AANAPISI Application

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Postsecondary Education

Washington, DC 20006-8513

Fiscal Year 2008

APPLICATION FOR GRANTS UNDER THE

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions Program 84.382B

And

Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions Program

(CFDA NUMBER: 84.382C

Form Approved: OMB No. 1840-####, Expiration Date:

CLOSING DATE: Month XX, 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dear Applicant Letter 3

Competition Highlights 6

Introduction 7

Definitions 9

Supplemental Information 10

Grant Applications (selection criteria) 13

Guidance for Addressing Selection Criteria 16

Notice Inviting Applications 18

Authorizing Legislation 45

Executive Order 12372—Intergovernmental Review 46

General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Section 427 47

Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) 48

Instructions for Completing the Application Package 50

Program Profiles 52

Paperwork Burden Statement 54

Dear Applicant:

 

Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant under the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program and the Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Programs authorized under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) of 2007. This package contains the necessary forms and instructions to apply for a fiscal year (FY) 2008 grant under these two programs. The overall purpose of these programs is to provide grants to eligible institutions of higher education to enable them to improve their academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability in order to increase their self-sufficiency and strengthen their capacity to make a substantial contribution to the higher education resources of the Nation.

 

To receive a grant under the AANAPISI program, an institution of higher education must have applied for and received designation as an eligible institution. The notice inviting FY 2008 applications to Request Designation As An Eligible Institution Under The Title III, Part A Programs was published in the Federal Register on March 10, 2008. The deadline date for receipt of that application is April 9, 2008. Please note institutions applying for grants under the NASNTI program DO NOT have to meet these eligibility requirements.

 

The Department requires applicants to use an Internet-based electronic system for submitting applications. We are requiring that applications for FY 2008 grants under these programs be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). You are urged to acquaint yourself with the requirements of Grants.gov early. A more thorough discussion is included in this application package. Grants.gov is accessible through its portal page at:

 

http://www.grants.gov

 

We also urge you to consider the following three extremely important administrative factors if you are planning to apply for this program:

 

1. We strongly encourage you to register in Grants.gov early. The registration procedures may require 5 or more days to complete.

 

2. We strongly recommend that you submit your application 2-3 days prior to the closing date. The time it takes to upload an application will vary depending on your application and the speed of your Internet connection. The application submission process must be complete prior to the deadline for transmittal of applications.

 

3. In order to submit successfully, you must remember to provide the same DUNS number on your application that was used when your organization registered with the CCR (Central Contractor Registry).

 After you electronically submit your application, you will first receive an e-mail from Grants.gov acknowledging the date and time at which your application was received. You will receive a second e-mail from Grants.gov that will state that your application has been validated OR that your application was rejected with errors. If your application is validated, you will receive a third e-mail from the Department of Education with an assigned PR/Award number, which is an ED-specified identifying number that is unique to your application. This third confirmation by e-mail, with a PR/Award number assigned, is the e-mail that verifies that your application was submitted on time by the closing date. This may take several days.

 

For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, please refer to the official Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY 2008 published in the Federal Register. The Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards and application instructions are included in this package.

Finally, we would like to share with you the importance of ensuring that your application includes a strong evaluation plan. The peer reviewers will be instructed to look closely at the potential of applicants to successfully reach their individual project goals, which are driven by the performance indicators for the AANAPISI and NASNTI program. The evaluation plan should not only include formative and summative measures, but also, address the use of appropriate controls and techniques that provide for independent evaluation. The evaluation plan should shape the development of the project from the beginning of the grant period and provide benchmarks for the monitoring of progress and measurement of that progress throughout the grant award period. You should pay close attention to the information provided in the Instructions for Project Narrative section of this application regarding the development of your evaluation activity. Technical Assistance workshops will be held to help grantees design and implement strong evaluations. These workshops will also emphasize the need for developing strong project-level performance objectives and measures that capture the impact of the activities grantees pursue toward their project goals. The Department is committed to helping grantees use data to achieve their goals and, in turn, the goals of the AANAPISI and NASNTI programs.

You are reminded that you should not rely upon any information that is inconsistent with the guidance contained within this application package. I urge you to carefully read all the information contained in this package, including the eligibility requirements found in the CCRAA of 2007, and the competition highlights, before preparing your application.

If you have questions, please contact Darlene Collins at 202-502-7576.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

James E. Laws Jr., Ed.D.

Director,

Institutional Development and Undergraduate

Education Service

COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

 

1. AANAPISI and NASNTI applications must be submitted electronically using Grants.gov unless you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement. The requirements for obtaining an exception to the electronic submission have changed. If you think you may need an exception you are urged to review the requirements promptly. These requirements may be found in the Federal Register Notice.

 

2. Applications submitted late will not be accepted. The Department is required to enforce the established deadline to ensure fairness to all applicants. No changes or additions to an application will be accepted after the deadline date. Please note that Grants.gov does not allow applicants to “un-submit” applications. If you discover that changes or additions are needed once your application has been accepted and validated by the Department, you must “re-submit” the application. You should know that if the Department receives duplicate applications, we will accept and process the application with the latest “date/time received” validation. Go to the Grants.gov portal page for more information: http://www.grants.gov

 

3. Applications must follow specific formatting requirements. A “page” is 8.5” x 11”, on one side only, with 1” margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. Page numbers and an identifier may be within the 1” margin. Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative, except titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, captions and all text in charts, tables, and graphs. Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial. Applications submitted in any other font (including Times Roman and Arial Narrow) will be rejected. Use not less than 12-point font.

