[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 125 (Thursday, June 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39074-39079]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13987]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Applications for New Awards; Modeling and Simulation Program
AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting
applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2022 for the Modeling
and Simulation Program (MSP), Assistance Listing Number 84.116S. This
notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control
number 1894-0006.
DATES:
Applications Available: June 30, 2022.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 15, 2022.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: October 13, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an
application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to
Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the
Federal Register on December 27, 2021 (86 FR 73264) and available at
www.federalregister.gov/d/2021-27979. Please note that these Common
Instructions supersede the version published on February 13, 2019, and,
in part, describe the transition from the requirement to register in
SAM.gov a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to the
implementation of the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). More information
on the phase-out of DUNS numbers is available at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ofo/docs/unique-entity-identifier-transition-fact-sheet.pdf.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin M. Dabney, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 2B117, Washington, DC 20202-
4260. Telephone: (202) 453-7908. Email: [email protected].
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and
wish to access telecommunications relay services, please dial 7-1-1.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Full Text of Announcement
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Purpose of Program: The MSP is designed to promote the study of
modeling and simulation at institutions of higher education (IHEs) by
promoting the enhancement or development of modeling and simulation
degree and certificate programs. Additionally, through this program,
the Department will create a task force that will include successful
grantees and other content experts to raise awareness and help further
define the study of modeling and simulation.
Background: Modeling and simulation programs utilize simulated
interactive models of real world scenarios to improve experiential
learning in the classroom. According to House Report 117-96, which
accompanied the FY 2022 appropriations bill for the Departments of
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies,
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``modeling and simulation technology has numerous applications for
Federal and State governments and their partners in the defense,
education, gaming, shipbuilding, and workforce training sectors,
allowing them to generate data to help make decisions or predictions
about their systems.'' \1\ These technologies aid in the development of
tools or techniques in numerous industries where real world education
and training for high-risk or dangerous situations are not realistic.
This program seeks to fund the development or enhancement of
certificate and degree programs focused on modeling and simulation.
Through grant support, we hope to increase the availability and
capacity of such certificate and degree programs in the field of
modeling and simulation. In FY 2021, the Department provided funding to
five IHEs to develop and enhance degree programs in this field. Given
the additional funding for this program in FY 2022, the Department will
fund additional applicants to expand opportunities for students who are
interested in pursuing this type of degree program.
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\1\ H. Rept. 117-96 at p. 303 (2022).
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In addition, the MSP includes a task force to provide input into
the development of curriculum and research on the instructional methods
and pedagogy needed to further develop modeling and simulation
programs. Applicants funded under this program will be members of the
task force and should include funding requests in their budgets for
activities associated with task force membership, in addition to the
amount requested for program implementation. In accordance with section
891(b)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), the
activities of the task force will include helping to define the study
of modeling and simulation (including the content of modeling and
simulation classes and programs), identifying best practices for such
study, identifying core knowledge and skills that individuals who
participate in modeling and simulation programs should acquire, and
providing recommendations to the Secretary on these topics and on
grants distribution. The budget for participation in the task force
should be included in the budget narrative and should include travel
for at least two or three grantee representatives for two or three in-
person meetings and/or site visits to organizations using modeling and
simulation technologies to help expand awareness. Budgets should also
include costs related to the development of white papers or other
resources so that grantees can share the knowledge gained through their
funded programs, as well as other lessons learned from the task force
convenings.
Priorities: This notice contains two absolute priorities and one
competitive preference priority. Applicants may only apply under one of
the two absolute priorities. In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(v),
the absolute priorities are from the authorizing statute (section 891
of the HEA, 20 U.S.C. 1161v). The competitive preference priority is
from the Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions for
Discretionary Grants Programs, published in the Federal Register on
December 10, 2021 (86 FR 70612) (Supplemental Priorities).
Absolute Priorities: These priorities are absolute priorities.
Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), we consider only applications that meet one
of these priorities. Applicants must specify which absolute priority
they are responding to in their application abstract.
These priorities are:
Absolute Priority 1--Enhancing Modeling and Simulation at
Institutions of Higher Education.
To be considered for a grant under this absolute priority, an
eligible institution must include in its application--
(a) A letter from the president or provost of the eligible
institution that demonstrates the institution's commitment to the
enhancement of the modeling and simulation program at the institution
of higher education;
(b) An identification of designated faculty responsible for the
enhancement of the institution's modeling and simulation program;
(c) A detailed plan for how the grant funds will be used to enhance
a modeling and simulation program of the institution; and
(d) Evidence that the institution has an established modeling and
simulation degree program, including a major, minor, or career-track
program; or has an established modeling and simulation certificate or
concentration program.
Absolute Priority 2--Establishing Modeling and Simulation Programs.
To be considered for a grant under this absolute priority, an
eligible institution must include in its application--
(a) A letter from the president or provost of the eligible
institution that demonstrates the institution's commitment to the
establishment of a modeling and simulation program at the institution
of higher education;
(b) A detailed plan for how the grant funds will be used to
establish a modeling and simulation program at the institution; and
(c) A description of how the modeling and simulation program
established under this priority will complement existing programs and
fit into the institution's current program and course offerings.
Competitive Preference Priority: For FY 2022 and any subsequent
year in which we make awards from the list of unfunded applications
from this competition, this priority is a competitive preference
priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i), we award up to an additional 3
points to an application, depending on how well the application meets
this priority.
This priority is:
Competitive Preference Priority--Promoting Equity in Student Access
to Educational Resources and Opportunities (up to 3 points).
Under this priority, an application must demonstrate that the
project will be implemented by or in partnership with one or more of
the following entities:
(a) Community colleges (as defined in this notice).
(b) Historically Black colleges and universities (as defined in
this notice).
(c) Tribal Colleges and Universities (as defined in this notice).
(d) Minority-serving institutions (as defined in this notice).
Definitions: The definition of ``modeling and simulation'' is from
section 891 of the HEA. The definitions of ``community college,''
``Historically Black colleges and universities,'' ``Minority-serving
institution,'' and ``Tribal College or University,'' are from the
Supplemental Priorities. The remaining definitions are from 34 CFR
77.1.
Community college means ``junior or community college'' as defined
in section 312(f) of the HEA.
Demonstrates a rationale means a key project component included in
the project's logic model is informed by research or evaluation
findings that suggest the project component is likely to improve
relevant outcomes.
Historically Black colleges and universities means colleges and
universities that meet the criteria set out in 34 CFR 608.2.
Logic model (also referred to as a theory of action) means a
framework that identifies key project components of the proposed
project (i.e., the active ``ingredients'' that are hypothesized to be
critical to achieving the relevant outcomes) and describes the
theoretical and operational relationships among the
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key project components and relevant outcomes.
Note: In developing logic models, applicants may want to use
resources such as the Regional Educational Laboratory Program's (REL
Pacific) Education Logic Model Application, available at https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/pacific/elm.asp. Other sources include:
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/pacific/pdf/REL_2014025.pdf,
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/pacific/pdf/REL_2014007.pdf, and
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/pdf/REL_2015057.pdf.
Minority-serving institution means an institution that is eligible
to receive assistance under sections 316 through 320 of part A of title
III, under part B of title III, or under title V of the HEA.
Modeling and simulation means a field of study related to the
application of computer science and mathematics to develop a level of
understanding of the interaction of the parts of a system and of a
system as a whole.
Project component means an activity, strategy, intervention,
process, product, practice, or policy included in a project. Evidence
may pertain to an individual project component or to a combination of
project components (e.g., training teachers on instructional practices
for English learners and follow-on coaching for these teachers).
Relevant outcome means the student outcome(s) or other outcome(s)
the key project component is designed to improve, consistent with the
specific goals of the program.
Tribal College or University has the meaning ascribed it in section
316(b)(3) of the HEA.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1161v; 20 U.S.C. 1138-1138d; and the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. 117-103).
