(b) Public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d, 1070d-1d) § 642.3 Eligible participants. The following are eligible for training under this program: (a) Leadership personnel and full and part-time staff members of projects under the Special Programs. (b) Individuals preparing for employment as staff or leadership personnel in projects under the Special Programs. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d, 1070d-1d) § 642.4 Regulations that apply to the Training Program. The following regulations apply to the Training Program: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Part 75 (Direct Grant Programs) and in 34 CFR Part 77 (Definitions). (b) The regulations in this Part 642. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3(a)(1)) § 642.5 Definitions that apply to the Training Program. (a) Definitions in EDGAR. The following terms used in this part are defined in 34 CFR Part 77: Applicant Application Award Budget EDGAR Equipment Fiscal year Private Project Project period Public Secretary State Supplies (b) Definitions that apply to this part. The following definitions apply to this part: Act means the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) Institution of higher education means an educational institution as defined in section 481, 1201(a), or 1204 of the Act. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1088, 1141(a) and 1144a) Leadership personnel means project directors, coordinators, and other individuals involved with the supervision and direction of projects under the Special Programs. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d; 1070d-1d) Special Programs means the Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Centers, and Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Pro grams. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d-1d) [47 FR 17788, Apr. 23, 1982, as amended at 54 FR 7737, Feb. 22, 1989, 57 FR 9005, Mar. 13, 1992) 8 642.6 What is the allowable number of applications? An applicant may submit only one application for (a) Each priority the Secretary announces under § 642.34(a); and (b) Each significant training need addressed under § 642.34(b). (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d-1d) [54 FR 7737, Feb. 22, 1989] Subpart B-What Kinds of Projects Does the Secretary Assist Under This Program? § 642.10 Activities the Secretary assists under the Training Program. (a) The Secretary awards assistance to train the staff and leadership personnel of a Special Programs project to enable them to more effectively operate Special Programs projects. (b) The grants may provide support for conferences, seminars, internships, workshops, and the publication of manuals designed to improve the operations of the Special Programs. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d-1d) [47 FR 17788, Apr. 23, 1982, as amended at 54 FR 7737, Feb. 22, 1989] Subpart C―[Reserved] Subpart D-How Does the Secretary Make a Grant? § 642.30 How the Secretary evaluates an application for a new award. (a) The Secretary evaluates an application on the basis of the criteria in § 642.31. (1) The Secretary awards up to 100 points for these criteria. (2) The maximum possible score for each complete criterion is indicated in the parentheses next to the heading of that criterion. (b) In addition, for applicants that have conducted a Training Program project within the three fiscal years prior to the fiscal year for which the applicant is applying, the Secretary considers the experience of the applicant on the basis of § 642.32. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d, 1070d-1d) § 642.31 Selection criteria the Secretary uses. The Secretary uses the criteria in paragraphs (a) through (f) of this section to evaluate applications: (a) Plan of operation. (20 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the plan of operation for the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) High quality in the design of the project; (ii) An effective plan of managment that insures proper and efficient administration of the project; (iii) A clear description of how the objectives of the project relate to the purpose of the program; (iv) The way the applicant plans to use its resources and personnel to achieve each objective; and (v) A clear description of how the applicant will provide equal access and treatment for eligible project participants who are members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as (A) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups; (B) Women; (C) Handicapped persons; and (D) The elderly. (b) Quality of key personnel. (20 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the qualifications of the key personnel the applicant plans to use on the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The qualifications of the project director; (ii) The qualifications of each of the other key personnel to be used in the project; (iii) The time that each person referred to in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section plans to commit to the project; and (iv) The extent to which the applicant, as part of its nondiscriminatory employment practices, encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as (A) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups; (B) Women; (C) Handicapped persons; and (D) The elderly. (3) To determine the qualifications of a person, the Secretary considers evidence of past experience and training, in fields related to the objectives of the project, as well as other information that the applicant provides. (c) Budget and cost effectiveness. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the project has an adequate budget and is cost effective. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The budget for the project is adequate to support the project activities; and (ii) Costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives of the project. (d) Evaluation plan. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the evaluation plan for the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows methods of evaluation that are appropriate for the project and, to the extent possible, are objec tive and produce data that are quantifiable. (e) Adequacy of resources. (15 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the applicant plans to devote adequate resources to the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The facilities that the applicant plans to use are adequate; and (ii) The equipment and supplies that the applicant plans to use are adequate. (f) Need. (25 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows a need for a Training Program project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The extent to which the proposed training addresses a specific need not addressed by other training projects available to Special Programs personnel; (ii) The extent to which the proposed training addresses a significant training need in the region(s) to be served; and (iii) The extent to which the proposed training addresses needs that are consistent with the priorities established by the Secretary as authorized under § 642.34. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3(a)(1); 1070d, 1070d-1d) § 642.32 Prior experience. (a)(1) The Secretary gives priority to each applicant that has conducted a Training Program project under Title IV-A-4 of the Higher Education Act within the three fiscal years prior to the fiscal year for which the applicant is applying. (2) To determine the number of priority points to be awarded each eligible applicant, the Secretary considers the applicant's prior experience of service delivery in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. (b)(1) The Secretary may add from one to eight points to the point score obtained on the basis of the selection criteria in § 642.31, based on the applicant's success in meeting the administrative requirements and programmatic objectives of paragraph (c) of this section. (2) The maximum possible score for each criterion is indicated in the parentheses preceding the criterion. (c) The Secretary-based on information contained in one or more of the following: Performance reports, audit reports, training site visit reports, evaluations by participants, project evaluation reports, the previously funded application, the negotiated program plan(s), and the application under consideration-looks for information that shows (1) (2 points) The extent to which the project has served the number and kinds of training participants it was funded to serve; (2) (2 points) The extent to which participants benefited from training in areas such as (i) Increased qualifications and skills in meeting the needs of disadvantaged students; and (ii) Increased knowledge and understanding of the Special Programs; (3) (2 points) The extent to which the applicant has achieved other goals and objectives as stated in the previously funded application or negotiated program plan; and (4) (2 points) The extent to which the applicant has met the administrative requirements-including recordkeeping, reporting, and financial accountability-under the terms of the previously funded award. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d, 1070d-1d; Senate Rept. 96-733, 96 Cong. 1st Sess. p. 28) [47 FR 24973, June 8, 1982] § 642.33 Geographic distribution. The Secretary, to the greatest extent possible, awards grants for Training Program projects that will be carried out in all of the regions of the Nation in order to assure accessibility to prospective training participants. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d, 1070d-1d) § 642.34 Priorities for funding. (a) The Secretary, after consultation with regional and State professional associations of persons having special knowledge with respect to the training needs of Special Programs personnel, may select one or more of the following subjects as training priorities: (1) Basic skills instruction in reading, mathematics, written and oral communication, and study skills. (2) Counseling. (3) Assessment of student needs. (4) Academic tests and testing. (5) College and university admissions policies and procedures. (6) Student financial aid. (7) Cultural enrichment programs. (8) Career planning. (9) Tutorial programs. (10) Retention and graduation strategies. (11) Support services for persons of limited proficiency in English. (12) Support services for physically handicapped persons. (13) Strategies for preparing students for doctoral studies. (14) Project evaluation. (17) Reporting student and project performance. (18) Coordinating project activities with other available resources and activities. (19) General project management for new directors. (b) The Secretary may consider an application for a Training Program project that does not address one of the established priorities if the applicant addresses another significant training need in the local area being served by the Special Programs. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d, 1070d-1d) [54 FR 7737, Feb. 22, 1989] Sec. 643.3 Eligible project participants: General. 643.4 Eligible project participants: Selection requirements. 643.5 Regulations that apply to the Talent Search Program. 643.6 Definitions that apply to the Talent Search Program. Subpart B-What Kinds of Projects Does the Secretary Assist Under This Program? 643.10 Kinds of projects the Secretary assists under the Talent Search Program. Subpart C-How Does One Apply for a Grant? 643.20 Assurances. § 643.1 Talent Search Program. The Talent Search Program provides Federal financial assistance to projects designed to assist participants to continue in and graduate from secondary schools and enroll in postsecondary educational programs. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d, 1070d-1) § 643.2 Eligible applicants. The following are eligible to apply for a grant to carry out a Talent Search project: (a) Institutons of higher education. (b) Public and private agencies and organizations. (c) Secondary schools, in exceptional cases, if there are no other applicants capable of providing this program in the target areas to be served by the proposed projects. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d, 1070d-1) § 643.3 Eligible project participants: General. (a) An individual is eligible to participate in a Talent Search project if the individual (1)(i) Is a citizen or national of the United States; (ii) Is a permanent resident of the United States; (iii) Provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service that he or she is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a citizen or permanent resident; (iv) Is a permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; (v) Is a citizen of the Republic of Palau; or (vi) Is a resident of the Freely Associated States-the Federated States of Micronesia or the Republic of the Marshall Islands—and attends a public or nonprofit institution of higher education in the Freely Associated States; (2) Resides in the target area or attends a target school; (3) Has completed the sixth grade or is at least 12 years old and is not older than 27. However, if there is no Educational Opportunity Center serving the same target area as the Talent Search project, an individual may be older than 27 and still be an eligible participant; (4) In the case of an individual enrolled in or graduated from secondary school, has potential for education at the postsecondary level, and needs one or more of the services provided by the project to undertake a program of postsecondary education, and, if necessary, to complete a program of secondary education; (5) In the case of an individual who has not completed a program of education at the secondary or postsecondary level, has the ability to re-enter and complete a program of education at the secondary or postsecondary level, and needs one or more of the services provided by the project to re-enter and complete such a program; and (6) Is not currently enrolled in a program of postsecondary education. (b) Veterans. A veteran, regardless of age, is eligible to participate in a Talent Search project if he or she satisfies the eligibility requirements in paragraph (a) of this section other than the age requirement of paragraph (a)(3). (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d-1) [47 FR 7605, Feb. 19, 1982, as amended at 57 FR 9005, Mar. 13, 1992] § 643.4 Eligible project participants: Selection requirements. (a) At least two-thirds of the eligible individuals an applicant proposes to serve under a Talent Search project |