Archived Information

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Washington, D.C.

Fiscal Year

Application for New Grants Under

the Program

CFDA

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**If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your
individual submission of this form, write directly to:** Lana
Shaughnessy, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Office of Indian Education**,** Professional
Development program, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue,
SW, 5C152, Washington D.C. 20202-6335.

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A)  
B)  
C)  
D)  
E)  
F)  
G)  
H)  
I)  

[Dear Colleague Letter 1](#dear-colleague-letter)[Application
Transmittal Instructions
2](#application-transmittal-instructions)[ATTENTION -- Microsoft Vista
and Word 2007 Users
5](#attention-microsoft-vista-and-word-2007-users)[Submission Problems
-- What should you do?
6](#submission-problems-what-should-you-do)[Helpful Hints When Working
with Grants.gov 6](#helpful-hints-when-working-with-grants.gov)[Dial-Up
Internet Connections 7](#dial-up-internet-connections)[MAC Users
7](#mac-users)[Legal and Regulatory Information
8](#legal-and-regulatory-information)[Overview Information
8](#overview-information)[Funding Opportunity Description
8](#i.-funding-opportunity-description)

[Eligibility
Information...............................................................................10](#iii.-eligibility-information)

[Program Statute 19](#program-statute)

J)  

[Application Instructions 31](#application-instructions)[Electronic
Application Format 31](#electronic-application-format)

[Electronic Application Submission Checklist
31](#electronic-application-submission-checklist)

[Part 1: Preliminary Documents 33](#part-1-preliminary-documents)

[Part 2: Budget Information 40](#part-2-budget-information)

[Part 3: ED Abstract Form 43](#part-3-ed-abstract-form)

[Part 4: Project Narrative Attachment Form
44](#part-4-project-narrative-attachment-form)

[Part 5: Budget Narrative 49](#part-5-budget-narrative)

[Part 6: Other Attachments Form 53](#part-6-other-attachments-form)

[Part 7: Assurances and Certifications
54](#part-7-assurances-and-certifications)

[Part 8: Intergovernmental Review (Executive Order 12372)
58](#part-8-intergovernmental-review-executive-order-12372)

K)  [Reporting and Accountability 63](#reporting-and-accountability)

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# Dear Colleague Letter

Dear Colleague:

Thank you for your interest in the Professional Development program,
administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office
of Indian Education (OIE) of the U.S. Department of Education. This
information is for applicants seeking Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 funding
under the Indian Education Discretionary Grant program, authorized under
Title VII, Part A, Subpart B of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 (ESEA) (20 U.S.C. 7249), as amended by the No Child Left
Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110). This program awards discretionary
grants to qualifying entities to increase the number of qualified Indian
individuals to become teachers or administrators that serve Indian
people.

Please take the time to review the applicable priorities, selection
criteria, and all of the application instructions thoroughly. An
application will not be evaluated for funding if the applicant does not
comply with all of the procedural rules that govern the submission of
the application or the application does not contain the information
required under the program (EDGAR §75.216 (b) and (c)). Additional
information can be found throughout the application.

For this competition it is **mandatory** for applicants to use the new
government-wide website, Grants.gov
([http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)), to apply. Please note
that the Grants.gov site works differently than the U.S. Department of
Education's e-Application System. We strongly encourage you to
familiarize yourself with Grants.gov and strongly recommend that you
register early and submit early.

Using FY 2008 funds, the Department expects to award \$2,396,581 for new
grants under this competition. We will award discretionary grants on a
competitive basis for a project period of up to months. Grants are
expected to be awarded in .

Please visit our program website at
<http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/oie/index.html> for further
information. If you have any questions about the program after reviewing
the application package, please contact Lana Shaughnessy, U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education,
Office of Indian Education at (202) 205-2528 (e-mail:
Lana.Shaughnessy@ed.gov).

> Director

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# Application Transmittal Instructions

Applications for grants under this competition [must]{.underline} be
submitted electronically, unless you qualify for an exception to the
electronic submission requirement in accordance with the instructions
from the Federal Register found in this application.

We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless,
as described elsewhere in this application, you qualify for one of the
exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and 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.

##### 

[Attention Electronic Applicants]{.underline}

Please note that you must follow the Application Procedures as described
in the Federal Register notice announcing the grant competition.

This program requires the electronic submission of
applications\--specific requirements and instructions can be found in
the Federal Register notice. **Your application must be fully uploaded
and submitted, and must be date/time stamped by the Grants.gov system no
later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline
date.**

[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 the **application deadline date**. If you
submit your application through the Internet via the Grants.gov Web
site, you will receive an automatic acknowledgment 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}, the Grants.gov Submission Procedures and Tips
document found in the application package instructions, and visit
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**Please note the following:**

-   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**.

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-   Please note that Grants.gov cannot process an application that
    includes two or more files that have the same name within a grant
    submission.

-   When attaching files, applicants should limit the size of their file
    names. Lengthy file names could result in difficulties with opening
    and processing your application. We recommend you keep your file
    names be less than 50 characters.

-   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.

-   If you are experiencing problems submitting your application through
    Grants.gov, please contact the Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free,
    at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a Grants.gov Support Desk Case
    Number and must keep a record of it.

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

[Applications Sent 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:*

> U.S. Department of Education
>
> Application Control Center
>
> Attention: (CFDA Number 84.299B)
>
> 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.
>
> Washington, DC 20202-4260

**[or]{.underline}**

*By mail through a commercial carrier:*

> U.S. Department of Education
>
> Application Control Center -- Stop 4260
>
> Attention: (CFDA Number 84.299B)
>
> 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, or
>
> \(4\) 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, or
>
> \(2\) 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: 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.

[Applications Delivered by Hand:]{.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 84.299B)
>
> 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.
>
> \(2\) The Application Control Center will mail a grant application
> receipt acknowledgment to you. If you do not receive the grant
> application receipt acknowledgment 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.

**IMPORTANT -- PLEASE READ FIRST**

**U.S. Department of Education**

***[Grants.gov Submission Procedures and Tips for
Applicants]{.underline}***

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.

# **ATTENTION -- Microsoft Vista and Word 2007 Users**

Please note that Grants.gov does [not]{.underline} currently support the
new Microsoft Vista Operating system. The PureEdge software used by
Grants.gov for forms is not compatible with Vista. Grants.gov will be
reviewing this new product to determine if it can be supported in the
future.

In addition, the new version of Microsoft Word saves documents with the
extension .DOCX. The Grants.gov system does not process Microsoft Word
documents with the extension .DOCX. When submitting Microsoft Word
attachments to Grants.gov, please use the version of Microsoft Word that
ends in .DOC. If you have any questions regarding this matter please
email the Grants.gov Contact Center at <support@grants.gov> or call
1-800-518-4726.

1)  **REGISTER EARLY** -- Grants.gov registration may take five or more
    business 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 Registration steps are complete. For
    detailed information on the Registration Steps, please go to:
    [http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp](http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted).
    \[Note: Your organization will need to update its Central Contractor
    Registry (CCR) registration annually.\]

2)  **SUBMIT EARLY** -- **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, and the time
    it takes Grants.gov to process the application will vary as well. If
    Grants.gov rejects your application (see step three below), you will
    need to resubmit successfully before 4:30 pm on the deadline date.

> **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** -- You will want to verify that
    Grants.gov and the Department of Education receive your Grants.gov
    submission timely and that it was validated successfully. To see the
    date/time your application was received, login to Grants.gov and
    click on the Track My Application 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:
> <http://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant_faqs.jsp#54>. For more
> detailed information on why an application may be rejected, you can
> review Application Error Tips
> <http://www.grants.gov/section910/ApplicationErrorTips.pdf>. 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/applicants/applicant_help.jsp>.

If electronic submission is [optional]{.underline} and you have problems
that you are unable to resolve before the deadline date and time for
electronic applications, please follow the transmittal instructions for
hard copy applications in the Federal Register notice and get a hard
copy application postmarked by midnight on the deadline date.

If 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 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 logon to Grants.gov to upload and submit the application. **You
must provide on your application the DUNS number that was used when your
organization registered with the CCR.**

Please go to <http://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant_help.jsp> for
help with Grants.gov. For additional tips related to submitting grant
applications, please refer to the Grants.gov Submit Application FAQs
found on the Grants.gov
<http://www.grants.gov/help/submit_application_faqs.jsp>.

# 

# **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 notice to
obtain an exception to the electronic submission requirement no later
than two weeks before the application deadline date.** (See the Federal
Register notice for detailed instructions.)

# 

# **MAC Users**

If you do not have a Windows operating System, you will need to use the
Citrix solution discussed on Grants.gov or a Windows Emulation program
to submit an application using Grants.gov. For additional information,
review the FAQs for non-windows users
[http://www.grants.gov/help/download_software.jsp -
pureedge](http://www.grants.gov/help/download_software.jsp#pureedge).
Also, to view white paper for Macintosh users published by Pure Edge go
to the following link:
<http://www.grants.gov/section678/PureEdgeSupportforMacintosh.pdf>,
and/or contact Grants.gov Customer Support
(<http://www.grants.gov/contactus/contactus.jsp>) for more information.
**If electronic submission is required and you are concerned about your
ability to submit electronically as a non-windows user, please follow
instructions in the Federal Register notice to obtain an exception to
the electronic submission requirement no later than two weeks before the
application deadline date.** (See the Federal Register notice for
detailed instructions.)

**Attaching Files -- Additional Tips**

As described above applicants should not upload a Word 2007 (.doc**x)**
file when attaching narrative files to their application. In addition,
please ensure that you only attach the Education approved file types
detailed in the Federal Register application notice (.doc, .pdf or
.rtf). Grants.gov cannot process an application that includes two or
more files that have the same name within a grant submission. Finally,
when attaching files, applicants should limit the size of their file
names. Lengthy file names could result in difficulties with opening and
processing your application. We recommend you keep your file names be
less than 50 characters.

# Legal and Regulatory Information

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

# Overview Information

Indian Education\--Professional Development Grants

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2008.

[Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number]{.underline}:
84.299B.

[Dates]{.underline}:

Applications Available: February 4, 2008.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 4, 2008.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 5, 2008.

Full Text of Announcement

## I. Funding Opportunity Description

[Purpose of Program]{.underline}: The purpose of the Professional
Development program is to (1) increase the number of qualified Indian
individuals in professions that serve Indians; (2) provide training to
qualified Indian individuals to become teachers, administrators, teacher
aides, social workers, and ancillary educational personnel; and (3)
improve the skills of qualified Indian individuals who serve in the
education field. Activities may include, but are not limited to,
continuing programs, symposia, workshops, conferences, and direct
financial support.

[Priorities]{.underline}: This competition contains two absolute
priorities and two competitive preference priorities.

In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(ii), these priorities are from
the regulations for this program

(34 CFR 263.5(c)(1) and (3)).

[Absolute Priorities]{.underline}: For FY 2008, these priorities are
absolute priorities. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), we consider only
applications that meet one or both of the following priorities.

These priorities are:

[Absolute Priority One\--Pre-Service Training for Teachers]{.underline}

A project that provides support and training to Indian individuals to
complete a pre-service education program that enables these individuals
to meet the requirements for full State certification or licensure as a
teacher through-

\(i\) Training that leads to a bachelor's degree in education before the
end of the award period; or

\(ii\) For States allowing a degree in a specific subject area, training
that leads to a bachelor's degree in the subject area so long as the
training meets the requirements for full State teacher certification or
licensure; or

\(iii\) Training in a current or new specialized teaching assignment
that requires at least a bachelor's degree and in which a documented
teacher shortage exists; and

\(iv\) One-year induction services after graduation, certification, or
licensure, provided during the award period to graduates of the
pre-service program while they are completing their first year of work
in schools with significant Indian student populations.

[Note]{.underline}: In working with various institutions of higher
education and State certification/licensure requirements, we found that
States requiring a degree in a specific subject area (e.g., specialty
areas or teaching at the secondary level) generally require a master's
degree or fifth-year requirement before an individual can be certified
or licensed as a teacher. These students would be eligible to
participate as long as their training meets the requirements for full
State certification or licensure as a teacher.

[Note]{.underline}: The degree received as a result of training and one
year of induction services are to be completed prior to the end of the
award period in order to meet the requirements of this priority.

[Absolute Priority Two\--Pre-Service Administrator Training]{.underline}

A project that provides\--

\(1\) Support and training to Indian individuals to complete a master's
degree in education administration that is provided before the end of
the award period and that allows participants to meet the requirements
for State certification or licensure as an education administrator; and

\(2\) One year of induction services, during the award period, to
participants after graduation, certification, or licensure, while they
are completing their first year of work as administrators in schools
with significant Indian student populations.

[Note]{.underline}: The degree received as a result of training and one
year of induction services are to be completed prior to the end of the
award period in order to meet the requirements of this priority.

