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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Program Descriptions

15.047:  Indian Education Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance

Objectives:  To provide funds to BIA-funded elementary or secondary schools or peripheral dormitories for facilities operations and maintenance.

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

15.047 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments or tribal organizations currently served by a BIA-funded elementary or secondary school or peripheral dormitory.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and occupants and visitors of BIA-funded elementary or secondary schools or peripheral dormitories.

Credentials/Documentation:  Initial application must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe. If the school serves students from multiple tribes, resolutions from tribal governing bodies representing at least 90 percent of the students are required.

15.047 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  An applicant should consult the Agency/Area Education Program Administrator who will provide technical assistance. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Initial applications for status as a contract school must contain the information specified in 25 CFR, Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Initial applications for status as a grant school should be developed in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.

Award Procedure:  Applications should be submitted to the Agency/Area Education Program Administrator who will ensure that the application is complete. The application is forwarded by the EPA to the Director, Office of Indian Education Programs, with a recommendation for approval or disapproval. The dollar value of the awards is based upon school age and condition, size, utilities costs, and other pertinent factors.

Deadlines:  First-time applications should be submitted by March 1.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Applications will be processed within 90 to 180 days.

Appeals:  An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR, Part 900.

Renewals:  Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee and continued use of the facilities. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted based on appropriations and need.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  All applicants meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 or the requirements of the Tribally Controlled Schools Act will be selected if they are currently served by a BIA-funded school.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $9,600 to $1,326,000; $360,000.

15.047 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 15.042 Indian School Equalization Program.

15.047 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

15.047 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Direct Payments for Specified Use.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $38,450,536; FY 00 est $38,000,000; and FY 01 est $40,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-2100-0-1-501.

Authorization:  Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.; Indian Education Amendments of 1978, Public Law 95-561, 25 U.S.C. 2001; Tribally Controlled Schools Act, 25 U.S.C. 2501.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  25 CFR, Part 900; OMB Circular A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments."

15.047 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency/area education program administrator as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 201 Third Street., NW, Suite 510, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Contact: Rodney Young. Phone: (505) 346-6545. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.047 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used for salaries and related expenses of maintenance personnel, utilities, maintenance of school grounds, supplies, equipment, materials, and for minor repairs to facilities.

15.047 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required. Program accomplishment reporting requirements will be negotiated with the contractor/grantee.

Audits:  For awards made under this program grantees/contractors are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et. seq.).

Records:  Financial records must be retained for three years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for three years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for three years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.