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**U.S. Department of Education**

### Office of Postsecondary Education

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**Grants for Institutions of Higher Education**

**(CFDA No. 84.333A)**

# **A Guide for the Preparation of Applications**

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**Form Approved:**

**OMB No. 1840-0738 Exp. Date: 05/31/2005**

## Closing Date: April 18, 2005

***DATED* MATERIAL**

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improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education,
Washington, D.C. 20202-4651.

If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual
submission of this form, write directly to: Office of Postsecondary
Education, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, room 6151,
Washington D.C. 20202-8525.

**PLEASE NOTE- NEW ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION POLICY**

**[Electronic Submission is Required]{.underline}** - As outlined in the
Federal Register notice for this grant competition, applications must be
submitted electronically. You must submit your application using the
electronic application system designated in the Federal Register notice.
(The notice will designate whether you will use e-Application or
Grants.gov). You may not e-mail an electronic copy to us. We will reject
your application if you submit it in paper format unless you qualify for
one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement described
below [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.

Under mandatory submission, electronic applications must be received by
4:30 pm Washington, DC time on the application deadline date. **Under
this new policy, Education does not allow for any last minute waiver
requests from applicants, which is a change from the previous policy for
mandatory electronic submission. Consequently, we strongly encourage you
to review the registration and submission procedures for the designated
electronic application system right away. In addition, we strongly
suggest that you do not wait until the deadline date to submit your
application.**

[Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement]{.underline}: You
qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and
may submit your application in paper format, by mail or hand delivery,
if you are unable to submit an application through the electronic
application system designated in the Federal Register notice because----

• You do not have access to the Internet; or

> • You do not have the capacity to upload large documents
>
> to the 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.
(Please follow the fax instructions found in the Federal Register notice
for this competition. Also, your paper application must be submitted in
accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions also described in
the Federal Register notice for this grant competition.)

For detailed information on the electronic submission requirement for
this competition, please refer to the Federal Register notice.

**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**INTENT TO SUBMIT APPLICATION**

**Please return this form or e-mail responses by**

**APRIL 1, 2005**

Please indicate your institution's intent to apply for a grant awarded
under the Demonstration Project to Ensure Students with Disabilities
Receive A Quality Higher Education by completing the following form:

Name of Institution:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Contact Person:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

City, State, Zip Code:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Telephone: (
)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Fax Number: ( )
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

E-mail:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Type of Grant: (Please check the appropriate grant type)

Teaching Methods: Strategies

Synthesizing Research and Information

FAX or e-mail response to:

Shedita Alston

Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students with Disabilities

Receive a Quality Higher Education

U.S. Department of Education

1990 K Street N.W., Floor 7, #7089

Washington, DC 20006

Fax responses to (202) 502-7699

E-mail: Shedita.Alston@ed.gov

*The Department uses this information for planning purposes only. This
information will help anticipate the number of applications to plan for
the peer review process.*

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**Approved under OMB No. 1840-0738**

#### [TABLE OF CONTENTS]{.underline}

Dear Applicant
Letter.....................................................................................i

## 

## Notice Inviting Applications for New Award......................................................\...ii

## Section A: Introduction..............................................................................1

## Section B: Selection Criteria........................................................................7

## 

## Section C: Instructions for the Preparation of the Application 

> Narrative................................................................................12

## Section D: Statute- Part D, Sections 761 through 763 of 

> Title V II of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965,
>
> as
> amended.............................................................................15

## Section E: Application Forms, Instructions, Assurances, and Survey

> Application for Federal Education Assistance

(ED 424) form and
instructions............................................................\...22

## 

## Section F: Budget Forms and Instructions

Instructions for Preparing the Budget
Narrative...........................................33

ED Form 524 Budget Information Non-Construction

Programs........................................................................................35

ED Form 524 Budget Summary Non-Federal

Funds and
Instructions........................................................................36

Budget Summary-Non-Federal
Funds.......................................................38

## 

Budget Narrative.............
..................................................................39

**Section G: Assurances Required For Federal Funding**

Assurances-Non-Construction
Programs...................................................41

Certification Regarding
Lobbying...........................................................43

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and
Voluntary

Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions
..........................................\...44

## Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants ...................................45

## Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and Instructions .......................................47

## DUNS Number Instructions ..................................................................50

Executive Order Intergovernmental

Review...........................................................................................51

> Single Points of
> Contact.....................................................................\...52
>
> GEPA Notice to All
> Applicants............................................................\...58

GPRA Notice to All
Applicants...............................................................60

## Section H: Additional Reference Information

Important Notice to Prospective Participants in USDE Contract and Grant

Program..........................................................................................62

## 

Grant Application Receipt
Acknowledgement.............................................65

Grant and Contract Funding
Information...................................................66

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> February 2005

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the **Demonstration Projects to Ensure
Students with Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education Program.**
This year we have an opportunity to focus on the technical assistance
and professional development activities of higher education faculty and
administrators, so they can meet the diverse needs of their students
with disabilities. Many disabled students face daunting challenges as
they seek to participate and complete their higher education programs.
This program will assist higher education faculty to be more prepared to
teach and assist disabled students to succeed in achieving their goals.

This application booklet includes the instructions and forms needed to
submit a complete application package to the U.S. Department of
Education. Applications are required to be submitted electronically.
Please read the booklet carefully and closely follow the guidance
provided. Applications will be carefully screened for required formats,
forms and content, and they will be returned if they do not meet the
stated requirements.

Applications for this grant program must be received by April 18, 2005.
Each application will be individually reviewed and scored by peer
reviewers, based on the match of applications' proposals to the
selection criteria. The selection criteria are included in this booklet.

To better familiarize yourself with this grant program, we encourage you
to visit the program website at
http://www.ed.gov/programs/disabilities/index.html.

If you have questions, a program officer is available to provide
technical assistance. Please contact Shedita Alston by telephone at

\(202\) 502-7808, or by e-mail at <shedita.alston@ed.gov>.

We look forward to receiving your application and greatly appreciate
your efforts to promote excellence in our nation's colleges and
universities for students with disabilities and the faculty who teach
them.

Sincerely,

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Wilbert Bryant

Deputy Assistant Secretary

for Higher Education Programs

\[Federal Register: February 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 38)\]

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**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**Office of Postsecondary Education; Overview Information;**

**Demonstration Projects To Ensure Students With Disabilities Receive a
Quality Higher Education; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2005**

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.333A.

Dates:

Applications Available: February 28, 2005.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 18, 2005.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 17, 2005.

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education.

Estimated Available Funds: \$6,919,000.

Estimated Range of Awards: \$100,000 to \$350,000 per year.

Estimated Average Size of Awards: \$277,000.

Estimated Number of Awards: 25.

Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this

notice.

Project Period: Up to 36 months.

Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students with
Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education program provides grants
to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to develop innovative
demonstration projects. The purpose of the demonstration program is to
provide technical assistance and professional development for faculty
and administrators of IHEs in order to provide them with the skills and

supports that they need to teach students with disabilities. IHEs funded
under this program also will widely disseminate research and

training to enable faculty and administrators in other IHEs to meet the
educational needs of students with disabilities.

Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1140-1140d.

Applicable Regulations: The Education Department General

Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 81,
82, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.

Because there are no program specific regulations for the

Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students with Disabilities Receive a
Quality Higher Education program, applicants should refer to the
authorizing statute in Part D, Title VII, of the Higher Education Act of
1965, as amended (HEA).

II\. Award Information

Type of Award: Discretionary grants.

Estimated Available Funds: \$6,919,000.

Estimated Range of Awards: \$100,000 to \$350,000 per year.

Estimated Average Size of Awards: \$277,000.

Estimated Number of Awards: 25.

Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this

notice.

Project Period: Up to 36 months.

III\. Eligibility Information

1\. Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education.

2\. Cost Sharing or Matching: This program does not involve cost sharing
or matching.

IV\. Application and Submission Information

1\. Address to Request Application Package:

You may obtain an application package via the Internet by

downloading the package from the program Web site at:
<http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.ed.gov/programs/disabilities/index.html>

.

You may also obtain a copy of the application package by contacting
Shedita Alston, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., room
7089, Washington, DC 20006-8526. Telephone: 202-502-7808 or by e-mail

at: <Shedita.Alston@ed.gov>.

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may

call (toll free): 1-877-576-7734.

Individuals with disabilities may obtain a copy of the application
package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape,
or computer diskette) by contacting the program contact person listed in
section VII of this notice.

2\. Content and Form of Application Submission: Requirements

concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you
must submit, are in the application package for this program
competition.

Page Limit: The application narrative (Part III of the application) is
where you, the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers
use to evaluate your application. You must limit Part III to the
equivalent of no more than 30 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).

The page limit does not apply to Part I, the coversheet; Part II, the
budget section, including the narrative budget justification; Part

IV, the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, the
resumes, the bibliography, or the letters of support. However, you must
include all of the application narrative in Part III.

We will reject your application if\--

You apply these standards and exceed the page limit; or

You apply other standards and exceed the equivalent of the

page limit.

3\. Submission Dates and Times:

Applications Available: February 28, 2005.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 18, 2005.

Applications for grants under this program must be submitted

electronically using the Electronic Grant Application System (e-

Application) available through the Department\'s e-

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Grants system. For information (including dates and times) about how to

submit your application electronically or by mail or hand delivery if
you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement,
please refer to section IV.6. Other Submission Requirements in this
notice.

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

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 27, 2005.

4\. Intergovernmental Review: 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 competition.

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

6\. Other Submission Requirements: Applications for grants under this
program must be submitted electronically, unless you qualify for an
exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in
this section.

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 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.

a\. Electronic Submission of Applications. Applications for grants under
the Demonstration Projects To Ensure Students with Disabilities Receive
a Quality Higher Education Competition-CFDA Number 84.333A must be
submitted electronically using e-Application available through the
Department\'s e-Grants system, accessible through the e-Grants portal
page at:
<http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://e-grants.ed.gov>.

While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data
online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an
electronic copy of a grant application to us.

Please note the following:

You must complete the electronic submission of your grant

application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application

deadline date. The e-Application system will not accept an application
for this program after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the
application deadline date. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do
not wait until the application deadline date to begin the application
process.

The regular hours of operation of the e-Grants Web site

are 6 a.m. Monday until 7 p.m. Wednesday; and 6 a.m. Thursday until
midnight Saturday, Washington, DC time. Please note that the system is
unavailable on Sundays, and between 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and 6 a.m. on
Thursdays, Washington, DC time, for maintenance. Any modifications to
these hours are posted on the e-Grants Web site.

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

the Application for Federal Education Assistance (ED 424), and all
necessary assurances and certifications.

Any narrative sections of your application should be

attached as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF
(Portable Document) format.

Your electronic application must comply with any page

limit requirements described in this notice.

Prior to submitting your electronic application, you may

wish to print a copy of it for your records.

After you electronically submit your application, you will

receive an automatic acknowledgement that will include a PR/Award number
(an identifying number unique to your application).

Within three working days after submitting your electronic

application, fax a signed copy of the ED 424 to the Application Control
Center after following these steps:

\(1\) Print ED 424 from e-Application.

\(2\) The applicant\'s Authorizing Representative must sign this form.

\(3\) Place the PR/Award number in the upper right hand corner of the
hard-copy signature page of the ED 424.

\(4\) Fax the signed ED 424 to the Application Control Center at (202)
245-6272.

We may request that you provide us original signatures on

other forms at a later date.

Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of e-Application System
Unavailability: If you are prevented from electronically submitting your
application on the application deadline date because the e-

Application system is unavailable, we will grant you an extension of one
business day in order to transmit your application electronically,

by mail, or by hand delivery. We will grant this extension if\--

\(1\) You are a registered user of e-Application and you have

initiated an electronic application for this competition; and

(2)(a) The e-Application system is unavailable for 60 minutes or more
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on
the application deadline date; or

\(b\) The e-Application system is unavailable for any period of time
between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application
deadline date.

We must acknowledge and confirm these periods of unavailability before
granting you an extension. To request this extension or to confirm our
acknowledgement of any system unavailability, you may contact either (1)
the person listed elsewhere in this notice under FOR

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT (see VII. Agency Contact) or (2) the
e-Grants help desk at 1-888-336-8930. If the system is down and
therefore the application deadline is extended, an e-mail will be sent
to all registered users who have initiated an e-Application. Extensions
referred to in this section apply only to the unavailability of the

Department\'s e-Application system.

Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement: 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 e-Application system because\--

You do not have access to the Internet; or

You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to

the Department\'s e-Application system; and

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

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statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date.

Address and mail or fax your statement to: Shedita Alston, U.S.
Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., room 7089, Washington, DC
20006-8526. FAX: (202) 502-7699.

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. 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

84.333A), 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-4260, or

By mail through a commercial carrier: U.S. Department of Education,
Application Control Center\--Stop 4260, Attention: (CFDA Number:
84.333A), 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.

c\. Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery. 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 84.333A), 550 12th
Street, SW., Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-4260.

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily

between 8 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: 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 4 of the ED 424 the CFDA number\--and 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.

V. Application Review Information

1\. Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for this competition are
in the application package.

VI\. Award Administration Information

1\. Award Notices: 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
will notify you.

2\. Administrative and National Policy Requirements:

We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the
application package and reference these and other requirements in the
Applicable Regulations section of this notice.

We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an
award in the Applicable Regulations 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 this grant.

3\. Reporting: At the end of your project period, you must submit a

final performance report, including financial information, as directed
by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must submit an
annual performance report that provides the most current performance and
financial expenditure information as specified by the Secretary in 34
CFR 75.720.

4\. Performance Measures: Under the Government Performance and Results
Act (GPRA), two measures have been developed in evaluating the overall
effectiveness of the Demonstration Projects To Ensure Students With
Disabilities Receive A Quality Higher Education Program: (1) The
difference between the rate at which students with documented
disabilities complete courses taught by faculty trained in project
activities, and the rate at which other students complete those courses
and (2) the percentage of faculty trained in project activities that

incorporate elements of training into their classroom teaching.

VII\. Agency Contact

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shedita Alston, U.S. Department of
Education, 1990 K Street, NW., room 7089, Washington, DC 20006-8526.
Telephone: 202-502-7808 or by e-mail: <Shedita.Alston@ed.gov>.

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call
(toll free): 1-877-576-7734, or if the TDD number is not available, use
the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.

Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an

alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer
diskette) on request to the program contact person listed in this
section.

VIII\. Other Information

Electronic Access to This Document: You may view this document, as well
as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal
Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the
Internet at the following site:
<http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=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: The official version of this document is the document

published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the

official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal

Regulations is available on GPO Access at:
<http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html>

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Dated: February 23, 2005.

Sally L. Stroup,

Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.

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**Section A**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**Introduction**

**THE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
RECEIVE A QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (84.333A)**

**APPLICATION FOR NEW AWARDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005**

## INTRODUCTION

# **Authorization**

Title VII, Part D of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

# **Purpose**

To support model demonstration projects to provide technical assistance
or professional development for faculty and administrators in
institutions of higher education in order to provide students with
disabilities a quality postsecondary education.

# **Eligible Applicants**

Institutions of higher education (IHE), including institutions that
provide professional development and technical assistance for students
with learning disabilities.

### Key Dates

Closing date: April 18, 2005

Anticipated award date: September 30, 2005

Note: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is not bound by anticipated
dates of award.

### Contact Person

Shedita Alston

Phone: (202) 502-7808 fax: (202) 502-7699

E-mail: Shedita.Alston@ed.gov

**ACTIVITIES FUNDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM**

Authorized activities: Eligible activities to be conducted by
institutions of higher education (IHE)under this section shall be used
to carry out one or more of the following activities:

1.  The development of innovative, effective and efficient teaching
    methods and strategies to provide faculty and administrators with
    the skills and supports necessary to teach students with
    disabilities. Such methods and strategies may include:

-   In-service training

-   Professional development

-   Customized and general technical assistance

> workshops

-   Summer institutes

-   Distance learning and

-   Training in the use of assistive and

> educational technology

2.  The synthesis of research and other information related to the
    provision of postsecondary educational services to students with
    disabilities.

3.  The conduct of professional development and training sessions for
    faculty and administrators from other IHEs to enable them to meet
    the postsecondary needs of students with disabilities.

Grants under this program shall include evaluation and dissemination to
other IHEs, of the information obtained through the activities described
above.

#### EXPECTED FUNDING LEVELS

The amount presented estimates and ED is not bound by them. The U.S.
Department of Education is not bound by the estimates given below.

-   Total amount available for Fiscal Year 2005: \$6,919,000

-   Funding range: \$100,000-\$350,000

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-   Estimated number of awards: 25

-   Anticipated average award: \$277,000

**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS**

The following information was published in the FEDERAL REGISTER in which
the U.S. Department of Education published its Application Notices for
New Programs in Fiscal Year 2005 (See Section A).

**DEADLINE FOR TRANSMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS**

April 18, 2005

**DEADLINE FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW**

June 17, 2005

**ESTIMATED RANGE OF AWARDS**

\$100,000-\$350,000

**ESTIMATED AVERAGE SIZE OF AWARDS**

\$277,000

**ESTIMATED NUMBER OF AWARDS**

25

**PROJECT PERIOD**

36 Months (Oct. 1, 2005 to September 30, 2008)

**APPLICABLE REGULATIONS**

(a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
    in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98 and 99.

**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS**

The application package should be divided into four parts. The parts are
as follows:

*Part I*: Application for Federal Assistance

> (Standard Form 424).

*Part II*: Budget Information Non-Construction Programs

> (ED Form 524).
>
> The applicant completes ED form 524, printed in the application
> package, showing costs for each year for which funding is requested.
> The applicant completes section C of form 524 by attaching additional
> pages to provide a detailed breakout of all proposed costs for each 12
> month period for which funding is requested. Under 34 CFR 75.562, the
> Secretary accepts an indirect cost rate of no more than 8 percent of
> the total direct cost of the project for the federal share and for the
> matching share.

*Part III*: Application Narrative. Please see instructions on p.12.

*Part IV:* Application Forms, Instructions, Assurances, and Survey.

#### Application for Federal Education Assistance (ED 424) form and instructions; Instructions for Preparing the Budget Narrative; ED Form 524-Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs; ED Form 524 Budget Summary Non-Federal Funds and Instructions; Section B-Budget Summary-Non-Federal Funds; Section C Budget Narrative; Assurances; Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants; Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and Instructions; DUNS Number Instructions; Executive Order Intergovernmental Review; Single Points of Contact; GEPA Notice to All Applicants; GPRA Notice to All Applicants and Application Transmittal Instructions.