[Competitive Preference Priorities]{.underline}: For FY 2008, these
priorities are competitive preference priorities. Under 34 CFR
75.105(c)(2)(i) we award up to an additional 10 points to an
application, depending on how well the application meets one or both of
these priorities.

These priorities are:

[Competitive Preference Priority One]{.underline}

We award five points to an application submitted by an Indian tribe,
Indian organization, or Indian institution of higher education that is
eligible to participate in the Professional Development program. A
consortium application of eligible entities that meets the requirements
of 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129 of EDGAR and includes an Indian tribe,
Indian organization, or Indian institution of higher education will be
considered eligible to receive the five competitive preference points.
The consortium agreement, signed by all parties, must be submitted with
the application in order to be considered a consortium application.

[Competitive Preference Priority Two]{.underline}

We award five points to an application submitted by a consortium of
eligible applicants that includes a tribal college or university and
that designates that tribal college or university as the fiscal agent
for the application. The consortium application of eligible entities
must meet the requirements of 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129 of EDGAR to
be eligible to receive the five competitive preference points. These
points are in addition to the five competitive preference points that
may be awarded under Competitive Preference Priority One. The consortium
agreement, signed by all parties, must be submitted with the application
in order to be considered a consortium application.

[Note]{.underline}: A consortium application must include a consortium
agreement, signed by all parties, submitted with the application.
Letters of support do [not]{.underline} meet the requirement for a
consortium agreement.

[Note]{.underline}: Tribal colleges and universities are those Indian
institutions of higher education cited in section 532 of the Equity in
Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note), any other
institution that qualifies for funding under the Tribally Controlled
College or University Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.),
or Dine College (formerly Navajo Community College), authorized in the
Navajo Community College Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 640a et
seq.).

[Program Authority]{.underline}: 20 U.S.C. 7442.

[Applicable Regulations]{.underline}: (a) The Education Department
General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77,
79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98 and 99. (b) The regulations for this
program in 34 CFR part 263.

[Note]{.underline}: The regulations in 34 CFR part 79 apply to all
applicants except federally recognized Indian tribes.

[Note]{.underline}: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to
institutions of higher education only.

II\. Award Information

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

[Estimated Available Funds]{.underline}: \$2,017,000.

[Estimated Range of Awards]{.underline}: \$125,000 - \$400,000.

[Estimated Average Size of Awards]{.underline}: \$336,000.

[Maximum Award]{.underline}: We will reject any application that
proposes a budget exceeding \$400,000 for the first, second, or third
12-month budget periods. The last 12-month budget period of a 48-month
award will be limited to induction services only, at a cost not to
exceed \$90,000. The Assistant Secretary for the Office of Elementary
and Secondary Education may change the maximum amount through a notice
published in the [Federal Register]{.underline}.

[Estimated Number of Awards]{.underline}: 6.

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

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

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### III. Eligibility Information {#iii.-eligibility-information .unnumbered}

1\. [Eligible Applicants]{.underline}: Eligible applicants for this
program are institutions of higher education, including Indian
institutions of higher education; State educational agencies (SEAs) or
local educational agencies (LEAs) in consortium with an institution of
higher education; Indian tribes or organizations in consortium with an
institution of higher education; and Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded
schools in consortium with an institution of higher education. LEAs
include charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law.

An application from a consortium of eligible entities must meet the
requirements of 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129. An application from a
consortium of eligible entities must submit a consortium agreement,
signed by all parties, with the application. Letters of support do
[not]{.underline} meet the requirement for a consortium agreement.

In order to be considered an eligible entity, applicants, including
institutions of higher education, must be eligible to provide the level
and type of degree proposed in the application or must apply in a
consortium with an institution of higher education that is eligible to
grant the target degree.

Applicants applying in consortium with or as an "Indian organization"
must demonstrate eligibility by showing how the "Indian organization"
meets all requirements of 34 CFR 263.3.

The term "Indian institution of higher education" means an accredited
college or university within the United States cited in section 532 of
the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301
note), any other institution that qualifies for funding under the
Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 (25
U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and Dine College (formerly Navajo Community
College), authorized in the Navajo Community College Assistance Act of
1978 (25 U.S.C. 640a et seq.).

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

3\. [Other]{.underline}: Projects funded under this competition must
plan to budget for a two-day Project Directors\' meeting in Washington,
DC during each year of the project period.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1\. [Address to Request Application Package]{.underline}: You can obtain
an application package via the Internet or from the Education
Publications Center (ED Pubs). To obtain a copy via the Internet, use
the following address:
<http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html>

To obtain a copy from ED Pubs, write, fax, or call the following:
Education Publications Center, 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), call, toll
free: 1-877-576-7734.

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

If you request an application from ED Pubs, be sure to identify this
program or competition as follows: CFDA number 299B.

Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application
package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape,
or computer diskette) by contacting the person or team listed under
[Alternative Format]{.underline} in section VIII of this notice.

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 program.

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 the application
narrative (Part III) to no more than 35 pages, 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).

• Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New,
or Arial. An application submitted in any other font (including Times
Roman or Arial Narrow) will not be accepted.

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 exceed the page limit; or if you
apply other standards and exceed the equivalent of the page limit.

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

Applications Available: February 4, 2008.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 4, 2008.

Applications for grants under this competition 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 in paper format 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.

Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid
in connection with the application process should contact the person
listed under [For Further Information Contact]{.underline} in section
VII in this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or
auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the
application process, the individual\'s application remains subject to
all other requirements and limitations in this notice.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 5, 2008.

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 additional
regulations outlining funding restrictions in the [Applicable
Regulations]{.underline} section of this notice.

Stipends may be paid only to full-time students. For the payment of
stipends to project participants being trained, the Secretary expects to
set the stipend maximum at \$1,800 per month for full-time students and
provide for a \$300 allowance per month per dependent during an academic
term. The terms \"stipend,\" \"full-time student,\" and \"dependent
allowance\" are defined in 34 CFR 263.3.

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 Professional Development program, CFDA
Number 84.299B must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide
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 Professional
Development grants at http://www.Grants.gov You must search for the
downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA
number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search
(e.g., search for 84.299, not 84.299B).

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 (with the exception of consortium agreements which must be
submitted within the electronic application, if applicable).

[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, toll-free, 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 under
[For Further Information Contact]{.underline} in section VII in this
notice 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: Lana Shaughnessy, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 5C152,
Washington, DC 20202-6335. FAX: (202) 260-7779.

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 84.299B)
>
> 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 84.299B)
>
> 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 84.299B)
>
> 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

[Selection Criteria]{.underline}: The selection criteria for this
competition are from 34 CFR 263.6 and are listed in the application
package.

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 directed by the
Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more
frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific
requirements on reporting, please go to
<http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html>

4\. [Performance Measures]{.underline}: The Secretary has established
the following key performance measures for assessing the effectiveness
of the Professional Development program: (1) The percentage of
participants in administrator preparation projects who become
principals, vice principals, or school administrators in LEAs that
enroll five percent or more American Indian and Alaska Native students;
(2) The percentage of participants in teacher preparation projects who
become teachers in LEAs that enroll five percent or more American Indian
and Alaska Native students; (3) The percentage of program participants
who meet the definition of "Highly Qualified" in section 9101(23) of the
ESEA; (4) The percentage of program participants who complete their
service requirement on schedule; (5) The cost per individual who
successfully completes the administrator preparation program, takes a
position in a school district with at least five percent American
Indian/Alaska Native enrollment, and completes the service requirement
in such schools; and (6) The cost per individual who successfully
completes the teacher preparation program, takes a position in a school
district with at least five percent American Indian/Alaska Native
enrollment, and completes the service requirement in such schools.  

We encourage applicants to demonstrate a strong capacity to provide
reliable data on these measures in their responses to the selection
criteria "Quality of project services" and "Quality of the project
evaluation."

All grantees will be expected to submit, as part of their performance
report, information with respect to these performance measures.

VII\. Agency Contact

[For Further Information Contact]{.underline}: Lana Shaughnessy, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 5C152,
Washington, DC 20202-6335. Telephone: (202) 205-2528 or by e-mail:
<Indian.education@ed.gov>

If you use a TDD, you may call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339.

VIII\. Other Information

[Alternative Format]{.underline}: Individuals with disabilities can
obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an
alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer
diskette) on request to the program contact person listed under [For
Further Information Contact]{.underline} in section VII in this notice.

[Electronic Access to This Document]{.underline}: You can 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](http://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 (202) 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](http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html)

Dated:

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

> Kerri L. Briggs,
>
> [Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary
> Education]{.underline}.

## Program Statute

Electronic version of the statute available online:
<http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg98.html>

TITLE VII --- INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION

PART A --- INDIAN EDUCATION

SEC. 7101. STATEMENT OF POLICY.

It is the policy of the United States to fulfill the Federal
Government\'s unique and continuing trust relationship with and
responsibility to the Indian people for the education of Indian
children. The Federal Government will continue to work with local
educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, postsecondary
institutions, and other entities toward the goal of ensuring that
programs that serve Indian children are of the highest quality and
provide for not only the basic elementary and secondary educational
needs, but also the unique educational and culturally related academic
needs of these children.

SEC. 7102. PURPOSE.

\(a\) PURPOSE- It is the purpose of this part to support the efforts of
local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations,
postsecondary institutions, and other entities to meet the unique
educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian and
Alaska Native students, so that such students can meet the same
challenging State student academic achievement standards as all other
students are expected to meet.

\(b\) PROGRAMS- This part carries out the purpose described in
subsection (a) by authorizing programs of direct assistance for ---

\(1\) meeting the unique educational and culturally related academic
needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives;

\(2\) the education of Indian children and adults;

\(3\) the training of Indian persons as educators and counselors, and in
other professions serving Indian people; and

\(4\) research, evaluation, data collection, and technical assistance.

SUBPART 2 --- SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIAN CHILDREN

SEC. 7122. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND EDUCATION
PROFESSIONALS

\(a\) PURPOSES- The purposes of this section are ---

\(1\) to increase the number of qualified Indian individuals in teaching
or other education professions that serve Indian people;

\(2\) to provide training to qualified Indian individuals to enable such
individuals to become teachers, administrators, teacher aides, social
workers, and ancillary educational personnel; and

\(3\) to improve the skills of qualified Indian individuals who serve in
the capacities described in paragraph (2).

\(b\) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES- For the purpose of this section, the term
eligible entity\' means ---

\(1\) an institution of higher education, including an Indian
institution of higher education;

\(2\) a State educational agency or local educational agency, in
consortium with an institution of higher education;

\(3\) an Indian tribe or organization, in consortium with an institution
of higher education; and

\(4\) a Bureau-funded school (as defined in section 1146 of the
Education Amendments of 1978).

\(c\) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED- The Secretary is authorized to award grants to
eligible entities having applications approved under this section to
enable those entities to carry out the activities described in
subsection (d).

\(d\) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES-

\(1\) IN GENERAL- Grant funds under this section shall be used for
activities to provide support and training for Indian individuals in a
manner consistent with the purposes of this section. Such activities may
include continuing programs, symposia, workshops, conferences, and
direct financial support, and may include programs designed to train
tribal elders and seniors.

\(2\) SPECIAL RULES-

\(A\) TYPE OF TRAINING- For education personnel, the training received
pursuant to a grant under this section may be inservice or preservice
training.

\(B\) PROGRAM- For individuals who are being trained to enter any field
other than teaching, the training received pursuant to a grant under
this section shall be in a program that results in a graduate degree.

\(e\) APPLICATION- Each eligible entity desiring a grant under this
section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in
such manner, and accompanied by such information, as the Secretary may
reasonably require.

\(f\) SPECIAL RULE- In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary
---

\(1\) shall consider the prior performance of the eligible entity; and

\(2\) may not limit eligibility to receive a grant under this section on
the basis of ---

\(A\) the number of previous grants the Secretary has awarded such
entity; or

\(B\) the length of any period during which such entity received such
grants.

\(g\) GRANT PERIOD- Each grant under this section shall be awarded for a
period of not more than 5 years.

\(h\) SERVICE OBLIGATION-

\(1\) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall require, by regulation, that an
individual who receives training pursuant to a grant made under this
section ---

\(A\) perform work ---

\(i\) related to the training received under this section; and

\(ii\) that benefits Indian people; or

\(B\) repay all or a prorated part of the assistance received.

\(2\) REPORTING- The Secretary shall establish, by regulation, a
reporting procedure under which a grant recipient under this section
shall, not later than 12 months after the date of completion of the
training, and periodically thereafter, provide information concerning
compliance with the work requirement under paragraph (1).

SUBPART 5 --- DEFINITIONS; AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 7151. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this part:

\(1\) ADULT- The term adult\' means an individual who ---

\(A\) has attained the age of 16 years; or

\(B\) has attained an age that is greater than the age of compulsory
school attendance under an applicable State law.

\(2\) FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION- The term free public education\' means
education that is ---

\(A\) provided at public expense, under public supervision and
direction, and without tuition charge; and

\(B\) provided as elementary or secondary education in the applicable
State or to preschool children.

\(3\) INDIAN- The term Indian\' means an individual who is ---

\(A\) a member of an Indian tribe or band, as membership is defined by
the tribe or band, including ---

\(i\) any tribe or band terminated since 1940; and

\(ii\) any tribe or band recognized by the State in which the tribe or
band resides;

\(B\) a descendant, in the first or second degree, of an individual
described in subparagraph (A);

\(C\) considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for
any purpose;

\(D\) an Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or

\(E\) a member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under
the Indian Education Act of 1988 as in effect the day preceding the date
of enactment of the Improving America\'s Schools Act of 1994.

**PROGRAM REGULATIONS**

34 CFR PART 263\--INDIAN EDUCATION DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAMS

Subpart A\--Professional Development Program

Sec.

263.1 What is the Professional Development program?

263.2 Who is eligible to apply under the Professional Development
program?

263.3 What definitions apply to the Professional Development program?

263.4 What training costs may a Professional Development program
include?

263.5 What priority is given to certain projects and applicants?

263.6 How does the Secretary evaluate applications for the Professional
Development program?

263.7 What are the requirements for a leave of absence?

263.8 What are the payback requirements?

263.9 When does payback begin?

263.10 What are the payback reporting requirements?

Subpart B\--Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Program

263.20 What definitions apply to the Demonstration Grants for Indian
Children program?

263.21 What priority is given to certain projects and applicants?

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7441 and 7442, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A\--Professional Development Program

Sec. 263.1 What is the Professional Development program?

\(a\) The Professional Development program provides grants to eligible
entities to\--

\(1\) Increase the number of qualified Indian individuals in professions
that serve Indian people;

\(2\) Provide training to qualified Indian individuals to become
teachers, administrators, teacher aides, social workers, and ancillary
educational personnel; and

\(3\) Improve the skills of qualified Indian individuals who serve in
the education field.

\(b\) The Professional Development program requires individuals who
receive training to\--

\(1\) Perform work related to the training received under the program
and that benefits Indian people, or to repay all or a prorated part of
the assistance received under the program; and

\(2\) Report to the Secretary on the individual\'s compliance with the
work requirement.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442)

Sec. 263.2 Who is eligible to apply under the Professional Development
program?

\(a\) In order to be eligible for either pre-service or in-service
training programs, an applicant must be an eligible entity which
means\--

\(1\) An institution of higher education, including an Indian
institution of higher education;

\(2\) A State educational agency in consortium with an institution of
higher education;

\(3\) A local educational agency in consortium with an institution of
higher education;

\(4\) An Indian tribe or Indian organization in consortium with an
institution of higher education; or

\(5\) A Bureau of Indian Affairs (Bureau)-funded school.

\(b\) Bureau-funded schools are eligible applicants for\--

\(1\) An in-service training program; and

\(2\) A pre-service training program when the Bureau-funded school
applies in consortium with an institution of higher education that is
accredited to provide the coursework and level of degree required by the
project.

\(c\) Eligibility of an applicant requiring a consortium with any
institution of higher education, including Indian institutions of higher
education, requires that the institution of higher education be
accredited to provide the coursework and level of degree required by the
project.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442)

Sec. 263.3 What definitions apply to the Professional Development
program?

The following definitions apply to the Professional Development program:

Bureau-funded school means a Bureau school, a contract or grant school,
or a school for which assistance is provided under the Tribally
Controlled Schools Act of 1988.

Department means the U.S. Department of Education.

Dependent allowance means costs for the care of minor children under the
age of 18 who reside with the training participant and for whom the
participant has responsibility. The term does not include financial
obligations for payment of child support required of the participant.

Expenses means tuition and required fees; health insurance required by
the institution of higher education; room, personal living expenses, and
board at or near the institution; dependent allowance; and instructional
supplies.

Full course load means the number of credit hours that the institution
requires of a full-time student.

Full-time student means a student who\--

\(1\) Is a degree candidate for a baccalaureate or graduate degree;

\(2\) Carries a full course load; and

\(3\) Is not employed for more than 20 hours a week.

Good standing means a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on
a 4.0 grade point scale in which failing grades are computed as part of
the average, or another appropriate standard established by the
institution.

Graduate degree means a post-baccalaureate degree awarded by an
institution of higher education beyond the undergraduate level.

Indian means an individual who is\--

\(1\) A member of an Indian tribe or band, as membership is defined by
the Indian tribe or band, including any tribe or band terminated since
1940, and any tribe or band recognized by the State in which the tribe
or band resides;

\(2\) A descendant of a parent or grandparent who meets the requirements
of paragraph (1) of this definition;

\(3\) Considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for
any purpose;

\(4\) An Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or

\(5\) A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under
the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect October 19, 1994.

Indian institution of higher education means an accredited college or
university within the United States cited in section 532 of the Equity
in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, any other institution that
qualifies for funding under the Tribally Controlled College or
University Assistance Act of 1978, and the Navajo Community College,
authorized in the Navajo Community College Assistance Act of 1978.

Indian organization means an organization that\--

\(1\) Is legally established\--

\(i\) By tribal or inter-tribal charter or in accordance with State or
tribal law; and

\(ii\) With appropriate constitution, by-laws, or articles of
incorporation;

\(2\) Has as its primary purpose the promotion of the education of
Indians;

\(3\) Is controlled by a governing board, the majority of which is
Indian;

\(4\) If located on an Indian reservation, operates with the sanction or
by charter of the governing body of that reservation;

\(5\) Is neither an organization or subdivision of, nor under the direct
control of, any institution of higher education; and

\(6\) Is not an agency of State or local government.

Induction services means services provided after the participant
completes his or her training program and includes, at a minimum, these
activities:

\(1\) Mentoring, coaching, and consultation services for the participant
to improve performance,

\(2\) Access to research materials and information on teaching and
learning,

\(3\) Periodic assessment of, and feedback sessions on, the
participant\'s performance, provided in coordination with the
participant\'s supervisor,

\(4\) Periodic meetings or seminars for participants to enhance
collaboration, feedback, and peer networking and support.

In-service training means professional activities and opportunities
designed to enhance the skills and abilities of individuals in their
current areas of employment.

Institution of higher education means an accredited college or
university within the United States that awards a baccalaureate or
post-baccalaureate degree.

Participant means an Indian individual who is being trained under the
Professional Development program.

Payback means work-related service or cash reimbursement to the
Department of Education for the training received under the Professional
Development program.

Pre-service training means training to Indian individuals to prepare
them to meet the requirements for licensing or certification in a
professional field requiring at least a baccalaureate degree.

Professional development activities means in-service training offered to
enhance the skills and abilities of individual participants.

Secretary means the Secretary of the Department of Education or an
official or employee of the Department acting for the Secretary under a
delegation of authority.

Stipend means that portion of an award that is used for room and board
and personal living expenses. Note: Only full-time students are eligible
for stipends.

Undergraduate degree means a baccalaureate (bachelor\'s) degree awarded
by an institution of higher education.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442 and 7491)

Sec. 263.4 What training costs may a Professional Development program
include?

\(a\) A Professional Development program may include, as training costs,
assistance to either\--

\(1\) Fully finance a student\'s educational expenses; or

\(2\) Supplement other financial aid\--including Federal funding other
than loans\--for meeting a student\'s educational expenses.

\(b\) The Secretary announces the expected maximum amounts for stipends
and other costs\--including training costs\--in the annual application
notice published in the Federal Register.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442)

Sec. 263.5 What priority is given to certain projects and applicants?

\(a\) The Secretary awards a total of 5 points to an application
submitted by an Indian tribe, Indian organization, or an Indian
institution of higher education that is eligible to participate in the
Professional Development program. A consortium application of eligible
entities that meets the requirements of 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129 of
EDGAR and includes an Indian tribe, Indian organization or Indian
institution of higher education will be considered eligible to receive
the 5 priority points. The consortium agreement, signed by all parties,
must be submitted with the application in order to be considered as a
consortium application.

\(b\) The Secretary awards a total of 5 points to an application
submitted by a consortium of eligible applicants that includes a tribal
college or university and that designates that tribal college or
university as the fiscal agent for the application. The consortium
application of eligible entities must meet the requirements of 34 CFR
75.127 through 75.129 of EDGAR to be considered eligible to receive the
5 priority points. These competitive preference points are in addition
to the 5 competitive preference points that may be given under paragraph
(a) of this section. The consortium agreement, signed by all parties,
must be submitted with the application in order to be considered as a
consortium application.

\(c\) The Secretary may give absolute preference reserving all or a
portion of the funds available for new awards under the Professional
Development program, to only those applications that meet one of the
following priorities selected for a fiscal year. The Secretary announces
the absolute priority selected in the annual application notice
published in the Federal Register.

\(1\) Pre-Service training for teachers. This priority provides support
and training to Indian individuals to complete a pre-service education
program that enables these individuals to meet the requirements for full
State certification or licensure as a teacher through\--

\(i\) Training that leads to a bachelor\'s degree in education before
the end of the award period; or

\(ii\) For States allowing a degree in a specific subject area, training
that leads to a bachelor\'s degree in the subject area as long as the
training meets the requirements for full State teacher certification or
licensure; or

\(iii\) Training in a current or new specialized teaching assignment
that requires at least a bachelor\'s degree and in which a documented
teacher shortage exists; and

\(iv\) One-year induction services after graduation, certification, or
licensure, provided during the award period to graduates of the
pre-service program while they are completing their first year of work
in schools with significant Indian student populations.

Note to paragraph (c)(1): In working with various institutions of higher
education and State certification/licensure requirements, we found that
States requiring a degree in a specific subject area (e.g., specialty
areas or teaching at the secondary level) generally require a Master\'s
degree or fifth-year requirement before an individual can be certified
or licensed as a teacher. These students would be eligible to
participate as long as their training meets the requirements for full
State certification or licensure as a teacher.

\(2\) Pre-service administrator training. This priority provides\--

\(i\) Support and training to Indian individuals to complete a master\'s
degree in education administration that is provided before the end of
the award period and that allows participants to meet the requirements
for State certification or licensure as an education administrator; and

\(ii\) One year of induction services, during the award period, to
participants after graduation, certification, or licensure, while they
are completing their first year of work as administrators in schools
with significant Indian student populations.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442 and 7473)

Sec. 263.6 How does the Secretary evaluate applications for the
Professional Development program?

The following criteria, with the total number of points available in
parenthesis, are used to evaluate an application for a new award:

\(a\) Need for project (5) points. In determining the need for the
proposed project, the Secretary considers the following:

\(1\) The extent to which the proposed project will prepare personnel in
specific fields in which shortages have been demonstrated; and

\(2\) The extent to which specific gaps or weaknesses in local capacity
to provide, improve, or expand services that address the needs of the
community or region have been identified and will be addressed by the
proposed project, including the nature and magnitude of those gaps or
weaknesses.

\(b\) Significance (10) points. In determining the significance of the
proposed project, the Secretary considers the following:

\(1\) The potential contribution of the proposed project to increase
effective strategies for teaching and student achievement;

\(2\) The likelihood that the proposed project will build local capacity
to provide, improve, or expand services that address the needs of the
target population; and

\(3\) The likelihood that the proposed project will result in system
change or improvement.

\(c\) Quality of the project design (15) points. The Secretary considers
the following factors in determining the quality of the design of the
proposed project:

\(1\) The extent to which the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be
achieved by the proposed project are clearly specified and measurable;

\(2\) The extent to which the design of the proposed project reflects
up-to-date knowledge from scientifically-based research and effective
practices on how to improve teaching and learning to support student
proficiency in meeting rigorous academic standards;

\(3\) The extent to which performance feedback and continuous
improvement of participant performance are integral to the design of the
proposed project; and

\(4\) The extent to which the proposed project will establish linkages
with other appropriate agencies and organizations providing educational
services to the population of students to be served by the participants.

\(d\) Quality of project services (15) points. The Secretary considers
the following factors:

\(1\) The extent to which the services to be provided by the proposed
project reflect up-to-date knowledge of scientifically-based research
and effective practice;

\(2\) The extent to which the training or professional development
services to be provided by the proposed project are of sufficient
quality, intensity, and duration to lead to improvements in the
achievement of students as measured against rigorous academic standards;
and

\(3\) The extent to which the services to be provided by the proposed
project involve the collaboration of appropriate partners for maximizing
the effectiveness of the training and project services provided.

\(e\) Quality of project personnel (15) points. The Secretary considers
the following factors when determining the quality of the personnel who
will carry out the proposed project:

\(1\) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of
the project director;

\(2\) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of
key project personnel; and

\(3\) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of
project consultants or subcontractors.

\(f\) Adequacy of resources (10) points. In determining the adequacy of
support for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following
factors:

\(1\) The relevance and demonstrated commitment of each partner in the
proposed project to the implementation and success of the project;

\(2\) The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the
design of the program, program objectives, number of persons to be
served, and the anticipated results and benefits; and

\(3\) The potential for the incorporation of project purposes,
activities, or benefits into the ongoing program of the agency or
organization at the end of Federal funding.

