[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 139 (Monday, July 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38984-38985]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-19029]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[CFDA Nos. 84.320A, 84.321A, and 84.322A]


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Alaska Native 
Programs; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 
1997

SUMMARY: The Secretary invites applications for new awards for fiscal 
year (FY) 1997 under three direct grant programs for Alaska Natives and 
announces deadline dates for the transmittal of applications under 
these programs.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the March 27, 1997 Federal Register (62 
FR 14763), the Secretary published a notice inviting applications for 
new awards for FY 1997 under the Alaska Native Educational Planning, 
Curriculum Development, Teacher Training and Recruitment Program (CFDA 
No. 84.320A); the Alaska Native Home-Based Education for Preschool 
Children program (CFDA No. 84.321A); and the Alaska Native Student 
Enrichment Programs (CFDA No. 84.322A). Under those competitions, which 
closed on May 27, 1997, the Secretary expects toward approximately $5 
million in grants. However, the total FY 1997 appropriation for these 
programs is $8 million. To ensure that the applications receiving 
funding under these programs are of the highest possible quality, and 
to give more organizations an opportunity to apply, the secretary 
hereby announces a second FY 1997 grant competition under the Alaska 
Native programs, and announces the deadline date for the transmittal of 
applications under this second competition.
    Applicants that previously submitted applications under these 
programs but were not approved for funding in the competitions that 
closed on May 27, 1997, must submit new or revised applications in 
order to participate in this competition. Such applicants are 
encouraged to strengthen their proposals and to reapply by the new 
closing date of August 29, 1997. As always, applicants may request 
technical assistance from the Department in the preparation of their 
applications.
    Date Applications Available: July 21, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 29, 1997.
    Estimated Available Funds: Up to $2.9 million.

    Note: The Secretary will hold a single competition for projects 
under all three programs described in this notice. These funds will 
be allocated among the highest-quality applications received. 
Applicants must submit a separate application for each program for 
which they apply.

    Estimated Range of Awards: $50,000 to $2,900,000.
    Project Period for All Programs: 36 months.

    Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this 
notice. Funding estimates are for the first year of the project 
period only. Funding for the second and third years is subject to 
the availability of funds and the approval of continuation (see 34 
CFR 75.253).

84.320A--Alaska Native Educational Planning, Curriculum Development, 
Teacher Training and Recruitment Program

    Purpose of Program: To support projects that recognize and address 
the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students through 
consolidation, development, and implementation of educational plans and 
strategies to improve schooling for Alaska Natives, development of 
curricula, and the training and recruitment of teachers. This program 
is authorized by section 9304 of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
Act.
    Eligible Applicants: Alaska Native organizations or educational 
entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska Native 
programs or programs of instruction conducted in Alaska Native 
languages, or partnerships involving Alaska Native organizations.

    Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7934.

84.321A--Alaska Native Home-Based Education for Preschool Children

    Purpose of Program: To support home instruction programs for 
preschool Alaska Native children that develop parents as educators for 
their children and ensure the active involvement of parents in the 
education of their children from the earliest ages. This program is 
authorized by section 9305 of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
Act.
    Eligible Applicants: Alaska Native organizations or educational 
entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska Native 
programs, or partnerships involving Alaska Native organizations.

    Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7935.

84.322A--Alaska Native Student Enrichment Programs

    Purpose of Program: To support projects that provide enrichment 
programs and family support services for Alaska Native students from 
rural areas who are preparing to enter village high schools so that 
they may excel in science and mathematics. This program is authorized 
by section 9306 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
    Eligible applicants: Alaska Native educational organizations or 
educational entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska 
Native programs, or partnerships including Alaska Native organizations.

    Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7936.

    Selection Criteria: In accordance with the competition announced in 
the March 27, 1997 Federal Register (62 FR 14763), the Secretary will 
use the selection criteria as it originally appeared to evaluate 
applications under the competition in this notice. The maximum score 
for all of the selection criteria is 100 points. The maximum score for 
each criterion is as follows:
    (a) Meeting the purposes of the authorizing statute--30 points.
    (b) Extent of need for the project--20 points.
    (c) Plan of operation--20 points.
    (d) Quality of key personnel--7 points.
    (e) Budget and cost effectiveness--5 points.
    (f) Evaluation plan--15 points.
    (g) Adequacy of resources--3 points.
    Applcable Regulations: The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 80, 81, 
82, 85, and 86.
    For Applications Or Information Contact: Mr. Sharron E. Jones or 
Ms. Lynn Thomas, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, 
S.W., Portals Building, Room 4500, Mail Stop 6240, Washington, D.C. 
20202. Telephone (202) 260-1431 or (202) 260-1541, or FAX: (202) 260-
7767. Internet: Sharron__J[email protected] or Lynn__T[email protected]. 
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may 
call the Federal

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Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
    Information about the Department's funding opportunities, including 
copies of application notices for discretionary grant competitions, can 
be viewed on the Department's electronic bulletin board (ED Board), 
telephone (202) 260-9950; on the Internet Gopher Server (at gopher://
gcs.ed. gov); or on the World Wide Web (at http://gcs.ed.gov). The 
official application notice for a discretionary grant competition, 
however, is the notice published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: July 15, 1997.
Gerald N. Tirozzi,
Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.
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