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84.314:  Even Start: Statewide Family Literacy Program

Objectives:  To plan and implement Statewide family literacy initiatives consistent with the purpose of Even Start that coordinate and integrate existing Federal, State, and local literacy resources, including funds available under the Adult Education Act, Head Start, Even Start, and the Family Support Act of 1988.

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

84.314 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  The State education office or agency may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  The State education office or agency will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

84.314 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is subject to the requirements of E.O. 12372.

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:  The Department of Education notifies successful applicants of awards. Actual negotiation and awarding of grants is done by the Department's Grants and Contracts Service, in cooperation with the program staff. Subpart D, Sections 75.209, 75.210, and the applicant's notice. Contact the program office for more information.

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  The range of approval/disapproval time is about 60 to 120 days following the application deadline.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The selection criteria contained in EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications.

Examples of Funded Projects:  No examples are available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not available.

84.314 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 84.213 Even Start: State Educational Agencies;
• 84.258 Even Start: Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations.

84.314 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

84.314 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 $0; FY 00 est $0; and FY 01 est $0.

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

Authorization:  Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title I, Part B, Section 1202(c), 20 U.S.C. 6362.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 75, 77, 79, 82, and 85.

84.314 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

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

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

84.314 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  The State must make available nonfederal contributions in an amount equal to the Federal funds provided under the grant.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Projects are funded for up to 18 months.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds are used primarily for design, implementation, evaluation, employment, and training of staff at the project level.

84.314 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Performance reports must be submitted at the end of the grant period.

Audits:  In accordance with the Education Department General Administration Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR 80. State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 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 $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with the Appendix to EDGAR, Part 80.

Records:  In accordance with the General Education Provisions Act and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), certain program records must be retained for 3 years.