\(g\) Quality of the management plan (15) points. In determining the
quality of the management plan for the proposed project, the Secretary
considers the following factors:

\(1\) The adequacy of procedures for ensuring feedback and continuous
improvement in the performance of program participants in meeting the
needs of the population they are to serve;

\(2\) The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of
the proposed project during the award period, including clearly defined
responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing project
tasks; and

\(3\) The extent to which the time commitments of the project director
and other key personnel are appropriate and adequate to meet the
objectives of the proposed project.

\(h\) Quality of the project evaluation (15) points. In determining the
quality of the evaluation, the Secretary considers the following
factors:

\(1\) The extent to which the methods of evaluation are thorough,
feasible, and appropriate to the context within which the project
operates and the effectiveness of project implementation strategies;

\(2\) The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide
performance feedback on participants and permit periodic assessment of
progress toward achieving the intended outcomes; and

\(3\) The extent to which the methods of evaluation include the use of
objective output measures that are directly related to the intended
outcomes of the project and will produce both quantitative and
qualitative data to the extent possible.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number
1810-0580)

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442)

Sec. 263.7 What are the requirements for a leave of absence?

\(a\) A participant shall submit a written request for a leave of
absence to the project director not less than 30 days prior to
withdrawal or completion of a grading period, unless an emergency

situation has occurred and the project director chooses to waive the
prior notification requirement.

\(b\) The project director may approve a leave of absence, for a period
not longer than one academic year, provided a training participant has
successfully completed at least one academic year.

\(c\) The project director permits a leave of absence only if the
institution of higher education certifies that the training participant
is eligible to resume his or her course of study at the end of the leave
of absence.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number
1810-0580)

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442)

Sec. 263.8 What are the payback requirements?

\(a\) Individuals receiving assistance under the Professional
Development program are required to\--

\(1\) Sign an agreement, at the time of selection for training, to meet
the provisions of the payback requirement; and

\(2\) Perform work related to the training received and that benefits
Indian people; or

\(3\) Repay all or a prorated part of the assistance received.

\(b\) The period of time required for a work-related payback is
equivalent to the total period of time for which training was actually
received under the Professional Development program.

\(c\) The cash payback required shall be equivalent to the total amount
of funds received and expended for training received under these
programs and may be prorated based on any approved work-related service
the participant performs.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control

number 1810-0580)

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442)

Sec. 263.9 When does payback begin?

\(a\) For all participants who complete their training under the
Professional Development program, payback shall begin within six months
from the date of completion of the training.

\(b\) For participants who do not complete their training under the

Professional Development program, payback shall begin within six months
from the date the fellow leaves the Professional Development program,
unless he or she continues as a full-time student without interruption,
in a program leading to a degree in an accredited institution of higher
education.

\(1\) If the participant leaves the Professional Development program,
but plans to continue his or her education as a full-time student, the
Secretary may defer the payback requirement until the participant has
completed his or her educational program. Written requests for deferment
shall be submitted to the Secretary within 30 days of leaving the
Professional Development program and shall provide the following
information\--

\(i\) The name of the accredited institution the student will be
attending;

\(ii\) A copy of the letter of admission from the institution;

\(iii\) The degree being sought; and

\(iv\) The projected date of completion.

\(2\) After approval by the Secretary for deferment of the payback
provision on the basis of continuing as a full-time student, former
participants are required to submit to the Secretary a status report
from an academic advisor or other authorized representative of the
institution of higher education, showing verification of enrollment and
status, after every grading period.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number
1810-0580)

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442)

Sec. 263.10 What are the payback reporting requirements?

\(a\) Notice of intent. Participants shall submit to the Secretary,
within 30 days of completion of their training program, a written notice
of intent to complete a work-related or cash payback, or to continue in
a degree program as a full-time student.

\(b\) Work-related payback. If the participant proposes a work-related
payback, the written notice of intent shall include information
explaining how the work-related service is related to the training
received and how it benefits Indian people.

\(1\) For work-related service, the Secretary shall review each
participant\'s payback plan to determine if the work-related service is
related to the training received and that it benefits Indian people. The
Secretary approves the payback plan if a determination is made that the
work-related service to be performed is related to the training received
and benefits Indian people, meets all applicable statutory and
regulatory requirements, and is otherwise appropriate.

\(2\) The payback plan for work-related service shall identify where,
when, the type of service, and for whom the work will be performed.

\(3\) A participant shall notify the Secretary in writing of any change
in the work-related service being performed within 30 days of such
change.

\(4\) For work-related payback, individuals shall submit a status report
every six months beginning from the date the work-related service is to
begin. The reports shall include a certification from the participant\'s
employer that the service(s) have been performed without interruption.

\(5\) For participants that initiate, but cannot complete, a
work-related payback, the payback reverts to a cash payback that is
prorated based upon the amount of time the work-related payback has been
completed.

\(c\) Cash payback. If a cash payback is to be made, the Department will
contact the participant to establish an appropriate schedule for
payments.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number
1810-0580)

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7442)

Subpart B\--Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Program

Sec. 263.20 What definitions apply to the Demonstration Grants for
Indian Children program?

The following definitions apply to the Demonstration Grants for Indian
Children program:

Federally supported elementary or secondary school for Indian students
means an elementary or secondary school that is operated or funded,
through a contract or grant, by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Indian means an individual who is\--

\(1\) A member of an Indian tribe or band, as membership is defined by
the Indian tribe or band, including any tribe or band terminated since
1940, and any tribe or band recognized by the State in which the tribe
or band resides;

\(2\) A descendant of a parent or grandparent who meets the requirements
described in paragraph (1) of this definition;

\(3\) Considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for
any purpose;

\(4\) An Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or

\(5\) A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under
the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect October 19, 1994.

Indian institution of higher education means an accredited college or
university within the United States cited in section 532 of the Equity
in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, and other institution that
qualifies for funding under the Tribally Controlled College or
University Assistance Act of 1978, and the Navajo Community College,
authorized in the Navajo Community College Assistance Act of 1978.

Indian organization means an organization that:

\(1\) Is legally established:

\(i\) By tribal or inter-tribal charter or in accordance with State or
tribal law; and

\(ii\) With appropriate constitution, by-laws, or articles of
incorporation;

\(2\) Has as its primary purpose the promotion of the education of
Indians;

\(3\) Is controlled by a governing board, the majority of which is
Indian;

\(4\) If located on an Indian reservation, operates with the sanction or
by charter of the governing body of that reservation;

\(5\) Is neither an organization or subdivision of, nor under the direct
control of, any institution of higher education; and

\(6\) Is not an agency of State or local government.

Professional development activities means in-service training offered to
enhance the skills and abilities of individuals that may be part of, but
not exclusively, the activities provided in a

Demonstration Grants for Indian Children program.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7441)

Sec. 263.21 What priority is given to certain projects and applicants?

\(a\) The Secretary awards a total of 5 competitive preference priority
points to an application that presents a plan for combining two or more
of the activities described in section 7121(c) of the Act over a period
of more than one year.

\(b\) The Secretary awards a total of 5 competitive preference priority
points to an application submitted by an Indian tribe, Indian
organization, or Indian institution of higher education that is

eligible to participate in the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children
program. A consortium of eligible entities that meets the requirements
of 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129 of EDGAR and includes an Indian tribe,
Indian organization, or Indian institution of higher education will be

considered eligible to receive the five (5) priority points. The
consortium agreement, signed by all parties, must be submitted with the
application in order to be considered as a consortium application. These
competitive preference points are in addition to the 5 competitive
preference points that may be given under paragraph (a) of this section.

\(c\) The Secretary may give absolute preference reserving all or a
portion of the funds available for new awards under the Demonstration
Grants for Indian Children program, to only those applications that meet
one or more of the following priorities selected for a fiscal year. The
Secretary announces the absolute priority selected in the annual
application notice published in the Federal Register.

\(1\) School readiness projects that provide age appropriate educational
programs and language skills to three- and four-year-old Indian students
to prepare them for successful entry into school at the kindergarten
school level.

\(2\) Early childhood and kindergarten programs, including family-based
preschool programs, emphasizing school readiness and parental skills.

\(3\) College preparatory programs for secondary school students
designed to increase competency and skills in challenging subject
matters, including math and science, to enable Indian students to
successfully transition to postsecondary education.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7441 and 7473)

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# Application Instructions

## Electronic Application Format

Applications for grants under this competition [must]{.underline} be
submitted electronically, unless you qualify for an exception to the
electronic submission requirement in accordance with the instructions in
this application package. **The deadline for submission of Professional
Development Program applications through Grants.gov is March 4, 2008.**

[In accordance with EDGAR §75.216 (b) and (c), an application will not
be evaluated for funding if the applicant does not comply with all of
the procedural rules that govern the submission of the application or
the application does not contain the information required under the
program.]{.underline}

## Electronic Application Submission Checklist

It is recommended that your electronic application be organized in the
following manner and include the following parts in order to expedite
the review process. To apply electronically via Grants.gov, you must
download, complete and submit the Pure Edge application forms found on
Grants.gov.

Instructions for all parts and forms of the application are found either
on the following pages of the application package or individually for
each form on Grants.gov.

[]{.mark}

**Note: Please do not attach any narratives, supporting files, or
application components to any forms unless it is specifically required
by the instructions for the individual section of the application
Although several forms accept attachments, the Department of Education
will only review materials/files attached in accordance with the
instructions provided within this application package.**

Review your electronic application to ensure you have completed the
following forms and sections:

**Part 1: Preliminary Documents**

-   Application for Federal Assistance (form SF 424)

-   ED Supplemental Information for SF 424

**Part 2: Budget Information**

-   ED Budget Information Non-Construction Programs (ED Form 524)

**Part 3: ED Abstract Form**

-   Project Abstract

**Part 4: Project Narrative Attachment Form**

-   Application Narrative

**Part 5: Budget Narrative Attachment Form**

-   Budget Narrative

**Part 6: Other Attachments Form**

-   Individual Resumes for Project Directors & Key Personnel

-   Copy of Indirect Cost Rate Agreement

-   Copy of signed consortium agreement (if applicable)

-   Letters of Support (if applicable)

**Part 7: Assurances and Certifications**

-   Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B Form)

-   Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL)

-   Grants.gov Lobbying Form

-   General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Requirements -- Section 427
    (ED GEPA427 form)

-   Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants (form 1890-0014)

**Part 8: Intergovernmental Review (Executive Order 12372)**

-   State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) List

##   {#section-10 .unnumbered}

## Part 1: Preliminary Documents 

-   Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF 424)

-   ED Supplemental Information for SF 424

These forms require basic identifying information about the applicant
and the application. Please provide all requested applicant information
(including name, address, e-mail address and DUNS number).

**When applying electronically via Grants.gov, you will need to ensure
that the DUNS number you enter on your application is the same as the
DUNS number your organization used when it registered with the Central
Contractor Registry.**

Applicants are advised to complete the Application for Federal
Assistance (Form SF 424) [first]{.underline}. Grants.gov will
automatically insert the correct CFDA and program name automatically
wherever needed on other forms.