Note: Projects will be awarded and must be operated in a manner
consistent with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Federal
civil rights laws.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 82, 84, 86, 97,
98, and 99. (b) The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to
Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in
2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department
in 2 CFR part 3485. (c) The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part
200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR
part 3474. (d) The Supplemental Priorities.
II. Award Information
Type of Award: Discretionary grant.
Estimated Available Funds: $7,920,000. Approximately 50 percent of
available funds will be used to fund awards under Absolute Priority 1,
and approximately 50 percent of available funds will be used to fund
awards under Absolute Priority 2.
Contingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of
applications, we may make additional awards in subsequent years from
the list of unfunded applications from this competition.
Estimated Range of Awards: $750,000 to $1,155,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $866,250.
Maximum Award: We will not make an award exceeding $1,155,000 for
the entire project period of 36 months.
Note: Applicants should set aside sufficient funds to carry out
activities related to task force participation. A listing of line-item
costs associated with task force activities must include travel for at
least two or three grantee representatives for two or three annual
meetings to be held in Washington, DC, and/or site visits to
organizations using modeling and simulation technologies to help expand
awareness, and costs associated with a white paper outlining lessons
learned from the enhanced or established modeling and simulation
program.
Estimated Number of Awards: 6-9.
Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.
III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants: A public or private nonprofit institution
of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the HEA.
2. a. Cost Sharing or Matching: In accordance with the requirements
in section 891(c)(1)(D) and (d)(1)(D) of the HEA, each eligible
institution receiving a grant under this program must provide, from
non-Federal sources, in cash or in-kind, an amount equal to 25 percent
of the amount of the grant to carry out the activities supported by the
grant.
b. Indirect Cost Rate Information: This program uses an
unrestricted indirect cost rate. For more information regarding
indirect costs, or to obtain a negotiated indirect cost rate, please
see www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/intro.html.
c. Administrative Cost Limitation: This program does not include
any program-specific limitation on administrative expenses. All
administrative expenses must be reasonable and necessary and conform to
Cost Principles described in 2 CFR part 200 subpart E of the Uniform
Guidance.
3. Subgrantees: A grantee under this competition may not award
subgrants to entities to directly carry out project activities
described in its application.
IV. Application and Submission Information
1. Application Submission Instructions: Applicants are required to
follow the Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of
Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal
Register on December 27, 2021 (86 FR 73264) and available at
www.federalregister.gov/d/2021-27979, which contain requirements and
information on how to submit an application. Please note that these
Common Instructions supersede the version published on February 13,
2019, and, in part, describe the transition from the requirement to
register in SAM.gov a DUNS number to the implementation of the UEI.
More information on the phase-out of DUNS numbers is available at
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ofo/docs/unique-entity-identifier-transition-fact-sheet.pdf.
2. Submission of Proprietary Information: Given the types of
projects that may be proposed in applications for the Modeling and
Simulation Program, your application may include business information
that you consider proprietary. In 34 CFR 5.11 we define ``business
information'' and describe the process we use in determining whether
any of that information is proprietary and, thus, protected from
disclosure under Exemption 4 of the Freedom of Information Act (5
U.S.C. 552, as amended). Because we plan to make successful
applications available to the public, you may wish to request
confidentiality of business information.
Consistent with Executive Order 12600, please designate in your
application any information you believe is exempt from disclosure under
Exemption 4. In the appropriate Appendix section of your application
under ``Other Attachments Form,'' please list the page number or
numbers on which we can find this information. For additional
information please see 34 CFR 5.11(c).
3. Intergovernmental Review: This competition is subject to
Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79.
Information about Intergovernmental Review of Federal
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Programs under Executive Order 12372 is in the application package for
this competition.
4. Funding Restrictions: In accordance with section 891(d)(3) of
the HEA, a grant awarded under Absolute Priority 1, Enhancing Modeling
and Simulation at IHEs, must be used by an eligible institution to
enhance modeling and simulation programs at the institution, which may
include--
(a) Expanding the multidisciplinary nature of the institution's
modeling and simulation programs;
(b) Recruiting students into the field of modeling and simulation
through the provision of fellowships or assistantships;
(c) Creating new courses to complement existing courses and reflect
emerging developments in the modeling and simulation field;
(d) Conducting research to support new methodologies and techniques
in modeling and simulation; and
(e) Purchasing equipment necessary for modeling and simulation
programs.
