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10.221:  Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants

Objectives:  To enhance educational opportunities at the 30 Tribal Colleges designated as the 1994 Land-Grant Institutions by strengthening their teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences in targeted need areas.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

10.221 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

10.221 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-110 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 because the program does not directly affect State and local governments.

Application Procedure:  Formal application should be submitted to the Office of Extramural Programs, CSREES, as outlined in the application package submitted to the 29 institutions. Application procedures are contained in the program guidelines and required forms are contained in the Grant Application Kit. This program is subject to the regulatory provisions of USDA's 7 CFR 3015 et seq. and 7 CFR 3019, and all successor regulations.

Award Procedure:  Applications are reviewed and evaluated by USDA staff and by expert educators and scientist from other Federal agencies as needed. Grant payment may be made by the electronic transfer system or advance by Treasury check.

Deadlines:  For fiscal year 2000, the deadline was January 7, 2000.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  From 45 to 90 days.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Proposals are evaluated using the following criteria: Overall approach and cooperative linages; intrinsic merit; budget and cost effectiveness; and institutional commitment and resources.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Center for Integrated Rural Development Studies; Agricultural Degree Development Project; Implementation of a Comprehensive Horticulture Program; Educational Program in Nutrition; Strengthening Curricula and Services for Students in the Food and Agricultural Sciences.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  about $50,000 to each eligible institution.

10.221 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 10.222 Tribal Colleges Endowment Program.

10.221 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

10.221 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND EXTENSION SERVICE, (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE )

Type of Assistance:  Formula Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $1,552,000; FY 00 est $1,552,000; and FY 01 est $1,552,000.

Budget Account Number:  12-1500-0-1-352.

Authorization:  Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, Public Law 103-382, October 20, 1994, 7 U.S.C. 301, note as amended Public Law 105-185.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  7 CFR 301 note; 7 CFR Part 1.1, USDA implementation of Freedom of Information Act; 7 CFR Part 3, USDA implementation of OMB Circular No. A-129 regarding debt collection; 7 CFR Part 15, Subpart A, USDA implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; 7 CFR Part 3015, USDA Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; 7 CFR Part 3017, Government wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Government wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants); 7 CFR Part 3018, Restrictions on Lobbying; 7 CFR Part 3019, USDA implementation of OMB Circular No. A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Nonprofit Organizations; 7 CFR Part 3407, Agency Procedures to Implement the National Environmental Policy Act; 7 CFR Part 3052, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations; 29 U.S.C. 794, section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and 7 CFR Part 15b (USDA implementation of statute), prohibiting discrimination based upon physical or mental handicap in Federally assisted programs; and 35 U.S.C. 200 et seq., Bayh-Dole Act, controlling allocation of rights to inventions made by employees of small business firms and domestic nonprofit organizations, including universities, in Federally assisted programs (implementing regulations are contained in 37 CFR Part 401).

10.221 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Higher Education Programs, Science and Education Resources Development, CSREES, USDA, Room 3912-S, Washington, DC 20250-2251. Phone: (202) 720-7854. (Home Page)

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

10.221 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  about $50,000 to each of the 30 1994 Institutions, no matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Grants are awarded for a 12-to 24-month period of assistance.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Public Law 103-382 targeted funds to benefit those schools specifically listed as the 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Funds may be used to support teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences in the targeted need areas of: 1) Curricula design and instructional materials development; 2) faculty development and preparation for teaching; 3) instruction delivery systems; 4) student experiential learning; 5) equipment and instrumentation for teaching, and 6) student recruitment and retention.

10.221 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Annual technical and financial progress reports are due within 90 days after the end of each 12-month budget period. Final technical and financial reports are due within 90 days after the expiration date of the grant. The content of these reports will be as required in the "Terms and Conditions" of the grant award.

Audits:  Audits will be conducted in accordance with guidelines established in the revised OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," and implemented in 7 CFR Part 3052.

Records:  OMB Circular No. A-110. Grantees are expected to maintain records 3 years beyond the life of the grant or longer if there are any pending litigation or unresolved audit findings. Separate records for each grant must be maintained. Records are subject to inspection during the life of the grant and for 3 years thereafter.