clearly identify travel costs and other relevant
> expenses. It should further indicate how much of this budget is being
> requested from FIPSE and how much is to be covered from other sources.
> Clearly indicate the breakdown of expenses among the Brazilian and
> U.S. consortium members. Where applicable, the narrative must indicate
> the level of financial support from other public and private sources.
>
> Letters of confirmation from these sources should also be attached to
> the "Budget Narrative Attachment Form." For U.S. applicants, the
> budget figures must be submitted in U.S. dollars.

PLEASE NOTE: FIPSE applicants must download the application package
found in Grants.gov to complete and submit the ED FIPSE Project Title
Form, ED FIPSE Budget Summary Form, and the ED FIPSE Consortium Partners
Identification Form (see details that follow).

**D. ED FIPSE PROJECT TITLE FORM**. Complete each item using the
guidelines below.

**Program:** Select U.S.-Brazil Program

**Consortium Members \-- U.S. Partners:**

Enter the name of the lead U.S. Partner after Lead

Enter the name of the U.S. Partner after Partner

Leave the second Partner blank

**Consortium Members \-- Foreign Partners:**

Enter the name of the lead Foreign Partner (for Brazil) after Lead

Enter the name of the Foreign Partner (for Brazil) after Partner

Leave the second Partner blank

**Project Title:** Enter the title of the project. There is a
60-character limit in this field.

> **Abstract of Proposal:** Enter a brief summary of the project. This
> should be concise and confined to the space provided, but in no case
> should you leave this space blank. This description should include the
> total number of students in each country to be moved during the
> project. There is a 1000 character limit in this field.
>
> **Select project format:** Select the Four-year consortia project or
> Two-year consortia project.
>
> **Federal Funds Requested:** Enter the amount of Federal funds being
> requested from FIPSE in the first year of the project. Because the
> first year is for preparatory work, please limit this request to
> \$30,000. Enter the amount requested for subsequent years of funding.
> Under \"total\" enter the cumulative amount requested for the life of
> the project.

**E. ED FIPSE BUDGET SUMMARY FORM**

**1. Program:** Select U.S.-Brazil Program.

**2. Select One:** Please select Lead (fiscal agent).

> **3.** **Name of Institution/Organization:** Please fill in name of
> institution/organization. The Summary Budget Form must list totals for
> the U.S. lead plus the total of the partners as subcontracts (in line
> 7). Please enter amounts in whole dollars. Please attach the budget
> narrative and a spreadsheet with detailed explanations for lead
> institution and partners to the "Budget Narrative Attachment Form."
> For example, for the salary category, please list the name of the
> individual and how the salary request is being calculated. Subcontract
> (partner) budget must be calculated in the budget narrative to be
> attached to the "Budget Narrative Attachment Form."

**4. Personnel (Salary & Wages)**: Enter totals for the salaries and
wages for the U.S. Lead only.

**5. Fringe Benefits (Employee Benefits)**: Enter totals for the U.S.
lead only.

> **6. Travel**: Enter travel costs for the U.S. lead only. There are
> two major categories of travel---1) the annual program meeting for all
> projects (fall 2007 in the United States, fall 2008 in Brazil) and 2)
> individual consortium meetings (in the United States or Brazil).
> Travel funds for a second individual consortium meeting in the United
> States or Brazil should also be submitted for each budget year.
> Typically a consortium meets twice in each year of the grant---once at
> the annual program meeting in the fall and once at a separate meeting
> for the individual consortium (either in the United States or Brazil).

**7. Equipment (Purchase).** FIPSE does not typically cover equipment
purchases**.**

**8. Supplies (and materials)**: Enter total for the U.S. lead only.

> **9. Contractual (enter partner totals here)**: Enter total for
> subcontracts with the partner institutions, consulting and evaluation.
> The recommended consulting amount, including travel costs, for a
> consortium is \$5000 budgeted over four years.

**10. Other (equipment rental, printing, etc.)**: Enter totals for the
U.S. lead only.

**11. Total Direct Cost.** Field is calculated automatically.

> **12. Indirect Costs**: Indirect costs are limited to items totaled
> under line 11 (Total Direct Cost). The U.S. Department of Education
> uses a training rate of 8 percent for grants in the U.S.-Brazil
> Program. The 8 percent training rate applies to all U.S. partners in
> the consortium.
>
> **13. Mobility Stipends**: Enter the number of students from all
> partners who will be studying abroad and the minimum stipend amount
> (minimum 8 students at \$3500 each for the U.S. lead and the U.S.
> partner.) The minimum amount budgeted must be \$56,000 and should be
> entered only for years two, three, and four. This is a "training
> stipend" and is restricted to student use only. More mobility stipends
> may be requested but this will not increase the total amount of the
> grant. Mobility stipends are entered only on the U.S. lead /fiscal
> agent budget. Note: Consistent with EDGAR 75.562, c, and 75.564,
> stipends are not subject to indirect cost.
>
> **14. Language Stipends**: Enter the number of students from all
> partners who will be studying abroad and the minimum stipend amount
> (minimum 8 students at \$1000 each for the U.S. lead and the U.S.
> partner.) The language stipend may be used in years one, two, three,
> and four. This is a "training stipend" and is restricted to student
> use only. Note: Consistent with EDGAR 75.562, c, and 75.564, stipends
> are not subject to indirect cost. Unused funds in this line may only
> be used for additional mobility stipends. Language stipends are
> entered only on the U.S. lead /fiscal agent budget. This is an
> optional item in the budget.

**15. Subtotal of Stipends (lines 13 + 14)**: Field is calculated
automatically.

> **16. Total requested from FIPSE (lines 11 + 12+ 15) (These figures
> should appear on the Title Form)**: Field is calculated automatically.

**17.** **Lead Partner Non-Federal Funds**: Enter total funding not
requested from FIPSE.

> **18.** **Subcontractor(s) Partner Non-Federal Funds**: Enter total
> funding not requested from FIPSE by partner institutions.
>
> **19a. Total Requested from Canada:** Leave Blank.
>
> **19b. Total Requested from Mexico:** Leave Blank.
>
> **19c. Total Requested from Brazil:** Enter the dollar amount
> requested by Brazilian partners.

**19d. Total Requested from Europe:** Leave Blank.

**Indirect Cost Information**:

> If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 12,
> this information is to be completed by your Business Office. (1):
> Indicate whether or not your organization has an Indirect Cost Rate
> Agreement that was approved by the federal government. (2): If you
> checked "yes" in (1), indicate in (2) the beginning and ending dates
> covered by the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement. In addition, indicate
> whether ED or another federal agency (Other) issued the approved
> agreement. If you check "Other," specify the name of the federal
> agency that issued the approved agreement. (3): If you are applying
> for a grant under a Restricted Rate Program (34 CFR 75.563 or 76.563),
> indicate whether you are using a restricted indirect cost rate that is
> included on your approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement or whether you
> are using a restricted indirect cost rate that complies with 34 CFR
> 76.564(c)(2). Note: State or local government agencies may not use the
> provision for a restricted indirect cost rate specified in 34 CFR
> 76.564(c)(2). Check only one response. Leave blank, if this item is
> not applicable.

**F. ED FIPSE CONSORTIUM PARTNERS IDENTIFICATION FORM**

> When completing the consortium partners identification forms, it is
> essential that you list *[both the lead and partner institutions for
> each country before moving back to the application
> package.]{.underline}* The consortia identification forms serve as
> identification for all U.S. and foreign partners involved in your
> consortium.
>
> You are required to complete the original form for both the Lead
> Partner and Partner Two, and two extracted copies.
>
> PLEASE NOTE: You are required to complete this form for both the lead
> partner and partner two on the original form and the first extracted
> copy.
>
> STEPS FOR COMPLETING THE CONSORTIUM PARTNERS IDENTIFICATION FORM:
>
> 1\. Enter all information on the first page for lead partner (lead
> U.S. institution).
>
> 2\. Select "Next" at the top of the page
>
> 3\. Enter all information for Partner Two (U.S. partner institution)
>
> 4\. Select "Next" at the top of the page
>
> 5\. Do not fill out any information for Partner Three, simply select
> "Next" at the top of the page.
>
> 6\. On this page you are required to extract a new form and complete
> it for the lead foreign partner and partner two for Brazil. To extract
> the form select the button "Select to extract the Consortium Partners
> Identification Form Attachment."
>
> 7\. Save the extracted file (blank copy of the original form) to your
> computer.
>
> 8\. Using the extracted file you saved enter all information on the
> first page for lead Brazilian partner.
>
> 9\. Select "Next" at the top of the page

10\. Enter all information for Partner Two (Brazilian partner
institution)

> 11\. Select "Next" at the top of the page
>
> 12\. Do not fill out any information for Partner Three, simply select
> "Next" at the top of the page.
>
> 13\. Save the completed document to your computer.
>
> 14\. Return to the original form where you "extracted" the copy and
> attach the copy you completed for the Brazilian partner under "Please
> Attach Attachment 1" using the "Add Attachment" button.

Reminder: In order to complete these forms correctly you must extract
and complete a copy of the form. When extracting a form you are
basically saving a clean copy of the pure edge form to your computer,
completing that form, and reattaching it to the pure edge application.

Reminder: To extract the forms fill out the original form, select the
"Next" button at the top of the page until you reach button that reads,
"Select to extract the Consortium Partners Identification Form
Attachment." Select that button, you will be prompted to save a copy of
the form onto your computer, complete that form and attach it to the
page where you selected to extract the attachment. To attach the
extracted form you must select "Add Attachment" on the page where you
extracted the form and select the form you completed and saved on your
computer.

**G. OTHER ATTACHMENTS FORM**. You will attach three documents to this
form. Attachments will include: (1) Personnel Information; (2) Planning
Timetable with Outcomes to be Achieved for Each Year of the Project; and
(3) Endorsement Letters. Please remember to create electronic documents,
in .doc, .pdf, or .rtf formats, and attach each of these documents
separately to the Other Attachments Form.

**(1)** **PERSONNEL INFORMATION**: You should clearly state the
qualifications of the Project Director and the personnel related to the
project. Please include in your attachments for the narrative section
brief one-page bios, highlighting relevant skills and experience of the
personnel. If you must include a résumé, please limit it to fewer than
five pages. Only attachments of this information will be considered.

**(2)** **PLANNING TIMETABLE WITH OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED FOR EACH YEAR
OF THE PROJECT**: Please include a planning chart listing goals and
planned outcomes. This chart should fit your evaluation plan. Only
Timetables that are attached will be considered.

**(3)** **ENDORSEMENT LETTERS**: You may attach letters of support from
a senior executive officer of each academic partner in the consortium,
indicating how this project fits within the academic exchange policy and
the international strategy of the institution, and emphasizing what this
project will add to that strategy. Other major parties involved in the
consortium should also indicate in writing their commitment to this
project. Endorsement letters should be attached to the narrative of your
application. Only endorsement letters that are attached will be
considered.

**Final Notes: U.S. and Brazil**

These guidelines list key objectives, activities and types of
partnerships that help build the strong inter-institutional
collaboration necessary for building international consortia.

It is important that you and your U.S. and Brazilian partners read these
guidelines carefully when developing your proposal. We strongly
recommend that your Brazilian partners read the Brazilian version
published by CAPES. Both the Portuguese and English version of these
guidelines are available on the FIPSE website at
\<http://[www.ed.gov/FIPSE](http://www.ed.gov/FIPSE)\> as well as on the
CAPES website at
\<http://[www.capes.gov.br](http://www.capes.gov.br/)\>. One of the most
common reasons that consortia do not receive funding is that their team
of applicants failed to read carefully the information provided them
before sending in an application.

Please note that successful international projects among institutions of
higher education need involvement at all levels of the institutions. We
suggest you introduce your idea early to your academic administration to
ensure their cooperation in developing this program.

**A final note for U.S. applicants:**

**If you have problems submitting to Grants.gov before the closing date,
please contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or use the
customer support available on the Web site
\"http://www.grants.gov/CustomerSupport\"**

###### Application Checklist 

Use This Checklist While Preparing Your Application Package: All items
listed on this checklist are required.

####### The Application Package:

> \- SF-424
>
> \- Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF-424
>
> \- ED Abstract Form:

\-\-- Attach Abstract

\- Program Narrative Attachments Form:

\-\-- Attach Project Description

\- Budget Narrative Attachment Form:

\-\-- Attach Budget Narrative

\-\-- Letters of Confirmation

\- ED FIPSE Project Title Form

\- ED FIPSE Budget Summary Form

\- ED FIPSE Consortium Partners Identification Form:

\-\-- Completed three (2) times

\- Other Attachments Form:

\-\-- Personnel Information

\-\-- Planning Timetable

\-\-- Endorsement Letters

\- 424B

\- Grants.gov Lobbying Form

\- GEPA

\- Survey Ensuring Equal Opportunity

\- SF -- LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

**Instructions for Standard Forms**

-   Instructions for the SF-424

-   Instructions for the Department of Education Supplemental Form for
    the SF 424

-   Definitions for the Department of Education Supplemental Form for
    the SF 424

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-   Instructions for Completion of Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
    (SF-LLL)

-   Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

> **INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424**

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated
to average 60 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining
the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork
Reduction Project (0348-0043), Washington, DC 20503.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND

BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.

> This is a standard form (including the continuation sheet) required
> for use as a cover sheet for submission of pre-applications and
> applications and related information under discretionary programs.
> Some of the items are required and some are optional at the discretion
> of the applicant or the Federal agency (agency). Required items are
> identified with an asterisk on the form and are specified in the
> instructions below. In addition to the instructions provided below,
> applicants must consult agency instructions to determine specific
> requirements.

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|   | Award B.     |              |    |                              |
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|   |              |              | 13 | **Competition Identification |
|   |              |              | \. | Number/Title:** Enter the    |
|   |              |              |    | Competition Identification   |
|   |              |              |    | Number and title of the      |
|   |              |              |    | competition under which      |
|   |              |              |    | assistance is requested, if  |
|   |              |              |    | applicable.                  |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   |              |              | 14 | **Areas Affected By          |
|   |              |              | \. | Project:** List the areas or |
|   |              |              |    | entities using the           |
|   |              |              |    | categories (e.g., cities,    |
|   |              |              |    | counties, states, etc.)      |
|   |              |              |    | specified in agency          |
|   |              |              |    | instructions. Use the        |
|   |              |              |    | continuation sheet to enter  |
|   |              |              |    | additional areas, if needed. |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
| 3 | **Date       |              | 15 | **Descriptive Title of       |
| \ | Received:**  |              | \. | Applicant's Project:**       |
| . | Leave this   |              |    | (Required) Enter a brief     |
|   | field blank. |              |    | descriptive title of the     |
|   | This date    |              |    | project. If appropriate,     |
|   | will be      |              |    | attach a map showing project |
|   | assigned by  |              |    | location (e.g., construction |
|   | the Federal  |              |    | or real property projects).  |
|   | agency.      |              |    | For pre-applications, attach |
|   |              |              |    | a summary description of the |
|   |              |              |    | project.                     |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
| 4 | **Applicant  |              |    |                              |
| \ | I            |              |    |                              |
| . | dentifier**: |              |    |                              |
|   | Enter the    |              |    |                              |
|   | entity       |              |    |                              |
|   | identifier   |              |    |                              |
|   | assigned by  |              |    |                              |
|   | the Federal  |              |    |                              |
|   | agency, if   |              |    |                              |
|   | any, or      |              |    |                              |
|   | applicant's  |              |    |                              |
|   | control      |              |    |                              |
|   | number, if   |              |    |                              |
|   | applicable.  |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
| 5 | **Federal    |              | 16 | **Congressional Districts    |
| a | Entity       |              | \. | Of**: (Required) 16a. Enter  |
|   | I            |              |    | the applicant's              |
|   | dentifier**: |              |    | Congressional District, and  |
|   | Enter the    |              |    | 16b. Enter all District(s)   |
|   | number       |              |    | affected by the program or   |
|   | assigned to  |              |    | project. Enter in the        |
|   | your         |              |    | format: 2 characters State   |
|   | organization |              |    | Abbreviation -- 3 characters |
|   | by the       |              |    | District Number, e.g.,       |
|   | Federal      |              |    | CA-005 for California        |
|   | Agency, if   |              |    | 5th^th^ district, CA-012 for |
|   | any.         |              |    | California 12^th^ district,  |
|   |              |              |    | NC-103 for North Carolina's  |
|   |              |              |    | 103^rd^ district.            |
|   |              |              |    |                              |
|   |              |              |    | -   If all congressional     |
|   |              |              |    |     districts in a state are |
|   |              |              |    |     affected, enter "all"    |
|   |              |              |    |     for the district number, |
|   |              |              |    |     e.g., MD-all for all     |
|   |              |              |    |     congressional districts  |
|   |              |              |    |     in Maryland.             |
|   |              |              |    |                              |
|   |              |              |    | -   If nationwide, i.e. all  |
|   |              |              |    |     districts within all     |
|   |              |              |    |     states are affected,     |
|   |              |              |    |     enter US-all.            |
|   |              |              |    |                              |
|   |              |              |    | -   If the program/project   |
|   |              |              |    |     is outside the US, enter |
|   |              |              |    |     00-000.                  |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
| 5 | **Federal    |              |    |                              |
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|   | award        |              |    |                              |
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|   | with agency  |              |    |                              |
|   | i            |              |    |                              |
|   | nstructions. |              |    |                              |
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| 6 | **Date       |              |    |                              |
| \ | Received by  |              |    |                              |
| . | State:**     |              |    |                              |
|   | Leave this   |              |    |                              |
|   | field blank. |              |    |                              |
|   | This date    |              |    |                              |
|   | will be      |              |    |                              |
|   | assigned by  |              |    |                              |
|   | the State,   |              |    |                              |
|   | if           |              |    |                              |
|   | applicable.  |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
| 7 | **State      |              |    |                              |
| \ | Application  |              |    |                              |
| . | I            |              |    |                              |
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|   | Leave this   |              |    |                              |
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|   | This         |              |    |                              |
|   | identifier   |              |    |                              |
|   | will be      |              |    |                              |
|   | assigned by  |              |    |                              |
|   | the State,   |              |    |                              |
|   | if           |              |    |                              |
|   | applicable.  |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
| 8 | **Applicant  |              |    |                              |
| \ | In           |              |    |                              |
| . | formation**: |              |    |                              |
|   | Enter the    |              |    |                              |
|   | following in |              |    |                              |
|   | accordance   |              |    |                              |
|   | with agency  |              |    |                              |
|   | i            |              |    |                              |
|   | nstructions: |              |    |                              |
|   |              |              |    |                              |
|   | **a. Legal   |              |    |                              |
|   | Name**:      |              |    |                              |
|   | (Required):  |              |    |                              |
|   | Enter the    |              |    |                              |
|   | legal name   |              |    |                              |
|   | of applicant |              |    |                              |
|   | that will    |              |    |                              |
|   | undertake    |              |    |                              |
|   | the          |              |    |                              |
|   | assistance   |              |    |                              |
|   | activity.    |              |    |                              |
|   | This is the  |              |    |                              |
|   | name that    |              |    |                              |
|   | the          |              |    |                              |
|   | organization |              |    |                              |
|   | has          |              |    |                              |
|   | registered   |              |    |                              |
|   | with the     |              |    |                              |
|   | Central      |              |    |                              |
|   | Contractor   |              |    |                              |
|   | Registry.    |              |    |                              |
|   | Information  |              |    |                              |
|   | on           |              |    |                              |
|   | registering  |              |    |                              |
|   | with CCR may |              |    |                              |
|   | be obtained  |              |    |                              |
|   | by visiting  |              |    |                              |
|   | the          |              |    |                              |
|   | Grants.gov   |              |    |                              |
|   | website.     |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   |              |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   |              |              | 17 | **Proposed Project Start and |
|   |              |              | \. | End Dates**: (Required)      |
|   |              |              |    | Enter the proposed start     |
|   |              |              |    | date and end date of the     |
|   |              |              |    | project.                     |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   | **b.         |              |    |                              |
|   | Emplo        |              |    |                              |
|   | yer/Taxpayer |              |    |                              |
|   | Number       |              |    |                              |
|   | (EIN/TIN):** |              |    |                              |
|   | (Required):  |              |    |                              |
|   | Enter the    |              |    |                              |
|   | Employer or  |              |    |                              |
|   | Taxpayer     |              |    |                              |
|   | Id           |              |    |                              |
|   | entification |              |    |                              |
|   | Number (EIN  |              |    |                              |
|   | or TIN) as   |              |    |                              |
|   | assigned by  |              |    |                              |
|   | the Internal |              |    |                              |
|   | Revenue      |              |    |                              |
|   | Service. If  |              |    |                              |
|   | your         |              |    |                              |
|   | organization |              |    |                              |
|   | is not in    |              |    |                              |
|   | the US,      |              |    |                              |
|   | enter        |              |    |                              |
|   | 44-4444444.  |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   |              |              | 18 | **Estimated Funding:**       |
|   |              |              | \. | (Required) Enter the amount  |
|   |              |              |    | requested or to be           |
|   |              |              |    | contributed during the first |
|   |              |              |    | funding/budget period by     |
|   |              |              |    | each contributor. Value of   |
|   |              |              |    | in-kind contributions should |
|   |              |              |    | be included on appropriate   |
|   |              |              |    | lines, as applicable. If the |
|   |              |              |    | action will result in a      |
|   |              |              |    | dollar change to an existing |
|   |              |              |    | award, indicate only the     |
|   |              |              |    | amount of the change. For    |
|   |              |              |    | decreases, enclose the       |
|   |              |              |    | amounts in parentheses.      |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   | **c.         |              |    |                              |
|   | Or           |              |    |                              |
|   | ganizational |              |    |                              |
|   | DUNS**:      |              |    |                              |
|   | (Required)   |              |    |                              |
|   | Enter the    |              |    |                              |
|   | or           |              |    |                              |
|   | ganization's |              |    |                              |
|   | DUNS or      |              |    |                              |
|   | DUNS+4       |              |    |                              |
|   | number       |              |    |                              |
|   | received     |              |    |                              |
|   | from Dun and |              |    |                              |
|   | Bradstreet.  |              |    |                              |
|   | Information  |              |    |                              |
|   | on obtaining |              |    |                              |
|   | a DUNS       |              |    |                              |
|   | number may   |              |    |                              |
|   | be obtained  |              |    |                              |
|   | by visiting  |              |    |                              |
|   | the          |              |    |                              |
|   | Grants.gov   |              |    |                              |
|   | website.     |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   | **d.         |              |    |                              |
|   | Address**:   |              |    |                              |
|   | Enter the    |              |    |                              |
|   | complete     |              |    |                              |
|   | address as   |              |    |                              |
|   | follows:     |              |    |                              |
|   | Street       |              |    |                              |
|   | address      |              |    |                              |
|   | (Line 1      |              |    |                              |
|   | required),   |              |    |                              |
|   | City         |              |    |                              |
|   | (Required),  |              |    |                              |
|   | County,      |              |    |                              |
|   | State        |              |    |                              |
|   | (Required,   |              |    |                              |
|   | if country   |              |    |                              |
|   | is US),      |              |    |                              |
|   | Province,    |              |    |                              |
|   | Country      |              |    |                              |
|   | (Required),  |              |    |                              |
|   | Zip/Postal   |              |    |                              |
|   | Code         |              |    |                              |
|   | (Required,   |              |    |                              |
|   | if country   |              |    |                              |
|   | is US).      |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   |              |              | 19 | **Is Application Subject to  |
|   |              |              | \. | Review by State Under        |
|   |              |              |    | Executive Order 12372        |
|   |              |              |    | Process?** Applicants should |
|   |              |              |    | contact the State Single     |
|   |              |              |    | Point of Contact (SPOC) for  |
|   |              |              |    | Federal Executive Order      |
|   |              |              |    | 12372 to determine whether   |
|   |              |              |    | the application is subject   |
|   |              |              |    | to the State                 |
|   |              |              |    | intergovernmental review     |
|   |              |              |    | process. Select the          |
|   |              |              |    | appropriate box. If "a." is  |
|   |              |              |    | selected, enter the date the |
|   |              |              |    | application was submitted to |
|   |              |              |    | the State                    |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   | **e.         |              |    |                              |
|   | Or           |              |    |                              |
|   | ganizational |              |    |                              |
|   | Unit:**      |              |    |                              |
|   | Enter the    |              |    |                              |
|   | name of the  |              |    |                              |
|   | primary      |              |    |                              |
|   | or           |              |    |                              |
|   | ganizational |              |    |                              |
|   | unit (and    |              |    |                              |
|   | department   |              |    |                              |
|   | or division, |              |    |                              |
|   | if           |              |    |                              |
|   | app          |              |    |                              |
|   | licable**)** |              |    |                              |
|   | that will    |              |    |                              |
|   | undertake    |              |    |                              |
|   | the          |              |    |                              |
|   | assistance   |              |    |                              |
|   | activity, if |              |    |                              |
|   | applicable.  |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   |              |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   |              |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   | **f. Name    |              |    |                              |
|   | and contact  |              |    |                              |
|   | information  |              |    |                              |
|   | of person to |              |    |                              |
|   | be contacted |              |    |                              |
|   | on matters   |              |    |                              |
|   | involving    |              |    |                              |
|   | this         |              |    |                              |
|   | ap           |              |    |                              |
|   | plication**: |              |    |                              |
|   | Enter the    |              |    |                              |
|   | name (First  |              |    |                              |
|   | and last     |              |    |                              |
|   | name         |              |    |                              |
|   | required),   |              |    |                              |
|   | or           |              |    |                              |
|   | ganizational |              |    |                              |
|   | affiliation  |              |    |                              |
|   | (if          |              |    |                              |
|   | affiliated   |              |    |                              |
|   | with an      |              |    |                              |
|   | organization |              |    |                              |
|   | other than   |              |    |                              |
|   | the          |              |    |                              |
|   | applicant    |              |    |                              |
|   | or           |              |    |                              |
|   | ganization), |              |    |                              |
|   | telephone    |              |    |                              |
|   | number       |              |    |                              |
|   | (Required),  |              |    |                              |
|   | fax number,  |              |    |                              |
|   | and email    |              |    |                              |
|   | address      |              |    |                              |
|   | (Required)   |              |    |                              |
|   | of the       |              |    |                              |
|   | person to    |              |    |                              |
|   | contact on   |              |    |                              |
|   | matters      |              |    |                              |
|   | related to   |              |    |                              |
|   | this         |              |    |                              |
|   | application. |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   |              |              | 20 | **Is the Applicant           |
|   |              |              | \. | Delinquent on any Federal    |
|   |              |              |    | Debt?** (Required) Select    |
|   |              |              |    | the appropriate box. This    |
|   |              |              |    | question applies to the      |
|   |              |              |    | applicant organization, not  |
|   |              |              |    | the person who signs as the  |
|   |              |              |    | authorized representative.   |
|   |              |              |    | Categories of debt include   |
|   |              |              |    | delinquent audit             |
|   |              |              |    | disallowances, loans and     |
|   |              |              |    | taxes.                       |
|   |              |              |    |                              |
|   |              |              |    | If yes, include an           |
|   |              |              |    | explanation on the           |
|   |              |              |    | continuation sheet.          |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
|   |              |              |    |                              |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
| 9 | Type of      |              | 21 | **Authorized                 |
| \ | Applicant:   |              | \. | Representative**: (Required) |
| . | (Required)   |              |    | To be signed and dated by    |
|   |              |              |    | the authorized               |
|   | Select up to |              |    | representative of the        |
|   | three        |              |    | applicant organization.      |
|   | applicant    |              |    | Enter the name (First and    |
|   | type(s) in   |              |    | last name required) title    |
|   | accordance   |              |    | (Required), telephone number |
|   | with agency  |              |    | (Required), fax number, and  |
|   | i            |              |    | email address (Required) of  |
|   | nstructions. |              |    | the person authorized to     |
|   |              |              |    | sign for the applicant.      |
|   |              |              |    |                              |
|   |              |              |    | A copy of the governing      |
|   |              |              |    | body's authorization for you |
|   |              |              |    | to sign this application as  |
|   |              |              |    | the official representative  |
|   |              |              |    | must be on file in the       |
|   |              |              |    | applicant's office. (Certain |
|   |              |              |    | Federal agencies may require |
|   |              |              |    | that this authorization be   |
|   |              |              |    | submitted as part of the     |
|   |              |              |    | application.)                |
+---+--------------+--------------+----+------------------------------+
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|   |              | .  Nonprofit |    |                              |
|   |   Government |     with     |    |                              |
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|   |              |              |    |                              |
|   |   Government |  Institution |    |                              |
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|   | B.  City or  |     Higher   |    |                              |
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# 

