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84.310:  Goals 2000: Parental Information Resource Centers

Objectives:  To provide grants to nonprofit organizations and nonprofit organizations in consortia with local education agencies (LEAs) to assist them in establishing parental information and resource centers. These centers strive to: (1) Increase parents knowledge of and confidence in child-rearing activities such as teaching and nurturing their young children; (2) strengthen partnerships between parents and professionals in meeting the educational needs of preschool and school-aged children and the working relationships between home and school; and (3) enhance the developmental progress of the children assisted under this program.

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

84.310 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Nonprofit organizations and nonprofit organizations in consortia with LEAs may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Preschool and school-aged children and their parents will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

84.310 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

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.

Application Procedure:  Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the notice published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information.

Award Procedure:  Applications are reviewed by panels of field readers. Points are awarded according to the selection criteria for discretionary grants contained in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). Applications are ranked based on the number of points awarded and are selected for funding based on their rank order and geographic location in order to satisfy statutory provisions. Grants are distributed, to the greatest extent possible, to all geographic regions of the country.

Deadlines:  Contact the program office for application deadlines and information.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  The range of approval/disapproval time is about 60 through 90 days following the application deadline.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Renewals are based on the review of annual performance reports and the recommendation of the project officer. All renewals are subject to the availability of funds.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The selection criteria contained in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations are used to evaluate this program. For more information contact the Program Office.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Examples are not available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $50,000 to $500,000; $350,000.

84.310 RELATED PROGRAMS:

84.310 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

84.310 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $30,000,000; FY 00 est $33,000,000; and FY 01 est $33,000,000.

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

Authorization:  Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Title IV, Public Law 103-227.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). For more information contact the program office.

84.310 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  None.

Headquarters Office:  Goals 2000, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Portals Bldg., Room 4000, Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Daisy Greenfield. Phone: (202) 401-0039.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

84.310 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Grantees are required to contribute, from nonfederal sources, a portion of the services provided under the project after the first year.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Projects generally may be supported for 1 to 4 years. Funds are granted on a 12-month basis.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Each grantee receiving funds under this program must use at least 50 percent of the funds provided to serve areas with high concentrations of low-income families in order to serve parents that are severely educationally or economically disadvantaged. (Part of the funds must also be used to establish, expand, or operate a Parents As Teachers Program or a Home Instruction Program for Preschool youngsters.) Other requirements include the establishment of a special advisory committee and design requirements. For funding in subsequent years, grantees must demonstrate that a portion of the services provided under this project is supported through nonfederal contributions.

84.310 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Annual progress reports must be submitted as required by grant award terms and conditions.

Audits:  In accordance with the Education Department General Administration Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR 74, nonprofit organizations are subject to the audit requirements in OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations."

Records:  As required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations.