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84.083:  Women's Educational Equity Act Program

Objectives:  (1) To promote gender equity in education in the United States; (2) to promote equity in education for women and girls who suffer from multiple forms of discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic origin, limited-English proficiency, disability, or age; and (3) to provide financial assistance to enable educational agencies and institutions to meet the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

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

84.083 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Through a nationwide competition, public agencies, private nonprofit agencies, institutions, organizations, student groups community groups, and individuals may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Public agencies, private nonprofit agencies, institutions, organizations, student groups, community groups, and individuals will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofits.

84.083 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. 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 selected the program for review.

Application Procedure:  The Department publishes grant application forms and instructions in the Federal Register. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  Applications and proposals are reviewed by a panel of experts in women's programs that represent various geographical areas, racial and ethnic groups, and levels of education. Final decisions on grants are made by the Secretary on the basis of the selection criteria published in the regulations and statutory considerations, and to the extent feasible, on the basis of geographical distributions. The secretary may give special consideration to applications submitted by applicants that have not received assistance under this part.

Deadlines:  Established for grants each year by notice published in the Federal Register. Established for contracts in solicitation announcements in the Commerce Business Daily.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About four months from receipt of applications.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  The project period for a WEEA award may not exceed four years. To receive continuation funding, grantees must demonstrate substantial progress toward meeting their goals and objectives. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The selection criteria are outlined in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations. Contact the program office for more information.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Projects are designed to increase educational opportunities for women and girls in academic areas such as math, science, and computer science courses.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  For fiscal year 1999 implementation grants, the average is expected to be $150,000 and $850,000 for a contract; and $82,000 for a research and development grant.

84.083 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

84.083 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, the Department expects to award one contract and make 15 implementation grants and one research and development grant.

84.083 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants; Project Grants (Contracts).

Obligations:  (Grants and Contracts) FY 99 $3,000,000; FY 00 est $3,000,000; and FY 01 est $3,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  91-1000-2-1-501.

Authorization:  Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended, Title V, Part B, 20 U.S.C. 7231-7238.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Educational Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86.

84.083 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Equity and Educational Excellence Division, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202-6246. Phone: (202) 260-2502.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

84.083 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Up to four years, subject to the availability of funds.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  The Department awards two types of grants: (1) Implementation grants of gender equity programs in schools, and (2) research and development grants to develop model equity programs.

84.083 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  As part of the continuation funding process, grantees must submit annual performance reports. The program office will establish a due date. A final performance report must also be submitted.

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:  In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act, grantees must maintain records for 3 years.