# 

# INSTRUCTIONS FOR

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424**

a.  Project Director. Name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and
    e-mail address of the person to be contacted on matters involving
    this application.

2\. Novice Applicant. Check "Yes" or "No" only if assistance is being
requested under a program that gives special consideration to novice
applicants. Otherwise, leave blank.

Check "Yes" if you meet the requirements for novice applicants specified
in the regulations in 34 CFR 75.225 and included on the attached page
entitled "Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental
Information for SF 424." By checking "Yes" the applicant certifies that
it meets these novice applicant requirements. Check "No" if you do not
meet the requirements for novice applicants.

3\. Human Subjects Research. (See I. A. "Definitions" in attached page
entitled "Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental
Information For SF 424.")

If Not Human Subjects Research. Check "No" if research activities
involving human subjects are not planned at any time during the proposed
project period. The remaining parts of Item 3 are then not applicable.

If Human Subjects Research. Check "Yes" if research activities involving
human subjects are planned at any time during the proposed project
period, either at the applicant organization or at any other performance
site or collaborating institution. Check "Yes" even if the research is
exempt from the regulations for the protection of human subjects. (See
I. B. "Exemptions" in attached page entitled "Definitions for Department
of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.")

3a. If Human Subjects Research is Exempt from the Human Subjects
Regulations. Check "Yes" if all the research activities proposed are
designated to be exempt from the regulations. Insert the exemption
number(s) corresponding to one or more of the six exemption categories
listed in I. B. "Exemptions." In addition, follow the instructions in
II. A. "Exempt Research Narrative" in the attached page entitled
"Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF
424."

3a. If Human Subjects Research is Not Exempt from Human Subjects
Regulations. Check "No" if some or all of the planned research
activities are covered (not exempt). In

addition, follow the instructions in II. B. "Nonexempt Research
Narrative" in the page entitled "Definitions for Department of Education
Supplemental Information For SF 424

3a. Human Subjects Assurance Number. If the applicant has an approved
Federal Wide (FWA) on file with the Office for Human Research
Protections (OHRP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that
covers the specific activity, insert the number in the space provided.
If the applicant does not have an approved assurance on file with OHRP,
enter "None." In this case, the applicant, by signature on the SF-424,
is declaring that it will comply with 34 CFR 97 and proceed to obtain
the human subjects assurance upon request by the designated ED official.
If the application is recommended/selected for funding, the designated
ED official will request that the applicant obtain the assurance within
30 days after the specific formal request.

Note about Institutional Review Board Approval. ED does not require
certification of Institutional Review Board approval with the
application. However, if an application that involves non-exempt human
subjects research is recommended/selected for funding, the designated ED
official will request that the applicant obtain and send the
certification to ED within 30 days after the formal request.

## Paperwork Burden Statement. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1890-0017. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average between 15 and 45 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4700. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form write directly to: Joyce I. Mays, Application Control Center, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12^th^ Street, S.W. Room 7076, Washington, DC 20202-4260. 

# 

# DEFINITIONS FOR

# DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424

# (Attachment to Instructions for Supplemental Information for SF 424)

Definitions:

Novice Applicant (See 34 CFR 75.225). For discretionary grant programs
under which the Secretary gives special consideration to novice
applications, a novice applicant means any applicant for a grant from ED
that---

-   Has never received a grant or sub-grant under the program from which
    it seeks funding;

-   Has never been a member of a group application, submitted in
    accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129, that received a grant under
    the program from which it seeks funding; and

-   Has not had an active discretionary grant from the Federal
    government in the five years before the deadline date for
    applications under the program. For the purposes of this
    requirement, a grant is active until the end of the grant's project
    or funding period, including any extensions of those periods that
    extend the grantee's authority to obligate funds.

In the case of a group application submitted in accordance with 34 CFR
75.127-75.129, a group includes only parties that meet the requirements
listed above.

PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS IN RESEARCH

I. Definitions and Exemptions

A. Definitions.

A research activity involves human subjects if the activity is research,
as defined in the Department's regulations, and the research activity
will involve use of human subjects, as defined in the regulations.

---Research

The ED Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, Title 34, Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 97, define research as "a systematic
investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation,
designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge." If an
activity follows a deliberate plan whose purpose is to develop or
contribute to generalizable knowledge it is research. Activities, which
meet this definition constitute research whether or not they are
conducted or supported under a program that is considered research for
other purposes. For example, some demonstration and service programs may
include research activities.

---Human Subject

The regulations define human subject as "a living individual about whom
an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research
obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the
individual, or (2) identifiable private information." (1) If an activity
involves obtaining information about a living person by manipulating
that person or that person's environment, as might occur when a new
instructional technique is tested, or by communicating or interacting
with the individual, as occurs with surveys and interviews, the
definition of human subject is met. (2) If an activity involves
obtaining private information about a living person in such a way that
the information can be linked to that individual (the identity of the
subject is or may be readily determined by the investigator or
associated with the information), the definition of human subject is
met. \[Private information includes information about behavior that
occurs in a context in which an individual can reasonably expect that no
observation or recording is taking place, and information which has been
provided for specific purposes by an individual and which the individual
can reasonably expect will not be made public (for example, a school
health record).\]

B. Exemptions.

Research activities in which the only involvement of human subjects will
be in one or more of the following six categories of exemptions are not
covered by the regulations:

\(1\) Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational
settings, involving normal educational practices, such as (a) research
on regular and special education instructional strategies, or (b)
research on the effectiveness of or the comparison among instructional
techniques, curricula, or classroom management methods.