*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 in accordance with the instructions provided
within this application.*

**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 preapplications 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
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| 2 | **Type of      |                | 1 | **Funding Opportunity       |
| \ | Application**: |                | 2 | Number/Title:** (Required)  |
| . | (Required)     |                | \ | Enter the Funding           |
|   | Select one     |                | . | Opportunity Number and      |
|   | type of        |                |   | title of the opportunity    |
|   | application in |                |   | under which assistance is   |
|   | accordance     |                |   | requested, as found in the  |
|   | with agency    |                |   | program announcement.       |
|   | instructions.  |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | -   New -- An  |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |    application |                |   |                             |
|   |     that is    |                |   |                             |
|   |     being      |                |   |                             |
|   |     submitted  |                |   |                             |
|   |     to an      |                |   |                             |
|   |     agency for |                |   |                             |
|   |     the first  |                |   |                             |
|   |     time.      |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | -              |                |   |                             |
|   | Continuation - |                |   |                             |
|   |     An         |                |   |                             |
|   |     extension  |                |   |                             |
|   |     for an     |                |   |                             |
|   |     additional |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | funding/budget |                |   |                             |
|   |     period for |                |   |                             |
|   |     a project  |                |   |                             |
|   |     with a     |                |   |                             |
|   |     projected  |                |   |                             |
|   |     completion |                |   |                             |
|   |     date. This |                |   |                             |
|   |     can        |                |   |                             |
|   |     include    |                |   |                             |
|   |     renewals.  |                |   |                             |
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|   |     in the     |                |   |                             |
|   |     Federal    |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |   Government's |                |   |                             |
|   |     financial  |                |   |                             |
|   |     obligation |                |   |                             |
|   |     or         |                |   |                             |
|   |     contingent |                |   |                             |
|   |     liability  |                |   |                             |
|   |     from an    |                |   |                             |
|   |     existing   |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |    obligation. |                |   |                             |
|   |     If a       |                |   |                             |
|   |     revision,  |                |   |                             |
|   |     enter the  |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |    appropriate |                |   |                             |
|   |     letter(s). |                |   |                             |
|   |     More than  |                |   |                             |
|   |     one may be |                |   |                             |
|   |     selected.  |                |   |                             |
|   |     If         |                |   |                             |
|   |     \"Other\"  |                |   |                             |
|   |     is         |                |   |                             |
|   |     selected,  |                |   |                             |
|   |     please     |                |   |                             |
|   |     specify in |                |   |                             |
|   |     text box   |                |   |                             |
|   |     provided.  |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | > A. Increase  |                |   |                             |
|   | > Award B.     |                |   |                             |
|   | > Decrease     |                |   |                             |
|   | > Award        |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | C. Increase    |                |   |                             |
|   | Duration D.    |                |   |                             |
|   | Decrease       |                |   |                             |
|   | Duration       |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | E. Other       |                |   |                             |
|   | (specify)      |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 1 | **Competition               |
|   |                |                | 3 | Identification              |
|   |                |                | \ | Number/Title:** Enter the   |
|   |                |                | . | Competition Identification  |
|   |                |                |   | Number and title of the     |
|   |                |                |   | competition under which     |
|   |                |                |   | assistance is requested, if |
|   |                |                |   | applicable.                 |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 1 | **Areas Affected By         |
|   |                |                | 4 | 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         |                | 1 | **Descriptive Title of      |
| \ | Received:**    |                | 5 | Applicant's Project:**      |
| . | Leave this     |                | \ | (Required) Enter a brief    |
|   | field blank.   |                | . | descriptive title of the    |
|   | This date will |                |   | project. If appropriate,    |
|   | be assigned by |                |   | attach a map showing        |
|   | the Federal    |                |   | project location (e.g.,     |
|   | agency.        |                |   | construction or real        |
|   |                |                |   | property projects). For     |
|   |                |                |   | preapplications, attach a   |
|   |                |                |   | summary description of the  |
|   |                |                |   | project.                    |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 4 | **Applicant    |                |   |                             |
| \ | Identifier**:  |                |   |                             |
| . | Enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | entity         |                |   |                             |
|   | identifier     |                |   |                             |
|   | assigned by    |                |   |                             |
|   | the Federal    |                |   |                             |
|   | agency, if     |                |   |                             |
|   | any, or        |                |   |                             |
|   | applicant's    |                |   |                             |
|   | control        |                |   |                             |
|   | number, if     |                |   |                             |
|   | applicable.    |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 5 | **Federal      |                | 1 | **Congressional Districts   |
| a | Entity         |                | 6 | Of**: (Required) 16a. Enter |
|   | Identifier**:  |                | \ | the applicant's             |
|   | Enter the      |                | . | Congressional District, and |
|   | number         |                |   | 16b. Enter all District(s)  |
|   | assigned to    |                |   | affected by the program or  |
|   | your           |                |   | project. Enter in the       |
|   | organization   |                |   | format: 2 characters State  |
|   | by the Federal |                |   | Abbreviation -- 3           |
|   | Agency, if     |                |   | characters District Number, |
|   | any.           |                |   | e.g., CA-005 for California |
|   |                |                |   | 5th^th^ district, CA-012    |
|   |                |                |   | for 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      |                |   |                             |
| b | Award          |                |   |                             |
| . | Identifier**:  |                |   |                             |
|   | For new        |                |   |                             |
|   | applications   |                |   |                             |
|   | leave blank.   |                |   |                             |
|   | For a          |                |   |                             |
|   | continuation   |                |   |                             |
|   | or revision to |                |   |                             |
|   | an existing    |                |   |                             |
|   | award, enter   |                |   |                             |
|   | the previously |                |   |                             |
|   | assigned       |                |   |                             |
|   | Federal award  |                |   |                             |
|   | identifier     |                |   |                             |
|   | number. If a   |                |   |                             |
|   | cha            |                |   |                             |
|   | nged/corrected |                |   |                             |
|   | application,   |                |   |                             |
|   | enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | Federal        |                |   |                             |
|   | Identifier in  |                |   |                             |
|   | accordance     |                |   |                             |
|   | with agency    |                |   |                             |
|   | instructions.  |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 6 | **Date         |                |   |                             |
| \ | Received by    |                |   |                             |
| . | State:** Leave |                |   |                             |
|   | this field     |                |   |                             |
|   | blank. This    |                |   |                             |
|   | date will be   |                |   |                             |
|   | assigned by    |                |   |                             |
|   | the State, if  |                |   |                             |
|   | applicable.    |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 7 | **State        |                |   |                             |
| \ | Application    |                |   |                             |
| . | Identifier:**  |                |   |                             |
|   | Leave this     |                |   |                             |
|   | field blank.   |                |   |                             |
|   | This           |                |   |                             |
|   | identifier     |                |   |                             |
|   | will be        |                |   |                             |
|   | assigned by    |                |   |                             |
|   | the State, if  |                |   |                             |
|   | applicable.    |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 8 | **Applicant    |                |   |                             |
| \ | Information**: |                |   |                             |
| . | Enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | following in   |                |   |                             |
|   | accordance     |                |   |                             |
|   | with agency    |                |   |                             |
|   | instructions:  |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | **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.       |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 1 | **Proposed Project Start    |
|   |                |                | 7 | and End Dates**: (Required) |
|   |                |                | \ | Enter the proposed start    |
|   |                |                | . | date and end date of the    |
|   |                |                |   | project.                    |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   | **b.           |                |   |                             |
|   | Emp            |                |   |                             |
|   | loyer/Taxpayer |                |   |                             |
|   | Number         |                |   |                             |
|   | (EIN/TIN):**   |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required):    |                |   |                             |
|   | Enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | Employer or    |                |   |                             |
|   | Taxpayer       |                |   |                             |
|   | Identification |                |   |                             |
|   | Number (EIN or |                |   |                             |
|   | TIN) as        |                |   |                             |
|   | assigned by    |                |   |                             |
|   | the Internal   |                |   |                             |
|   | Revenue        |                |   |                             |
|   | Service. If    |                |   |                             |
|   | your           |                |   |                             |
|   | organization   |                |   |                             |
|   | is not in the  |                |   |                             |
|   | US, enter      |                |   |                             |
|   | 44-4444444.    |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 1 | **Estimated Funding:**      |
|   |                |                | 8 | (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.           |                |   |                             |
|   | Organizational |                |   |                             |
|   | DUNS**:        |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required)     |                |   |                             |
|   | Enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | organization'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).           |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 1 | **Is Application Subject to |
|   |                |                | 9 | 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.           |                |   |                             |
|   | Organizational |                |   |                             |
|   | Unit:** Enter  |                |   |                             |
|   | the name of    |                |   |                             |
|   | the primary    |                |   |                             |
|   | organizational |                |   |                             |
|   | unit (and      |                |   |                             |
|   | department or  |                |   |                             |
|   | division, if   |                |   |                             |
|   | a              |                |   |                             |
|   | pplicable**)** |                |   |                             |
|   | that will      |                |   |                             |
|   | undertake the  |                |   |                             |
|   | assistance     |                |   |                             |
|   | activity, if   |                |   |                             |
|   | applicable.    |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   | **f. Name and  |                |   |                             |
|   | contact        |                |   |                             |
|   | information of |                |   |                             |
|   | person to be   |                |   |                             |
|   | contacted on   |                |   |                             |
|   | matters        |                |   |                             |
|   | involving this |                |   |                             |
|   | application**: |                |   |                             |
|   | Enter the name |                |   |                             |
|   | (First and     |                |   |                             |
|   | last name      |                |   |                             |
|   | required),     |                |   |                             |
|   | organizational |                |   |                             |
|   | affiliation    |                |   |                             |
|   | (if affiliated |                |   |                             |
|   | with an        |                |   |                             |
|   | organization   |                |   |                             |
|   | other than the |                |   |                             |
|   | applicant      |                |   |                             |
|   | organization), |                |   |                             |
|   | telephone      |                |   |                             |
|   | number         |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required),    |                |   |                             |
|   | fax number,    |                |   |                             |
|   | and email      |                |   |                             |
|   | address        |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required) of  |                |   |                             |
|   | the person to  |                |   |                             |
|   | contact on     |                |   |                             |
|   | matters        |                |   |                             |
|   | related to     |                |   |                             |
|   | this           |                |   |                             |
|   | application.   |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 2 | **Is the Applicant          |
|   |                |                | 0 | 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        |                | 2 | **Authorized                |
| \ | Applicant:     |                | 1 | 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       |
|   | with agency    |                |   | number (Required), fax      |
|   | instructions.  |                |   | number, and email address   |
|   |                |                |   | (Required) of 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.)               |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   | A.  State      | L.  Nonprofit  |   |                             |
|   |     Government |     with 501C3 |   |                             |
|   |                |     IRS Status |   |                             |
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|   | A.  County     |    Institution |   |                             |
|   |     Government |     of Higher  |   |                             |
|   |                |     Education) |   |                             |
|   | B.  City or    |                |   |                             |
|   |     Township   | M.  Nonprofit  |   |                             |
|   |     Government |     without    |   |                             |
|   |                |     501C3 IRS  |   |                             |
|   | C.  Special    |     Status     |   |                             |
|   |     District   |     (Other     |   |                             |
|   |     Government |     than       |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | D.  Regional   |    Institution |   |                             |
|   |                |     of Higher  |   |                             |
|   |   Organization |     Education) |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | E.  U.S.       | N.  Private    |   |                             |
|   |     Territory  |                |   |                             |
|   |     or         |    Institution |   |                             |
|   |     Possession |     of Higher  |   |                             |
|   |                |     Education  |   |                             |
|   | F              |                |   |                             |
|   | .  Independent | O.  Individual |   |                             |
|   |     School     |                |   |                             |
|   |     District   | P.  For-Profit |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | G.             |   Organization |   |                             |
|   |   Public/State |     (Other     |   |                             |
|   |     Controlled |     than Small |   |                             |
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|   |     Education  |     Business   |   |                             |
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|   |  Indian/Native | spanic-serving |   |                             |
|   |     American   |                |   |                             |
|   |     Tribal     |    Institution |   |                             |
|   |     Government |                |   |                             |
|   |     (Federally | S.             |   |                             |
|   |                |   Historically |   |                             |
|   |    Recognized) |     Black      |   |                             |
|   |                |     Colleges   |   |                             |
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|   |  Indian/Native |                |   |                             |
|   |     American   |   Universities |   |                             |
|   |     Tribal     |     (HBCUs)    |   |                             |
|   |     Government |                |   |                             |
|   |     (Other     | T.  Tribally   |   |                             |
|   |     than       |     Controlled |   |                             |
|   |     Federally  |     Colleges   |   |                             |
|   |                |     and        |   |                             |
|   |    Recognized) |                |   |                             |
|   |                |   Universities |   |                             |
|   | J.             |     (TCCUs)    |   |                             |
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|   |     Tribally   |     Native and |   |                             |
|   |     Designated |     Native     |   |                             |
|   |                |     Hawaiian   |   |                             |
|   |   Organization |     Serving    |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | K.             |   Institutions |   |                             |
|   |  Public/Indian |                |   |                             |
|   |     Housing    | V.             |   |                             |
|   |     Authority  |   Non-domestic |   |                             |
|   |                |     (non-US)   |   |                             |
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|   |                | W.  Other      |   |                             |
|   |                |     (specify)  |   |                             |
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+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+

**Instructions for the ED Supplemental Information for SF 424**

1.  **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.")

**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."

**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

**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 ED Supplemental Information for SF 424

#  {#section-11 .unnumbered}

**[Definitions:]{.underline}**

**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 subgrant 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]{.underline}** 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).

## Part 2: Budget Information

#### ED Budget Information Non-Construction Programs (ED Form 524) 

This part of your application contains information about the Federal
funding you are requesting. Remember that you must provide all requested
budget information for each year of the project (up to 48 months) and
the total column in order to be considered for Federal funding. Specific
instructions for completing the budget forms are provided within this
application package.

##### *Instructions for completing ED Form 524 Section A:*

[Name of Institution/Organization]{.underline}: Enter the name of the
applicant in the space provided.

[Personnel (line 1):]{.underline} Enter project personnel salaries and
wages only. Include fees and expenses for consultants on line 6.

[Fringe Benefits (line 2):]{.underline} The institution's normal fringe
benefits contribution may be charged to the program. Leave this line
blank if fringe benefits applicable to direct salaries and wages are
treated as part of the indirect cost.

[Travel (line 3):]{.underline} Indicate the travel costs of employees
and participants only. Include travel of persons such as consultants on
line 6. Applicants must set aside adequate funds within their proposed
budget to send a project director to a two-day technical assistance
meeting in Washington, DC, in each year of the project period.

