Predominantly Black Institutions Competitive (PBI-C) grant program (1894-0001)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Application Package for Grants Under the Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Program Form and Instruction	Modified
Standard forms 9.12.23.docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-08
PBI-C Supporting Statement Part A 11.8.23.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-11-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
183702	Application Package for Grants Under the Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Program Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0797	ICR Reference No: 202311-1840-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202009-1840-006
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No: ED-2023-SCC-0191
Title: Predominantly Black Institutions Competitive (PBI-C) grant program (1894-0001)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/22/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2023
Responses	130	130
Time Burden (Hours)	4,550	4,550
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the Predominantly Black Institutions Competitive (PBI-C) grant program is to support the strengthening of PBIs to carry out programs in the following areas: science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM); health education; internationalization or globalization; teacher preparation; or improving educational outcomes of African American males. This application package includes program background, application instructions, and forms needed to submit a complete application to the Department of Education. Grants are awarded competitively. This information collection is necessary to comply with Title III, Part F Section 371 of the HEA. This discretionary grant falls under the Streamlined Clearance Process for Discretionary Grant Information Collections, 1894-0001.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 1067q Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965, as ammended
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 80704	11/20/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 80704	11/20/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application Package for Grants Under the Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Program	N/A	PBI Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	130	130	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,550	4,550	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $173,650

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 11/22/2023

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