Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Communities

Purpose of this program:

To help Alaska Native Institutions (ANIs) of higher education and Native Hawaiian Institutions (NHIs)of higher education enhance their role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs in their localities, including neighborhood revitalization, housing, and economic development, consistent with the purposes of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

Possible uses and use restrictions...

Only nonprofit institutions of higher education that meet the statutory definition of an ANI or an NHI contained in the 1988 Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965, Public Law 105-244, are eligible to submit applications for funding.

Who is eligible to apply...

Nonprofit Alaska Native Institutions of higher education and Native Hawaiian Institutions of higher education that are either on the U.S. Department of Education lists of eligible ANIs or NHIs or ANIs or NHIs that certify that they meet the statutory definition of an ANI or NHI. Each autonomous campus of an ANI or NHI is permitted to submit a separate application.

Eligible Applicant Categories:

* State (Includes District Of Columbia; Includes Institutions Of Higher Education And Hospitals)

Eligible Functional Categories:

* Construction Rehabilitation
* Indian Housing
* Planning

Credentials/Documentation

Costs to be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for colleges and universities.

Note:This is a brief description of the credentials or documentation required prior to, or along with, an application for assistance.

About this section:

This section indicates who can apply to the Federal government for assistance and the criteria the potential applicant must satisfy. For example, individuals may be eligible for research grants, and the criteria to be satisfied may be that they have a professional or scientific degree, 3 years of research experience, and be a citizen of the United States. Universities, medical schools, hospitals, or State and local governments may also be eligible. Where State governments are eligible, the type of State agency will be indicated (State welfare agency or State agency on aging) and the criteria that they must satisfy.

Certain federal programs (e.g., the Pell Grant program which provides grants to students) involve intermediate levels of application processing, i.e., applications are transmitted through colleges or universities that are neither the direct applicant nor the ultimate beneficiary. For these programs, the criteria that the intermediaries must satisfy are also indicated, along with intermediaries who are not eligible.

How to apply...
Application Procedure:

Applicants will respond to competitive requirements contained in a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published in the Federal Register.

Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.

Award Procedure:

Applications will be reviewed against published criteria, rated and ranked, and awards made to the highest ranking applications.

Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check. Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office, or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.

Related federal programs

* Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants
* Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities Program
* Community Development Block Grants/State's Program
* Community Outreach Partnership Center Program
* Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting Communities
* Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program
* Tribal Colleges and Universities Program

Deadlines and process...
Deadlines

Deadlines will be announced in each NOFA publication.

Note: When available, this section indicates the deadlines for applications to the funding agency which will be stated in terms of the date(s) or between what dates the application should be received. When not available, applicants should contact the funding agency for deadline information.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 60 to 90 days.

Preapplication Coordination

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

Note: This section indicates whether any prior coordination or approval is required with governmental or nongovernmental units prior to the submission of a formal application to the federal funding agency.

Appeals

None.

Note: In some cases, there are no provisions for appeal. Where applicable, this section discusses appeal procedures or allowable rework time for resubmission of applications to be processed by the funding agency. Appeal procedures vary with individual programs and are either listed in this section or applicants are referred to appeal procedures documented in the relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Renewals

Applications for new activities will have to be submitted on an annual basis in response to a NOFA.

Note: In some instances, renewal procedures may be the same as for the application procedure, e.g., for projects of a non-continuing nature renewals will be treated as new, competing applications; for projects of an ongoing nature, renewals may be given annually.

Who can benefit...

The principal beneficiaries of the program include any city, county, town, parish, village, any other political subdivision of a State within which an ANI or NHI is located.

Beneficiaries

* Native American Organizations
* State

About this section:

This section lists the ultimate beneficiaries of a program, the criteria they must satisfy and who specifically is not eligible. The applicant and beneficiary will generally be the same for programs that provide assistance directly from a Federal agency. However, financial assistance that passes through State or local governments will have different applicants and beneficiaries since the assistance is transmitted to private sector beneficiaries who are not obligated to request or apply for the assistance.

What types of assistance...
Project Grants

The funding, for fixed or known periods, of specific projects. Project grants can include fellowships, scholarships, research grants, training grants, traineeships, experimental and demonstration grants, evaluation grants, planning grants, technical assistance grants, survey grants, and construction grants.

How much financial aid...
Range and Average of Financial Assistance

For Alaska Native Institutions of higher education and Native Hawaiian Institutions of higher education, $800,000 per grantee.

Note: This section lists the representative range (smallest to largest) of the amount of financial assistance available. These figures are based upon funds awarded in the past fiscal year and the current fiscal year to date. Also indicated is an approximate average amount of awards which were made in the past and current fiscal years.

Obligations

Grants) FY 03 $2,981,000; FY 04 est $2,982,000; and FY 05 est 2,982,000. (NOTE: Amounts reported reflect allocation of new budget authority rather than obligation amounts.)

Note: The dollar amounts listed in this section represent obligations for the past fiscal year (PY), estimates for the current fiscal year (CY), and estimates for the budget fiscal year (BY) as reported by the Federal agencies. Obligations for non-financial assistance programs indicate the administrative expenses involved in the operation of a program.

