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81.116:  Science and Engineering Training to Support Diversity-Related Programs

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Objectives:  To support special emphasis programs to encourage training of Coloradoan Native American, African American, Hispanic American, Asian-Pacific American, women and disabled American students in the pursuit of the fields of science and engineering and to fund local community projects contributing to the diversity-related programs by organizations and institutions located within the State of Colorado.

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

81.116 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  State and local governments; sponsored organizations; public nonprofit institutions and organizations; other public institutions and organizations; minority groups; profit organizations; private nonprofit institution and organizations; quasi-public nonprofit institution and organizations; other private institution and organizations; and Native American Organizations. Applicant must reside within the State of Colorado with satisfactory plans and intentions to implement minority science and engineering projects within the State of Colorado.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  State and local governments; sponsored organizations; public nonprofit institutions and organizations; other public institutions and organizations; minority groups; profit organizations; private nonprofit institutions and organizations; quasi-public nonprofit institutions and organizations; other private institutions and organizations and Native American Organizations. Beneficiary must reside within the State of Colorado with projections and programs implemented for minority students enrolled in the fields of science and engineering.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

81.116 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  There is no preapplication process for this program. A formal solicitation requesting competitive applications and proposals will be issued each year. The solicitation will set forth application requirements. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  A formal application will be submitted by the applicant as required by the annual solicitation, which will be advertised in the Federal Register. Only applications from Colorado based organizations will be accepted.

Award Procedure:  Applications will be reviewed by a panel composed of DOE Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site representatives. Successful proposals will be selected based upon the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation.

Deadlines:  Are set forth in the solicitation(s).

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 90 days.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  No applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Applications will be reviewed by a panel composed of DOE Rocky Flats Environmental Technology site representatives. Successful proposals will be selected based upon the evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Increase the number of Native American High School students interest in careers in the areas of math, science, engineering and technology. To assist Hispanic and other diverse communities to develop partnerships with public and private entities for the purpose of providing communities with business, employment, training and educational opportunities. To support two one-week Summer Environmental Camps for urban native American youths ages 10-15 years. Enhance the opportunities for public school's special education students to obtain employment in entry level technology with a supply of Coloradoan Native American, African American, Hispanic American, Asian-Pacific American, women and disabled American professionals who are creative, and have the aptitude for science and technology.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  For fiscal year 1999, awards ranged in value from $48,250 to $100,000; $74,812.

81.116 RELATED PROGRAMS:

81.116 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

81.116 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  ROCKY FLATS ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SITE, OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $299,250; FY 00 est $300,000; and FY 01 est $300,000.

Budget Account Number:  89-0251-0-1-053.

Authorization:  DOE Organizational Act of 1977, Public Law 95-91, as amended.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Department of Energy Financial Assistance Rules, 10 CFR 600.

81.116 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Ricky Newton, Civil Rights and Diversity Manager, Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Department of Energy, 10808 Highway 93, Unit A, Golden, CO 80403-8200. Phone: (303) 966-2483.

Headquarters Office:  There is no Headquarters point of contact for this activity.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

81.116 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula. Applicants are encouraged to propose cost-sharing or sharing of in-kind services or resources.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  The schedule of DOE payments is arranged at the time of award.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Financial assistance is provided in support of the objectives of the program. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific financial agreement and limited solely to projects for Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, women and disabled Americans within the State of Colorado.

81.116 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  The financial assistance agreement will contain a "Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist" (DOE F 4600.2) that specifies both technical and financial reports to be submitted by the recipient. Requirements, frequency, and distribution will be stated on the checklist.

Audits:  Audits will be conducted to ensure that funding is properly used. Audits will be performed at appropriate intervals depending on the duration of the project.

Records:  Recipient is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the financial assistance agreement.