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Program Descriptions

84.316:  Native Hawaiian Higher Education Program

Objectives:  To make direct grants to Native Hawaiian education organizations or education entities with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction conducted in the Native Hawaiian language to enable them to provide a program of baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate fellowship assistance to Native Hawaiian students.

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

84.316 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Native Hawaiian education organizations or entities with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Native Hawaiian students enrolled or interested in enrolling in postsecondary education will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

84.316 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.

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  The range of approval/ disapproval time is about 120 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:  Contact the program office for this information.

Examples of Funded Projects:  No examples are available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $900,000.

84.316 RELATED PROGRAMS:

84.316 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

84.316 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $2,700,000; FY 00 est $2,700,000; and FY 01 est $0.

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

Authorization:  Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title IX, Part B as amended, 20 U.S. 7906.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  For more information, contact the program office.

84.316 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Higher Education Programs, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Collie Pollock. Phone: (202) 260-3439.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

84.316 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Fellowship recipients are obligated to provide their professional services either during the fellowship period or upon completion of a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree program to the Native Hawaiian community.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Projects generally may be supported for 1 to 5 years. Funds are granted on a 12 month basis.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Grants must be used to provide full or partial fellowship support for Native Hawaiian students enrolled at two or four year degree granting institutions of higher education. Awards are based on: (1) Academic potential and (2) financial need. Full or partial fellowship support for Native Hawaiian students enrolled at post-baccalaureate degree granting institutions of higher education will receive grants. Priority will be given to providing fellowship support for professions that are underrepresented in the Native Hawaiians community. Funds may also be used for: (1) Counseling and support services for students receiving fellowship assistance; (2) college preparation and guidance counseling at the secondary level for students who may be eligible for fellowship support; (3) research, evaluation; and (4) implementation of faculty development programs for the improvement and matriculation of Native Hawaiian students. No more than seven percent for grant funds may be used for administrative purposes.

84.316 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

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

Audits:  In accordance with the terms of the grant award agreement.

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