In accordance with section 891(d)(3) of the HEA, a grant awarded
under Absolute Priority 2, Establishing Modeling and Simulation at
IHEs, must be used by an eligible institution to establish modeling and
simulation programs at the institution, which may include--
(a) Establishing, or working toward the establishment of, a
modeling and simulation program, including a major, minor, career-
track, certificate, or concentration program at the eligible
institution;
(b) Providing adequate staffing to ensure the successful
establishment of the modeling and simulation program, which may include
the assignment of full-time dedicated or supportive faculty; and
(c) Purchasing equipment necessary for modeling and simulation
programs.
We reference additional regulations outlining funding restrictions
in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.
5. Recommended Page Limit: The application narrative is where you,
the applicant, address the selection criteria that reviewers use to
evaluate your application. We recommend that you (1) limit the
application narrative to no more than 50 pages and (2) use the
following standards:
A ``page'' is 8.5'' x 11'', on one side only, with 1''
margins at the top, bottom, and both sides.
Double-space (no more than three lines per vertical inch)
all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings,
footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in
charts, tables, figures, and graphs.
Use a font that is either 12 point or larger, and no
smaller than 10 pitch (characters per inch).
Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier,
Courier New, or Arial.
The recommended page limit applies to the application narrative,
which is your complete response to the selection criteria and any
response to the competitive preference priority. However, the
recommended page limit does not apply to the cover sheet; the budget
section, including the narrative budget justification; the assurances
and certifications; or the one-page abstract, the resumes, the
bibliography, or the letters of support.
V. Application Review Information
1. Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for this competition
are from 34 CFR 75.210. The points assigned to each criterion are
indicated in parentheses next to the criterion. An application may earn
up to a total of 100 points based on the selection criteria.
Applications may receive up to 3 additional points under the
competitive preference priority, for a total score of up to 103 points.
All applications will be evaluated based on the selection criteria as
follows:
(a) Significance. (Maximum 25 points)
(1) The Secretary considers the significance of the proposed
project.
(2) In determining the significance of the proposed project, the
Secretary considers the following factors:
(i) The extent to which the proposed project is likely to yield
findings that may be utilized by other appropriate agencies and
organizations. (up to 5 points)
(ii) The extent to which the proposed project involves the
development or demonstration of promising new strategies that build on,
or are alternatives to, existing strategies. (up to 10 points)
(iii) The extent to which the results of the proposed project are
to be disseminated in ways that will enable others to use the
information or strategies. (up to 10 points)
(b) Quality of the project design. (Maximum 50 points)
(1) The Secretary considers the quality of the design of the
proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of the design of the proposed
project, the Secretary considers the following factors:
(i) The extent to which there is a conceptual framework underlying
the proposed research or demonstration activities and the quality of
that framework. (up to 10 points)
(ii) The extent to which the proposed activities constitute a
coherent, sustained program of training in the field. (up to 10 points)
(iii) The extent to which the proposed project is designed to build
capacity and yield results that will extend beyond the period of
Federal financial assistance. (up to 10 points)
(iv) The extent to which the proposed project represents an
exceptional approach to the priorities established for the competition.
(up to 10 points)
(v) The extent to which the proposed project demonstrates a
rationale (as defined in this notice). (up to 10 points)
(c) Quality of project personnel. (Maximum 5 points)
(1) The Secretary considers the quality of the personnel who will
carry out the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of project personnel, the Secretary
considers the extent to which the applicant encourages applications for
employment from persons who are members of groups that have
traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national
origin, gender, age, or disability. (up to 2 points)
(3) In addition, the Secretary considers the qualifications,
including relevant training and experience, of the project director or
principal investigator. (up to 3 points)
(d) Adequacy of resources. (Maximum 5 points)
(1) The Secretary considers the adequacy of the resources for the
proposed project.
(2) In determining the adequacy of resources for the proposed
project, the Secretary considers the adequacy of support, including
facilities, equipment, supplies, and other resources, from the
applicant organization or the lead applicant organization.
(e) Quality of the management plan. (Maximum 5 points)
(1) The Secretary considers the quality of the management plan for
the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of the management plan for the
proposed project, the Secretary considers the extent to which the time
commitments of the project director and principal investigator and
other key project personnel are appropriate and adequate to meet the
objectives of the proposed project.
(f) Quality of the project evaluation. (Maximum 10 points)
(1) The Secretary considers the quality of the evaluation to be
conducted of the proposed project.
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(2) In determining the quality of the evaluation, the Secretary
considers the following factors:
(i) The extent to which the methods of evaluation are thorough,
feasible, and appropriate to the goals, objectives, and outcomes of the
proposed project. (up to 5 points)
(ii) The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide
performance feedback and permit periodic assessment of progress toward
achieving intended outcomes. (up to 5 points)
2. Review and Selection Process: We remind potential applicants
that in reviewing applications in any discretionary grant competition,
the Secretary may consider, under 34 CFR 75.217(d)(3), the past
performance of the applicant in carrying out a previous award, such as
the applicant's use of funds, achievement of project objectives, and
compliance with grant conditions. The Secretary may also consider
whether the applicant failed to submit a timely performance report or
submitted a report of unacceptable quality.
In addition, in making a competitive grant award, the Secretary
requires various assurances, including those applicable to Federal
civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or
activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department
(34 CFR 100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23).
For this competition, a panel of external reviewers will read,
prepare a written evaluation of, and score all eligible applications
using the selection criteria and the competitive preference priority,
if applicable, provided in this notice. The individual scores of the
reviewers will be added and the sum divided by the number of reviewers
to determine the peer review score. The Department may use more than
one tier of reviews in evaluating grantees. The Department will prepare
a rank order of applications based solely on the evaluation of their
quality according to the selection criteria and competitive preference
priority points.
In the event there are two or more applications with the same final
score in the rank order listing, and there are insufficient funds to
fully support each of these applications, the Department will apply the
following procedure to determine which application or applications will
receive an award:
First Tiebreaker: The first tiebreaker will be the highest average
score for the selection criterion ``Quality of the Project Design.'' If
a tie remains, the second tiebreaker will be utilized.
Second Tiebreaker: The second tiebreaker will be the highest
average score for the selection criterion ``Significance.'' If a tie
remains, the third tiebreaker will be utilized.
Third Tiebreaker: The third tiebreaker will be the highest average
score for the selection criterion ``Project Evaluation.'' If a tie
remains, the fourth tiebreaker will be utilized.
Fourth Tiebreaker: The fourth tiebreaker will be the highest
average score for the competitive preference priority.
Fifth Tiebreaker: The fifth tiebreaker will be the application that
proposes to provide the highest non-Federal share percentage, or the
highest total dollar match if non-Federal share percentages are
determined to be equal.
3. Risk Assessment and Specific Conditions: Consistent with 2 CFR
200.206, before awarding grants under this competition, the Department
conducts a review of the risks posed by applicants. Under 2 CFR
200.208, the Secretary may impose specific conditions and, under 2 CFR
3474.10, in appropriate circumstances, high-risk conditions on a grant
if the applicant or grantee is not financially stable; has a history of
unsatisfactory performance; has a financial or other management system
that does not meet the standards in 2 CFR part 200, subpart D; has not
fulfilled the conditions of a prior grant; or is otherwise not
responsible.
4. Integrity and Performance System: If you are selected under this
competition to receive an award that over the course of the project
period may exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (currently
$250,000), under 2 CFR 200.206(a)(2) we must make a judgement about
your integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under
Federal awards--that is, the risk posed by you as an applicant--before
we make an award. In doing so, we must consider any information about
you that is in the integrity and performance system (currently referred
to as the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System
(FAPIIS)), accessible through the System for Award Management. You may
review and comment on any information about yourself that a Federal
agency previously entered and that is currently in FAPIIS.
Please note that, if the total value of your currently active
grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from the
Federal Government exceeds $10,000,000, the reporting requirements in 2
CFR part 200, Appendix XII, require you to report certain integrity
information to FAPIIS semiannually. Please review the requirements in 2
CFR part 200, Appendix XII, if this grant plus all the other Federal
funds you receive exceed $10,000,000.
5. In General: In accordance with the Office of Management and
Budget's guidance located at 2 CFR part 200, all applicable Federal
laws, and relevant Executive guidance, the Department will review and
consider applications for funding pursuant to this notice inviting
applications in accordance with:
(a) Selecting recipients most likely to be successful in delivering
results based on the program objectives through an objective process of
evaluating Federal award applications (2 CFR 200.205;
(b) Prohibiting the purchase of certain telecommunication and video
surveillance services or equipment in alignment with section 889 of the
National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) (2 CFR
200.216);
(c) Providing a preference, to the extent permitted by law, to
maximize use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United
States (2 CFR 200.322); and
(d) Terminating agreements in whole or in part to the greatest
extent authorized by law if an award no longer effectuates the program
goals or agency priorities (2 CFR 200.340).
VI. Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices: If your application is successful, we notify your
U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award
Notification (GAN); or we may send you an email containing a link to
access an electronic version of your GAN. We may notify you informally,
also.
If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding,
we notify you.
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: We identify
administrative and national policy requirements in the application
package and reference these and other requirements in the Applicable
Regulations section of this notice.
We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of
an award in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice and
include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also
incorporates your approved application as part of your binding
commitments under the grant.
3. Open Licensing Requirements: Unless an exception applies, if you
are awarded a grant under this competition, you will be required to
openly license to the public grant deliverables created in whole, or in
part, with Department grant funds. When the deliverable consists of
modifications to pre-existing works, the license extends only to those
modifications that can be separately
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identified and only to the extent that open licensing is permitted
under the terms of any licenses or other legal restrictions on the use
of pre-existing works. Additionally, a grantee or subgrantee that is
awarded competitive grant funds must have a plan to disseminate these
public grant deliverables. This dissemination plan can be developed and
submitted after your application has been reviewed and selected for
funding. For additional information on the open licensing requirements
please refer to 2 CFR 3474.20.
4. Reporting: (a) If you apply for a grant under this competition,
you must ensure that you have in place the necessary processes and
systems to comply with the reporting requirements in 2 CFR part 170
should you receive funding under the competition. This does not apply
if you have an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b).
(b) At the end of your project period, you must submit a final
performance report, including financial information, as directed by the
Secretary. If you receive a multiyear award, you must submit an annual
performance report that provides the most current performance and
financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34
CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance
reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting,
please go to www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.
5. Performance Measures: For purposes of Department reporting under
CFR 75.110, the Department will use the following performance measures
to evaluate the success of the MSP:
(a) The number of students enrolled in the established and enhanced
modeling and simulation programs, including major, minor, career-track,
certificate, and concentration programs.
(b) The number of new modeling and simulation courses in
established and enhanced programs developed under the MSP that reflect
emerging developments in the modeling and simulation field.
6. Continuation Awards: In making a continuation award under 34 CFR
75.253, the Secretary considers, among other things: whether a grantee
has made substantial progress in achieving the goals and objectives of
the project; whether the grantee has expended funds in a manner that is
consistent with its approved application and budget; and, if the
Secretary has established performance measurement requirements, whether
the grantee has made substantial progress in achieving the performance
targets in the grantee's approved application.
In making a continuation award, the Secretary also considers
whether the grantee is operating in compliance with the assurances in
its approved application, including those applicable to Federal civil
rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities
receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department (34 CFR
100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23).
VII. Other Information
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Michelle Asha Cooper,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2022-13987 Filed 6-29-22; 8:45 am]
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