 

4. Applicants are required to submit a Program Abstract as well as a Program Profile page. Information provided in the Program Abstract is limited to one double-spaced page and must be uploaded into the “ED Abstract Form” in the Grants.gov application package. Applicants are also required to copy and paste the Program Profile into a separate document or recreate the form exactly as it appears, and attach the form to the “Other Attachments Form” as either a .doc, .rtf, or .pdf document.

 

Applicants are asked to carefully read question #4 on the Program Profile, and check the box or place an “X” next to the box certifying that they will comply with the statutory requirements and program assurances cited in the applicable regulations.

 

INTRODUCTION

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions

And

Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions

PROGRAM AUTHORITY

Title IV, Part J, Section 499A of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, (as amended by section 802 of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007) and Sections 311(c), 312(b) and 316 of Title III of the HEA.

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98 and 99. Also, the program regulations in 34 CFR part 607.5.

PURPOSE

To plan, develop, undertake and carry out activities to improve and expand such institutions’ capacity to serve the identified populations.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

An institution of higher education is eligible to receive funds from the amounts made available under this section if such institution is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institution (AANAPISI) or a Native American-serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI).

ACTIVITIES FUNDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM

Grant funds under the AANAPISI, may be used by eligible institutions of higher education to plan, develop, undertake, and carry out activities to improve and expand such institutions’ capacity to serve Asian American and Native American Pacific Islanders, which may include—

• Purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes, including instructional and research purposes.

• Construction, maintenance, renovation, and improvement in classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other instructional facilities, including the integration of computer technology into institutional facilities to create smart buildings.

• Support of faculty exchanges, faculty development, and faculty fellowships to assist in attaining advanced degrees in the field of instruction of the faculty.

• Development and improvement of academic programs.

• Purchase of library books, periodicals, and other educational materials, including telecommunications program material.

• Tutoring, counseling, and student service programs designed to improve academic success.

• Funds management, administrative management, and acquisition of equipment for use in strengthening funds management.

• Joint use of facilities, such as laboratories and libraries.

• Establishing or improving a development office to strengthen or improve contributions from alumni and the private sector.

• Establishing or improving an endowment fund.

• Creating or improving facilities for internet or other distance learning academic instruction capabilities, including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services.

• Other activities proposed in the application submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of section 311 of the HEA, as amended that-

  • contribute to carrying out the purposes of the program assisted under Part A of Title III of the HEA; and

  • are approved by the Secretary as part of the review and acceptance of such application.

Grant funds under the NASNTI program may be used by eligible institutions of higher education to plan, develop, undertake, and carry out activities to improve and expand such institutions’ capacity to serve Native Americans, which may include—

• the purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes, including instructional and research purposes;

• renovation and improvement in classroom, library, laboratory, and other instructional facilities;

• support of faculty exchanges, faculty development, and faculty fellowships to assist faculty in attaining advanced degrees in the faculty’s field of instruction;

• curriculum development and academic instruction;

• the purchase of library books, periodicals, microfilm, and other educational materials;

• funds and administrative management, and acquisition of equipment for use in strengthening funds management;

• the joint use of facilities such as laboratories and libraries; and

• academic tutoring and counseling programs and student support services.

In addition, the Secretary, to the extent possible and consistent with a competitive process under which such grants are awarded, allocates funds under this clause to ensure maximum and equitable distribution among all such eligible institutions.

NOTE: Construction and maintenance is not an allowable activity under the Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions program.

DEFINITIONS

Asian American—The term ‘Asian American’ means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam, as defined in the Office of Management and Budget’s Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity as published on October 30, 1997 (62 Fed. Reg. 58789).

Native American Pacific Islanders—The term ‘Native American Pacific Islander’ means any descendant of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States.

Native American—The term ‘Native American’ means an individual who is of a tribe, people, or culture that is indigenous to the United States.

ASIAN AMERICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER-SERVING INSTITUTION (AANAPISI). The term ‘Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution’ means an institution of higher education that—

(A) is an eligible institution under section 312(b) of the HEA, as amended; and

(B) at the time of application, has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 10 percent Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students.

NATIVE AMERICAN-SERVING NON-TRIBAL INSTITUTION (NASNTI). The term ‘Native American-serving non-tribal institution’ means an institution of higher education that—

(A) at the time of application—

1. has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is not less than 10

percent Native American students; and

2. is not a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316 of the HEA,

as amended); and

(B) submits to the Secretary such enrollment data as may be necessary to demonstrate that the institution is described in subparagraph (A), along with such other information and data as the Secretary may by regulation require.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The following information supplements the information provided in the “Dear Applicant” letter and the Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications.

1. Certification of Eligibility

All applicants for the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions (AANAPISI) program must submit the Designation of Eligibility application in order to be considered for funding. Please note institutions applying for grants under the NASNTI program DO NOT have to meet these eligibility requirements.

2. Estimated Funding

• Estimated Available Funds for FY 2008

AANAPISI $5,000,000

NASNTI $5,000,000

Program Name and Type of Award	Maximum Award Amount	Estimated Number of Awards	Estimated Average Award Amount
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions (AANAPISI) 2-year development grants Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) 2-year development grants	$1,250,000 $1,250,000	4 4	$1,250,000 $1,250,000

• Estimated Available Funds for FY 2009

AANAPISI $5,000,000

NASNTI $5,000,000

The U.S. Department of Education is not bound by these estimates

3. Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs

Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs was issued to foster an

intergovernmental partnership and to strengthen federalism by relying on state and local processes for the coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance.

Applicants must contact the appropriate State Single Point of Contact to find out about, and to comply with, the State’s process under Executive Order 12372. A listing of the Single Point of Contact for each State may be viewed at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html .

4. Applicant Funding

The Department is often unable to award the full amount of funds

requested. Applicants should pay close attention to the “Award

Information ” section of the Federal Register Notice. The Department will not fund any application at an amount exceeding the applicable maximum level.

5. Evaluation of Applications

A three-member panel of non-federal reviewers evaluates each

application. Each reviewer assigns points for each selection criteria and prepares evaluation comments.

6. Selection Criteria

The selection criteria in EDGAR 34 CFR part 75 section 75.210 is used to evaluate applications. The selection criteria and maximum possible points are included in the Federal Register Notice.

7. Notice to Successful Applicants

The Department’s Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs will

inform the Congress regarding applications approved for new program

grants. Successful applicants will receive award notices by mail shortly

after the Congress is notified. No funding information will be released

before the Congress is notified.

8. Notice to Unsuccessful Applicants

Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing.

9. Annual Performance Report Requirements

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 multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that

provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as

specified by the Secretary in 34 CFR 75.118 and 34 CFR 606.31. Also, the

Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR

75.720 (c).

Grantees will be reminded of these reporting requirements prior to the due dates.

10. Contact Information

Team Leader: Darlene B. Collins

Address: Strengthening Institutions Program

U.S. Department of Education

1990 K Street, N.W., Room 6020

Washington, DC 20006-8513

Telephone: (202) 502-7576

Fax: (202) 502-7861

E-mail Address: [email protected]

For Grants.gov-related questions and assistance, please contact:

Support Desk: Grants.gov Support Desk

Telephone: (800) 518-4726

E-mail Address: http://www.grants.gov/ForApplicants

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Eastern Time

GRANT APPLICATIONS

This section provides you with information critical to your successful completion and submission of a grant application.

When developing your application, be sure to address the selection criteria (34 CFR part 75 section 75.210) separately for each proposed activity, as precisely as possible to ensure your application contains the information readers will need to judge the quality of the proposed project. The pertinent selection criteria are included on pages 13 - 14 of this application booklet.

Your grant application must contain the following:

1. Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424)

Use the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) as the official request for grant funding. This form is accessible on-line using our Grants.gov system. Be sure to download the correct application (by CFDA number) and to specify, on the SF 424, the grant (AANAPISI or NASNTI) for which you are applying.

2. Department of Education Supplemental Information Form for the SF 424

3. ED Abstract Form

4. Program Profile Page (To be attached to the “Other Attachments Form”).

5. Selection Criteria - Project Narrative Attachment

As part of addressing the selection criteria and developing your program application, we presume that your institution has analyzed the major problems affecting it, and designed specific strategies to address and possibly resolve these problems. You should be ready to carry out the proposed project once you receive the grant and should not use the funds for intensive planning activities.

Be sure to include a Table of Contents. The Table of Contents will not be included in the page count. Prepare your complete program narrative in a .doc, .rtf, or .pdf format and attach it to the “Project Narrative Attachment Form” in the application package downloaded from Grants.gov.

Content: This is the narrative portion of your application where you address the weighted selection criteria that the readers will use to evaluate your application and to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your proposal. These pages will be included in the mandatory page count.

For each proposed activity, separately address the selection criteria I through VII, in the same order as they appear below and as precisely as possible, to ensure your application contains the information readers will need to judge the quality of the proposed development grant activities.

I. Need for the project. (Maximum 20 points) In determining the need for the proposed project, the Secretary considers:

1. The magnitude of the needs for the services to be provided or the activities to be carried out by the proposed project. (10 points)

2. The extent to which the proposed project will focus on serving or otherwise addressing the needs of disadvantaged individuals.

(5 points)

3. The extent to which specific gaps or weaknesses in services, infrastructure, or opportunities have been identified and will be addressed by the proposed project, including the nature and magnitude of those gaps or weaknesses. (5 points)

II. Quality of the project design. (Maximum 15 points) In determining the quality of the design of the proposed project, the Secretary considers:

1. The extent to which the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be achieved by the proposed project are clearly specified and measurable. (10 points)

2. The extent to which the design of the proposed project is appropriate to, and will successfully address, the needs of the target population or other identified needs. (5 points)

III. Quality of project services. (Maximum 15 points) In determining the quality of the services to be provided by the proposed project, the Secretary considers the quality and sufficiency of strategies for ensuring equal access and treatment for eligible project participants who are members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. In addition, the Secretary considers:

1. The extent to which the services provided by the proposed project are appropriate to the needs of the intended recipients or beneficiaries of those services. (10 points)

2. The extent to which the services to be provided by the proposed project reflect up-to-date knowledge from research and effective practice. (5 points)

IV. Quality of project personnel. (Maximum 10 points) 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. In addition, the Secretary considers:

1. The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of the project director or principal investigator. (5 points)

2. The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of key project personnel. (5 points)

V. Adequacy of resources. (Maximum 5 points) In determining the adequacy of resources for the proposed project, the Secretary considers:

1. The extent to which the budget is adequate to support the proposed project. (3 points)

2. The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives, design, and potential significance of the proposed project. (2 points)

VI. Quality of the management plan. (Maximum 20 points) In determining the quality of the management plan for the proposed project, the Secretary considers:

1. The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the proposed project on time and within budget, including clearly defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing project tasks. (10 points)

2. The adequacy of procedures for ensuring feedback and continuous improvement in the operation of the proposed project. (5 points)

3. The adequacy of mechanisms for ensuring high-quality products and services from the proposed project. (5 points)

VII. Quality of the project evaluation. (Maximum 15 points) In determining the quality of the evaluation, the Secretary considers:

1. The extent to which the methods of evaluation are thorough, feasible and appropriate to the goals, objectives and outcomes of the proposed project. (5 points)

2. The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide performance feedback and permit periodic assessment of progress toward achieving intended outcomes. (5 points)

3. The extent to which the methods of evaluation include the use of objective performance measures that are clearly related to the intended outcomes of the project and will produce quantitative and qualitative data to the extent possible. (5 points)

THE FOLLOWING GUIDANCE MAY ASSIST YOU IN ADDRESSING EACH OF THE WEIGHTED SELECTION CRITERIA:

Need: When addressing this criterion, applicants should provide detailed information that not only identifies a need for their proposed project but they should also provide data that supports their claim for a need for the proposed project. Supporting documentation may consist of recent statistics from State, local and Federal sources; mission statement; comparison data from similar institutions; etc.

Project Design: When addressing this criterion, applicants should clearly and succinctly identify the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be achieved. A mere listing of the goals, objectives, and outcomes is not sufficient. The identified goals, objectives, and outcomes should not only address the identified need for the project but should also be measurable and support the purpose of the program.

Project Services: When addressing this criterion, applicants should clearly spell out the activities and services it is proposing and the intended recipients or beneficiaries of each service or activity. A mere listing of the services and beneficiaries is not enough. Provide details as to the types of activities and services to be provided and the extent to which the activities and services reflect up-to-date knowledge from research and effective practice. In other words, will the proposed activities and services meet the need of the project?

Project Personnel: The minimum qualifications must be identified for all project personnel positions. The minimum educational qualifications should include the type of degree required and the acceptable field(s) of study. The type and minimum amount of work-related experience should also be described for each position.

Adequacy of Resources: This section should provide information that shows that the proposed budget will provide adequate resources necessary to successfully carry out the proposed project. Applicants should demonstrate here how the proposed costs would enable them to carry out the project and that the proposed costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives, design, and significance of the proposed project.

In response to this criterion, applicants must also provide a detailed, itemized budget (ED Form 524) and a detailed budget narrative for each 12-month budget period. The budget narrative is to be included in the Program Narrative to be attached to the Project Narrative Attachment Form in the application package downloaded from Grants.gov

Management Plan: Describe the plan of management. Who will be responsible for which tasks? What are the expected timelines and proposed budgets for each activity or service? What are the expected milestones for accomplishing the proposed activities or services? Have you included procedures that will ensure feedback and the opportunity for continuous improvement in the operation of the proposed project? Be sure that the management plans are clearly and concisely defined.

Project Evaluation: A strong evaluation plan should be included and should be used, as appropriate, to shape the development of the project from the beginning of the grant period. The evaluation plan should include process and outcome performance measures and benchmarks to monitor progress toward meeting specific project objectives and goals. Specifically, the plan should identify the individual or organization that has agreed to serve as evaluator for the project and describe the qualifications of the evaluator. The plan should describe the evaluation design, indicating: (1) what types of data will be collected; (2) when various types of data will be collected; (3) what methods will be used; (4) what instruments will be developed and when; (5) how the data will be analyzed; (6) when reports and outcomes will be available; and (7) how the applicant will use the information collected through evaluation to monitor progress of the funded project. Applicants are encouraged to devote an appropriate level of resources to project evaluation and should explain the measures and strategies that will be used to ensure that the evaluation is appropriately rigorous and independent.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Postsecondary Education

Overview Information

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions (AANAPISI) and Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Programs

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY 2008)

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number

Dates:

Applications Available: [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: [INSERT DATE 45 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: [INSERT DATE 105 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The AANAPISI and the NASNTI programs provide grants to eligible institutions of higher education to enable them to improve their academic quality, increase their self sufficiency and strengthen their capacity to make a substantial contribution to the higher education resources of the Nation. At the time of application, institutions applying for funds under the AANAPISI must have an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 10 percent Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander and institutions applying for funds under the NASNTI must have an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 10 percent Native American.

Program Authority: Title IV, Part J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended by section 802 of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 (CCRAA)) and Title III of the Higher Education Act, as amended.

Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99. (b) The Strengthening Institutions Program regulations found in 34 CFR section 607.5. (c) Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the authorizing statute, which is the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).

Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 79 apply to all applicants except Federally recognized Indian tribes.

Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education only.

II. Award Information

Type of Award: Discretionary grants. Two-year discretionary grants will be awarded in FY 2008.

Estimated Number of Awards: See following chart.

Program Name and Type of Award	Maximum Award Amount	Estimated Number of Awards	Estimated Average Award Amount
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions (AANAPISI) 2-year development grants Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) 2-year development grants	$1,250,0000 $1,250,000	4 4	$1,250,000 $1,250,000

Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.

Project Period: Up to 24 months.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants: An institution of higher education is eligible to receive funds if such institution is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institution (AANAPISI) or Native American-serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI).

Asian American.-The term ‘Asian American’ means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam, as defined in the Office of Management and Budget’s Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity as published on October 30, 1997 (62 Fed. Reg. 58789). The term ‘Native American Pacific Islander’ means any descendant of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States. The term ‘Native American’ means an individual who is of a tribe, people, or culture that is indigenous to the United States. Applicants, at the time of submission, will be required to certify utilizing a certification assurance form with the following information: total undergraduate headcount enrollment and certify that 10 percent of their enrollment is Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander for the AANAPISI program or 10 percent Native American for the NASNTI program. The form must be submitted and signed by a designated authority. AANAPISI applicants must also apply and meet other requirements under Designation of Eligibility.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching: This program does not require cost sharing or matching.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Address to Request Application Package: Darlene B. Collins, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., 6^th Floor, Washington, DC 20006-8513. Telephone: (202) 502-7576 or by e-mail: [email protected].

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339.

Individuals with disabilities may obtain a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the program contact person listed in this section.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for these programs.

Page Limits: We have established mandatory page limits for the applications to be submitted under this notice. You must limit your application to the equivalent of no more than 50 pages for an individual development grant under the AANAPISI and the NASNTI programs, using the following standards:

• A “page” is 8.5” x 11”, on one side only, with 1 inch margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. Page numbers and an identifier may be within the 1” margins.

• Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative, except titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, captions and all text in charts, tables, and graphs.

• Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New or Arial. Applications submitted in any other font (including Times Roman and Arial Narrow) will be rejected.

• Use not less than 12-point font.

The page limit does not apply to Part I, the Application for Federal Assistance Face Sheet (SF 424); the Supplemental Information for SF 424 form required by the Department of Education; Part II, the Budget Information Summary Form (ED Form 524); and Part IV, the Assurances and Certifications. The page limit also does not apply to a Table of Contents and the Program Abstract. If you include any attachments or appendices, these items will be counted as part of the Program Narrative (Part III of the application) for purposes of the page limit requirement. You must include your complete response to the selection criteria in the program narrative.

We will reject your application if--

• You apply these standards and exceed the page limit; or

• You apply other standards and exceed the equivalent of the page limit.

3. Submission Dates and Times:

Applications Available: [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: [INSERT DATE 45 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTR].

Applications for grants under this competition must be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For information (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, please refer to section IV. 6. Other Submission Requirements in this notice.

We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline requirements.

Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should contact the person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII in this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the application process, the individual's application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations in this notice.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: [INSERT DATE 105 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

4. Intergovernmental Review: This program is subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. Information about Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs under Executive Order 12372 is in the application package for these programs.

5. Funding Restrictions: We reference the regulations outlining funding restrictions in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice.

Applicability of Executive Order 13202. Applicants that apply for construction funds must comply with Executive Order 13202 signed by President George W. Bush on February 17, 2001, and amended on April 6, 2001. This Executive Order provides that recipients of Federal construction funds may not “require or prohibit bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors to enter into or adhere to agreements with one or more labor organizations, on the same or other construction project(s)” or “otherwise discriminate against bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors for becoming or refusing to become or remain signatories or otherwise adhere to agreements with one or more labor organizations, on the same or other construction project(s).” However, the Executive Order does not prohibit contractors or subcontractors from voluntarily entering into these agreements. Projects funded under these programs that include construction activity will be provided a copy of this Executive Order and will be asked to certify that they will adhere to it.

6. Other Submission Requirements: Applications for grants under the AANAPISI and the NASNTI programs must be submitted electronically unless you qualify for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions in this section.

a. Electronic Submission of Applications.

Applications for grants under the AANAPISI and the NANSTI programs, authorized by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.

We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless, as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement and submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in this section under Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement.

You may access the electronic grant application for the AANAPISI and the NASNTI programs at http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84._____, not 84.___A).

Please note the following:

• When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, as well as the hours of operation.

• Applications received by Grants.gov are date and time stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted and must be date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except as otherwise noted in this section, we will not consider your application if it is date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. When we retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify you if we are rejecting your application because it was date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date.

• The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through Grants.gov.

• You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov that are included in the application package for this competition to ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov system. You can also find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining to Grants.gov at http://e-Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf.

• To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must complete all steps in the Grants.gov registration process (see http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp). These steps include (1) registering your organization, a multi-part process that includes registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR); (2) registering yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR); and (3) getting authorized as an AOR by your organization. Details on these steps are outlined in the Grants.gov 3-Step Registration Guide (see http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.govRegistrationBrochure.pdf). You also must provide on your application the same

D-U-N-S Number used with this registration. Please note that the registration process may take five or more business days to complete, and you must have completed all registration steps to allow you to submit successfully an application via Grants.gov. In addition you will need to update your CCR registration on an annual basis. This may take three or more business days to complete.

• You will not receive additional point value because you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submit your application in paper format.

• You must submit all documents electronically, including all information you typically provide on the following forms: Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. Please note that two of these forms--the SF 424 and the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424--have replaced the ED 424 (Application for Federal Education Assistance).

• You must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified in this paragraph or submit a password-protected file, we will not review that material.

• Your electronic application must comply with any page-limit requirements described in this notice.