[Equipment (line 4):]{.underline} Indicate the cost of tangible,
non-expendable personal property that has a usefulness greater than one
year and acquisition costs that are the lesser of the capitalization
level established by the applicant entity for financial statement
purposes or \$5,000 per article. Lower limits may be established to
maintain consistency with the applicant's policy.

[Supplies (line 5):]{.underline} Show all tangible, expendable personal
property. Direct supplies and materials differ from equipment in that
they are consumable, expendable, and of a relatively low unit cost.
*Supplies purchased with grant funds should directly benefit the grant
project and be necessary for achieving the goals of the project.*

[Contractual (line 6):]{.underline} The contractual category should
include all costs specifically incurred with actions that the applicant
takes in conjunction with an established internal procurement system.
Include consultant fees, expenses, and travel costs in this category if
the consultant's services are obtained through a written binding
agreement or contract.

[Construction (line 7):]{.underline} Not applicable.

[Other (line 8):]{.underline} Indicate all direct costs not covered on
lines 1-6. For example, include costs such as space rental, required
fees, honoraria and travel (where a contract is not in place for
services), training, and communication and printing costs. *Do not
include costs that are included in the indirect cost rate.*

[Total Direct Costs (line 9):]{.underline} The sum of lines 1-8.

[Indirect Costs (line 10):]{.underline} Indicate the applicant's
approved indirect cost rate, per sections 75.560 -- 75.564 of EDGAR. If
an applicant does not have an approved indirect cost rate agreement with
a cognizant Federal agency, the applicant must apply to the Department
for a temporary indirect cost rate if it wishes to charge indirect costs
to the grant. For more information, go to the Department\'s website at:
<http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/fipao/icgindex.html>.

[Training Stipends (line 11):]{.underline} The training stipend line
item pertains to costs associated with the training program and college
or university coursework, not workshops or short-term training.

#### [Total Cost (line 12):]{.underline} This should equal to sum of lines 9-11 (total direct costs + indirect + stipends). The sum for column one, labeled *Project Year 1* (a), should also be equal to item 15a on the application cover sheet (SF Form 424).

**Instructions for ED 524**

##### [General Instructions]{.underline}

This form is used to apply to individual U.S. Department of Education
(ED) discretionary grant programs. Unless directed otherwise, provide
the same budget information for each year of the multi-year funding
request. Pay attention to applicable program specific instructions, if
attached. Please consult with your Business Office prior to submitting
this form.

**Section A - Budget Summary**

**U.S. Department of Education Funds**

All applicants must complete Section A and provide a breakdown by the
applicable budget categories shown in lines 1-11.

Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year for which funding is
requested, show the total amount requested for each applicable budget
category.

Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi-year total for each budget
category. If funding is requested for only one project year, leave this
column blank.

Line 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total budget request for each project
year for which funding is requested.

Line 12, column (f): Show the total amount requested for all project
years. If funding is requested for only one year, leave this space
blank.

Indirect Cost Information:\
If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10, 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.

[Section B - Budget Summary]{.underline}

[Non-Federal Funds]{.underline}

If you are required to provide or volunteer to provide matching funds or
other non-federal resources to the project, these should be shown for
each applicable budget category on lines 1‑11 of Section B.

Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year, for which matching
funds or other contributions are provided, show the total contribution
for each applicable budget category.

Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi-year total for each budget
category. If non-federal contributions are provided for only one year,
leave this column blank.

Line 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total matching or other contribution
for each project year.

Line 12, column (f): Show the total amount to be contributed for all
years of the multi-year project. If non-Federal contributions are
provided for only one year, leave

Section C - Budget Narrative \[Attach separate sheet(s)\]

[Pay attention to applicable program specific instructions,\
if attached.]{.underline}

1\. Provide an itemized budget breakdown, and justification by project
year, for each budget category listed in Sections A and B. For grant
projects that will be divided into two or more separately budgeted major
activities or sub-projects, show for each budget category of a project
year the breakdown of the specific expenses attributable to each
sub-project or activity.

2\. If applicable to this program, provide the rate and base on which
fringe benefits are calculated.

3\. If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10,
this information is to be completed by your Business Office. Specify the
estimated amount of the

base to which the indirect cost rate is applied and the total indirect
expense. Depending on the grant program to which you are applying and/or
your approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, some direct cost budget
categories in your grant application budget may not be included in the
base and multiplied by your indirect cost rate. For example, you must
multiply the indirect cost rates of "Training grants" (34 CFR 75.562)
and grants under programs with "Supplement not Supplant" requirements
(\"Restricted Rate\" programs) by a "modified total direct cost" (MTDC)
base (34 CFR 75.563 or 76.563). Please indicate which costs are included
and which costs are excluded from the base to which the indirect cost
rate is applied.

> When calculating indirect costs (line 10) for \"Training grants\" or
> grants under \"Restricted Rate\" programs, you must refer to the
> information and examples on ED's website at:
> [http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html]{.underline}.
>
> You may also contact (202) 377-3838 for additional information
> regarding calculating indirect cost rates or general indirect cost
> rate information.

4\. Provide other explanations or comments you deem necessary.

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 **1890-0004**. The time
required to complete this information collection is estimated to vary
from 13 to 22 hours per response, with an average of 17.5 hours per
response, including the time to review instructions, search existing
data sources, 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, DC 20202-4651. If
you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual
submission of this form, write directly to (insert program office), U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC
20202.

## Part 3: ED Abstract Form

*This section should be attached as a single document to the ED Abstract
Form in accordance with the instructions found on Grants.gov and should
be organized in the following manner and include the following parts in
order to expedite the review process.*

*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.*

#### Project Abstract

The project abstract should not exceed **one** double spaced page and
should include a concise description of the following information:

-   Project objectives and activities,

-   Applicable priorities

-   Proposed project outcomes

-   Number of participants to be served

-   Number and location of proposed sites

##   {#section-12 .unnumbered}

## Part 4: Project Narrative Attachment Form

*This section should be attached as a **single** document to the Project
Narrative Attachment Form in accordance with the instructions found on
Grants.gov and should be organized in the following manner and include
the following parts in order to expedite the review process.*

*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.*

#### Table of Contents

The Table of Contents shows where and how the important sections of your
proposal are organized and should not exceed **one** double spaced page.

#### Application Narrative

*The application narrative responds to the selection criteria found in
this application package and should follow the order of the selection
criteria.*

The project narrative should address all components of the appropriate
selection criteria:

-   Need for Project

-   Significance

-   Quality of the Project Design

-   Quality of Project Services

-   Quality of Project Personnel

-   Adequacy of Resources

-   Quality of Management Plan

-   Quality of the Project Evaluation

The selection criteria should be presented in the order shown, be
double-spaced, and [not]{.underline} exceed 35 pages. Information
relative to the selection criteria must be addressed within the project
narrative and **not** included as appendices to the narrative.

-   The 35-page limit for the narrative **does not** include:

-   A one-page abstract summarizing the purpose and scope of the
    proposed program;

-   References;

-   Supplementary information (such as resumes, position descriptions,
    etc.) included as appendices to the narrative; or

-   Assurances and Certification forms.

[Applications will be not be read or be considered for funding under the
following conditions:]{.underline}

-   Applications exceed the narrative page limit of 35 pages.

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-   Applications exceed the upper dollar limit specified in the Federal
    Register announcement for the range of awards for this grant
    competition.

-   Applications exceed the project period specified in the Federal
    Register announcement for this grant competition.

-   The applicant is not eligible.

-   The consortium agreement (if applicable) is not included or signed
    when the application is submitted.

-   The consortium members (if applicable) are not eligible.

-   The application does not address the absolute priorities or goes
    beyond those priorities as listed in the Federal Register notice.

-   The applicant does not comply with all of the procedural rules that
    govern the submission of the application.

-   The application does not contain the information required under the
    program.

-   The proposed project cannot be funded under the authorizing statute
    or implementing regulations for the program.

-   The proposed project addresses services that do not meet the
    requirements for funding under the governing absolute priorities for
    the program.

An applicant is to submit a separate application to each program under
which it wants a grant (34 CFR 75.125 of EDGAR).

If an applicant is submitting an application for the same project under
more than one Federal program, the applicant shall list these programs
in its application (34 CFR 75.126 of EDGAR). There is no opportunity to
amend your application after the deadline date. All applications will be
evaluated based on the information provided on or before the closing
date of the application.

**Note: Page standards are listed in the Closing Notice published in the
Federal Register.**

**Selection Criteria for Program Narrative**

The maximum score for all selection criteria is 100 points. The points
or weights assigned to each criterion are indicated in parentheses.
Non-Federal peer reviewers will review each application. They will be
asked to evaluate and score each program narrative against the following
selection criteria:

**84.299B INDIAN EDUCATION -- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT**

The Secretary evaluates applications for the Professional Development
Program grants on the basis of the following criteria found at 34 CFR
263.21. The maximum possible score for each criterion is indicated in
parentheses with the criterion. The Secretary awards up to 100 points
for these criteria.

***(a) Need for project. (5 Points)***

> \(1\) In determining the need for the proposed project, the Secretary
> considers one or more of the following factors:
>
> \(i\) The extent to which the proposed project will prepare personnel
> in specific fields in
>
> which shortages have been demonstrated.
>
> \(ii\) The extent to which specific gaps or weaknesses in local
> capacity to provide, improve or expand services that address the needs
> of the community or region have been identified and will be addressed
> by the proposed project, including the nature and magnitude of those
> gaps or weaknesses.

***(b) Significance. (10 Points)***

> \(1\) In determining the significance of the proposed project, the
> Secretary considers one or more of the following factors:
>
> \(i\) The potential contribution of the proposed project to increase
> effective strategies for teaching and student achievement.
>
> \(ii\) The likelihood that the proposed project will build local
> capacity to provide, improve, or expand services that address the
> needs of the target population.
>
> \(iii\) The likelihood that the proposed project will result in system
> change or
>
> improvement.

***(c) Quality of the project design. (15 Points)***

> \(1\) In determining the quality of the design of the proposed
> project, the Secretary considers one or more of the following factors:
>
> \(i\) The extent to which the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be
> achieved by the proposed project are clearly specified and measurable.
>
> \(ii\) The extent to which the design of the proposed project reflects
> up-to-date knowledge from research and effective practices to improve
> teaching and learning to support student proficiency in meeting
> rigorous academic standards;
>
> \(iii\) The extent to which performance feedback and continuous
> improvement of participant performance are integral to the design of
> the proposed project.

(iv) The extent to which the proposed project will establish linkages
     with other appropriate agencies and organizations providing
     educational services to the population of students to be served by
     the participants.

(v) The extent to which the design of the proposed project is based upon
    specific scientifically-based research, and the quality and
    appropriateness of that design, including the scientific rigor of
    the studies involved.

*(d) Quality of project services. (15 Points)*

> \(1\) In determining the quality of the services to be provided by the
> proposed project, the Secretary considers the quality and sufficiency
> of strategies for ensuring equal access and treatment for eligible
> project participants who are members of groups that have traditionally
> been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender,
> age, or disability.
>
> \(2\) In addition, the Secretary considers one or more of the
> following factors:
>
> \(i\) The extent to which the services to be provided by the proposed
> project reflect up-to-date knowledge, research and effective practice.
>
> \(ii\) The extent to which the training or professional development
> services to be provided by the proposed project are of sufficient
> quality, intensity, and duration to lead to improvements in the
> achievement of students as measured against rigorous academic
> standards.
>
> \(iii\) The extent to which the services to be provided by the
> proposed project involve the collaboration of appropriate partners for
> maximizing the effectiveness of the training and project services
> provided.

***(e) Quality of project personnel. (15 Points)***

> \(1\) In determining the quality of project personnel, the Secretary
> considers the extent to which the applicant encourages applications
> for employment from persons who are members of groups that have
> traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national
> origin, gender, age, or disability.

\(2\) In addition, the Secretary considers one or more of the following
factors:

\(i\) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of
the project director or principal investigator.

> \(ii\) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience,
> of key project personnel.
>
> \(iii\) The qualifications, including relevant training and
> experience, of project consultants or subcontractors.

***(f) Adequacy of resources. (10 Points)***

> \(1\) In determining the adequacy of resources for the proposed
> project, the Secretary considers one or more of the following factors:
>
> \(i\) The relevance and demonstrated commitment of each partner in the
> proposed project to the implementation and success of the project.
>
> \(ii\) The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the
> design of the program, program objectives, numbers of persons to be
> served, and the anticipated results and benefits.
>
> \(iii\) The potential for the incorporation of project purposes,
> activities, or benefits into the ongoing program of the agency or
> organization at the end of Federal funding.

***(g) Quality of management plan. (15 Points)***

> \(1\) In determining the quality of the management plan for the
> proposed project, the Secretary considers one or more of the following
> factors:
>
> \(i\) The adequacy of procedures for ensuring feedback and continuous
> improvement in the performance of program participants in meeting the
> needs of the population they are to serve.
>
> \(ii\) The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives
> of the proposed project during the award period, including clearly
> defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing
> project tasks.
>
> \(iii\) The extent to which the time commitments of the project
> director and other key project personnel are appropriate and adequate
> to meet the objectives of the proposed project.