Account Identification

86-1062-0-1-451.

Note: Note: This 11-digit budget account identification code represents the account which funds a particular program. This code should be consistent with the code given for the program area as specified in Appendix III of the Budget of the United States Government.

Examples of funded projects...

Not applicable.

About this section

This section indicates the different types of projects which have been funded in the past. Only projects funded under Project Grants or Direct Payments for Specified Use should be listed here. The examples give potential applicants an idea of the types of projects that may be accepted for funding. The agency should list at least five examples of the most recently funded projects.

Program accomplishments...

It is anticipated that five ANIs and up to five Native Hawaiian projects will receive funding in fiscal year 2003. The fiscal year 2002 program funding included the following activities: The University of Alaska-Fairbanks - Chukchi Campus will use $395,000 to partner with the Northwest Arctic Borough in a joint effort to construct an artist's shop and retail store. Leeward Community College in Pearl City, Hawaii will utilize a $579,000 grant to support and sustain the two-year Wai'anae Organic
Agriculture Initiative.

Criteria for selecting proposals...

Refer to the criteria listed in each NOFA.

Assistance considerations...
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

HUD may make grants for up to 2 years.

Formula and Matching Requirements

None. Applicants get points in the selection system for securing leveraged funds.

Note:
A formula may be based on population, per capita income, and other statistical factors. Applicants are informed whether there are any matching requirements to be met when participating in the cost of a project. In general, the matching share represents that portion of the project costs not borne by the Federal government. Attachment F of OMB Circular No. A-102 (Office of Management and Budget) sets forth the criteria and procedures for the evaluation of matching share requirements which may be cash or in-kind contributions made by State and local governments or other agencies, institutions, private organizations, or individuals to satisfy matching requirements of Federal grants or loans.

Cash contributions represent the grantees' cash outlay, including the outlay of money contributed to the grantee by other public agencies, institutions, private organizations, or individuals. When authorized by Federal regulation, Federal funds received from other grants may be considered as the grantees' cash contribution.

In-kind contributions represent the value of noncash contributions provided by the grantee, other public agencies and institutions, private organizations or individuals. In-kind contributions may consist of charges for real property and equipment, and value of goods and services directly benefiting and specifically identifiable to the grant program. When authorized by Federal legislation, property purchased with Federal funds may be considered as grantees' in-kind contribution.

Maintenance of effort (MOE) is a requirement contained in certain legislation, regulations, or administrative policies stating that a grantee must maintain a specified level of financial effort in a specific area in order to receive Federal grant funds, and that the Federal grant funds may be used only to supplement, not supplant, the level of grantee funds.

Post assistance requirements...
Reports

Semi-annual and final reports are required.

Note: This section indicates whether program reports, expenditure reports, cash reports or performance monitoring are required by the Federal funding agency, and specifies at what time intervals (monthly, annually, etc.) this must be accomplished.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 (Revised June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or 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 A-133.

Note: This section discusses audits required by the Federal agency. The procedures and requirements for State and local governments and nonprofit entities are set forth in OMB Circular No. A-133. These requirements pertain to awards made within the respective State's fiscal year - not the Federal fiscal year, as some State and local governments may use the calendar year or other variation of time span designated as the fiscal year period, rather than that commonly known as the Federal fiscal year (from October 1st through September 30th).

Records

Records must be kept in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant.

Note: This section indicates the record retention requirements and the type of records the Federal agency may require. Not included are the normally imposed requirements of the General Accounting Office. For programs falling under the purview of OMB Circular No. A-102, record retention is set forth in Attachment C. For other programs, record retention is governed by the funding agency's requirements.

Regulations...
Authorization

Department of Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act of 2001, Public Law 106-377.

Note: This section lists the legal authority upon which a program is based (acts, amendments to acts, Public Law numbers, titles, sections, Statute Codes, citations to the U.S. Code, Executive Orders, Presidential Reorganization Plans, and Memoranda from an agency head).

Regulations, Guidelines, And Literature

For application kits, contact the Super NOFA Information Center at 1-800-HUD-8929. For answers to technical questions, contact Sherone Ivey in the Office of University Partnerships, Office of Policy Development and Research, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-3061, extension 4200.

Contact information...
Web Sites

* www.oup.org
* www.hud.gov

Regional Or Local Office

None.

Note: This section lists the agency contact person, address and telephone number of the Federal Regional or Local Office(s) to be contacted for detailed information regarding a program such as: (1) current availability of funds and the likelihood of receiving assistance within a given period; (2) pre-application and application forms required; (3) whether a pre-application conference is recommended; (4) assistance available in preparation of applications; (5) whether funding decisions are made at the headquarters, regional or local level; (6) application renewal procedures (including continuations and supplementals) or appeal procedures for rejected applications; and (7) recently published program guidelines and material. However, for most federal programs, this section will instruct the reader to consult the so-called Appendix IV of the Catalog due to the large volume of Regional and Local Office Contacts for most agencies. This information is provided in Additional Contact Information (see below).