• After you electronically submit your application, you will receive from Grants.gov an automatic notification of receipt that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. (This notification indicates receipt by Grants.gov only, not receipt by the Department.) The Department then will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send a second notification to you by e-mail. This second notification indicates that the Department has received your application and has assigned your application a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying number unique to your application).

• We may request that you provide us original signatures on forms at a later date.

Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with the Grants.gov System: If you are experiencing problems submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact the Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free, at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number and must keep a record of it.

If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on the application deadline date because of technical problems with the Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to transmit your application electronically or by hand delivery. You also may mail your application by following the mailing instructions described elsewhere in this notice.

If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date, please contact the person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII in this notice and provide an explanation of the technical problem you experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number. We will accept your application if we can confirm that a technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that that problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The Department will contact you after a determination is made on whether your application will be accepted.

Note: The extensions to which we refer in this section apply only to the unavailability of, or technical problems with, the Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you failed to fully register to submit your application to Grants.gov before the application deadline date and time or if the technical problem you experienced is unrelated to the Grants.gov system.

Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement: You qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit an application through the Grants.gov system because––

• You do not have access to the Internet; or

• You do not have the capacity to upload large documents to the Grants.gov system;

and

• No later than two weeks before the application deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds for an exception prevent you from using the Internet to submit your application.

If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date. If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline date.

Address and mail or fax your statement to: Darlene Collins, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., 6^th floor, Washington, DC 20006-8513. FAX: (202) 502-7861.

Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or hand delivery instructions described in this notice.

b. Submission of Paper Applications by Mail.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a commercial carrier) your application to the Department. You must mail the original and two copies of your application, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following address:

By mail through the U.S. Postal Service:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.XXX)

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-4260

or

By mail through a commercial carrier:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center, Stop 4260

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.XXX)

7100 Old Landover Road

Landover, MD 20785-1506

Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the following:

(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.

(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.

(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark.

(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.

If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date, we will not consider your application.

Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with your local post office.

c. Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application deadline date, to the Department at the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.XXX)

550 12th Street, SW

Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza

Washington, DC 20202-4260

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications: If you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department--

(1) You must indicate on the envelope and--if not provided by the Department--in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA number, including suffix letter, if any, of the competition under which you are submitting your application; and

(2) The Application Control Center will mail to you a notification of receipt of your grant application. If you do not receive this notification within 15 business days from the application deadline date, you should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 245-6288.

V. Application Review Information

1. Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for these programs are in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) section 75.210. Applicants must address each of the following selection criteria (separately for each proposed activity). The total weight of the selection criteria is 100 points; the weight of each criterion is noted in parentheses.

I. Need for the project. (Maximum 20 points) In determining the need for the proposed project, the Secretary considers:

1. The magnitude of the needs for the services to be provided or the activities to be carried out by the proposed project. (10 points)

2. The extent to which the proposed project will focus on serving or otherwise addressing the needs of disadvantaged individuals. (5 points)

3. The extent to which specific gaps or weaknesses in services, infrastructure, or opportunities have been identified and will be addressed by the proposed project, including the nature and magnitude of those gaps or weaknesses. (5 points)

II. Quality of the project design. (Maximum 15 points) In determining the quality of the design of the proposed project, the Secretary considers:

1. The extent to which the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be achieved by the proposed project are clearly specified and measurable. (10 points)

2. The extent to which the design of the proposed project is appropriate to, and will successfully address, the needs of the target population or other identified needs. (5 points)

III. Quality of project services. (Maximum 15 points) In determining the quality of the services to be provided by the proposed project, the Secretary considers the quality and sufficiency of strategies for ensuring equal access and treatment for eligible project participants who are members of groups that traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. In addition, the Secretary considers:

1. The extent to which the services provided by the proposed project are appropriate to the needs of the intended recipients or beneficiaries of those services. (10 points)

2. The extent to which the services to be provided by the proposed project reflect up-to-date knowledge from research and effective practice. (5 points)

IV. Quality of project personnel. (Maximum 10 points) 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. In addition, the Secretary considers:

1. The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of the project director or principal investigator. (5 points)

2. The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of key project personnel. (5 points)

V. Adequacy of resources. (Maximum 5 points) In determining the adequacy of resources for the proposed project, the Secretary considers:

1. The extent to which the budget is adequate to support the proposed project. (3 points)

2. The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives, design, and potential significance of the proposed project. (2 points)

VI. Quality of the management plan. (Maximum 20 points) In determining the quality of the management plan for the proposed project, the Secretary considers:

1. The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the proposed project on time and within budget, including clearly defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing project tasks. (10 points)

2. The adequacy of procedures for ensuring feedback and continuous improvement in the operation of the proposed project. (5 points)

3. The adequacy of mechanisms for ensuring high-quality products and services from the proposed project. (5 points)

VII. Quality of the project evaluation. (Maximum 15 points) In determining the quality of the evaluation, the Secretary considers:

1. The extent to which the methods of evaluation are thorough, feasible and appropriate to the goals, objectives and outcomes of the proposed project. (5 points)

2. The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide performance feedback and permit periodic assessment of progress toward achieving intended outcomes. (5 points)

3. The extent to which the methods of evaluation include the use of objective performance measures that are clearly related to the intended outcomes of the project and will produce quantitative and qualitative data to the extent possible. (5 points)

For two-year individual development grants, awards will be made in rank order according to the average score received from a panel of three readers.

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). We may also notify you informally.