\(2\) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive,
diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview
procedures or observation of public behavior, unless: (a) information
obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects can be
identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects; and
(b) any disclosure of the human subjects' responses outside the research
could reasonably place the subjects at risk of criminal or civil
liability or be damaging to the subjects' financial standing,
employability, or reputation. If the subjects are children, exemption 2
applies only to research involving educational tests and observations of
public behavior when the investigator(s) do not participate in the
activities being observed. Exemption 2 does not apply if children are
surveyed or interviewed or if the research involves observation of
public behavior and the investigator(s) participate in the activities
being observed. \[Children are defined as persons who have not attained
the legal age for consent to treatments or procedures involved in the
research, under the applicable law or jurisdiction in which the research
will be conducted.\]

\(3\) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive,
diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview
procedures or observation of public behavior that is not exempt under
section (2) above, if the human subjects are elected or appointed public
officials or candidates for public office; or federal statute(s)
require(s) without exception that the confidentiality of the personally
identifiable information will be maintained throughout the research and
thereafter.

\(4\) Research involving the collection or study of existing data,
documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if
these sources are publicly available or if the information is recorded
by the investigator in a manner that subjects cannot be identified,
directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects.

\(5\) Research and demonstration projects which are conducted by or
subject to the approval of department or agency heads, and which are
designed to study, evaluate, or otherwise examine: (a) public benefit or
service programs; (b) procedures for obtaining benefits or services
under those programs; (c) possible changes in or alternatives to those
programs or procedures; or (d) possible changes in methods or levels of
payment for benefits or services under those programs.

\(6\) Taste and food quality evaluation and consumer acceptance studies,
(a) if wholesome foods without additives are consumed or (b) if a food
is consumed that contains a food ingredient at or below the level and
for a use found to be safe, or agricultural chemical or environmental
contaminant at or below the level found to be safe, by the Food and Drug
Administration or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the
Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture.

II\. Instructions for Exempt and Nonexempt Human Subjects Research
Narratives

If the applicant marked "Yes" for Item 3 of Department of Education
Supplemental Information for SF 424, the applicant must provide a human
subjects "exempt research" or "nonexempt research" narrative. Insert the
narrative(s) in the space provided. If you have multiple projects and
need to provide more than one narrative, be sure to label each set of
responses as to the project they address.

A. Exempt Research Narrative.

If you marked "Yes" for item 3 a. and designated exemption numbers(s),
provide the "exempt research" narrative. The narrative must contain
sufficient information about the involvement of human subjects in the
proposed research to

allow a determination by ED that the designated exemption(s) are
appropriate. The narrative must be succinct.

B. Nonexempt Research Narrative.

If you marked "No" for item 3 a. you must provide the "nonexempt
research" narrative. The narrative must address the following seven
points. Although no specific page limitation applies to this section of
the application, be succinct.

\(1\) Human Subjects Involvement and Characteristics: Provide a detailed
description of the proposed involvement of human subjects. Describe the
characteristics of the subject population, including their anticipated
number, age range, and health status. Identify the criteria for
inclusion or exclusion of any subpopulation. Explain the rationale for
the involvement of special classes of subjects, such as children,
children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, persons with
mental disabilities, pregnant women, prisoners, institutionalized
individuals, or others who are likely to be vulnerable

\(2\) Sources of Materials: Identify the sources of research material
obtained from individually identifiable living human subjects in the
form of specimens, records, or data. Indicate whether the material or
data will be obtained specifically for research purposes or whether use
will be made of existing specimens, records, or data.

\(3\) Recruitment and Informed Consent: Describe plans for the
recruitment of subjects and the consent procedures to be followed.
Include the circumstances under which consent will be sought and
obtained, who will seek it, the nature of the information to be provided
to prospective subjects, and the method of documenting consent. State if
the Institutional Review Board (IRB) has authorized a modification or
waiver of the elements of consent or the requirement for documentation
of consent.

\(4\) Potential Risks: Describe potential risks (physical,
psychological, social, legal, or other) and assess their likelihood and
seriousness. Where appropriate, describe alternative treatments and
procedures that might be advantageous to the subjects.

\(5\) Protection Against Risk: Describe the procedures for protecting
against or minimizing potential risks, including risks to
confidentiality, and assess their likely effectiveness. Where
appropriate, discuss provisions for ensuring necessary medical or
professional intervention in the event of adverse effects to the
subjects. Also, where appropriate, describe the provisions for
monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of the subjects.

\(6\) Importance of the Knowledge to be Gained: Discuss the importance
of the knowledge gained or to be gained as a result of the proposed
research. Discuss why the risks to subjects are reasonable in relation
to the anticipated benefits to subjects and in relation to the
importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result.

\(7\) Collaborating Site(s): If research involving human subjects will
take place at collaborating site(s) or other performance site(s), name
the sites and briefly describe their involvement or role in the
research.

Copies of the Department of Education's Regulations for the Protection
of Human Subjects, 34 CFR Part 97 and other pertinent materials on the
protection of human subjects in research are available from the Grants
Policy and Oversight Staff, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4250, telephone: (202)
245-6120, and on the U.S. Department of Education's Protection of Human
Subjects in Research Web Site:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OCFO/humansub.html

NOTE: The State Applicant Identifier on the SF 424 is for State Use
only. Please complete it on the OMB Standard 424 in the upper right
corner of the form (if applicable).

> Instructions for Completion of SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying
> Activities

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether
sub-awardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of
a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing,
pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is
required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying
entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,
or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered
Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial
filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance
published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional
information.

1\. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying
activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a
covered Federal action.

2\. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

3\. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a
follow-up report caused by a material change to the information
previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change
occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this
reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

4\. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the
reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the
appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it
is, or expects to be, a prime or sub-award recipient. Identify the tier
of the sub-awardee, e.g., the first sub-awardee of the prime is the 1st
tier. Sub-awards include but are not limited to subcontracts, sub-grants
and contract awards under grants.

5\. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks
"Sub-awardee," then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip
code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if
known.

6\. Enter the name of the federal agency making the award or loan
commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name,
if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast
Guard.

7\. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered
Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements,
loans, and loan commitments.

8\. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for
the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal
(RFP) number; Invitations for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement
number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the
application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency).
Included prefixes, e.g., "RFP-DE-90-001."

9\. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan
commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the
award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

10\. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the
lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 engaged by
the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered
Federal action.