Headquarters Office

For answers to technical questions, contact Sherone Ivey in the Office of University Partnerships, Office of Policy Development and Research, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-3061, extension 4200.

Note: This section lists names and addresses of the office at the headquarters level with direct operational responsibility for managing a program. A telephone number is provided in cases where a Regional or Local Office is not normally able to answer detailed inquiries concerning a program. Also listed are the name(s) and telephone number(s) of the information contact person(s) who can provide additional program information to applicants.

Additional Contact Information (Appendix IV)

Due to the large volume of regional and local office contacts for most agencies, full contact information is also provided separately here in a PDF format:

* Regional and Local Office Addresses listed by Agency (PDF file)
* Regional and Local Office Addresses listed by State (PDF file)

Administered by:
US Federal Government Agency (see all agencies)
Department of Housing and Urban Development , Office Of Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
CFDA #: 14.515

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Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Education Grants

Purpose of this program:

To recruit, support and educate under-represented scientists and professionals, and to advance the educational capacity of the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian (AN/NH) Serving Institutions.

Possible uses and use restrictions...

Funds may be used to enhance educational equity for under-represented students in order to prepare them for careers related to the food, agricultural, and natural resource systems of the United States; to strengthen institutional educational capacities, including libraries, curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation,
instruction delivery systems, and student recruitment and retention, in order to respond to identified educational needs in the food and agricultural sciences; and to facilitate activities and cooperative initiatives between AN/NH Serving Institutions, or between AN/NH Serving Institutions and units of State government or the private sector, to maximize the development and use of resources, faculty, facilities, and equipment, to improve food and agricultural sciences teaching programs.

Who is eligible to apply...

Individual public or private, non-profit Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions of higher education that meet the definitions of Alaska Native-Serving Institution or Native Hawaiian Serving Institution established in Title III, Part A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1059d.) are eligible institutions unde this program.

Eligible Applicant Categories:

* Native American Organization

Eligible Functional Categories:

* Higher Education - General

Credentials/Documentation

Each first-time recipient must furnish organizational management information requested by the funding agency, and each applicant must provide assurances specified in the annual solicitation of applications.

Note:This is a brief description of the credentials or documentation required prior to, or along with, an application for assistance.

About this section:

This section indicates who can apply to the Federal government for assistance and the criteria the potential applicant must satisfy. For example, individuals may be eligible for research grants, and the criteria to be satisfied may be that they have a professional or scientific degree, 3 years of research experience, and be a citizen of the United States. Universities, medical schools, hospitals, or State and local governments may also be eligible. Where State governments are eligible, the type of State agency will be indicated (State welfare agency or State agency on aging) and the criteria that they must satisfy.

Certain federal programs (e.g., the Pell Grant program which provides grants to students) involve intermediate levels of application processing, i.e., applications are transmitted through colleges or universities that are neither the direct applicant nor the ultimate beneficiary. For these programs, the criteria that the intermediaries must satisfy are also indicated, along with intermediaries who are not eligible.

How to apply...
Application Procedure:

Formal proposals should be submitted to the Office of Extramural Programs, CSREES, as outlined in the solicitation of applications. Application procedures are contained in the program regulations and required forms are contained in the Grant Application Kit. This program is subject to the regulatory provisions of USDA, 7 CFR Part 3015, et seq., and all successor regulations.

Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.

Award Procedure:

Proposals are reviewed and evaluated by CSREES staff members with the assistance and advice of peer panels of qualified educators, administrators, industrialists, and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the fields covered by the proposals, as needed. Grant payments may be made by the electronic transfer system, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.

Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check. Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office, or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.

Related federal programs

* Higher Education Challenge Grants
* Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program
* Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants

Deadlines and process...
Deadlines

All deadlines are announced in the Federal Register. The deadline for submission of fiscal year 2004 proposals is March 18, 2004.

Note: When available, this section indicates the deadlines for applications to the funding agency which will be stated in terms of the date(s) or between what dates the application should be received. When not available, applicants should contact the funding agency for deadline information.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 90 to 180 days.

Preapplication Coordination

All proposals/solicitations are published in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Note: This section indicates whether any prior coordination or approval is required with governmental or nongovernmental units prior to the submission of a formal application to the federal funding agency.

Appeals

None.

Note: In some cases, there are no provisions for appeal. Where applicable, this section discusses appeal procedures or allowable rework time for resubmission of applications to be processed by the funding agency. Appeal procedures vary with individual programs and are either listed in this section or applicants are referred to appeal procedures documented in the relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Renewals

None.

Note: In some instances, renewal procedures may be the same as for the application procedure, e.g., for projects of a non-continuing nature renewals will be treated as new, competing applications; for projects of an ongoing nature, renewals may be given annually.

Who can benefit...

Alaska Native Serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.

Beneficiaries

* Native American Organizations

About this section:

This section lists the ultimate beneficiaries of a program, the criteria they must satisfy and who specifically is not eligible. The applicant and beneficiary will generally be the same for programs that provide assistance directly from a Federal agency. However, financial assistance that passes through State or local governments will have different applicants and beneficiaries since the assistance is transmitted to private sector beneficiaries who are not obligated to request or apply for the assistance.