# **SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS**

We are requiring that applications for grants under this program be
submitted electronically using the Electronic Grant Application System
(e-Application) available through the Department's e-Grants system.
However, the Application for Federal Education Assistance (ED 424) form,
the assurances, and the certification must each have an original
signature. No grant may be awarded unless a complete application form
has been received.

Approved under OMB Control No. 1840-0738

**FURTHER INFORMATION**

For specific information concerning the program, contact

Shedita Alston. Mailing Address: Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S.
Department of Education, 1990 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.
Telephone: (202) 502-7808. The official application notice for a
discretionary grant competition is the notice published in the FEDERAL
REGISTER.

**PROGRAM AUTHORITY**

Title VII of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Part D as amended.

**Section B**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**Selection Criteria**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**SELECTION CRITERIA**

The Secretary uses the following selection criteria to evaluate
applications for new grants under the Demonstration Projects to Ensure
Students with Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education.
Applicants should note that the following criteria should be considered
while developing the grant application. The maximum score for all these
criteria is 100 points. The maximum score for each criterion is
indicated with the criterion.

**(a) Statutory provisions. The maximum score for this section**

> **is 30 points.**

The Secretary considers the requirements of the statute for the proposed
project.

(1) The Secretary reviews each application to determine the extent to
    which the project will meet the purpose(s) and requirement(s) of
    section 762 and 763 of Title VII, Part D, of the Higher Education
    Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Amendments of 1998,
    Pub.L.105-244.

**(b) Significance. The maximum score for this section is 25 points.**

The Secretary considers the significance of the proposed project. In
determining the significance of the proposed project, the Secretary
considers the following factors:

(1) The potential contribution of the proposed project to

> increase knowledge or understanding of educational
>
> problems, issues, or effective strategies.

(2) The potential contribution of the proposed project to

> the development and advancement of theory, knowledge,
>
> and practices in the field of study.

\(3\) The extent to which the proposed project involves the development
or demonstration of promising new strategies that build on, or are
alternatives to, existing strategies.

> \(4\) The extent to which the results of the proposed project are to
> be disseminated in ways that will enable others to use the information
> or strategies.

(5) The potential replicability of the proposed project or strategies,
    including, as appropriate, the implementation in a variety of
    settings.

**(c) Quality of project services**. **The maximum score for this
section is 10 points.**

The Secretary considers the quality of the services to be provided by
the proposed project.

(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) The extent to which the training or professional development
    services to be provided by the proposed project are of sufficient
    quality, intensity, and duration to lead to improvements in practice
    among recipients of those services.

(3) The extent to which the technical assistance services to be provided
    by the proposed project involve the use of efficient strategies,
    including the use of technology, as appropriate, and the leveraging
    of non-project resources.

**(d) Quality of project personnel**. **The maximum score for this
section is 10 points.**

The Secretary considers the quality of the personnel who will carry out
the proposed project.

(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.

In addition, the Secretary considers the following factors:

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

(3) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of
    key project personnel.

**(e) Adequacy of resources**. **The maximum score for this section is 5
points.**

The Secretary considers the adequacy of resources for the proposed
project. In determining the adequacy of resources for the proposed
project the Secretary considers the following factors:

(1) The adequacy of support, including facilities, equipment, supplies,
    and other resources, from the applicant organization or the lead
    applicant organization.

(2) The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the
    objectives, design, and potential significance of the proposed
    project.

**(f) Quality of the management plan. The maximum score for this section
is 10 points.**

The Secretary considers the quality of the management plan for the
proposed project. In determining the quality of the management plan for
the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:

(1) The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the
    proposed project on time and within budget, including clearly
    defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for
    accomplishing project tasks.

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

**(g) Quality of the project evaluation**. **The maximum score for this
section is 10 points.**

The Secretary considers the quality of evaluation to be conducted of the
proposed project. In determining the quality of the evaluation, the
Secretary considers the following factor:

(1) The extent to which the methods of evaluation include the use of
    objective performance measures that are clearly related to the
    intended outcomes of the project and will produce quantitative and
    qualitative data to the extent possible.

**Section C**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**Instructions for the Preparation of the Application Narrative**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

# 

# **INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION**

**OF THE APPLICATION NARRATIVE FOR NEW**

**APPLICANTS**

# **THE NARRATIVE**

Provide a one-page single-spaced abstract of the proposed project.

Describe the proposed Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students with
Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Educational Program in light of
each of the selection criteria (Section B) in the order in which these
criteria are listed in the application package. In addition, each
application shall include: (a) a description of how such institutions
plan to address each of the activities (for which you choose to apply)
as required under this part, (b) a description of how the institutions
consulted with a broad range of people within the institution to develop
activities for which assistance is sought; and (c) a description of how
the institution will coordinate and collaborate with the office that
provides services to students with disabilities within the institution.

# *Note*: The statute governing this program allows applicants to apply for one or more of the three authorized activities as set forth in Section 762(1)(2). See statutory language in Section D of this application. Regardless of the number of activities for which you apply, only one grant application is to be submitted and only one will be considered.

The Secretary encourages applicants to seek technical assistance from
persons with disabilities who have a degree from an institution of
higher education as well as from faculty from institutions of higher
education that typically teach freshman and sophomore classes in order
to gain information relevant to this application. If the applicant
intends to apply for grants to synthesize research and other
information, the Secretary encourages applicants to ensure their
projects will not duplicate existing federally supported projects but
will use existing research and information from relevant federally
supported projects when carrying out their projects. The Secretary also
encourages projects to disseminate information through other federal
higher education projects. If the applicant intends to submit an
application consistent with the invitational priority as described on
page ii, please note that this will not affect the competitive standing
of the application. For more detail, please refer to page ii, Notice
Inviting Applications for New Awards.

# 

# **CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING AWARDS**

In making awards under this program, the Secretary shall consider the
following:

1.  Providing an equitable geographic distribution of such grants.

2.  Distributing such grants to urban and rural areas.

3.  Ensuring that the activities to be assisted are developed for a
    range and types and sizes of institutions of higher education.

4.  Institutions of higher education with demonstrated prior experience
    in or exceptional programs for, meeting the postsecondary
    educational needs of students with disabilities.

Provide as attachments to the narrative, resumes for all relevant
faculty and staff who will work on this project. Include as attachments
other pertinent information that might assist the reviewers to evaluate
the application, including, as needed, the technological specifications
of the project.

*Note:* As you address the selection criteria that will be used to
evaluate the applications be sure to review section E of the
application, which contains a reprint of the authorizing statute.

We require applicants to limit their narrative to no more than 30 pages.
Please do not use reduced size typescript. This page limitation pertains
only to the narrative portion of your application. The page limitation
does not apply to the abstract, the budget pages, faculty resumes,
letters of support or any other materials that you may chose to include
with your application.

**Section D**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**Statutory Provisions**

**PART D-DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
RECEIVE A QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION**

"SEC. 761. PURPOSES.

"It is the purpose of this part to support model demonstration projects
to provide technical assistance or professional development for faculty
and administrators in institutions of higher education in order to
provide students with disabilities a quality postsecondary education.

"SEC. 762. GRANTS AUTHORIZED.

> "(a) COMPETITIVE GRANTS AUTHORIZED. --- The Secretary may award
> grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, on a competitive basis,
> to institutions of higher education, of which at least two such grants
> shall be awarded to institutions that provide professional development
> and technical assistance in order for students with learning
> disabilities to receive a quality Postsecondary education.

"(b) DURATION; ACTIVITIES.

> "(1) DURATION. --- Grants under this part shall be awarded for a
> period of 3 years.
>
> "(2) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. --- Grants under this part shall be used
> to carry out 1 or more of the following activities:
>
> "(A) TEACHING METHODS AND STRATEGIES. --- The development of
> innovative, effective and efficient teaching methods and strategies to
> provide faculty and administrators with the skills and supports
> necessary to teach students with disabilities. Such methods and
> strategies may include in-service training, professional development,
> customized and general technical assistance, workshops, summer
> institutes, distance learning, and training in the use of assistive
> and educational technology.
>
> "(B) SYNTHESIZING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION. ---Synthesizing research
> and other information related to the provision of postsecondary
> educational services to students with disabilities.
>
> "(C) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SESSIONS. --- Conducting
> professional development and training sessions for faculty and
> administrators from other institutions of higher education to enable
> the faculty and administrators to meet the postsecondary educational
> needs of students with disabilities.

"(3) MANDATORY EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION. --- Grants under this part
shall be used for evaluation and dissemination to other institutions of
higher education, of the information obtained through the activities
described in subparagraphs (A) through (C).

> "(c) CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING AWARDS. --- In awarding grants,
> contracts, or cooperative agreements under this section, the Secretary
> shall consider the following:

"(1) GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION. --- Providing an equitable geographic
distribution of such grants.

"(2) RURAL AND URBAN AREAS. --- Distributing such grants to urban and
rural areas.

> "(3) RANGE AND TYPE OF INSTITUTION. --- Ensuring that the activities
> to be assisted are developed for a range of types and sizes of
> institutions of higher education.
>
> "(4) PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS. ---Institutions of
> higher education with demonstrated prior experience in, or exceptional
> programs for, meeting the Postsecondary educational needs of students
> with disabilities.

"SEC. 763. APPLICATIONS.

