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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
84.066: TRIO: Educational Opportunity Centers
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| 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 |
Applicant Eligibility: Institutions of higher education, public and private not-for-profit agencies and organizations, a combination of the above and, in exceptional cases, secondary schools may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Persons residing in the target area who need one or more of the services provided by the project in order to pursue a program of postsecondary education and who desire to pursue or who are pursuing a program of postsecondary education. Two-thirds of the participants must be low-income individuals who are also potential first-generation college students. Project participants must be at least 19 years old (exceptions allowed). Required low-income criteria for participants are stated in application materials.
Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." 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. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102.
Application Procedure: Develop a proposal in accordance with regulations, applications, and timetables issued by the Secretary of Education. No State plan is required. Requests for program applications should be made to the Federal TR10 Programs, College and University Preparation and Support Team. This program is subject to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure: Federal staff and selected field readers evaluate new proposals based on the selection criteria established in program regulations 34 CFR 644.21 and 34 CFR 644.22. Grantees will be selected on the basis of satisfactory proposals and availability of funds. Grants are awarded through Federal TR10 Programs office..
Deadlines: Deadlines are published in the Federal Register.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 180 days.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Continuation awards for up to five years approved annually. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: For new awards the Secretary considers the Selection Criteria in 34 CFR 644.21.
Examples of Funded Projects: Projects to universities and agencies to collect and disseminate information on financial and other assistance available to low-income, first-generation college-bound persons seeking to pursue postsecondary education and to assist participants in preparing admission and financial aid applications. Some centers also provide tutoring and counseling for project participants that are not enrolled in an Upward Bound or Student Support Services project. Centers are funded in metropolitan, urban, and rural areas. Applicants define target area to be served.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $190,000 to $450,000; $375,000.
In fiscal year 1999, 82 awards were made and about 158,036 participants were assisted.
Federal Agency: OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $29,794,000; FY 00 est $30,390,000; and FY 01 est $30,998,000.
Budget Account Number: 91-0201-0-1-502.
Authorization: Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2, Chapter 1, Section 402F, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1070a-16.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: EDGAR and regulation 34 CFR 644.
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Federal TR10 Programs, College and University Preparation and Support Team, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202-5249. Contact: Margaret Wingfield. Phone: (202) 708-4804. Use the same number for FTS.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to five year projects, annual awards. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Funds are awarded to institutions of higher education or agencies for establishment and operation of centers to collect and disseminate information concerning financial aid and academic programs available to participants seeking to pursue postsecondary education and to assist participants in preparing admission and financial aid applications. Centers may also provide tutoring and counseling for project participants who are not enrolled in an Upward Bound or a Student Support Services project. A grantee may not use the center as a part of its recruitment program.
Reports: Performance reports are required on an annual basis.
Audits: In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR 75.702 and 74.61.
Records: In accordance with 34 CFR 75.730, 75.731, and 75.732.
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