What types of assistance...
Project Grants

The funding, for fixed or known periods, of specific projects. Project grants can include fellowships, scholarships, research grants, training grants, traineeships, experimental and demonstration grants, evaluation grants, planning grants, technical assistance grants, survey grants, and construction grants.

How much financial aid...
Range and Average of Financial Assistance

It is anticipated that awards will range from $100,000 to $150,000. This is a newly funded program; average not yet determined.

Note: This section lists the representative range (smallest to largest) of the amount of financial assistance available. These figures are based upon funds awarded in the past fiscal year and the current fiscal year to date. Also indicated is an approximate average amount of awards which were made in the past and current fiscal years.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 03 $2,877,120; and FY 04 3,338,160; FY 05 est $3,005,760.

Note: The dollar amounts listed in this section represent obligations for the past fiscal year (PY), estimates for the current fiscal year (CY), and estimates for the budget fiscal year (BY) as reported by the Federal agencies. Obligations for non-financial assistance programs indicate the administrative expenses involved in the operation of a program.

Account Identification

12-1500-0-1-352.

Note: Note: This 11-digit budget account identification code represents the account which funds a particular program. This code should be consistent with the code given for the program area as specified in Appendix III of the Budget of the United States Government.

Examples of funded projects...

Not applicable. This is a newly funded program.

About this section

This section indicates the different types of projects which have been funded in the past. Only projects funded under Project Grants or Direct Payments for Specified Use should be listed here. The examples give potential applicants an idea of the types of projects that may be accepted for funding. The agency should list at least five examples of the most recently funded projects.

Program accomplishments...

Not applicable. This is a newly funded program.

Criteria for selecting proposals...

Criteria are expected to include the following: (1) The likelihood that the project will have a substantial impact upon and advance the quality of higher education in the food and agricultural sciences higher education by strengthening institutional capacities to meet clearly delineated needs; (2) the soundness of the proposed approach, including objectives, procedures, timetable, evaluation and dissemination plans, and partnerships and collaborative efforts; (3) the qualifications and the adequacy of the key personnel who will carry out the proposed project; (4) the institution's commitment to the project and the adequacy of institutional resources available to carry out the project; (5) the extent to which the total budget adequately supports the project and is cost effective; and (6) the degree to which the proposal complies with the application guidelines and is of high quality.

Assistance considerations...
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grants are awarded for project periods of 12 to 36 months duration.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Funds are awarded on an equal basis to Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions to carry out higher education programs. There are no matching requirements.

Note:
A formula may be based on population, per capita income, and other statistical factors. Applicants are informed whether there are any matching requirements to be met when participating in the cost of a project. In general, the matching share represents that portion of the project costs not borne by the Federal government. Attachment F of OMB Circular No. A-102 (Office of Management and Budget) sets forth the criteria and procedures for the evaluation of matching share requirements which may be cash or in-kind contributions made by State and local governments or other agencies, institutions, private organizations, or individuals to satisfy matching requirements of Federal grants or loans.

Cash contributions represent the grantees' cash outlay, including the outlay of money contributed to the grantee by other public agencies, institutions, private organizations, or individuals. When authorized by Federal regulation, Federal funds received from other grants may be considered as the grantees' cash contribution.

In-kind contributions represent the value of noncash contributions provided by the grantee, other public agencies and institutions, private organizations or individuals. In-kind contributions may consist of charges for real property and equipment, and value of goods and services directly benefiting and specifically identifiable to the grant program. When authorized by Federal legislation, property purchased with Federal funds may be considered as grantees' in-kind contribution.

Maintenance of effort (MOE) is a requirement contained in certain legislation, regulations, or administrative policies stating that a grantee must maintain a specified level of financial effort in a specific area in order to receive Federal grant funds, and that the Federal grant funds may be used only to supplement, not supplant, the level of grantee funds.

Post assistance requirements...
Reports

Grant terms and conditions will specify reporting requirements.

Note: This section indicates whether program reports, expenditure reports, cash reports or performance monitoring are required by the Federal funding agency, and specifies at what time intervals (monthly, annually, etc.) this must be accomplished.

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," non federal entities that expend 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.

Note: This section discusses audits required by the Federal agency. The procedures and requirements for State and local governments and nonprofit entities are set forth in OMB Circular No. A-133. These requirements pertain to awards made within the respective State's fiscal year - not the Federal fiscal year, as some State and local governments may use the calendar year or other variation of time span designated as the fiscal year period, rather than that commonly known as the Federal fiscal year (from October 1st through September 30th).

Records

Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are expended for authorized purposes. Grant related records must be retained at least 3-years; records must be retained beyond the 3 year period if litigation is pending or audit findings have not been resolved.

Note: This section indicates the record retention requirements and the type of records the Federal agency may require. Not included are the normally imposed requirements of the General Accounting Office. For programs falling under the purview of OMB Circular No. A-102, record retention is set forth in Attachment C. For other programs, record retention is governed by the funding agency's requirements.

