A-122 for nonprofit organizations also applies. Applicants may contact the Department of Education. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. The Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education makes final award decisions based upon the recommendation of the Director, School Improvement Programs and with the advice of a panel of reviewers.
Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.
The highest ranking application for each geographical service area is selected for an award. In all instances, the assistance provided is at the request of the local educational agency. State educational agencies provide similar assistance, however, State educational agencies may choose to provide assistance in race, gender, or national origin desegregation, or any combination of these three areas. State educational agency activities may be tailored to address equity areas and problems that are of the greatest priority to the State. In fiscal year 1999, awards were made to 10 equity assistance centers.