"Each institution of higher education desiring to receive a grant,
contract, or cooperative agreement under this part shall submit an
application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and
accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. Each
applicant shall include---

> "(1) a description how such institution plans to address each of the
> activities required under this part;
>
> "(2) a description of how the institution consulted with a broad range
> of people within the institution to develop activities for which
> assistance is sought; and
>
> "(3) a description of how the institution will coordinate and
> collaborate with the office that provides services to students with
> disabilities within the institution.

"SEC. 764. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

"Nothing in this part shall be construed to impose any additional duty,
obligation or responsibility on an institution of higher education or on
the institution's faculty, administrators, or staff than are required by
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990.

"SEC. 765. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

"There are authorized to be appropriated for this part \$10,000,000 for
fiscal year 1999 and such sums as may be necessary for each of The 4
succeeding fiscal years."

SEC. 702. REPEALS.

Except as otherwise provided in section 301(a), titles VIII (20 U.S.C.
1135 et seq.), IX (20 U.S.C. 1134 et seq.), X (20 U.S.C. 1135 et seq.),
XI (20 U.S.C. 1136), and XII (20 U.S.C. 1141) are repealed.

**Section E**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**Application Forms, Instruction, Assurances and Survey**

### 

### Application Forms, Instruction, Assurances and Survey

-   Application for Federal Education Assistance

(ED 424) and Instructions

-   Instructions For Preparing The Budget Narrative

-   ED Form 524, Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs

-   ED Form 524, Budget Summary-Non-Federal Funds and Instructions

-   Section B-Budget Summary-Non-Federal Funds

-   Section C-Budget Narrative

-   Assurances-Non-Construction Programs, Certifications Regarding
    Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters,
    and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

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-   Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and
    Involuntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions Disclosure Of
    Lobbying Activities (SF LLL) Continuation Sheet (SF LLL-A)

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-   Disclosure Of Lobbying Activities and Instructions

-   Survey On Ensuring Equal Opportunity For Applicants

> and Instructions

-   Disclosure Of Lobbying Activities and Instructions

-   DUNS Number Instructions

-   Executive Order For Intergovernmental Review and Appendix

-   Single Points Of Contact

-   Notice To All Applicants: The General Education Provisions Act
    Requirement (GEPA)

-   Notice To Applicants: The Government Performance and Results Act
    (GPRA)

-   Application Transmittal Instructions

![](media/image2.wmf)Application for Federal U**.S. Department of
Education**

# Education Assistance (ED 424)

**Applicant Information** Organizational Unit

**1.** Name and Address

Legal
Name:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

City State County ZIP Code + 4

**2.** Applicant's D-U-N-S Number
\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|
**6.** Novice Applicant \_\_\_Yes \_\_\_No

**3.** Applicant's T-I-N \|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\| -
\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\| **7.** Is the
applicant delinquent on any Federal debt? ­\_\_\_Yes \_\_\_No

*(If "Yes," attach an explanation.)*

**4.** Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance #:
**84.\_\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\_\|\_\_\_\_\|**

Title:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**8.** Type of Applicant *(Enter appropriate letter in the box.)
\|\_\_\_\_\|*

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

**5.** Project
Director:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

City State Zip code + 4

Tel. #: ( ) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Fax #: (
)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

9\. State Application Identifier **[.]{.underline}**

E-Mail Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**[.]{.underline}**

**Application Information**

**10.** Type of Submission: **13.** Are any research activities
involving human subjects planned at

*-PreApplication -Application* any time during the proposed project
period?

\_\_\_ Construction \_\_\_ Construction ­­\_\_\_ Yes (Go to 13a.) \_\_\_
No (Go to item 14.)

\_\_\_ Non-Construction \_\_\_ Non-Construction

**13a.** Are **all** the research activities proposed designated to be

**11.** Is application subject to review by Executive Order 12372
process? exempt from the regulations?

\_\_\_ Yes (*Date made available to the Executive Order 12372* \_\_\_
Yes (Provide Exemption(s) #):
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

*process for review):* \_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**\_\_\_** No (Provide Assurance #):
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_ No *(If "No," check appropriate box below.)*

\_\_\_ Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. **14.** Descriptive Title
of Applicant's Project:

\_\_\_ Program has not been selected by State for review.

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

**12.** Proposed Project Dates: \_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Start Date: End Date:**
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Estimated Funding** **Authorized Representative Information**

**16.** To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this
preapplication/application are true

**15a.** Federal **\$ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 00** and
correct. The document has been duly authorized by the governing body of
the applicant

**b.** Applicant **\$ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 00** and the
applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is
awarded.

**c.** State **\$ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 00 a.** Authorized
Representative (*Please type or print name clearly*.)

**d.** Local **\$ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 00
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**e.** Other **\$ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 00 b.** Title:
**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**f.** Program Income **\$ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 00 c.**
Tel. #: ( ) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Fax #: ( )
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**d.** E-Mail Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**g. TOTAL \$ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 00 e. Signature of
Authorized Representative**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Date:\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Instructions for Form ED 424**

> **1.** **Legal Name and Address.** Enter the legal name of applicant
> and the name of the primary organizational unit which will undertake
> the assistance activity.
>
> **2.** **D-U-N-S Number.** Enter the applicant's D-U-N-S Number. If
> your organization does not have a D-U-N-S Number, you can obtain the
> number by calling 1-800-333-0505 or by completing a D-U-N-S Number
> Request Form. The form can be obtained via the Internet at the
> following URL: **http://www.dnb.com.**
>
> **3. Tax Identification Number.** Enter the taxpayer's identification
> number as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.
>
> **4.** **Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance** **(CFDA) Number.**
> Enter the CFDA number and title of the program under which assistance
> is requested. The CFDA number can be found in the federal register
> notice and the application package.
>
> **Project Director.** Name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and
> e-mail address of the person to be contacted on matters involving this
> application.
>
> **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 Form ED 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**.**

7.  **Federal Debt Delinquency.** Check **"Yes"** if the applicant's
    organization is delinquent on any Federal debt. (This question
    refers to the applicant's organization and not to the person who
    signs as the authorized representative. Categories of debt include
    delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.) Otherwise, check
    **"No."**

8.  **Type of Applicant.** Enter the appropriate letter in the box
    provided.

> **9.State Application Identifier.** State use only (if applicable).
>
> **10.Type of Submission.** See "Definitions for Form ED 424" attached.
>
> **11.Executive Order 12372.** See "Definitions for Form ED 424"
> attached. Check **"Yes"** if the application is subject to review by
> E.O. 12372. Also, please enter the month, day, and four (4) digit year
> (e.g., 12/12/2001). Otherwise, check **"No."**

**12. Proposed Project Dates.** Please enter the month, day, and four
(4) digit year (e.g., 12/12/2001).

**13. Human Subjects Research.** (See I.A. "Definitions" in attached
page entitled "Definitions for Form ED 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 13 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 Form ED 424.")

**13a. 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 Form ED 424." Insert this narrative immediately
following the ED 424 face page.

**13a. 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 Form ED 424." Insert this narrative
immediately following the ED 424 face page.

**13a. Human Subjects Assurance Number.** If the applicant has an
approved Federal Wide (FWA) or Multiple Project Assurance (MPA) 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 face page, 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.

**14. Project Title.** Enter a brief descriptive title of the project.
If more than one program is involved, you should append an explanation
on a separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property
projects), attach a map showing project location. For preapplications,
use a separate sheet to provide a summary description of this project.

**15. Estimated Funding.** 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. If both basic and supplemental amounts are included, show
breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program funding, use totals
and show breakdown using same categories as item 14.

**16. Certification.** To be signed by the authorized representative of
the applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to
sign this application as official representative must be on file in the
applicant's office. Be sure to enter the telephone and fax number and
e-mail address of the authorized representative. Also, in item 16e,
please enter the month, day, and four (4) digit year (e.g., 12/12/2001)
in the date signed field.

**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, D.C. 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, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20202-4260.

**Definitions for Form ED 424**

**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.

**Type of Submission.** "Construction" includes construction of new
buildings and acquisition, expansion, remodeling, and alteration of
existing buildings, and initial equipment of any such buildings, or any
combination of such activities (including architects' fees and the cost
of acquisition of land). "Construction" also includes remodeling to meet
standards, remodeling designed to conserve energy, renovation or
remodeling to accommodate new technologies, and the purchase of existing
historic buildings for conversion to public libraries. For the purposes
of this paragraph, the term "equipment" includes machinery, utilities,
and built-in equipment and any necessary enclosures or structures to
house them; and such term includes all other items necessary for the
functioning of a particular facility as a facility for the provision of
library services.

**Executive Order 12372.** The purpose of Executive Order 12372 is to
foster an intergovernmental partnership and strengthen federalism by
relying on State and local processes for the coordination and review of
proposed Federal financial assistance and direct Federal development.
The application notice, as published in the Federal Register, informs
the applicant as to whether the program is subject to the requirements
of E.O. 12372. In addition, the application package contains information
on the State Single Point of Contact. An applicant is still eligible to
apply for a grant or grants even if its respective State, Territory,
Commonwealth, etc. does not have a State Single Point of Contact. For
additional information on E.O. 12372 go to
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/catalog.REQ_FOR_12372.show

**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 which is considered research for
other purposes. For example, some demonstration and service programs may
include research activities.

**---Human Subject**

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

**B. Exemptions.**

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the applicant marked "Yes" for Item 13 on the ED 424, the applicant
must provide a human subjects "exempt research" or "nonexempt research"
narrative and insert it immediately following the ED 424 face page.

**A. Exempt Research Narrative.**

If you marked "Yes" for item 13 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 13 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, D.C. 20202-4250, telephone: (202)
245-6120, and on the U.S. Department of Education's Protection of Human
Subjects in Research Web Site at
***http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/humansub.html***

**Section F**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**Budget Forms and Instructions**

**INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING THE BUDGET**

**NARRATIVE**

In addition to listing the federal amounts requested and the non-federal
amounts for each budget line item, attach a budget narrative giving
specific details as to how the requested funds will be spent.

**PERSONNEL (PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORT STAFF)**

Enter title of each position, the annual salary, and the amount of time
each person will devote to the project.

# **FRINGE BENEFITS**

Give the percentage(s) of all personnel in the project.

# **TRAVEL**

Grant funds may be used only for travel that is related to achieving the
objectives of the project. Enter the total cost of travel, including all
transportation cost and per diem, for personnel in the project. Provide
itemized detail of all travel costs, including destinations, per diem
rats and transportation costs in the budget narrative. Note: Please
include travel funds for two project staff personnel to attend one (two
day) workshops in Washington, DC. Do not include travel expenses for
consultants. Consultants travel must be listed under the "other"
category.

# **EQUIPMENT**

The amount for unit cost for equipment is \$5,000. Enter the cost of all
non-expendable personal property, both fixed and moveable, necessary for
achieving the objectives of the project. Equipment means tangible
non-expendable property including exempt property charged directly to
the grant having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition
cost of \$5,000 or more per unit. However, consistent with recipients'
policy, lower limits may be established.

# **SUPPLIES**

Enter the cost of all tangible supplies except that covered under the
"Equipment" category. Itemized costs should be provided on the budget
narrative.

# **CONTRACTUAL**

Please include the estimated costs of contractual agreements with other
organizations or businesses.

# **CONSTRUCTION**

No construction costs are allowed under this program.

# **OTHER DIRECT COSTS**

Please include all direct costs not clearly covered by items 1 through
6. Examples of such cost are communications, equipment rental, computer
use charges, consultant fees, printing and postage, etc.

# **TOTAL DIRECT COSTS**

The Total Direct Costs is the amount for the twelve-month period for
each year, (Total of items 1 through 8).

# **INDIRECT COSTS**

Indirect cost for this program is calculated at eight (8) percent of the
Total Direct Cost of the project.

# **TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT**

The Total Cost of the Project is the total of all line items on the
budget summary and narrative.

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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]{.underline}

[U.S. Department of Education Funds]{.underline}

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.

##### Budget Summary

**[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 this space blank.

**[Budget Narrative \[Attach separate sheet(s)\]]{.underline}**

**[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.

**Section G**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**Assurances Required For**

**Federal Funding**

**OMB Approval No. 0348-0040**

**ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS**

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6\. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.
These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act
of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C.  6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on
the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g)  523 and 527 of the
Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.  290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3),
as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse
patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42
U.S.C.  3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the
sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination
provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for
Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING        TITLE    
  OFFICIAL                                           

  APPLICANT ORGANIZATION                             DATE SUBMITTED
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18\. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other

> Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing
> this program

# CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

Applicants must review the requirements for certification regarding
lobbying included in the regulations cited below before completing this
form. Applicants must sign this form to comply with the certification
requirements under 34 CFR Part 82, \"New Restrictions on Lobbying.\"
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which the
Department of Education relies when it makes a grant or enters into a
cooperative agreement.

As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented
at 34 CFR Part 82, for persons entering into a Federal contract, grant
or cooperative agreement over \$100,000, as defined at 34 CFR Part 82,
Sections 82.105 and 82.110, the applicant certifies that:

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

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

\(c\) The undersigned shall require that the language of this
certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at
all tiers (including subgrants and contracts under grants and
cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify
that the applicant will comply with the above certification.

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ED 80-0013 06/04

# 

> **Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and**

**Voluntary Exclusion \-- Lower Tier Covered Transactions**

This certification is required by the Department of Education
regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, 34 CFR Part 85, for all lower tier transactions meeting the
threshold and tier requirements stated at Section 85.110.

**Instructions for Certification**

1\. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier
participant is providing the certification set out below.

2\. The certification in this clause is a material representation of
fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered
into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier
participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition
to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or
agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available
remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

3\. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate
written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at
any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its
certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by
reason of changed circumstances.

4\. The terms \"covered transaction,\" \"debarred,\" \"suspended,\"
\"ineligible,\" \"lower tier covered transaction,\" \"participant,\" \"
person,\" \"primary covered transaction,\" \" principal,\" \"proposal,\"
and \"voluntarily excluded,\" as used in this clause, have the meanings
set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing
Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal
is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.

5\. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this
proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into,
it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction
with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction,
unless authorized by the department or agency with which this
transaction originated.

6\. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting
this proposal that it will include the clause titled Certification
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary
Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions,without modification, in all
lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier
covered transactions.

7\. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification
of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it
is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the
covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is
erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it
determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may but
is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.

8\. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require
establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith
the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information
of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally
possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business
dealings.

9\. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these
instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters
into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended,
debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal
Government, the department or agency with which this transaction
originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or
debarment.

**Certification**

\(1\) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of
this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently
debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any
Federal department or agency.

\(2\) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify
to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective
participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

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  PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

  SIGNATURE DATE
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ED 80-0014, 9/90 (Replaces GCS-009 (REV.12/88), which is obsolete)

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

Yes No

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

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

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

Less Than \$150,000

\$150,000 - \$299,999

\$300,000 - \$499,999

\$500,000 - \$999,999

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

\$5,000,000 or more

4\. Is the applicant a faith-based/organization?

Yes No

5\. Is the applicant a non-religious community-based organization?

Yes No

6\. Is the applicant an intermediary that will manage the grant on
behalf of other organizations?

> Yes No

7.  Has the applicant ever received a government grant or contract
    (Federal, State, or local )?

Yes No

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

Yes No

#  {#section-9 .unnumbered}

# Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity

# for Applicants

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.
20202-4651. **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, DC 20202-4725.

####### INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

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.

Approved by OMB

0348-0046

**Disclosure of Lobbying Activities**

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

(See reverse for public burden disclosure)

+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| 1.  **Type of        | 2.       |         | 3.  **Report Type:**    |
|     Federal          | **Status |         |                         |
|     Action:**        |     of   |         | a\. initial filing      |
|                      |          |         |                         |
| a\. contract         |  Federal |         | \_\_\_\_\_ b. material  |
|                      |     A    |         | change                  |
| \_\_\_\_ b. grant    | ction:** |         |                         |
|                      |          |         | **For material change   |
| c\. cooperative      | a\.      |         | only:**                 |
| agreement            | bid/o    |         |                         |
|                      | ffer/app |         | Year \_\_\_\_\_\_\_     |
| d\. loan             | lication |         | quarter \_\_\_\_\_\_\_  |
|                      |          |         |                         |
| e\. loan guarantee   | \_       |         | Date of last            |
|                      | \_\_\_\_ |         | repor                   |
| f\. loan insurance   | b.       |         | t\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                      | initial  |         |                         |
|                      | award    |         |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      | c\.      |         |                         |
|                      | po       |         |                         |
|                      | st-award |         |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| 4.  **Name and       |          | 5       |                         |
|     Address of       |          | .  **If |                         |
|     Reporting        |          |     Re  |                         |
|     Entity:**        |          | porting |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
| \_\_\_\_ Prime       |          |  Entity |                         |
| \_\_\_\_\_           |          |     in  |                         |
| Subawardee           |          |     No. |                         |
|                      |          |     4   |                         |
| > Tier\_\_\_\_\_\_,  |          |     is  |                         |
| > if Known:          |          |         |                         |
|                      |          |  Subawa |                         |
| **Congressional      |          | rdee,** |                         |
| District, if         |          |         |                         |
| known:**             |          |   Enter |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          |    Name |                         |
|                      |          |     and |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | Address |                         |
|                      |          |     of  |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          |  Prime: |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | *       |                         |
|                      |          | *Congre |                         |
|                      |          | ssional |                         |
|                      |          | Di      |                         |
|                      |          | strict, |                         |
|                      |          | if      |                         |
|                      |          | k       |                         |
|                      |          | nown:** |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| **6. Federal         |          | **7.    |                         |
| Department/Agency:** |          | Federal |                         |
|                      |          | Program |                         |
|                      |          | Name/   |                         |
|                      |          | Descrip |                         |
|                      |          | tion:** |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | CFDA    |                         |
|                      |          | Number, |                         |
|                      |          | *if     |                         |
|                      |          | appli   |                         |
|                      |          | cable*: |                         |
|                      |          | \       |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| **8. Federal Action  |          | 9.      |                         |
| Number,** *if        |          | **Award |                         |
| known:*              |          |     Am  |                         |
|                      |          | ount**, |                         |
|                      |          |     *if |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | known:* |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | **\$**  |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| **10. a. Name and    |          | **b.    |                         |
| Address of Lobbying  |          | Indi    |                         |
| Registrant**         |          | viduals |                         |
|                      |          | Per     |                         |
| *(if individual,     |          | forming |                         |
| last name, first     |          | Ser     |                         |
| name, MI):*          |          | vices** |                         |
|                      |          | *(in    |                         |
|                      |          | cluding |                         |
|                      |          | address |                         |
|                      |          | if      |                         |
|                      |          | di      |                         |
|                      |          | fferent |                         |
|                      |          | from    |                         |
|                      |          | No.     |                         |
|                      |          | 10a)*   |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | *(last  |                         |
|                      |          | name,   |                         |
|                      |          | first   |                         |
|                      |          | name,   |                         |
|                      |          | MI):*   |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| **11. Information    |          | **Sig   |                         |
| requested through    |          | nature: |                         |
| this form is         |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| authorized by title  |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| 31 U.S.C. section    |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| 1352. This           |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| disclosure of        |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| lobbying activities  |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| is a material        |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| representation of    |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| fact upon which      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| reliance was placed  |          | _\_\_** |                         |
| by the tier above    |          |         |                         |
| when this            |          | **Print |                         |
| transaction was made |          | Nam     |                         |
| or entered into.     |          | e:\_\_\ |                         |
| This disclosure is   |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| required pursuant to |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| 31 U.S.C. 1352. This |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| information will be  |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| reported to the      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| Congress             |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| semi-annually and    |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| will be available    |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| for public           |          | _\_\_** |                         |
| inspection. Any      |          |         |                         |
| person who fails to  |          | **      |                         |
| file the required    |          | Title:\ |                         |
| disclosure shall be  |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| subject to a civil   |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| penalty of not less  |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| than \$10,000 and    |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| not more than        |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
| \$100,000 for each   |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
| such failure.**      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_** |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | **Te    |                         |
|                      |          | lephone |                         |
|                      |          | No.:    |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_    |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_\_ |                         |
|                      |          | Date:   |                         |
|                      |          | \_      |                         |
|                      |          | \_\_\_\ |                         |
|                      |          | _\_\_** |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+
| **Federal Use Only** |          | **Aut   |                         |
|                      |          | horized |                         |
|                      |          | for     |                         |
|                      |          | Local   |                         |
|                      |          | Reprodu |                         |
|                      |          | ction** |                         |
|                      |          |         |                         |
|                      |          | **S     |                         |
|                      |          | tandard |                         |
|                      |          | Form -  |                         |
|                      |          | LLL     |                         |
|                      |          | (Rev.   |                         |
|                      |          | 7-97)** |                         |
+----------------------+----------+---------+-------------------------+

**DUNS NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS**

You will need to provide your D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System
number on ED form 424 as part of your application package. If your
organization does not have a D-U-N-S number, you may obtain one at no
charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505 to request a
D-U-N-S Number Request Form. Forms are available on their website at:

[http://www.dnb.com/]{.underline}

> Dun & Bradstreet, a global information services provider, has assigned
> D-U-N-S numbers to over 43 million companies worldwide.

**[EXECUTIVE ORDER - INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW]{.underline}**

The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34
CFR 79, pertaining to intergovernmental review of Federal programs,
apply to the program included in this application package.

Immediately upon receipt of this notice, all applicants, other than
federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, must contact the
appropriate State Point of Contact to find out about, and to comply
with, the State\'s process under Executive Order 12372. Applicants
proposing to perform in more than one State should contact, immediately
upon receipt of this notice, the Single Points of Contact for each State
and follow the procedures established in those States under the
Executive Order. A list containing the Single Point of Contact for each
State is included in the application package for this program.

In States that have not established a process or chosen a program for
review, State, area wide, regional, and local entities may submit
comments directly to the Department.

Any State Process Recommendation and other comments by a State Point of
Contact and any comments from State, area wide, regional, and local
entities must be mailed or hand-delivered by the date in the Program
announcement for Intergovernmental Review to the following address:

**The Secretary**

**E.O. 12372 - CFDA \# 84.333**

**U.S. Department of Education, FB-6, Room 7E116**

**400 Maryland Avenue, SW**

**Washington, DC 20202**

In those States that require review for this program, applications are
to be submitted simultaneously to the State Review Process and the U.S.
Department of Education.

Proof of mailing will be de determined on the same basis as
applications.

Please note that the above address is not the same address as the one to
which the applicant submits its completed application. **[DO NOT SEND
APPLICATIONS TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS.]{.underline}**

**Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs**

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

The objective of the Executive order is to foster an intergovernmental
partnership and to strengthen federalism by relying on State and local
processes for State and local government coordination and review of
proposed Federal financial assistance.

Applicants must contact the appropriate State Single Point of Contact to
find out about, and to comply with, the State\'s process under Executive
Order 12372. Applicants proposing to perform activities in more than one
State should immediately contact the Single Point of Contact for each of
those States and follow the procedure established in each of those
States under the Executive order. A listing containing the Single Point
of Contact for each State is included in this appendix.

In States that have not established a process or chosen a program for
review, State, area-wide, regional, and local entities may submit
comments directly to the Department.

Any State Process Recommendation and other comments submitted by a State
Single Point of Contact and any comments from State, area-wide,
regional, and local entities must be mailed or hand-delivered by the
date indicated in the actual application notice to the following
address: The Secretary, EO 12372\--CFDA# 84.333A, U.S. Department of
Education, room [7W301]{.underline}, 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. (Washington, DC time) on the date indicated in the
actual application notice.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE ADDRESS IS NOT THE SAME ADDRESS AS THE ONE
TO WHICH THE APPLICANT SUBMITS ITS COMPLETED APPLICATION.**

**[DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS]{.underline}.**

**STATE SINGLE POINTS OF CONTACT (SPOCs)**

It is estimated that in 2004 the Federal Government will outlay \$400
billion in grants to State and local governments. Executive Order 12372,
\"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. Below is the official list of those entities. For
those States that have a home page for their designated entity, a direct
link has been provided on the official version:
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html>.

States that are not listed on this page have chosen not to participate
in the intergovernmental review process, and therefore do not have a
SPOC. If you are located within one of these States, you may still send
application materials directly to a Federal awarding agency.

Contact information for Federal agencies that award grants can be found
in [Appendix IV of the Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance](http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/6cd2b01f27012e150e664445ac658c0f0b442db6.html).
\[www.cfda.gov/public/cat-app4-index.htm\]