Regulations...
Authorization

Section 759, Public Law 106-78, 7 U.S.C. 3242.

Note: This section lists the legal authority upon which a program is based (acts, amendments to acts, Public Law numbers, titles, sections, Statute Codes, citations to the U.S. Code, Executive Orders, Presidential Reorganization Plans, and Memoranda from an agency head).

Regulations, Guidelines, And Literature

7 CFR Part 3015, USDA Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations (implementing the provisions of OMB Circular Nos. A-21 and A-110); 7 CFR Part 3017, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants); 7 CFR Part 3018, Restrictions on Lobbying; 7 CFR Part 3019, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations.

Administered by:
US Federal Government Agency (see all agencies)
Department of Agriculture , Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
CFDA #: 10.228

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Alaska Native Educational Programs

Purpose of this program:

To support projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students, parents and teachers.

Possible uses and use restrictions...

Allowable activities include, but are not limited to: the development of curricula and education programs that address the educational needs of Alaska Native students; the development and operation of student enrichment programs in science and
mathematics; professional development activities for educators; activities carried out through Even Start programs and Head Start programs; family literacy services; and dropout prevention programs. An eligible entity may use not more than 10 percent of the funds received under this subpart for the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this Subpart.

Who is eligible to apply...

Alaska Native educational organizations or educational entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska Native Programs, or partnerships including Alaska Native organizations.

Eligible Applicant Categories:

* Minority Group
* Native American Organization
* Specialized Group (Health Professional, Student, Veteran)

Eligible Functional Categories:

* Elementary and Secondary
* General Research and Evaluation
* Resource Development and Support - School Aid

Credentials/Documentation

Not applicable.

Note:This is a brief description of the credentials or documentation required prior to, or along with, an application for assistance.

About this section:

This section indicates who can apply to the Federal government for assistance and the criteria the potential applicant must satisfy. For example, individuals may be eligible for research grants, and the criteria to be satisfied may be that they have a professional or scientific degree, 3 years of research experience, and be a citizen of the United States. Universities, medical schools, hospitals, or State and local governments may also be eligible. Where State governments are eligible, the type of State agency will be indicated (State welfare agency or State agency on aging) and the criteria that they must satisfy.

Certain federal programs (e.g., the Pell Grant program which provides grants to students) involve intermediate levels of application processing, i.e., applications are transmitted through colleges or universities that are neither the direct applicant nor the ultimate beneficiary. For these programs, the criteria that the intermediaries must satisfy are also indicated, along with intermediaries who are not eligible.

How to apply...
Application Procedure:

Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with a notice published in the Federal Register. By the due date, eligible applicants must submit to the Department of Education a complete application that addresses the purposes of the program, the selection criteria, and any priorities included in the application notice, and includes all required assurances and signatures.

Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.

Award Procedure:

The Department of Education awards these grants on a competitive basis. The Program Office notifies successful applicants of awards and negotiates and awards grants. Contact the Program Office for more information.

Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check. Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office, or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.

Related federal programs

* Alaska Native Educational Planning, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, and Recruitment Program
* Alaska Native Home Based Education for Preschool Children
* Alaska Native Student Enrichment Program

Deadlines and process...
Deadlines

Contact the Program Office for application deadlines and information.

Note: When available, this section indicates the deadlines for applications to the funding agency which will be stated in terms of the date(s) or between what dates the application should be received. When not available, applicants should contact the funding agency for deadline information.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

The range of approval/disapproval time is approximately 60 to 120 days following the application deadline.

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.

Note: This section indicates whether any prior coordination or approval is required with governmental or nongovernmental units prior to the submission of a formal application to the federal funding agency.

Appeals

The General Education Provisions Act hearing procedures regarding recovery of funds are applicable to this program.

Note: In some cases, there are no provisions for appeal. Where applicable, this section discusses appeal procedures or allowable rework time for resubmission of applications to be processed by the funding agency. Appeal procedures vary with individual programs and are either listed in this section or applicants are referred to appeal procedures documented in the relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Renewals

Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.

Note: In some instances, renewal procedures may be the same as for the application procedure, e.g., for projects of a non-continuing nature renewals will be treated as new, competing applications; for projects of an ongoing nature, renewals may be given annually.

Who can benefit...

Alaska Natives as defined in Public Law 103-382.

Beneficiaries

* Minority group
* Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)

About this section:

This section lists the ultimate beneficiaries of a program, the criteria they must satisfy and who specifically is not eligible. The applicant and beneficiary will generally be the same for programs that provide assistance directly from a Federal agency. However, financial assistance that passes through State or local governments will have different applicants and beneficiaries since the assistance is transmitted to private sector beneficiaries who are not obligated to request or apply for the assistance.

What types of assistance...
Project Grants

The funding, for fixed or known periods, of specific projects. Project grants can include fellowships, scholarships, research grants, training grants, traineeships, experimental and demonstration grants, evaluation grants, planning grants, technical assistance grants, survey grants, and construction grants.

How much financial aid...
Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not available; varies by competition.

Note: This section lists the representative range (smallest to largest) of the amount of financial assistance available. These figures are based upon funds awarded in the past fiscal year and the current fiscal year to date. Also indicated is an approximate average amount of awards which were made in the past and current fiscal years.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 03 $30,798,000; FY 04 est $33,302,000; and FY 05 est $33,302,000.

Note: The dollar amounts listed in this section represent obligations for the past fiscal year (PY), estimates for the current fiscal year (CY), and estimates for the budget fiscal year (BY) as reported by the Federal agencies. Obligations for non-financial assistance programs indicate the administrative expenses involved in the operation of a program.

Account Identification

91-1000-0-1-501.

Note: Note: This 11-digit budget account identification code represents the account which funds a particular program. This code should be consistent with the code given for the program area as specified in Appendix III of the Budget of the United States Government.

Examples of funded projects...

Examples are not available, contact the program office for more information.

About this section

This section indicates the different types of projects which have been funded in the past. Only projects funded under Project Grants or Direct Payments for Specified Use should be listed here. The examples give potential applicants an idea of the types of projects that may be accepted for funding. The agency should list at least five examples of the most recently funded projects.

Program accomplishments...

Approximately 48 awards were made in fiscal year 2003.

Criteria for selecting proposals...

The selection criteria contained in EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications.

Assistance considerations...
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Funds under this program are available for the Department of Education to obligate by September 30, of the fiscal year for which they are appropriated. Once these funds are obligated, they must be expended from the Federal account by September 30, of the subsequent fiscal year. In addition, 2 years after the grantee's receipt of grant funds, the Secretary may collect any or all funds in a reserve account if the grantee has not made substantial progress or is no longer using the funds for their specified purpose. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Note:
A formula may be based on population, per capita income, and other statistical factors. Applicants are informed whether there are any matching requirements to be met when participating in the cost of a project. In general, the matching share represents that portion of the project costs not borne by the Federal government. Attachment F of OMB Circular No. A-102 (Office of Management and Budget) sets forth the criteria and procedures for the evaluation of matching share requirements which may be cash or in-kind contributions made by State and local governments or other agencies, institutions, private organizations, or individuals to satisfy matching requirements of Federal grants or loans.

Cash contributions represent the grantees' cash outlay, including the outlay of money contributed to the grantee by other public agencies, institutions, private organizations, or individuals. When authorized by Federal regulation, Federal funds received from other grants may be considered as the grantees' cash contribution.

In-kind contributions represent the value of noncash contributions provided by the grantee, other public agencies and institutions, private organizations or individuals. In-kind contributions may consist of charges for real property and equipment, and value of goods and services directly benefiting and specifically identifiable to the grant program. When authorized by Federal legislation, property purchased with Federal funds may be considered as grantees' in-kind contribution.

Maintenance of effort (MOE) is a requirement contained in certain legislation, regulations, or administrative policies stating that a grantee must maintain a specified level of financial effort in a specific area in order to receive Federal grant funds, and that the Federal grant funds may be used only to supplement, not supplant, the level of grantee funds.

Post assistance requirements...
Reports

Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this program annually shall submit to the Secretary a report of its operations and activities. Each annual report shall include: (1) An executive summary; (2) a project status; (3) budget information; and (4) supplemental information.

Note: This section indicates whether program reports, expenditure reports, cash reports or performance monitoring are required by the Federal funding agency, and specifies at what time intervals (monthly, annually, etc.) this must be accomplished.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No A- 133 (Revised June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or 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.

Note: This section discusses audits required by the Federal agency. The procedures and requirements for State and local governments and nonprofit entities are set forth in OMB Circular No. A-133. These requirements pertain to awards made within the respective State's fiscal year - not the Federal fiscal year, as some State and local governments may use the calendar year or other variation of time span designated as the fiscal year period, rather than that commonly known as the Federal fiscal year (from October 1st through September 30th).

Records

In accordance with the General Education Provisions Act and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), certain records must be retained for 3 years after the end of the grant.

Note: This section indicates the record retention requirements and the type of records the Federal agency may require. Not included are the normally imposed requirements of the General Accounting Office. For programs falling under the purview of OMB Circular No. A-102, record retention is set forth in Attachment C. For other programs, record retention is governed by the funding agency's requirements.

Regulations...

Authorization

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Title VII, Part C, as amended.

Note: This section lists the legal authority upon which a program is based (acts, amendments to acts, Public Law numbers, titles, sections, Statute Codes, citations to the U.S. Code, Executive Orders, Presidential Reorganization Plans, and Memoranda from an agency head).

Regulations, Guidelines, And Literature

Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.

Contact information...
Web Sites

* www.ed.gov/programs/alaskanative/index.html
* www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese
* www.ed.gov

Regional Or Local Office

Not applicable.

Note: This section lists the agency contact person, address and telephone number of the Federal Regional or Local Office(s) to be contacted for detailed information regarding a program such as: (1) current availability of funds and the likelihood of receiving assistance within a given period; (2) pre-application and application forms required; (3) whether a pre-application conference is recommended; (4) assistance available in preparation of applications; (5) whether funding decisions are made at the headquarters, regional or local level; (6) application renewal procedures (including continuations and supplementals) or appeal procedures for rejected applications; and (7) recently published program guidelines and material. However, for most federal programs, this section will instruct the reader to consult the so-called Appendix IV of the Catalog due to the large volume of Regional and Local Office Contacts for most agencies. This information is provided in Additional Contact Information (see below).

Headquarters Office

U.S. Department of Education, OESE School Improvement Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 3C126, FB-6 Washington, DC 20202-6140. Contact: Lynn Thomas. Telephone: (202) 260-1541. E-mail: lynn.thomas@ed.gov.

Note: This section lists names and addresses of the office at the headquarters level with direct operational responsibility for managing a program. A telephone number is provided in cases where a Regional or Local Office is not normally able to answer detailed inquiries concerning a program. Also listed are the name(s) and telephone number(s) of the information contact person(s) who can provide additional program information to applicants.

Additional Contact Information (Appendix IV)

Due to the large volume of regional and local office contacts for most agencies, full contact information is also provided separately here in a PDF format:

* Regional and Local Office Addresses listed by Agency (PDF file)
* Regional and Local Office Addresses listed by State (PDF file)

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Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council

OBJECTIVES
To facilitate and administer regional programs to involve subsistence hunters of migratory birds in the management and regulation of migratory birds.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Funds will be used to help offset travel, administrative and associated expenses required to establish a regional migratory bird subsistence program in keeping with therecently amended Migratory Bird Treaty. This regional program will become a part of the statewide (Alaska) and national migratory bird management program, for which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has responsibility.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility
Native American Organizations, Public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, and Local governments.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Native American Organizations, Public nonprofit institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, local governments, and Alaska Native American Indians.

Credentials/Documentation
None.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

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

Application Procedure
Awards are made on a non-competitive basis pursuant to the authorities mandated in the 1997 Migratory Bird Treaty Act Amendment Protocols. Applicant must complete the Standard Form (SF) 424, SF 424A and SF 424B.

Award Procedure
The Executive Officer for the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council reviews the applications and makes recommendations. The process ends with concurrence by the Service.

Deadlines
None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
Renewals are available annually, and are based on available funding levels.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards must be spent during the approved period of performance of the grant agreement.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports
Progress and financial status reports are to be submitted in accordance with terms and conditions of the grant agreement. Additional reports, such as meeting agendas and summaries, may be required.

Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 (Revised June 27, 2003) "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular A-133.

Records
Records for grants awarded to State and Local Governments will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments." Records for grants awarded to institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations."

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification
14-1611-0-1-303.

Obligations
FY 05 $199,900; FY 06 est $222,600; and FY 07 est $221,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$14,000 to $ 26,500.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Regional management bodies have been established and maintained with semi-annual meetings held to provide vital local input to the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council. Council representatives were elected by the regional management bodies. Travel has been supported for regional representatives to attend Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council and committee meetings, as well as represent the program at national Flyway Council and Fish and Wildlife Service Regulations Committee meetings. Outreach activities have been sponsored to reach the rural villages within the region.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Grants will be administered in conformance with 43 CFR and the Fish and Wildlife Service Administrative Manual.

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office
See Appendix IV for addresses.

Headquarters Office
Office of the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council, Fish and Wildlife Service, Donna Dewhurst, 1011 E. Tudor Road, MS 201, Anchorage, AK 99503. Telephone: 907-786-3499; Fax: 907-786-3641; email: donna_dewhurst@fws.gov.

Web Site Address
http://Alaska.fws.gov/ambcc/index.htm

RELATED PROGRAMS
15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
The set-up and maintenance of 11 regional management bodies serving the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
You must be a regional partner organization of the council to be selected. Criteria included, but is not limited to, past performance, ability to provide administrative support, ability to send an elected representative from the regional management body to meetings.

15.643 ALASKA MIGRATORY BIRD CO-MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

(AMBCC)

FEDERAL AGENCY
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

AUTHORIZATION
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C. 661 to 666C, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.

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Alaska Coastal Marine Institute

OBJECTIVES
The Minerals Management Service Offshore Minerals Management and Minerals Revenue Management programs provide major economic and energy benefits on a national and local level to the taxpayers, states and the American Indian community. The Offshore Minerals Management program oversees the exploration and development of oil, natural gas and other minerals and renewable energy alternatives on the nations outer continental shelf. MMS continues to look for better ways to serve the American people and to ensure that the nation receives the best value for its resources now and into the future. The program not only supports decisions

made within the Department of Interior, but also provides coastal states and local governments with the information necessary to ensure that all stages of offshore energy and mineral activities are conducted in a manner to protect both the human and natural environments. Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) Section 1346 mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas or other mineral development. OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore. The purpose of the Alaska Coastal Marine Institute is to use highly qualified scientific expertise at local levels to collect and disseminate environmental information needed for OCS oil and gas and marine minerals decisions; address local and regional OCS-related environmental and resource issues of mutual interest; and strengthen the MMS-State partnership in addressing OCS oil and gas and marine minerals information needs.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
The Environmental Studies Program allocates up to $1 million per year for cooperative research at the University of Alaska. The University of Alaska invites proposals that are reviewed by a Technical Steering Committee including the University, State of Alaska, and MMS, and funds individual awards. Applications must be for scientific research projects which are within the MMS' area of responsibility. The majority of funds are used to support research that will enhance understanding of long-term effects of oil and gas, and marine minerals projects. Funds can also be used for attendance at national conferences for the dissemination of project results. Funds are not normally used for capitalization.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility
University of Alaska may make application for support by a named principal investigator. Non-UA scientists may participate in collaboration with a UA principal investigator.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Research scientists, Federal, State and local decision-makers, Native American Organizations, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program.

Credentials/Documentation
Evidence of the applicants qualifications for performance of the proposed research including past professional publications, resumes, and lists of past projects.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

Preapplication Coordination
A letter of intent must be submitted in response to the annual program announcement covered in the annual program announcement located on the internet at www.sfos.uaf.edu/cmi/admin/2006/loi.html. Environmental Impact Statements are not required for these projects. Executive Order 12372 does not apply.

Application Procedure
Following review of the letters of intent, proposals are requested for those deemed mission-relevant and likely to provide needed information for OCS oil and gas and marine minerals management decisions. Proposals must include a full statement of work, estimated budget, and resumes. The standard SF-424 application forms required by 2 CFR Part 215.12, and the Department of the Interior Code of Federal Regulations at 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, or its revisions, must be used.

Award Procedure
Awards are made on the basis of a competitive peer review of proposals by a panel consisting of government research managers and external reviewers, as appropriate. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel including past performance and publication record, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts. Notification of an award is issued. It is anticipated that 8 applications will be received and 5 awards will be granted in FY 2006.

Deadlines
Deadline for FY 2006 letters of intent was September 2006.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 270 to 360 days.

Appeals
Not applicable.

Renewals
None.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements
Recipients share costs on a one-dollar-for-one-dollar contribution across the program. In any fiscal year, the collective CMI match commitment must equal or exceed MMS contributions.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Cooperative agreements will normally be awarded for 1 to 4 years, with funding awarded as a lump sum, or added as funds become available.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports
Quarterly progress reports and an annual report on the progress of the project funded under the cooperative agreement and presentations at a session of the publicly held MMS Information Transfer Meetings are required. A draft final, proof copy, and final report; draft and final technical summary; articles based on the research published in journals, and presentation slides are required for each award. Dissemination of the research results conducted under the CMI at professional society meetings and symposia is encouraged. Annual financial reports using OMB Standard Form SF-269 are also required.

Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations", nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 or more in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records
All records must be maintained for 3 years after submission of the final financial report.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification
14-1917-0-1-302; 14-8370-0-7-302.

Obligations
FY 05 $1,000,000; FY 06 est $1,000,000; and FY 07 est $0.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$97,400 to $250,000; $169,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Alaska Coastal Marine Institute currently funds over 30 competitively awarded ongoing extramural research funding commitments. This cutting-edge research has already and will in the future benefit the management of the OCS and increase understanding of the potential impacts of offshore oil and gas activities. Projects are underway to improve understanding of: ocean circulation and physical transport processes and their role in fate and behavior of potential spilled oil in areas offshore Alaska; marine biological resources their health and habitat use; background levels of chemicals that can be associated with oil and gas development activities.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
None.

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office
Cleveland Cowles, Telephone: 907-334-5281; Fax: 907-334-5242; E-Mail address: cleveland.cowles@mms.gov.

Headquarters Office
James Cimato, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, MS-4041, Herndon, VA 20170; Telephone: 703-787-1721; Fax: 703-787-1053; E-mail address: james.cimato@mms.gov.

Web Site Address
http://www.mms.gov/eppd/sciences/esp/profiles/partners/cmi/index.htm

RELATED PROGRAMS
15.422, Louisiana State University (LSU) Coastal Marine Institute (CMI); 15.423, Minerals Management Service (MMS) Environmental Studies Program (ESP).

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
The MMS Alaska Coastal Marine Institute funds studies for better understanding marine, coastal or human environments affected or potentially affected by offshore oil and gas or other mineral exploration and extraction on the outer continental shelf. Recent efforts include field observations, laboratory experiments and modeling studies of environmental, social, economic, or cultural processes related to offshore OCS gas and oil activities.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
Panels of MMS, and non-MMS scientists (government, public and private sector as appropriate), review and evaluate proposals. Criteria for judging proposals include mission relevance, technical merit, and the quality and appropriateness of the personnel including past performance and publication record, project management, logistics plan, safety management, permits and interagency coordination, budget/matching funds, and where appropriate, minimization of impacts.

15.421 ALASKA COASTAL MARINE INSTITUTE

(ALASKA CMI)

FEDERAL AGENCY
MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

AUTHORIZATION
43 U.S.C. 1345 (e); 43 U.S.C. 1346 Section 20.

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