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 in 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. Reporting: 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 multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as specified by the Secretary in 34 CFR 75.118 and 34 CFR 606.31. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html

4. Performance Measures: The Secretary has established the following key performance measures for assessing the effectiveness of these programs:

1) The percentage change, over the two-year grant period, of the number of full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at AANAPISI and NASNTI. 2) The percentage of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students who were in their first year of postsecondary enrollment in the previous year and are enrolled in the current year at the same AANAPISI and NASNTI institution. 3) Cost per successful outcome: federal cost per undergraduate and graduate degree at institutions in the AANAPISI and NASNTI programs. 4) The percentage of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at four-year AANAPISI and NASNTI who graduate within six years of enrollment. 5) The percentage of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at two-year AANAPISI and NASNTI who graduate within three years of enrollment.

VII. Agency Contacts

For Further Information Contact: Darlene Collins, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW, 6^th Floor, Washington, DC 20006-8513. Telephone: (202) 502-7576 or by e-mail: [email protected]

If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339.

VIII. Other Information

Alternative Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the program contact person listed under For Further Information Contact in section VII in this notice.

Electronic Access to This Document: You can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Internet at the following site: www.ed.gov/news/fedregister

To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in the Washington, DC, area at (202) 512-1530.

Note: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal

Regulations are available on GPO Access at: www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.

Dated:

__________________________

Diane Auer Jones,

Assistant Secretary for

Postsecondary Education.

AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION

The Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institution (AANAPISI) and the Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) programs are authorized under Title IV, Part J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by section 802 of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) of 2007. The legislation governing the AANAPISI and NASNTI programs can be accessed from the following Web site:

Section 802 of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) of 2007, redesignated as Title IV, Part J, Section 499A of the HEA and Sections 311(c), 312 and 316 of Title III of the HEA, as amended.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS

EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372

Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs was issued to foster an intergovernmental partnership and strengthen federalism by relying on state and local processes for the coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance.

Applicants must contact the appropriate State Single Point of Contact to find out about, and to comply with, the State's process under Executive Order 12372. A listing of the Single Point of Contact for each State may be viewed at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.

GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT (GEPA)

SECTION 427

Section 427 of GEPA requires all applicants for new awards to include in their applications a description of the steps the applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, its federally-assisted programs for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs. The provision allows applicants discretion in developing the required description. The statute highlights six types of barriers that can impede equitable access or participation: gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age.

A general statement of an applicant’s nondiscriminatory hiring policy is not sufficient to meet this requirement. Applicants must identify potential barriers and explain steps they will take to overcome these barriers.

NOTES:

• Applicants for new awards must include information in their applications to address this provision in order to receive funding under this program.

• Applicants are required to address this provision by attaching a statement to the ED GEPA 427 Form that must be downloaded from Grants.gov.

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS ACT (GPRA)

What is GPRA?

The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) is a straightforward statute that requires all federal agencies to manage their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities. Each agency is to clearly state what it intends to accomplish, identify the resources required, and periodically report their progress to the Congress. In so doing, it is expected that the GPRA will contribute to improvements in accountability for the expenditures of public funds, improve Congressional decision-making through more objective information on the effectiveness of federal programs, and promote a new government focus on results, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

How has the Department of Education Responded to the GPRA Requirements?

As required by GPRA, the Department of Education has prepared a strategic plan for 2007-2012. This plan reflects the Department’s priorities and integrates them with its mission and program authorities and describes how the Department will work to improve education for all children and adults in the U.S. The Department’s goals, as listed in the plan, are:

Goal 1: Improve student achievement, with a focus on bringing all

students to grade level in reading and mathematics by 2014

Goal 2: Increase the academic achievement of all high school students

Goal 3: Ensure the accessibility, affordability, and accountability of

higher education, and better prepare students and adults for

employment and future learning.

What are the performance indicators for the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions Program (AANAPISI) and the Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program?

The performance indicators for the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions Program (AANAPISI) and the Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program are part of the Department’s plan for meeting Goal 3. The specific goal for the AANAPISI program and the NASNTI program is to improve the capacity of minority-serving institutions, which traditionally have limited resources and serve large numbers of low-income and minority students, to improve student success and to provide high-quality educational opportunities for their students.

NOTE: DATA WILL BE COLLECTED AND REPORTED SEPARATELY FOR THESE PROGRAMS.

The performance indicators for the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions Program and the Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions Program are:

Objective 1 of 3: Increase enrollments at AANAPISI and NASNTI.

Measure 1.1 of 1.1: The percent increase in the number of full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at AANAPISI and NASNTI.

Objective 2 of 3: Increase the persistence rate for students enrolled at AANAPISI and NASNTI.

Measure 1.1 of 1.1: The percentage of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students who were in their first year of postsecondary enrollment in the previous year and are enrolled in the current year at the same institution.

Objective 3 of 3: Increase the graduation rate for students enrolled at AANAPISI and NASNTI.

Measure 1.1 of 1.3: Cost per successful outcome: federal cost per undergraduate and graduate degree at institutions in the AANAPISI and NASNTI programs.

Measure 1.2 of 1.3: The percentage of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at four-year AANAPISI and NASNTI who graduate within six years of enrollment.

Measure 1.3 of 1.3: The percentage of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at two-year AANAPISI and NASNTI who graduate within three years of enrollment.

How does the Department of Education determine whether performance goals have been met?

