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84.258:  Even Start: Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations

Objectives:  To help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy and improve the educational opportunities of low-income families through family literacy programs that integrate early childhood education, adult basic education, and parenting education.

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

84.258 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Section 4, may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Parents eligible for participation under the Adult Education Act, and their children from birth to seven years old will benefit. Families must be in need of Even Start Services, as indicated by a low income level and a low level of adult literacy or English language proficiency, or other need-related indicators.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

84.258 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Applications from Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations must be submitted in accordance with the regulations, instructions, and forms included in the grant application package.

Award Procedure:  The Department of Education notifies successful applicants of awards. Actual negotiation and awarding of grants is done by the Department's Grant and Contracts Service in cooperation with program staff.

Deadlines:  Deadlines are announced in the Federal Register.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 60 to 120 days.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Grants are for up to 4 years with annual renewals subject to the approval of the Department of Education and the availability of funds. Applicants may reapply at the end of the grant period, but may not receive funds for more than 8 years.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The selection criteria in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications.

Examples of Funded Projects:  The Northwest Indian College (NWIC) Even Start program has established an ongoing relationship with the Lumni Tribal Headstart Program for Even start children. A parenting class has been established on the NWIC campus where a wide range of family activities are sponsored in addition to formal parenting studies.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Grants range from $75,000 to $200,000.

84.258 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 84.002 Adult Education: State Grant Program;
• 84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies;
• 84.011 Migrant Education: Basic State Grant Program;
• 84.213 Even Start: State Educational Agencies;
• 93.600 Head Start.

84.258 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

84.258 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Discretionary).

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $2,025,000; FY 00 est $2,050,000; and FY 01 est $2,050,000.

Budget Account Number:  91-0900-2-1-501.

Authorization:  Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Title I, Part B, Section 1202(a)(1)(c) 20 U.S.C. 6363(a)(1)(c).

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 75, 77, 80, 82, and 85. For more information contact the program office.

84.258 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Department of Education, Compensatory Education Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202-6132. Contact: Patricia McKee. Phone: (202) 260-0991. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

84.258 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  The Federal share of the cost of a subgrant project is not more than 90 percent in the first year, 80 percent in the second year, 70 percent in the third year, 60 percent in the fourth year, and 50 percent in any subsequent year.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Grants may not exceed four years.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds are used for activities such as recruitment and screening of children and parents, design of programs, instruction for children and parents, staff training, support services, evaluation, and coordination with other programs. Indirect costs are not an allowable project cost unless a waiver is obtained from the Secretary of Education.

84.258 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Annual performance reports are required.

Audits:  In accordance with the Education Department General Administration Regulations in 34 CFR 80, State and local Governments that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $300,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with the Appendix to Part 80. For this purpose, the term "State" includes any Indian tribe.

Records:  In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), certain project records must be retained for three years.