> \(b\) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services,
> and include full address if different from 10(a). Enter Last Name,
> First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

11\. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her
name, title, and telephone number.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, 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 OMB No. 0348-0046. Public reporting burden for
this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per
response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing
data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing
and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the
burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of
Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046),
Washington, DC 20503

**Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants**

> **Provide the applicant's (organization) name and DUNS number and the
> grant name and CFDA number.**

1.  Self-explanatory.

2.  Self-identify.

3.  Self-identify.

> 4\. 501(c)(3) status is a legal designation provided on application to
> the Internal Revenue Service by eligible organizations. Some grant
> programs may require nonprofit applicants to have 501(c)(3) status.
> Other grant programs do not.
>
> 5\. Self-explanatory.
>
> 6\. For example, two part-time employees who each work half-time equal
> one full-time equivalent employee. If the applicant is a local
> affiliate of a national organization, the responses to survey
> questions 2 and 3 should reflect the staff and budget size of the
> local affiliate.
>
> 7\. Annual budget means the amount of money your organization spends
> each year on all of its activities.

**Paperwork Burden Statement**

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless such
collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control
number for this information collection is 1890-0014. The time required
to complete this information collection is estimated to average five (5)
minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search
existing data resources, gather 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:** The Agency Contact listed in this grant application
package.

OMB No. 1890-0014 Exp. 02/28/09

FORMS (found on Grants.gov)

> OMB Number: 1840-0785
>
> Expiration Date: 06/30/09

### FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

###### INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIA PROGRAM

##### ED FIPSE Project Title Form

Program\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Consortium Members - - U.S. Partners:**

**Lead:**

**Partner:**

**Partner:**

**Consortium Members - - Foreign Partners:**

**Lead:**

**Partner:**

**Partner:**

**Consortium Members - - Foreign Partners:**

**Lead:**

**Partner:**

**Project Title:**

**Abstract of Proposal:**

+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Select project format:**       | **Federal Funds Requested:**      |
|                                  |                                   |
| -   Four-year consortia project  | Year 1:                           |
|                                  | \_\_\_\_\                         |
| -   Two-year consortia project   | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                  |                                   |
|                                  | Year 2:                           |
|                                  | \_\_\_\_\                         |
|                                  | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                  |                                   |
|                                  | Year 3:                           |
|                                  | \_\_\_\_\                         |
|                                  | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                  |                                   |
|                                  | Year 4:                           |
|                                  | \_\_\_\_\                         |
|                                  | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                  |                                   |
|                                  | Total:                            |
|                                  | \_\_\_\_\                         |
|                                  | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

OMB Control Number: 1840 -0785

### Expiration Date: 06/30/09

###  {#section-7 .unnumbered}

### 

### FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

######### INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIA PROGRAM

#### ED FIPSE Budget Summary Form

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| C         | Year 1    | Year 2    | Year 3    | Year 4   |           |
| ategories |           |           |           |          | \(e\)     |
|           | \(a\)     | \(b\)     | \(c\)     | \(d\)    |           |
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> OMB Control Number:1840 -0785

### Expiration Date: 06/30/09

### FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

######### INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIA PROGRAM

#### ED FIPSE Consortium Partners Identification Form

Program \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Select Country \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Lead Partner:**

[Name:]{.underline} Prefix: First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Suffix:

[Name of Institution/Organization:]{.underline}

[Department:]{.underline}

[Complete Address:]{.underline} Street Name1: Street Name2:

City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country:

[Phone Number:]{.underline}

[Fax Number:]{.underline}

[E-mail Address:]{.underline}

## Partner Two: 

[Name:]{.underline} Prefix: First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Suffix:

[Name of Institution/Organization:]{.underline}

[Department:]{.underline}

[Complete Address:]{.underline} Street Name1: Street Name2:

City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country:

[Phone Number:]{.underline}

[Fax Number:]{.underline}

[E-mail Address:]{.underline}

## 

**Partner Three:**

[Name:]{.underline} Prefix: First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Suffix:

[Name of Institution/Organization:]{.underline}

[Department:]{.underline}

[Complete Address:]{.underline} Street Name1: Street Name2:

City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country:

[Phone Number:]{.underline}

[Fax Number:]{.underline}

[E-mail Address:]{.underline}

OMB Number: 4040-0004

Expiration Date: 01/31/2009

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Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 (Revised 10/2005)

Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| OMB Number: 4040-0004                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Expiration Date: 01/31/2009                                           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Application for Federal Assistance SF-424** Version 02              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **\*Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation**                  |
|                                                                       |
| The following should contain an explanation if the Applicant          |
| organization is delinquent of any Federal Debt.                       |
|                                                                       |
|                                                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**1. [Project Director]{.underline}:**

Prefix: \*First Name: Middle Name: \*LastName: Suffix:

Address:

\* Street1:

Street2:

\* City:

County:

\* State \* Zip Code: \* Country:

\* Phone Number (give area code) Fax Number (give area code)

Email Address:

**2. [Applicant Experience:]{.underline}**

Novice Applicant

> Yes No Not applicable to this program

**3. [Human Subjects Research:]{.underline}**

Are any research activities involving human subjects planned at any time
during the proposed project Period?

Yes No

Are ALL the research activities proposed designated to be exempt from
the regulations?

Yes Yes Provide Exemption(s) #:

No No Provide Assurance #, if available:

Please attach an explanation Narrative:

Approved by OMB

0348-0046

######### Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
1352

(See reverse for public burden disclosure)

+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| 1.  Type of Federal  | 2.       |         | 3.  Report Type:        |
|     Action:          |   Status |         |                         |
|                      |     of   |         | a\. initial filing      |
| a\. contract         |          |         |                         |
|                      |  Federal |         | \_\_\_\_\_ b. material  |
| \_\_\_\_ b. grant    |          |         | change                  |
|                      |  Action: |         |                         |
| c\. cooperative      |          |         | For material change     |
| agreement            | a\.      |         | only:                   |
|                      | bid/o    |         |                         |
| d\. loan             | ffer/app |         | Year \_\_\_\_\_\_\_     |
|                      | lication |         | quarter \_\_\_\_\_\_\_  |
| e\. loan guarantee   |          |         |                         |
|                      | \_       |         | Date of last            |
| f\. loan insurance   | \_\_\_\_ |         | repor                   |
|                      | b.       |         | t\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                      | initial  |         |                         |
|                      | award    |         |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      | c\.      |         |                         |
|                      | po       |         |                         |
|                      | st-award |         |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| 4.  Name and Address |          | 5.  If  |                         |
|     of Reporting     |          |     Re  |                         |
|     Entity:          |          | porting |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
| \_\_\_\_ Prime       |          |  Entity |                         |
| \_\_\_\_\_           |          |     in  |                         |
| Sub-awardee          |          |     No. |                         |
|                      |          |     4   |                         |
| > Tier\_\_\_\_\_\_,  |          |     is  |                         |
| > if Known:          |          |         |                         |
|                      |          |   Sub-a |                         |
| Congressional        |          | wardee, |                         |
| District, if known:  |          |         |                         |
|                      |          |   Enter |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          |    Name |                         |
|                      |          |     and |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | Address |                         |
|                      |          |     of  |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          |  Prime: |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | Congre  |                         |
|                      |          | ssional |                         |
|                      |          | Di      |                         |
|                      |          | strict, |                         |
|                      |          | if      |                         |
|                      |          | known:  |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| 6.  Federal          |          | 7\.     |                         |
|                      |          | Federal |                         |
|   Department/Agency: |          | Program |                         |
|                      |          | Nam     |                         |
|                      |          | e/Descr |                         |
|                      |          | iption: |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | CFDA    |                         |
|                      |          | Number, |                         |
|                      |          | if      |                         |
|                      |          | appl    |                         |
|                      |          | icable: |                         |
|                      |          | \       |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| 7.  Federal Action   |          | 9\.     |                         |
|     Number, if       |          | Award   |                         |
|     known:           |          | Amount, |                         |
|                      |          | if      |                         |
|                      |          | known:  |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | \$      |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| 10\. a. Name and     |          | b\.     |                         |
| Address of Lobbying  |          | Indi    |                         |
| Registrant           |          | viduals |                         |
|                      |          | Per     |                         |
| (if individual, last |          | forming |                         |
| name, first name,    |          | S       |                         |
| MI):                 |          | ervices |                         |
|                      |          | (in     |                         |
|                      |          | cluding |                         |
|                      |          | address |                         |
|                      |          | if      |                         |
|                      |          | di      |                         |
|                      |          | fferent |                         |
|                      |          | from    |                         |
|                      |          | No.     |                         |
|                      |          | 10a)    |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | (last   |                         |
|                      |          | name,   |                         |
|                      |          | first   |                         |
|                      |          | name,   |                         |
|                      |          | MI):    |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| 11\. Information     |          | Sig     |                         |
| requested through    |          | nature: |                         |
| this form is         |          | \_\_\   |                         |
| authorized by title  |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| 31 U.S.C. section    |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| 1352. This           |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| disclosure of        |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| lobbying activities  |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| is a material        |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| representation of    |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| fact upon which      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| reliance was placed  |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| by the tier above    |          |         |                         |
| when this            |          | Print   |                         |
| transaction was made |          | Name:   |                         |
| or entered into.     |          | \_\     |                         |
| This disclosure is   |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| required pursuant to |          |         |                         |
| 31 U.S.C. 1352. This |          | Title:  |                         |
| information will be  |          | \_\     |                         |
| reported to the      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| Congress             |          |         |                         |
| semi-annually and    |          | Te      |                         |
| will be available    |          | lephone |                         |
| for public           |          | No.:    |                         |
| inspection. Any      |          | \_\     |                         |
| person who fails to  |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| file the required    |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| disclosure shall be  |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| subject to a civil   |          | Date:   |                         |
| penalty of not less  |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| than \$10,000 and    |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| not more than        |          |         |                         |
| \$100,000 for each   |          |         |                         |
| such failure.        |          |         |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| **Federal Use Only** |          | **Aut   |                         |
|                      |          | horized |                         |
|                      |          | for     |                         |
|                      |          | Local   |                         |
|                      |          | Reprodu |                         |
|                      |          | ction** |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | **S     |                         |
|                      |          | tandard |                         |
|                      |          | Form -  |                         |
|                      |          | LLL     |                         |
|                      |          | (Rev.   |                         |
|                      |          | 7-97)** |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+

**ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS**

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated
to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining
the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork
Reduction Project (0348-0040), Washington, DC 20503

**PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.**

**Note:** Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your
project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding
agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require
applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you
will be notified.

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that
the applicant:

1\. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the
institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds
sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project cost) to ensure
proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in
this application.

2\. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United
States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized
representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books,
papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper
accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
standards or agency directives.

3\. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their
positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of
personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.

4\. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame
after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.

5\. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42
U.S.C. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems
for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations
specified in Appendix A of OPM\'s Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).

6\. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.
These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d)

the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C.  6101-6107),
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of

age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255),
as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;
(f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment
and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) 
523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.  290
dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1968 (42 U.S.C.  3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any
other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under
which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the
requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply
to the application.

7\. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of
Titles II and III of the uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair
and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is
acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. These
requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for
project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.

8\. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5
U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities
of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole
or in part with Federal funds.

9\. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon
Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c and
18 U.S.C. 874) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
(40 U.S.C.  327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted
construction subagreements.

10\. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of
1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard
area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if
the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is \$10,000 or
more.

11\. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed
pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality
control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of
violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands
pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in
accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the
approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone
Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section
176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401 et
seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the
Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h)
protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).

12 Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C.
1721 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components
of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

13\. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section
106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16
U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic
properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).

14\. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human
subjects involved in research, development, and related activities
supported by this award of assistance.

15\. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L.
89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care,
handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,
teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.

16\. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42
U.S.C. 4801 et seq.), which prohibits the use of lead- based paint in
construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.

17\. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance
audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and
OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and
Non-Profit Organizations.

18\. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal
laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program

**Standard Form 424B (Rev. 7-97) Back**

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements.

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and
belief, that:

\(1\) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by
or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal
Loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.

\(2\) If any funds other Federal appropriated funds have been paid or
will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loam or cooperative
agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form --
LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its
instructions.

\(3\) The undersigned shall require that the language of this
certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at
all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients
shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material
representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification
is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed
by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the
required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less
than \$10,000 and not more than \$100,000 for each such failure.

Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance.

The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief,
that:

If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee or any
agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment
providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions. Submission of
this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who
fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty
of not less than \$10,000 and not more than \$100,000 for each such
failure.

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ED 80-0013 08/05

**Applicant's (Organization) Name:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Applicant's DUNS Number:**
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**Federal Program:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_CFDA
Number: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

1\. Has the applicant ever received a grant or contract from the Federal
government?

Yes No

2\. Is the applicant a faith-based organization?

Yes No

3\. Is the applicant a secular organization?

Yes No

4\. Does the applicant have 501(c)(3) status?

Yes No

5\. Is the applicant a local affiliate of a national\
organization?

Yes No

6\. How many full-time equivalent employees does the applicant have?
*(Check only one box).*

> 3 or Fewer 15-50
>
> 4-5 51-100
>
> 6-14 over 100

7\. What is the size of the applicant's annual budget? *(Check only one
box.)*

Less Than \$150,000

\$150,000 - \$299,999

\$300,000 - \$499,999

\$500,000 - \$999,999

\$1,000,000 - \$4,999,999

\$5,000,000 or more