An applicant that receives a grant award will be required to submit annual progress reports and a final report as a condition of the award. The reports will document the extent to which project goals and objectives are met. Data submitted annually by the institution to the Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) will document the extent to which program goals and objectives are met.

The most recent version of a currently approved annual performance report can be viewed at https://www.ed.gov/programs/iduestitle3a/performance/html

Instructions for Completing the Application Package

The AANAPISI and NASNTI program applications consist of four parts. These parts are organized in the same manner that the submitted application should be organized. The parts are as follows:

 

Part I: Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) and the

Department of Education Supplemental Information for

SF 424

 

NOTE:

Applicants must complete the SF 424 form first

because some of the information you provide here is

automatically inserted into other sections of the

Grants.gov application package.

Please do not attach any narrative, supporting

files, or application components to the Standard Form

(SF 424). Although the form accepts attachments, the

Department of Education will only review

materials/files attached to the forms listed in Part III

(below)

Part II: U. S. Department of Education Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (ED 524)

 

Part III: Required Narratives

“ED Abstract Form”

“Project Narrative Attachment Form”

“Other Attachments Form” (Program Profile Page)

 

NOTE: In the Grants.gov application package, applicants will find a list of “Mandatory Documents” which includes all of the required forms, assurances, the “ED Abstract Form,” the “Project Narrative Attachment Form,” and the “Other Attachments Form.”

 

The “ED Abstract Form” (found in the Grants.gov application package) is where the applicants will attach a one page abstract narrative to include an overview of your proposed project and a description of your institution’s distinguishing features, including:

 

• Your institution's level (2-year/4-year); control (private/public); affiliation; primary service population; and programs of study (e.g., liberal arts, technical programs).

• Student Body Characteristics: include the number of students--either full-time equivalent or headcount--and the racial, ethnic, age, and gender breakdown.

• Faculty Characteristics: include the number of full-time and adjunct faculty and faculty to student ratio.

 

The “Project Narrative Attachment Form” (found in the Grants.gov application package) is where applicants will attach their narrative responses to the selection criteria that will be used to evaluate applications submitted for this competition. The “budget narrative” is part of the selection criteria and is to be included in narrative attached to the “Project Narrative Attachment Form.” Remember to submit a single narrative document that addresses each proposed activity (except endowment investing). BE SURE TO ADHERE TO THE ESTABLISHED PAGE LIMITATIONS OF:

       50 pages for 2-year development grants

 

The “Other Attachments Form” (found in the Grants.gov application package) is where applicants will attach the “Program Profile” page. The “Program Profile” page is found in this instructions document. Applicants must cut/copy and paste this page or recreate this page into a separate .doc, .rtf, or .pdf document, complete the document with the information requested, and attach it to the “Other Attachments Form” found in the application package downloaded from Grants.gov.

 

*All attachments must be in .DOC, .RTF, or . PDF format. Other types of files will not be accepted.

 

Part IV: Assurances, Certifications, and Survey Forms

 

Applicants must complete the following forms included in the application package:

Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B)

Grants.gov Lobbying Form (formerly Certification Regarding Lobbying ED 80-0013)

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

84.XXX ASIAN AMERICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER- SERVING INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM PROFILE

INSTRUCTIONS: ALL applicants must complete these pages. The completed pages must be attached to the “Other Attachments Form” in the application package in Grants.gov (as either a .doc, .rtf, or, .pdf document). DO NOT MODIFY OR AMEND THESE PAGES.

OPE ID #___________

1. INSTITUTION (Legal Name):

_____________________________________________________________________

2. Are you applying as a Branch Campus? _____YES _____NO

3. ADDRESS (Applicants must indicate the address where the project will be located):

Project Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________State: ______Zip: _____________

4. ASIAN AMERICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER-SERVING INSTITUTIONS CERTIFICATION:

� By checking this box (or placing an “X” beside it), the applicant certifies pursuant to the statutory requirements governing the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program, authorized under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA), that:

The named institution of higher education, at the time of application, has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least ten percent (10%) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander. The term “Asian American” means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asian, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. (See the Office of Management and Budget’s Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity as published on October 30, 1997 (62 Fed. Reg. 58789). The term ‘Native American Pacific Islander’ means any descendant of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States.

84.XXX NATIVE AMERICAN-SERVING NONTRIBAL INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM PROFILE

INSTRUCTIONS: ALL applicants must complete these pages. The completed pages must be attached to the “Other Attachments Form” in the application package in Grants.gov (as either a .doc, .rtf, or, .pdf document). DO NOT MODIFY OR AMEND THESE PAGES.

OPE ID #_____________

1. INSTITUTION (Legal Name):

_____________________________________________________________________

2. Are you applying as a Branch Campus? _____YES _____NO

3. ADDRESS (Applicants must indicate the address where the project will be located):

Project Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________State: ______Zip: _____________

4. NATIVE AMERICAN-SERVING NONTRIBAL INSTITUTIONS CERTIFICATION:

� By checking this box (or placing an “X” beside it), the applicant certifies pursuant to the statutory requirements governing the Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions Program authorized under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA), that:

The named institution of higher education, at the time of application, has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 10 percent Native American. The term “Native American” mean an individual who is of a tribe, people, or culture that is indigenous to the United States. In addition, the named institution of higher education is not a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316 of the Higher Education Act, as amended).

Paperwork Burden Statement

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1840- . The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to vary from 20 to 45 hours per response, with an average of 40 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4651. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to (insert program office), U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202.

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