***(h) Quality of the project evaluation. (15 Points)***

> \(1\) In determining the quality of the evaluation, the Secretary
> considers one or more of the following factors:

\(i\) The extent to which the methods of evaluation are thorough,
feasible, and appropriate to the context within which the program
operates and the effectiveness of project implementation strategies.

> \(ii\) The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide
> performance feedback on participants and permit periodic assessment of
> progress toward achieving the intended outcomes.
>
> \(iii\) The extent to which the methods of evaluation will include use
> the objective output measures that are directly related to the
> intended outcomes of the project and will produce quantitative and
> qualitative data to the extent possible.

##   {#section-13 .unnumbered}

## Part 5: Budget Narrative

*This section should be attached as a single document to the Budget
Narrative Attachment Form in accordance with the instructions found on
Grants.gov. It should be organized in the following manner and include
the following parts in order to expedite the review process.*

*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.*

Each application must also provide a Budget Narrative (which serves to
meet the requirements of ED Form 524, Section C) for requested Federal
funds. The Budget Narrative for requested Federal funds should provide a
justification of how the money requested for each budget item will be
spent.

This section requires an **itemized budget breakdown** for each project
year and the **basis for estimating the costs** of personnel salaries,
benefits, project staff travel, materials and supplies, consultants and
subcontracts, indirect costs and any other projected expenditures. Be
sure to complete an itemized budget breakdown and narrative for each
year of the proposed project (up to 48 months)*.*

The Budget Narrative provides an opportunity for the applicant to
identify the nature and amount of the proposed expenditures. The
applicant should provide sufficient detail to enable reviewers and
project staff to understand how requested funds will be used, how much
will be expended, and the relationship between the requested funds and
project activities and outcomes.

**Important Notes**

-   Applicants are encouraged to review OMB Circular A-21, *Cost
    Principles for Educational Institutions* \[OMB Circular A-87, *Cost
    Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments* or OMB
    Circular A-122, *Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations*\] in
    preparing their budget and budget narrative.

-   OMB Circular A-21 may be found at the following link:

<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a021/a21_2004.html>

-   OMB Circular A-87 may be found at the following link:

<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a087/a87_2004.html>

-   OMB Circular A-122 may be found at the following link:

<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a122/a122_2004.html>

**Suggested Guidelines for the Budget Narrative**

In accordance with 34 CFR 75.232, Department of Education staff perform
a cost analysis of the each recommended project to ensure that costs
relate to the activities and objectives of the project, are reasonable,
allowable and allocable. We may delete or reduce costs from the budget
during this review.

To facilitate the review of your Budget Narrative, we encourage each
applicant to include the following information for each year of the
project:

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**1. Personnel**

-   Provide the title and duties of each position to be compensated
    under this project.

-   Provide the salary for each position under this project.

-   Provide the amounts of time, such as hours or percentage of time to
    be expended by each position under this project.

-   Explain the importance of each position to the success of the
    project.

-   Provide the basis for cost estimates or computations.

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-   Give the fringe benefit percentages of all personnel included under
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**3. Travel**

-   Explain the purpose of the travel, how it relates to project
    success, how it aligns with the project goals and objectives and
    which program participants or staff will participate.

-   Submit an estimate for the number of trips, points of origin and
    destination, justification, and purpose of travel.

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-   Provide the basis for cost estimates or computations.

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-   Explain the purpose of the equipment, and how it relates to project
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-   Provide the basis for cost estimates or computations.

5.  **Supplies**

-   Provide an itemized estimate of materials and supplies by nature of
    expense or general category (e.g., instructional materials, office
    supplies, etc.).

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-   Provide the basis for cost estimates or computations.

6.  **Contractual**

-   Provide the purpose and relation to project success.

-   Describe the products to be acquired, and/or the professional
    services to be provided.

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-   Identify the name(s) of the contracting party, including
    consultants, if available.

-   Provide the cost per contractor.

-   Provide the amount of time that the project will be working with the
    contractor(s).

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-   For professional services contracts, provide the amounts of time to
    be devoted to the project, including the costs to be charged to this
    proposed grant award.

-   Provide a brief statement that you have followed the procedures for
    procurement under 34 CFR Parts 74.40 - 74.48 and Part 80.36.

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-   Provide the basis for cost estimates or computations.

7.  **Construction**

-   Not applicable.

8.  **Other**

-   List and identify items by major type or category (e.g.,
    communications, printing, postage, equipment rental, etc.).

-   Provide the cost per item (printing = \$500, postage = \$750).

-   Provide the purpose for the expenditures and relation to project
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-   Provide the basis for cost estimates or computations.

9.  **Total Direct Costs**

-   The amount that is the sum of expenditures, per budget category, of
    lines 1-8.

10. **Indirect Costs**

-   Identify indirect cost rate (if the applicant will charge indirect
    costs to the grant)

-   *Note*: remember to provide a copy of the most recent approved
    indirect cost agreement in the Other Attachments form section of the
    application.

**11. Training Stipends**

-   Identify cost of tuition per semester/quarter per student.

-   Identify living stipend and dependent care stipend per qualified
    student participant.

-   Identify cost of books per semester/quarter per student.

-   Identify any other cost the student would benefit from as a
    participant of this program (some budget for individual laptops,
    software, conference travel, etc.)

-   During the training portions of the grant (years 1-3) these costs
    will be charged against the student's payback requirement if the
    student does not complete the program.

-   During year 4 of the grant, the induction year, costs associated
    with induction services are not charged against the student's
    account.

**12. Total Costs**

-   Sum total of direct costs, indirect costs, and stipends.

-   Please provide total costs for each year of the project as well as
    grand total cost for the entire project period (up to 48 months)

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**Program Application Indirect Cost Instructions**

**Important Information Regarding Indirect Cost Rates**

The Department of Education (ED) reimburses grantees for its portion of
indirect costs that a grantee incurs on projects funded by the Office of
Indian Education (84.299B). In order to charge indirect costs to this
program, a grantee must have a currently approved Indirect Cost Rate
(ICR) agreement. The ICR must be negotiated with and approved by the
grantee's cognizant agency, i.e., either (1) the federal agency from
which it has received the most direct funding, subject to indirect cost
support; (2) the federal agency specifically assigned cognizance by the
Office of Management and Budget; or (3) the State agency that provides
the most subgrant funds to the grantee (if no direct federal awards are
received).

**Note:** Applicants should pay special attention to specific questions
on the application budget form (ED 524) about their cognizant agency and
the ICR being used in the budget. Applicants should be aware that ED is
very often not the cognizant agency for its grantees. Rather, ED accepts
the currently approved ICR established by the appropriate cognizant
agency.

Applicants are encouraged to have an accountant calculate a proposed ICR
using current information in the audited financial statements, actual
cost data or the Internal Revenue Service Form 990. Applicants should
use this proposed rate in the application materials and indicate the
documentation used to calculate the rate. Guidance related to
calculating an ICR can be found on ED\'s website at
<http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/fipao/icgindex.html>.

An applicant selected for funding, that does not have a currently
approved ICR, must review and follow the final regulations published in
the [Federal Register]{.underline} on December 7, 2007 (72 FR 69145).
The rules allow for a temporary ICR of 10% of budgeted salaries and
wages and require the grantee to submit an ICR proposal within 90 days
after issuance of the grant award notification.

Applicants with questions about charging indirect costs on this program
should contact the program contact person noted elsewhere in this
application package.

## Part 6: Other Attachments Form

*Attach one or more documents to the Other Attachments Form in
accordance with the instructions found on Grants.gov. You may provide
all of the required information in a single document, or in multiple
documents.*

*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.*

#### Individual Resumes for Project Directors and Key Personnel: Provide brief resumes or job descriptions that describe their qualifications for the responsibilities they will carry out under the project. 

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-   **Copy of Indirect Cost Rate Agreement**: If an applicant decides to
    charge indirect costs to this program and there is an indirect cost
    rate in place**,** the applicant shall provide a copy of the most
    recent **approved** Indirect Cost Agreement in the Other Attachments
    form section of the application.

> If an applicant decides to charge indirect costs to this program and
> there is a **[no]{.underline}** indirect cost rate in place, the
> applicant must follow the instructions found in the Important
> Information Regarding Indirect Cost Rates section found in this
> application package.

-   **Copy of Signed Consortium Agreement:** If applicable, provide a
    copy of the signed consortium agreement that includes the eligible
    entities and meets the requirements of 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129.
    This form may need to be scanned.

-   **Letters of Support:** These forms are optional.

## Part 7: Assurances and Certifications

Be certain to complete all required assurances and certifications in
Grants.gov, and include all required information in the appropriate
place on each form. The assurances and certifications required for this
application are:

-   Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B Form)

-   Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF LLL Form)

-   Grants.gov Lobbying Form

-   General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Requirements -- Section 427

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-   Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants (form 1890-0014)

**Instructions for Completion of SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Form**

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether
subawardee 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
followup 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 subaward recipient. Identify the tier
of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st
tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants
and contract awards under grants.

5\. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee,"
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

**Instructions for Meeting the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)
Section 427 Requirements**

All applicants **[must]{.underline}** include information in their
applications to address this provision in order to receive funding under
this program.

Section 427 **[requires]{.underline}** 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]{.underline}** sufficient to meet this requirement. Applicants
must identify potential barriers and explain steps they will take to
overcome these barriers.

**Applicants are required to address this provision by attaching a
statement (not to exceed three pages) to the *ED GEPA427 form* that is
included in the electronic application package in Grants.gov.**

######### []{.mark}

[]{.mark}

**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\. 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.

2\. 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.

3\. Annual budget means the amount of money your organization spends
each year on all of its activities.

4\. Self-identify.

5\. An organization is considered a community-based organization if its
headquarters/service location shares the same zip code as the clients
you serve.

6\. An "intermediary" is an organization that enables a group of small
organizations to receive and manage government funds by administering
the grant on their behalf.

7.  Self-explanatory.

8.  Self-explanatory.

**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:** U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
2202-4651.

**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, 7^th^ and D
Streets, SW, ROB-3, Room 3671, Washington, D.C. 20202-4725

OMB No. 1890-0014 Exp. (Approved)

##   {#section-16 .unnumbered}

## Part 8: Intergovernmental Review (Executive Order 12372)

It is estimated that in 2008 the Federal Government will outlay \$449
billion in grants to State and local governments. [Executive Order
12372](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/de75ad200e7ec3e79df7b8a059b603c0bb7c36be.html),
\"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,\" was issued with the
desire to foster the intergovernmental partnership and strengthen
federalism by relying on State and local processes for the coordination
and review of proposed Federal financial assistance and direct Federal
development. The Order allows each State to designate an entity to
perform this function.

**This program is subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372
(Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) and the regulations in 34
CFR part 79.**

Applicants must contact the appropriate State single point of contact to
find out about, and to comply with, the State's process under Executive
Order 12372. Applicants proposing to perform activities in more than one
State should immediately contact the single point of contact for each of
those States and follow the procedures established in each State under
the Executive order.

In keeping with the Executive Order, the Office of Management and Budget
has established and maintains a list of the States participating in the
program. The list below provides the names, addresses, telephone and fax
numbers of designated State single points of contact and can be
electronically accessed at:
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html>

Any State process recommendation and other comments submitted by a State
single point of contact and any comments from State, area-wide,
regional, and local entities must be mailed or hand-delivered by the
date indicated in this notice to the following address:

The Secretary\
**EO 12372**\
U.S. Department of Education\
Room 7E200\
400 Maryland Avenue SW\
Washington, DC 20202

Proof of mailing will be determined on the same basis as applications
(see 34 CFR § 75.102). Recommendations or comments may be hand-delivered
until 4:30 p.m. (eastern time) on the closing date indicated in this
notice.

**[Important note:]{.underline}** The above address is not the same
address as the one to which the applicant submits its completed
applications. ***[Do not send applications to the above
address.]{.underline}***

States that are not listed on the following pages have chosen not to
participate in the intergovernmental review process, and therefore do
not have a SPOC. If you are located within a State that does not have a
SPOC, you may send application materials directly to the Department as
described in the Federal Register notice announcing the grant
competition.

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  Tracy L. Copeland\                                                                                 Grants Coordination\
  Manager, State Clearinghouse\                                                                      State Clearinghouse\
  Office of Intergovernmental Services\                                                              Office of Planning and Research\
  Department of Finance and Administration\                                                          P.O. Box 3044, Room 222\
  1515 W. 7th St., Room 412\                                                                         Sacramento, California 95812-3044\
  Little Rock, Arkansas 72203\                                                                       Telephone:  (916) 445-0613\
  Telephone:  (501) 682-1074\                                                                        Fax:  (916) 323-3018\
  Fax:  (501) 682-5206\                                                                              <state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov>
  <tracy.copeland@dfa.state.ar.us>                                                                   

  [**DELAWARE**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/d0af4876ecf86956c8f63f1ae3381a1b1b432013.html)\   **[DISTRICT OF
  Jennifer L. Carlson\                                                                               COLUMBIA](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/c799e63b4f01775989f2db6176f4711a7d40d847.html)**\
  Associate Fiscal and Policy Analyst\                                                               Donna Bexley\
  Office of Management and Budget\                                                                   DC Government Office of Partnerships and Grants Development\
  Budget Development, Planning & Administration\                                                     441 4th Street, NW\
  Haslet Armory, Third Floor\                                                                        Washington, DC 20001\
  122 William Penn Street\                                                                           Telephone:  (202) 727-6437\
  Dover, Delaware 19901\                                                                             Fax:  (202) 727-1652\
  Telephone:  (302) 739-4206\                                                                        <Donna.bexley@dc.gov>
  Fax:  (302) 739-5661\                                                                              
  <jennifer.carlson@state.de.us>                                                                     

  [**FLORIDA**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/a8aefa94692adaf81b9698579a5bcf73d9b08db0.html)\    [**GEORGIA**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/898508bd9ea5e429192b9f78d3792fca2fc79701.html)\
  Lauren P. Milligan\                                                                                Barbara Jackson\
  Florida State Clearinghouse\                                                                       Georgia State Clearinghouse\
  Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection\                                                         270 Washington Street, SW, 8th Floor\
  3900 Commonwealth Blvd.\                                                                           Atlanta, Georgia 30334\
  Mail Station 47\                                                                                   Telephone:  (404) 656-3855\
  Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000\                                                                   Fax:  (404) 656-7916\
  Telephone:  (850) 245-2161\                                                                        <gach@opb.state.ga.us>
  Fax:  (850) 245-2190\                                                                              
  <Lauren.Milligan@dep.state.fl.us>                                                                  

  [**IOWA**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/aebaa09f76a309417e862edf5ab27cb8b52540b9.html)\       **KENTUCKY**\
  Kathy Mabie\                                                                                       Lee Nalley\
  Iowa Department of Management\                                                                     The Governor's Office for Local Development\
  State Capitol Building Room G12\                                                                   1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 340\
  1007 E Grand Avenue\                                                                               Frankfort, Kentucky 40601\
  Des Moines, Iowa 50319\                                                                            Telephone:  (502) 573-2382  Ext. 274\
  Telephone:  (515) 281-8834\                                                                        Fax:  (502) 573-1519\
  Fax:  (515) 242-5897\                                                                              <Lee.Nalley@ky.gov>
  <Kathy.Mabie@iowa.gov>                                                                             
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  **MAINE**\                                                                                         [**MARYLAND**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/5937f1cbfe3b3dc843dc71d67660d2d88de0e53f.html)\
  Joyce Benson\                                                                                      Linda C. Janey, J.D.\
  State Planning Office\                                                                             Director, Maryland State Clearinghouse For Intergovernmental Assistance\
  184 State Street\                                                                                  301 West Preston Street, Room 1104\
  38 State House Station\                                                                            Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2305\
  Augusta, Maine 04333\                                                                              Telephone:  (410) 767-4490\
  Telephone:  (207) 287-3261\                                                                        Fax:  (410) 767-4480\
  (Direct) (207) 287-1461\                                                                           <ljaney@mdp.state.md.us>
  Fax:  (207) 287-6489\                                                                              
  <Joyce.benson@maine.gov>                                                                           

  **MICHIGAN**\                                                                                      **MISSISSIPPI**\
  William Parkus\                                                                                    Janet Riddell\
  Southeast Michigan Council of Governments\                                                         Clearinghouse Officer\
  535 Griswold, Suite 300\                                                                           Department of Finance and Administration\
  Detroit, Michigan 48226\                                                                           1301 Woolfolk Building, Suite E\
  Telephone:  (313) 961-4266\                                                                        501 North West Street\
  Fax:  (313) 961-4869\                                                                              Jackson, Mississippi 39201\
  [mailto:parkus@semcog.org](mailto:parkus@semcog.org)                                               Telephone:  (601) 359-6762\
                                                                                                     Fax:  (601) 359-6758\
                                                                                                     <JRiddell@dfa.state.ms.us>

  [**MISSOURI**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/89ef21aa0faa2d8886d90855f999c35d399803c3.html)\   **[NEVADA](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/5d4c51e33e5d2a593f0b27b48a0ab8a2bf0afb40.html)**\
  Sara VanderFeltz\                                                                                  Gosia Sylwesprzak\
  Federal Assistance Clearinghouse\                                                                  Department of Administration\
  Office of Administration\                                                                          Nevada State Clearinghouse\
  Commissioner's Office\                                                                             Coordinator/SPOC\
  Capitol Building, Room 125\                                                                        209 E. Musser Street, Room 200\
  Jefferson City, Missouri 65102\                                                                    Carson City, Nevada 89701\
  Telephone:  (573) 751-0337\                                                                        Telephone:  (775) 684-0209\
  Fax:  (573) 751-1212\                                                                              Fax:  (775) 684-0260\
  <sara.vanderfeltz@oa.mo.gov>                                                                       <clearinghouse@budget.state.nv.us>

  **NEW HAMPSHIRE**\                                                                                 **NEW YORK**\
  Amy Ignatius, Acting Director\                                                                     Office of Public Security\
  New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning\                                                       Homeland Security Grants Coordination\
  Attn: Intergovernmental Review Process\                                                            633 3rd Avenue\
  Mark Toussiant\                                                                                    New York, New York 10017\
  57 Regional Drive\                                                                                 Telephone: (212-867-1289\
  Concord, New Hampshire 03301\                                                                      Fax: (212) 867-1725
  Telephone:  (603) 271-2155\                                                                        
  Fax:  (603) 271-2615\                                                                              
  <amy.ignatius@nh.gov>                                                                              
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  **[NORTH DAKOTA](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/f549674d3662fbaf55ea74f5a14640c0d79867c0.html)\  **RHODE ISLAND**\
  **Jim Boyd\                                                                                         Joyce Karger\
  ND Department of Commerce\                                                                          Department of Administration\
  1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 2\                                                                  One Capitol Hill\
  P.O. Box 2057\                                                                                      Providence, Rhode Island 02908\
  Bismarck, North Dakota 58502-2057\                                                                  Telephone:  (401) 222-6181\
  Telephone:  (701) 328-2676\                                                                         Fax:  (401) 222-2083\
  Fax:  (701) 328-2308\                                                                               <jkarger@doa.state.ri.us>
  <jboyd@state.nd.us>                                                                                 

  [**SOUTH                                                                                            [**TEXAS**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/aa749e01ac59650d5f83ef05c0fb91e650483c90.html)\
  CAROLINA**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/c32e3dd203759989b527f1dc10bcb8febd5cb3f4.html)\       Denise S. Francis\
  Jean Ricard\                                                                                        Director, State Grants Team\
  Office of State Budget\                                                                             Governor\'s Office of Budget and Planning\
  1201 Main Street, Suite 870\                                                                        P.O. Box 12428\
  Columbia, South Carolina 29201\                                                                     Austin, Texas 78711\
  Telephone:  (803) 734-1314\                                                                         Telephone:  (512) 305-9415\
  Fax:  (803) 734-0645\                                                                               Fax:  (512) 936-2681\
  <JRicard@budget.sc.gov>                                                                             <Grants@governor.state.tx.us>

  [**UTAH**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/2af6e99b25c5c57aa9cea6d37754b55b01813426.html)\        **WEST VIRGINIA**\
  Tenielle Young\                                                                                     Bobby Lewis\
  Utah State Clearinghouse\                                                                           Director, Community Development Division\
  Governor\'s Office of Planning and Budget Utah State Capitol Complex\                               West Virginia Development Office\
  Suite E210, PO Box 142210\                                                                          Building #6, Room 553\
  Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2210\                                                                    Charleston, West Virginia 25305\
  Telephone:  (801) 538-1570\                                                                         Telephone:  (304) 558-4010\
  Fax:  (801) 538-1547\                                                                               Fax:  (304) 558-3248\
  <Tenielleyoung@utah.gov>                                                                            <rlewis@wvdo.org>

  [**WISCONSIN**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/2f016da9361181efdcb6def928db8630fc067a5c.html)\   **AMERICAN SAMOA**\
  Division of Intergovernmental Relations\                                                            Pat M. Galea\'i\
  Wisconsin Department of Administration\                                                             Federal Grants/Programs Coordinator\
  101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor\                                                                 Office of Grants Policy/Office of the Governor\
  P.O. Box 8944\                                                                                      Department of Commerce\
  Madison, Wisconsin 53708\                                                                           American Samoa Government\
  Telephone:  (608) 261-7533\                                                                         Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799\
  Fax:  (608) 267-6917\                                                                               Telephone:  (684) 633-5155/4116\
  <spoc@wisconsin.gov>                                                                                Fax:  (684) 633-4195/2269\
                                                                                                      <pmgaleai@yahoo.com>
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  **GUAM**\                               **NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS**\
  Roland C.P. Villaverde\                 Antonio S. Muna\
  Administrator\                          Special Assistant for Management\
  Guam State Clearinghouse\               Office of Management and Budget\
  Office of *I Segundo na Maga'lahen      Office of the Governor\
  Guåhan*\                                Saipan, MP 96950\
  Office of the Governor\                 Telephone:  (670) 664-2289\
  P.O. Box 2950\                          Fax:  (670) 323-2272\
  *Hågatña*, Guam 96932\                  <e_macaranas@yahoo.com>
  Telephone:  (671) 475-9380 ext. 901\    
  Fax:  (671) 477-2007\                   
  <administrator@guamclearinghouse.com>   

  **PUERTO RICO**\                        **VIRGIN ISLANDS**\
  Ing. David Rodríguez / Luz H. Olmeda\   Debra Gottlieb (Acting Director)\
  Puerto Rico Planning Board\             Director, Office of Management and
  Federal Proposals Review Office\        Budget\
  PO Box 41119\                           #41 Norre Gade Emancipation Garden
  San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1119\       Station, Second Floor\
  Telephone:  787-723-6190\               Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
  Fax:  787-722-6783\                     00802\
  <Olmeda_L@jp.gobierno.pr>               Telephone:  (340) 774-0750\
                                          Fax:  (340) 776-0069\
                                          <dbgottlieb@omb.gov.vi>
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Changes to this list can be made only after OMB is notified by a
State\'s officially designated representative. E-mail messages can be
sent to <Hai_M._Tran@omb.eop.gov>. If you prefer, you may send
correspondence to the following postal address:

Attn: Grants Management\
Office of Management and Budget\
New Executive Office Building, Suite 6025\
725 17th Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20503

**Please note:** Inquiries about obtaining a Federal grant should not be
sent to the OMB e-mail or postal address shown above. The best source
for this information is the *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance* or
CFDA
([http://www.cfda.gov](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/2b6f2e3e02989f9243fcc98d1a9e67e8a6dcb71e.html))
and the Grants.gov website
([http://www.grants.gov](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/b5dc150c8e3b208e11df1fbadda11b1e545b838b.html)).

# []{.mark}  {#section-17 .unnumbered}

# Reporting and Accountability

Successful applicants with multi-year grants must submit **quarterly**
**performance reports** demonstrating their progress in meeting approved
project objectives. Grantees must also provide the most current
financial and performance measure data for each quarter of the project.

At the end of the project period, applicants will also be required to
submit a **final performance report**.

Under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), the following
performance indicators have been established to evaluate the overall
effectiveness of the Program:

[Performance Measures]{.underline}: The Secretary has established the
following key performance measures for assessing the effectiveness of
the Professional Development program that increase:

\(1\) The percentage of participants in administrator preparation
projects who become principals, vice principals, or school
administrators in local educational agencies that enroll 5 percent or
more American Indian and Alaska Native students;

\(2\) The percentage of participants in teacher preparation projects who
become teachers in local educational agencies that enroll 5 percent or
more American Indian and Alaska Native students;

\(3\) The percentage of program participants who meet the definition of
"Highly Qualified";

\(4\) The percentage of program participants, who complete their service
requirement on schedule;

\(5\) The cost per individual who successfully completes the
administrator preparation program, takes a position in a school district
with at least 5 percent American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment, and
completes the service requirement in such schools; and

\(6\) The cost per individual who successfully completes the teacher
preparation program, takes a position in a school district with at least
5 percent American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment, and completes the
service requirement in such schools.

We encourage applicants to demonstrate a strong capacity to provide
reliable data on these measures in their responses to the selection
criteria "Quality of project services" and "Quality of the project
evaluation." All grantees will be expected to submit, as part of their
performance report, information with respect to these performance
measures.

For specific requirements on grantee reporting, please go to the ED
Performance Report Form 524B at
<http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html>.