Assistance Listings

Indian School Equalization

Objectives

To provide funding for primary and secondary education.

Examples of Funded Projects

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

The FY 2014 range was $161,000 to $8,930,300. The average was $2,007,600 per grant school.

Accomplishments

Account Identification

14-2100-0-1-501

Types of Assistance

C - Direct Payments for Specified Use

Credentials and Documentation

Written evidence of approval of the application by the tribal governing body of the students served by or to be served by the school. "Tribal governing body" means the tribal governing body or tribal governing bodies that represent at least 90 percent of the students served by such school. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

Federally Recognized Indian Tribes or tribal organizations currently served by a Bureau of Indian Education funded school.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Children between the ages of 5 and 21 who are a member of or are at least a one-fourth degree Indian blood descendant of a member of an Indian tribe which is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Indians because of their status as Indians.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Funds may be paid in advance, are awarded annually on an indefinite basis based on performance, and remain with the Self Determination contractor or grantee until spent. Funds are added to the recipient school's Public Law 100-297 Grant or Public Law 93-638 Contract on July 1 and December 1. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum

Use of Assistance

Funds may be used for the education of Indian children in Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) funded schools. Funds may not be used for construction.

Deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. An applicant should consult the BIE Education Line Officer who will provide technical assistance.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

To become a contract school, applications should be developed in accordance with 25 CFR Part 900. To become a grant school, applications should be developed in accordance with 25 USC 2501 et. seq.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applicants meeting eligibility requirements are funded.

Award Procedure

The BIE Education Line Officer will ensure the application is complete and forward the application to the Director, Bureau of Indian Education, with a recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

Applications for contract schools will be processed within 90 days; applications for grant schools will be processed within 180 days after the date the application is submitted to the Education line Officer.

Renewals

Awards are made annually and are renewed automatically based on satisfactory performance by the grantee.

Appeals

An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR, Part 900.

Policy Requirements

Reports

Audits

Records

Financial records must be retained for 3 years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for 3 years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for 3 years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

25 CFR 39; 25 CFR 45; 25 CFR 900.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Regional or Local Locations:

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