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| # **ARKANSAS**                    | **CALIFORNIA**                    |
|                                   |                                   |
| Tracy L. Copeland                 | Grants Coordination               |
|                                   |                                   |
| Manager, State Clearinghouse      | State Clearinghouse               |
|                                   |                                   |
| Office of Intergovernmental       | Office of Planning and Research   |
| Services                          |                                   |
|                                   | P.O. Box 3044, Room 222           |
| Department of Finance and         |                                   |
| Administration                    | Sacramento, California 95812-3044 |
|                                   |                                   |
| 1515 7^th^ Street, Room 412       | Telephone: (916) 445-0613         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Little Rock, Arkansas 72203       | FAX: (916) 323-3018               |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (501) 682-1074         | <State.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov>  |
|                                   |                                   |
| FAX: (501) 682-5206               | # **DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA**        |
|                                   |                                   |
| <Tlcopeland@dfa.state.ar.us>      | Luisa Montero-Diaz                |
|                                   |                                   |
| # **DELAWARE**                    | Office of Partnerships and        |
|                                   |                                   |
| Sandra R. Stump                   | Grants Development                |
|                                   |                                   |
| Executive Department              | Executive Office of the Mayor     |
|                                   |                                   |
| Office of the Budget              | District of Columbia Government   |
|                                   |                                   |
| 540 S. Dupont Highway, 3rd        | 414 4^th^ Street, NW, Suite 530   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Floor                             | South                             |
|                                   |                                   |
| Dover, Delaware 19901             | Washington, DC 20001              |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (302) 739-3323         | Telephone: (202) 727-8900         |
|                                   |                                   |
| <Sandy.stump@state.de.us>         | FAX: (202) 727-1652               |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | [opgd.eom@dc                      |
|                                   | .gov](mailto:Ogmd-ogmd@dcgov.org) |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **FLORIDA**                       | ######## GEORGIA                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| Lauren P. Milligan                | Barbara Jackson                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Florida State Clearinghouse       | Georgia State Clearinghouse       |
|                                   |                                   |
| Florida Dept. of Environmental    | 270 Washington Street, SW         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Protection                        | Atlanta, Georgia 30334            |
|                                   |                                   |
| 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Mall     | Telephone: (404) 656-3855         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Station 47                        | FAX: (404) 656-7901               |
|                                   |                                   |
| Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000   | gach@mail.opb.state.ga.us         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (850) 245-2161         |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| FAX: (850) 245-2190               |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Lauren.Milligan@de.state.fl.us    |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| # **ILLINOIS**                    | # **IOWA**                        |
|                                   |                                   |
| Roukaya McCaffrey                 | Steven R. McCann                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| Department of Commerce and        | Division of Community and         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Economic Opportunities            | Rural Development                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| 620 East Adams, 6^th^ Floor       | Iowa Department of Economic       |
|                                   |                                   |
| Springfield, Illinois, 62701      | Development                       |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (217) 524-0188         | 200 East Grand Avenue             |
|                                   |                                   |
| FAX: (217) 558-0473               | Des Moines, Iowa 50309\           |
|                                   | Telephone: (515) 242-4719         |
| Roukaya_mccaffrey@illinoisbiz.biz |                                   |
|                                   | FAX: (515) 827-4809               |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | Steve.mccann@ided.state.ia.us     |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **KENTUCKY**                      | **MAINE**                         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Ron Cook                          | Joyce Benson                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| Department for Local Government   | State Planning Office             |
|                                   |                                   |
| 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite  | 184 State Street                  |
| 340                               |                                   |
|                                   | 38 State House Station            |
| Frankfort, Kentucky 40601         |                                   |
|                                   | Augusta, Maine 04333              |
| New York, NY 10017                |                                   |
|                                   | Telephone: (207) 287-3261         |
| Telephone: (502) 573-2382         |                                   |
|                                   | Telephone: (207) 1461             |
| FAX: (502) 573-2512               |                                   |
|                                   | FAX: (207) 287-6489               |
| Ron.cook@mail.state.ky.us         |                                   |
|                                   | <jboyd@state.nd.us>               |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| # **MARYLAND**                    | # **MASSACHUSETTS**               |
|                                   |                                   |
| Linda C. Janey, J.D.              | Bradley T. Crate                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| Director, capital Plng. &         | Grants Management                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| Devel. Review                     | Governor's Legislative &          |
|                                   |                                   |
| Maryland Department of Planning   | Intergovernmental Affairs Office  |
|                                   |                                   |
| 301 West Preston Street-Room 1104 | State House Room 280              |
|                                   |                                   |
| Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2305    | Boston, Massachusetts 02133       |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (410) 767-4490         | Telephone: (617) 725-4020 x35215  |
|                                   |                                   |
| FAX: (410) 767-4480               | FAX: (617) 725-8136               |
|                                   |                                   |
| ljaney@mdp.state.md.us            | Bradley.crate@state.ma.us         |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **MICHIGAN**                      | # **MISSISSIPPI**                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| Richard Pfaff                     | Cathy Mallette                    |
|                                   |                                   |
| Southeast Michigan Council of     | Clearinghouse Officer             |
|                                   |                                   |
| Governments                       | Department of Finance and         |
|                                   |                                   |
| 535 Griswold, Suite 300           | Administration                    |
|                                   |                                   |
| Detroit, Michigan 48226           | 1301 Woolfolk Building, Suite E   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (313) 961-4266         | 501 North West Street             |
|                                   |                                   |
| FAX: (313) 961-4869               | Jackson, Mississippi 39201        |
|                                   |                                   |
| pfaff@semcog.org                  | Telephone: (601) 359-6762         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | FAX: (601) 359-6758               |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| # **MISSOURI**                    | **NEVADA**                        |
|                                   |                                   |
| Angela Boessen                    | Heather Elliott                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Federal Assistance Clearinghouse  | Department of Administration      |
|                                   |                                   |
| Office of Administration          | State Clearinghouse               |
|                                   |                                   |
| P.O. Box 809                      | 209 East Musser Street, Room 200  |
|                                   |                                   |
| Truman Building, Room 840         | Carson City, Nevada 89701         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Jefferson City, Missouri 65102    | Telephone: (775) 684-0209         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (573) 751-4834         | FAX: (775) 684-0260               |
|                                   |                                   |
| FAX: (573) 522-4395               | helliott@govmail.state.nv.us      |
|                                   |                                   |
| igr@mail.oa.state.mo.us           |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **NEW HAMPSHIRE**                 | # **NEW MEXICO**                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| # Jeffrey H. Taylor               | Ken Hughes                        |
|  Director, New Hampshire Office o |                                   |
| f State Planning Attn: Intergover | Local Government Division Room    |
| nmental Review Process Mike Blake | 201, Bataan Memorial              |
|                                   |                                   |
| 2 ½ Beacon Street\                | Building                          |
| Concord, New Hampshire 03301\     |                                   |
| Telephone: (603) 271-2155\        | Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503        |
| Fax: (603) 271-1728\              |                                   |
| jtaylor@osp.state.nh.us           | Telephone: 505-827-4370           |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | FAX: 505-827-4948                 |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | # khughes@dfa.state.nm.us         |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **NEW YORK**                      | # **NORTH DAKOTA**                |
|                                   |                                   |
| Linda Shkrell                     | Jim Boyd                          |
|                                   |                                   |
| Office of Public Security         | Division of Community Services    |
|                                   |                                   |
| Homeland Security Grants          | 600 East Boulevard Ave, Dept 105  |
|                                   |                                   |
| Coordination                      | Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0170 |
|                                   |                                   |
| 633 3^rd^ Avenue                  | Telephone: (701) 328-2094         |
|                                   |                                   |
| New York, NY 10017                | FAX: (701) 328-2308               |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (212) 867-1289         | # <jboyd@state.nd.us>             |
|                                   |                                   |
| FAX: (212) 867-1725               | ######## SOUTH CAROLINA           |
|                                   |                                   |
| **RHODE ISLAND**                  | SC Clearinghouse                  |
|                                   |                                   |
| Kevin Nelson                      | Budget and Control Board          |
|                                   |                                   |
| Department of Administration      | Office of State Budget            |
| Statewide Planning Program        |                                   |
|                                   | 1201 Main Street, Suite 950       |
| One Capitol Hill                  |                                   |
|                                   | Columbia, South Carolina 29201    |
| Providence, Rhode Island          |                                   |
| 02908-5870                        | Telephone: (803) 734-0494         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (401) 222-2093         | FAX: (803) 734-0645               |
|                                   |                                   |
| FAX: (401) 222-2083               | clearinghouse@budget.state.sc.us  |
|                                   |                                   |
| knelson@doa.state.ri.us           |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| # **TEXAS**                       | **UTAH**                          |
|                                   |                                   |
| Denise S. Francis                 | Claire Walters                    |
|                                   |                                   |
| Director, State Grants Team       | Utah State Clearinghouse          |
|                                   | Governor's Office of Planning     |
| Governor's Office of Budget and   |                                   |
|                                   | and Budget                        |
| Planning                          |                                   |
|                                   | State Capitol, Room 116           |
| P.O. Box 12428                    |                                   |
|                                   | Salt Lake City, Utah 84114        |
| Austin, Texas 78711               |                                   |
|                                   | Telephone: (801) 538-1555         |
| Telephone: (512) 305-9415         |                                   |
|                                   | FAX: (801) 538-1547               |
| FAX: (512) 936-2681               |                                   |
|                                   | cwalters@gov.state.ut.us          |
| dfrancis@governor.state.tx.us     |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| # **WEST VIRGINIA**               | **WISCONSIN**                     |
|                                   |                                   |
| Fred Cutlip, Director             | Jeff Smith                        |
|                                   |                                   |
| Community Development Division    | Section Chief, Federal/State      |
|                                   | Relations                         |
| West Virginia Development Office  |                                   |
|                                   | Wisconsin Department of           |
| Building #6, Room 553             | Administration                    |
|                                   |                                   |
| Charleston, West Virginia 25305   | 101 East Wilson Street -- 6^th^   |
|                                   | Floor                             |
| Telephone: (304) 558-4010         |                                   |
|                                   | P.O. Box 7868                     |
| FAX: (304) 558-3248               |                                   |
|                                   | Madison, Wisconsin 53707          |
| <fcutlip@wvdo.org>                |                                   |
|                                   | Telephone: (608) 266-0267         |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | FAX: (608) 267-6931               |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | <jeffrey.smith@doa.state.wi.us>   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| # **AMERICAN SAMOA**              | **GUAM**                          |
|                                   |                                   |
| Pat M. Galea'i                    | Director                          |
|                                   |                                   |
| Federal Grants/Programs           | Bureau of Budget and Mgmt.        |
|                                   | Research                          |
| Coordinator                       |                                   |
|                                   | Office of the Governor            |
| Office of Federal Programs/       |                                   |
|                                   | P.O. Box 2950                     |
| Office of the Governor            |                                   |
|                                   | Agana, Guam 96910                 |
| Department of Commerce            |                                   |
|                                   | Telephone: 011-671-472-2285       |
| American Samoa Government         |                                   |
|                                   | FAX: 011-671-472-2825             |
| Pagp Pago, American Samoa 96799   |                                   |
|                                   | <jer@ns.gov.gu>                   |
| Telephone: (684) 633-5155         |                                   |
|                                   | ######## NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS    |
| FAX: (684) 633-4195               |                                   |
|                                   | Ms. Jacoba T. Seman               |
| pmgaleai@samoatelco.com           |                                   |
|                                   | Federal Programs Coordinator      |
| ########                          |                                   |
|                                   | Office of Management and Budget   |
| ########                          |                                   |
|                                   | Office of the Governor            |
| ######## PUERTO RICO              |                                   |
|                                   | Saipan, MP 96950                  |
| Jose Caballero/Mayra Silva        |                                   |
|                                   | Telephone: (670) 664-2289         |
| Puerto Rico Planning Board        |                                   |
|                                   | FAX: (670) 664-2272               |
| Federal Proposals Review Office   |                                   |
|                                   | omb.jseman@saipan.com             |
| Minillas Government Center        |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| P.O. Box 41119                    |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1119  |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Telephone: (787) 723-6190         |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| FAX: (787) 722-6783               |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

######## VIRGIN ISLANDS

Ira Mills

Director, Office of Management

and Budget

#41 Norre Gade Emancipation

Garden Station,

Second Floor

Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands

00802

Telephone: (340) 774-0750

FAX: (787) 776-0069

Irmills@usvi.org

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<grants@omb.eop.gov>. If you prefer, you may send correspondence to the
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Attn: Grants Management

Office of Management and Budget

New Executive Office Building, Suite 6025

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Washington, DC 20503

**Please note**: Inquiries about obtaining a Federal grant should not be
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OMB Control No. 1890-0007 (Exp. 11/30/2007)

**NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS**

The purpose of this enclosure is to inform you about a new provision in
the Department of Education\'s General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)
that applies to applicants for new grant awards under Department
programs. This provision is Section 427 of GEPA, enacted as part of the
Improving America\'s Schools Act of 1994 (Public Law (P.L.) 103-382).

