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11.702:  Internship Program for Postsecondary Students

Popular Name:  Postsecondary Internship Program

Objectives:  To aid and promote experiential training activities which foster future employment in the Department of Commerce (DOC) or the Federal Government in general. U.S. citizens enrolled as students in 2-year and 4-year accredited educational institutions will participate in on-site work experiences in DOC bureaus and offices in order to integrate academic theory and workplace requirements; gain relevant skills and knowledge, explore Federal career options, develop professional networks, and develop a greater awareness of the role of Federal agencies.

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

11.702 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Credentials/Documentation:  An applicant should propose an intern program design that represents a comprehensive approach to a work-study experience and its own philosophy about workforce preparedness. For the purposes of the proposal, plans and budgets should be presented separately for the summer and academic year sessions. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education and with Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations.

11.702 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  A standard application package is required. This includes SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, CD-511, CD-346, SF-LLL (if applicable), Project Plans, and Budgets.

Award Procedure:  A notice of availability of funding will be published in the Federal Register. Each responsive application will receive an independent, objective review by a panel qualified to evaluate the applications submitted. The final decision on awards will be based upon the numerical review panel ranking, availability of funding, and Selecting Official's determination of which proposals best meet the objectives of the program.

Deadlines:  Deadline for receipt of applications will be as published in the Federal Register.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Applicants should be notified of approval or disapproval within 120 days from deadline date.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  If an application is selected for funding, DOC has no objection to provide any additional future funding in connection with that award. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the total discretion of DOC.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The following criteria will be used to evaluate applications: Quality of Program Plan, Proposed Costs, Key Personnel Qualifications, and Capabilities of the applicant Organization.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Project activities are designed to give college students an opportunity to gain experience in public service that will foster future employment in Federal government agencies or public service in general.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  1999: $214,361 to $313,375; $272,447.

11.702 RELATED PROGRAMS:

11.702 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

11.702 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

Obligations:  (Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $1,274,837; FY 00 est $1,362,238; and FY 01 est $1,362,238.

Budget Account Number:  13-1450-0-1-306.

Authorization:  5 U.S.C. 7201.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  15 CFR Part 14.

11.702 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Ms. Carin Otero, Office of Executive Assistance Management, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone: (202) 482-1445.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Executive Assistance Management, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.702 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  The award period for the internship project will be 3 years. Funding will be provided annually at the discretion of the DOC and will depend upon satisfactory performance by the recipient and availability of funds for the DOC to continue funding the project.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Selected institutions will perform the following functions: Outreach and recruitment, application process and referral, selection notification and follow up, logistics, including temporary housing and accommodations, orientation and communication, enrichment activities program, intern personnel and pay administration, intern monitoring, intern evaluation, program evaluation, and evaluation reporting. The number of available internships will vary depending upon the financial position of the potential host offices and bureaus. Student opportunities will be primarily in the Washington, DC area.

11.702 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Department of Commerce Standard Terms and Conditions require performance and financial reports to be submitted quarterly. Final reports will be due within 90 days of award expiration.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:  Records will be retained in accordance with provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations.