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opportunity announcement posted on the Grants.gov or FedConnect website. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement (FOA) posted at http://wwww.grants.gov or at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/

Award Procedure:

Decisions to approve are made by the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and negotiations are conducted by the Office of Procurement in Headquarters and/or the procurement office located in the field.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Deadlines are identified in the FOA.

Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Awards may be modified or extended as required.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The length and time for financial assistance awards is dependent upon the individual project submitted. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: No information provided.

Reports:

No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Quarterly progress and financial reports are required. A final technical report is due within 90 days after completion of the project. Quarterly financial reports are required. There will be additional reports associated with the Recovery Act requirements and included in the terms and conditions of the award document. No performance monitoring is required. Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend 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 No. A-133. Audits will be performed monthly to ensure that funds have been applied in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Possible project audit, overhead rate audit, final closeout audit. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations." Non-federal entities that expend $500,000 or more of federal funds within their fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year in accordance with this Circular. For commercial (for-profit) organizations, audits should be performed in accordance with 10 CFR 600.126(c) and/or 10 CFR 600.316.

Records:

Required by the agreement terms and conditions.

Account Identification:

89-0211-0-1-271.

Obligations:

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $49,750,000; FY 10 est $0 These are all Recovery Act dollars.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

To be determined.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

DOE Financial Assistance Regulations, 10 CFR 600
Regional or Local Office:

None. National Energy Technology Laboratory, Acquisition & Assistance
Division; P.O. Box 10940, Mail Stop 921-107, 626 Cochrans Mill Road,
Pittsburgh, PA; 15236-0940. Contact: john.augustine@netl.doe.gov.
Headquarters Office:

Maria Jones 1000 Independence Avenue S.W., Mail Stop FE-3, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: Maria.Jones@hq.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-6660

Website Address:

http://www.netl.doe.gov, http://wwww.fossil.energy.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS:

81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The merit review evaluation criteria will be published in the FOA such as: (1) Technical merit; (2) priority of technical work relating to proposal; (3) relevance to current program objectives; (4) cost-benefit judgment; and (5) amount of cost-sharing by potential recipient.

81.133 GEOLOGIC SEQUESTRATION TRAINING AND RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Energy

AUTHORIZATION:

H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
OBJECTIVES:

The mission of the Fossil Energy (FE) Sequestration Training and Research Grant Program is to develop a future generation of geologists, scientists and engineers to fill the gap and provide the skills required for National-scale, large volume geologic storage projects. This program will emphasize advancing educational opportunities across a broad range of minority colleges and universities.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Enhance educational opportunities across a broad range of universities, colleges, and university affiliated research institutions to develop a future generation of geologists, scientists and engineers to expand the workforce and provide the skills required for national-scale, commercial geologic storage projects. Educational and training opportunities will be developed by seeking grant applications from universities, colleges, and university affiliated research institutions to educate and train undergraduate and graduate level students through research related to CCS in geology, geophysics, geomechanics, geochemistry and reservoir engineering disciplines needed to staff a broad national CCS program targeting underground storage and monitoring of carbon dioxide (CO2) in deep geologic formations. Fundamental research is needed to advance science in: simulation and risk assessment; monitoring, verification, and accounting; geological related analytical tools; methods to interpret geophysical models; CO2 capture; well completion and integrity; and water production/clean-up/alternative use.

Applicant Eligibility:

None

Beneficiary Eligibility:

None

Credentials/Documentation:

Prior successful experience in the education and training of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies to develop a future generation of geologists, scientists, and engineers in CCS technologies. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies

to this program.

Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact

information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The applicant should follow the procedures listed in the specific funding opportunity announcement (FOA) posted on the Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) and FedConnect (www.fedconnect.net) websites.

Award Procedure:

Decisions to approve are made by the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and negotiations are conducted by the Office of Procurement in Headquarters and/or the procurement office located in the field.

Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Deadlines are identified in the FOA.

Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Awards may be modified or extended as required.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

This information will be published in the FOA. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: This information will be published in the FOA.

Reports:

Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. A final technical report is due within 90 days after completion of the project. There will be additional reports associated with the Recovery Act requirements and included in the terms and conditions of the award document. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend 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 No. A-133. Audits may be performed to ensure that funds have been applied in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Possible project audit, overhead rate audit, final closeout audit.

Records:

Required by the agreement terms and conditions.

Account Identification:

89-0211-0-1-271.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $19,900,000; FY 10 est $0 - There will be an estimated $12.93M directed to the Universities and another $6.9M directed to training facilities.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

TBD.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

DOE Financial Assistance Regulations, 10 CFR 600
Regional or Local Office:

None. National Energy Technology Laboratory, Acquisition & Assistance
Division; P.O. Box 10940, Mail Stop 921-107, 626 Cochrans Mill Road,
Pittsburgh, PA; 15236-0940. Contact: john.augustine@netl.doe.gov.
Headquarters Office:

Maria Jones, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20623 Email: Maria.Jones@hq.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-1890. Website Address:

http://www.netl.doe.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS:

81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The merit review evaluation criteria will be published in the FOA such as: (1) Technical merit; (2) priority of technical work relating to proposal; (3) relevance to current program objectives; (4) cost-benefit judgment; and (5) amount of cost-sharing by potential recipient.

81.134 INDUSTRIAL CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE (CCS) APPLICATION

CCS

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Energy

AUTHORIZATION:

H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
OBJECTIVES:

The mission of the office of Fossil Energy (FE) Industrial Carbon Capture and
Storage Applications grant is to a.) demonstrate advanced technologies that
capture and sequester CO2 emissions from industrial sources (e.g., cement
plants, chemical plants, refineries, steel and aluminum plants, manufacturing
facilities, and power plants using opportunity fuels (petroleum coke, municipal
waste, etc.). into underground formations or put to beneficial use. The
large-scale CCS projects include integration of CO2 capture, transportation and
sequestration incorporating comprehensive Monitoring, Verification &
Accounting (MVA), and/or b.) demonstrate innovative concepts for beneficial
CO2 use, which include, but are not limited to, CO2 mineralization to
carbonates directly through conversion of CO2 in flue gas or indirectly through
capture of CO2 from air; use of CO2 from power plant or industrial
applications to grow algae/biomass; or, conversion of the CO2 to fuels and
chemicals.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Cooperative Agreements

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Emphasis is on applied research and technology development. Applicant Eligibility:

None

Beneficiary Eligibility:

None

Credentials/Documentation:

Prior successful R&D experience in the subject titled program field or partnering with successful industrial carbon capture and storage technology industries. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Preapplication Coordination:

The applicant should follow the procedures listed in the specific funding opportunity announcement (FOA) posted on the Grants.gov or FedConnect

websites. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement posted at http://wwww.grants.gov or https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/

Award Procedure:

Decisions to approve are made by the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and negotiations are conducted by the Office of Procurement in Headquarters and/or the procurement office located in the field.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Deadlines are identified in the FOA.

Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Awards may be modified or extended as required.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching Requirements: Matching requirements are yet to be determined for this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The length and time for financial assistance awards is dependent upon the individual project submitted. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: No information provided.

Reports:

No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Quarterly progress and financial reports are required. A final technical report is due within 90 days after completion of the project. There will be additional reports associated with the Recovery Act requirements and included in the terms and conditions of the award document. Quarterly financial reports are required. There will be additional reports associated with the Recovery Act requirements and included in the terms and conditions of the award document. No performance monitoring is required.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend 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 No. A-133. Audits will be performed monthly to ensure that funds have been applied in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Possible project audit, overhead rate audit, final closeout audit. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations." Non-federal entities that expend $500,000 or more of federal funds within their fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year in accordance with this Circular. For commercial (for-profit) organizations, audits should be performed in accordance with 10 CFR 600.126(c) and/or 10 CFR 600.316.

Records:

Required by the agreement terms and conditions.

Account Identification:

89-0211-0-1-271.

Obligations:

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $0; FY 10 est $1,512,400,000

This program is to be funded solely with Recovery Act funds.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

To be determined with publication of FOA.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
DOE Financial Assistance Regulations, 10 CFR 600
Regional or Local Office:

None. National Energy Technology Laboratory, Acquisition & Assistance
Division; P.O. Box 10940, Mail Stop 921-107, 626 Cochrans Mill Road,
Pittsburgh, PA; 15236-0940. Contact: john.augustine@netl.doe.gov.
Headquarters Office:

Maria Jones 1000 Independence Avenue S.W., Mail Stop FE-3, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Email: Maria.Jones@hq.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-6660

Website Address:

http://www.netl.doe.gov, http://wwww.fossil.energy.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS:

81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The merit review evaluation criteria will be published in the FOA such as: (1) Technical merit; (2) priority of technical work relating to proposal; (3) relevance to current program objectives; (4) cost-benefit judgment; and (5) amount of cost-sharing by potential recipient.

81.135 ADVANCED RESEARCH AND PROJECTS AGENCY ENERGY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Energy

AUTHORIZATION:

This agency was chartered and authorized in 2007 in the America COMPETES
Act (Public Law 110-69).
OBJECTIVES:

To support the Presidents National Objectives for the Department of Energy.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

ARPA-E will fund transformational energy related technologies.

Applicant Eligibility:

Any recipient other than foreign entity.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

General public.

Credentials/Documentation:

Compliance with Federal, State and local environmental statutes and regulations, as required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination:

Pre-application required in the form of a Concept Paper. Consultation and assistance will be available from DOE in the preparation of the application. This program is not eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Applications for ARPA-E must be submitted through FedConnect to be considered for award.

Information on how to submit application via FedConnect can be found at:
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect Ready Set
Go.pdf. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify successful transmission.
Award Procedure:

All eligible applications will be considered through the Departments Merit
Review Process.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Deadlines are identified in the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Appeals:

As required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 20.%. There is a requirement for cost sharing of at least 20%, a higher percentage may be required for individual Funding Opportunity Announcements.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

As required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. See the following for
information on how assistance is awarded/released: No information provided.
Reports:

In accordance with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, DOE procurement procedures and the Recovery Act of 2009. Quarterly progress reports will be required along with a final report. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Quarterly financial reports will be required along with a final report. Performance monitoring is not applicable. Audits:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133.
Audit requirements laid out in the OMB Circulars apply to the ARPA-E
Program. Circulars are available at the White House website,
https://www/whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html.

Records:

In accordance with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, DOE procurement procedures and the Recovery Act of 2009.

Account Identification:

89-0336-0-1-270.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $0; FY 10 est $400,000,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Varies.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: No awards were made in 2008. Fiscal Year 2009: FY 2009 was the first year of program implementation. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

As described under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, America COMPETES Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Shane Kosinski Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Phone: (202) 586-4336
Website Address:

http://www.arpa-e.energy.gov/

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

As described in the FOA.

81.136 LONG-TERM SURVEILLANCE AND MAINTENANCE FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Energy

AUTHORIZATION:

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Public Law 99-499; Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978, Public Law 95-604; Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Section 31, as amended, Public Law 83-703; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Public Law 95-480; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) as amended; Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended Public Law 96-573.

OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of the Office of Legacy Management are to manage the
Departments post-closure responsibilities and ensure the future protection of
human health and the environment. This Office has control and custody for
legacy lands, structures, and facilities and is responsible for maintaining them at
levels suitable for their long-term use.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Financial assistance is provided in support of the program objectives. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific project agreement. Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE or contained in the specific Congressional authorization for a particular program being supported.

Applicant Eligibility:

None

Beneficiary Eligibility:
None

Credentials/Documentation:

No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Preapplication Coordination:

These determinations will be made by DOE Headquarters. An environmental impact statement may be required depending on the program and project. An environmental impact statement is required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. After informal communication with DOE Headquarters Office, a formal proposal by the organization interested in doing the work must be submitted through an appropriate official of the corporate entity, organization or institution. A Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs, Standard Form 424B, Assurances for Non-Construction Programs, and a written proposal should be submitted to the project office and include: a title, objectives, time frame, and a budget breakdown.

Award Procedure:

Projects are reviewed at the Office of Legacy Management and award decisions are made throughout the fiscal year.

Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

90 to 180 days.

Appeals:

None.

Renewals:

Awards may be modified or extended as required.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Varies with each grant/cooperative agreement.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The time period for a grant or cooperative agreement is dependent upon the individual project proposed. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Varies with each grant/cooperative agreement. Reports:

Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. A final report may be due at the end of the grant or cooperative agreement. SF 425, Federal Financial Report is required. Performance monitoring is not applicable. Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend 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 No. A-133.

Records:

A recipient is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the grant or cooperative agreement. Account Identification:

89-0243-0-1-270.

Obligations:

(Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $3,241,592; FY 10 est $2,391,473

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

$10,000 to $1,000,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: None. Fiscal Year 2009: None. Fiscal Year 2010: It is anticipated that 3 applications will be received and 3 awards will be granted in fiscal year 2010.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

DOE Financial Assistance Regulations (10 CFR 600); and the DOE Guide to Financial Assistance, both of which may be accessed through the DOE Office of Management home page at

http://www.management.energy.gov/policy_guidance.htm

Regional or Local Office:

None. Deborah J. Boggs

Business Management Specialist

Office of Legacy Management

3600 Collins Ferry Road

Morgantown, WV 26505

304-285-4473.

Headquarters Office:

Office of Legacy Management, 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W, Washington, District of Columbia 20585 Phone: (202) 586-7550.

Website Address:

http://www.lm.doe.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Proposals are selected based on statutory eligibility and work that is beneficial to the overall accomplishment of the Office of Legacy Management goals and objectives.

Goal 1: Protect human health and the environment through effective and efficient long-term surveillance and maintenance.

Goal 2: Preserve, protect, and make accessible legacy records and information.

Goal 3: Support an effective and efficient work force structured to accomplish Departmental missions and assure continuity of contractor worker pension and medical benefits.

Goal 4: Manage legacy land and assets, emphasizing protective real and personal property reuse and disposition.

Goal 5: Improve program effectiveness through sound management.

In most cases, the criteria for award on the specific scope are associated with the site and the local entities. All grants/cooperative agreements are awarded to entities specifically associated with a respective site and regulatory agreements (i.e., State has oversight rights). Grants/cooperative agreements are almost always sole-source. Criteria may include cost of the project, applicants qualifications, and applicability to LMs mission being To manage the Department's post-closure responsibilities and ensure the future protection of human health and the environment. Legacy Management has control and custody for legacy lands, structures, and facilities and is responsible for maintaining them at levels consistent with Departmental long-term plans. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

84.002 ADULT EDUCATION-BASIC GRANTS TO STATES
FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Department of Education
AUTHORIZATION:

Adult Education and Family Literacy Act; 20 U.S.C. 1209 et seq.
OBJECTIVES:

To fund local programs of adult education and literacy services, including workplace literacy services, family literacy services, and English literacy and civics education programs. Participation in these programs is limited to adults and out-of-school youths aged 16 and older who do not have a high school diploma or equivalent.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

FORMULA GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

The Act lists specific performance measures on which States are assessed. These include: demonstrated improvements in literacy skill levels in reading, writing, and speaking the English language, numeracy, problem-solving, English language acquisition and other literacy skills; placement in, retention in, or completion of postsecondary education, training, unsubsidized employment, or career advancement; receipt of a high school diploma or its equivalent; other objective, quantifiable measures, as identified by the State agency. Not more than 12.5 percent of the State allotment may be used for State leadership activities, including professional development; 82.5 percent of the State allotment must be used to support local programs and corrections education and other institutionalized individuals. Not more than 8.25 percent of the State allotment may be used for correctional education and other institutionalized individuals; not more than 5 percent (or $65,000, whichever is greater) of the State allotment may be used for State administrative costs. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under 34 CFR 76.564-76.569. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group on 202-708-7770.

Applicant Eligibility:

Formula grants are made to designated eligible State agencies. State agencies

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