**To Whom Does This Provision Apply?**

Section 427 of GEPA affects applicants for new grant awards under this
program. **ALL APPLICANTS FOR NEW AWARDS MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION IN
THEIR APPLICATIONS TO ADDRESS THIS NEW PROVISION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE
FUNDING UNDER THIS PROGRAM.**

(If this program is a State-formula grant program, a State needs to
provide this description only for projects or activities that it carries
out with funds reserved for State-level uses. In addition, local school
districts or other eligible applicants that apply to the State for
funding need to provide this description in their applications to the
State for funding. The State would be responsible for ensuring that the
school district or other local entity has submitted a sufficient section
427 statement as described below.)

**What Does This Provision Require?**

Section 427 requires each applicant for funds (other than an individual
person) to include in its application a description of the steps the
applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and
participation in, its Federally-assisted program for students, teachers,
and other program beneficiaries with special needs. This provision
allows applicants discretion in developing the required description. The
statute highlights six types of barriers that can impede equitable
access or participation: gender, race, national origin, color,
disability, or age. Based on local circumstances, you should determine
whether these or other barriers may prevent your students, teachers,
etc. from such access or participation in, the Federally-funded project
or activity. The description in your application of steps to be taken to
overcome these barriers need not be lengthy; you may provide a clear and
succinct description of how you plan to address those barriers that are
applicable to your circumstances. In addition, the information may be
provided in a single narrative, or, if appropriate, may be discussed in
connection with related topics in the application.

Section 427 is not intended to duplicate the requirements of civil
rights statutes, but rather to ensure that, in designing their projects,
applicants for Federal funds address equity concerns that may affect the
ability of certain potential beneficiaries to fully participate in the
project and to achieve to high standards. Consistent with program
requirements and its approved application, an applicant may use the
Federal funds awarded to it to eliminate barriers it identifies.

**What are Examples of How an Applicant Might Satisfy the Requirement of
This Provision?**

The following examples may help illustrate how an applicant may comply
with Section 427.

> \(1\) An applicant that proposes to carry out an adult literacy
> project serving, among others, adults with limited English
> proficiency, might describe in its application how it intends to
> distribute a brochure about the proposed project to such potential
> participants in their native language.
>
> \(2\) An applicant that proposes to develop instructional materials
> for classroom use might describe how it will make the materials
> available on audio tape or in braille for students who are blind.
>
> \(3\) An applicant that proposes to carry out a model science program
> for secondary students and is concerned that girls may be less likely
> than boys to enroll in the course, might indicate how it intends to
> conduct \"outreach\" efforts to girls, to encourage their enrollment.

We recognize that many applicants may already be implementing effective
steps to ensure equity of access and participation in their grant
programs, and we appreciate your cooperation in responding to the
requirements of this provision.

**Estimated Burden Statement for GEPA Requirements**

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 **1890-0007.** The time
required to complete this information collection is estimated to average
1.5 hours 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:** Director, Grants Policy and Oversight Staff,
U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20202-4250.

### General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Requirement

Applicants should use this section to address the GEPA provision.

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**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION**

**PROGRAM**

**NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:**

**THE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND RESULT ACT**

**(GPRA)**

**What is GPRA?**

The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993(GPRA) is a
straightforward statute that requires all federal agencies to manage
their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities.
Each agency is to clearly state what it intends to accomplish, identify
the resources required, and periodically report their progress to the
Congress. In so doing, it is expected that the GPRA will contribute to
improvements in accountability for the expenditures of public funds,
improve Congressional decision-making through more objective information
on the effectiveness of federal programs, and promote a new government
focus on results, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

**How has the Department of Education Responded to the GPRA
Requirements?**

As required by GPRA, the Department of Education has prepared a
strategic plan for 2002-2007. This plan reflects the Department's
priorities and integrates them with its mission and program authorities
and describes how the Department will work to improve education for all
children and adults in the U.S. The Department's goals, as listed in the
plan, are:

Goal 1: Create a culture of achievement.

Goal 2: Improve student achievement.

Goal 3: Develop safe schools and strong character.

Goal 4: Transform education into an evidence-based field.

Goal 5: Enhance the quality of and access to postsecondary and adult
education.

Goal 6: Establish management excellence.

The performance indicators for the Demonstration Projects to Ensure
Students with Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education Program
are part of the Department's plan for meeting Goal 5: Enhance the
quality of and access to postsecondary and adult education Among the
Department's objectives for Goal 5 is that we "(reduce the gaps in
college access and completion among student populations differing by
race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and disability while increasing
the educational attainment of all) by providing grants to postsecondary
institutions to aid in the development of model programs for ensuring
that students with disabilities can receive a high-quality postsecondary
education."

**What are the Performance Indicators for the Demonstration Projects to
Ensure Students with Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education
Program?**

The Department's specific goal for the Demonstration Projects to Ensure
Students with Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education Program is
"to improve the quality of higher education for students with
disabilities." The objective and performance indicators are as follows:

1.  The difference between the rate at which students with documented
    disabilities complete courses taught by faculty trained in project
    activities, and the rate at which other students complete those
    courses.

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2.  The percentage of faculty trained in project activities that
    incorporate elements of training into their classroom teaching.

Grantees are expected to collect and report data on the performance
measures for the Demonstration Projects To Ensure Students With
Disabilities Receive A Quality Higher Education program. For specific
requirements on grantee reporting, please go to
<http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html> where you
may view and download the ED 524B Grant Performance Report.

**Section H**

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION**

**Important Notice to Prospective**

**Participants in U.S. Department of**

**Education Contract and Grant Programs**

**IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS**

**IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**GRANT AND CONTRACT PROGRAMS**

## GRANTS

Applicants for grants from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) have to
compete for limited funds. Deadlines assure all applicants that they
will be treated fairly and equally, without last minute haste. For these
reasons, ED must set strict deadlines for grant applications.
Prospective applicants can avoid disappointment if they understand that:

**Failure to meet a deadline will mean that an applicant will be
rejected without any consideration.**

The rules, including the deadline, for applying for each grant are
published, individually, in the Federal Register. A one-year
subscription to the Register may be obtained by sending \$555.00 to:
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402-9371. (Send check or money order only, no cash or
stamps.) In addition, the Federal Register is available on-line for free
on Government Printing Office (GPO) Access:
[www.access.gpo.gov/nara]{.underline}. Depository Library location and
Federal Register services: [www.nara.gov/fedreg]{.underline}.

The instructions in the Federal Register must be followed exactly. Do
not accept any other advice you may receive. No ED employee is
authorized to extend any deadline published in the Register. No ED
employees are authorized to extend any deadline published in the Federal
Register. Questions regarding submission of applications may be
addressed to:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Washington, D.C. 20202-4725

# CONTRACTS

Competitive procurement actions undertaken by the ED are governed by the
Federal Acquisition Regulations and implementing Department of Education
Acquisition Regulations.

Generally, prospective competitive procurement actions are synopsized in
the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). Prospective offerors are therein
advised of the nature of the procurement and where to apply for copies
of the Request for Proposals (RFP). All of ED's RFP's are now available
on-line for downloading at the following url:
[http://www.ed.gov/fund/contract/apply/currrfp.html]{.underline}.

Offerors are advised to be guided solely by the contents of the CBD
synopsis and the instructions contained in the RFP. Questions regarding
the submission of offers should be addressed to the Contracts Specialist
identified on the face page of the RFP. Offers are judged in competition
with others, and failure to conform with any substantive requirements of
the RFP will result in rejection of the offer without any consideration
whatever.

Do not accept any advice you receive that is contrary to instructions
contained in either the CBD synopsis or the RFP. No ED employee is
authorized to consider a proposal which is non-responsive to the RFP. A
subscription to the CBD is available for \$208.00 per year via second
class mailing or \$261.00 per year via first class mailing. Information
included in the Federal Acquisition Regulation is contained in Title 48,
Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (\$49.00). The foregoing
publication may be obtained by sending your check or money order only,
no cash or stamps, to:

Superintendent of Documents

U.S. Government Printing Office

Washington, D.C. 20402-9371

In addition, the Commerce Business Daily is available on-line for free
at the following url: [http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/]{.underline}. The
Federal Acquisition Regulations are available on-line at the following
url: [www.arnet.gov/far/]{.underline}. In an effort to be certain this
important information is widely disseminated, this notice is being
included in all ED mail to the public. You may therefore, receive more
than one notice. If you do, we apologize for any annoyance it may cause
you.

ED FORM 5348, 7/01

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION**

**GRANT APPLICATION RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT**

When you electronically submit your application, the Application Control
Center will automatically email a Grant Application Receipt
Acknowledgment to you. If you submit a paper copy (with written request
for waiver of electronic submission) of your application, a Grant
Application Receipt Acknowledgement will be mailed to you. If you do not
receive the notification of application receipt within 15 business days
from the mailing of your application, you should call the U.S.
Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 245-6288.

**DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISSABILITIES RECEIVE A
QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM**

**ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION**

**GRANT AND CONTRACT FUNDING INFORMATION**

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The Department of Education provides information about grant and
contract opportunities electronically in several ways:

**ED Internet Home Page**
[http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml](http://www.ed.gov/)

[www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html](http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html)