MINORITY ASSISTANCE
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Current Year: Grants: $9,600,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $9,600,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide business development services for a minimal fee to minority firms and individuals interested in entering, expanding or improving their efforts in the marketplace. Minority business development center operators provide a wide range of services to clients, from initial consultations to the identification and resolution of specific business problems. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (a) Anyone/general public; APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Award Procedure: The application package will advise the applicant where to submit the application. Each application will be reviewed and evaluated by MBDA. Name checks, verification of academic credentials and post-award audits may be required from applicants. Deadlines: Deadlines for formal competitive awards are outlined in the Federal Register and Commerce Business Daily. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 4 to 6 months. Unsuccessful applicants shall be notified in writing at the same time that notification is sent to the successful applicant. Appeals: All decisions are final. There is no administrative appeal process. Renewals: MBDC awards are made for a period of one year with the possibility of renewals for up to two additional years. Performance evaluations will be conducted, and funding levels will be established for each of the three budget periods. The MBDC will receive continued funding after the initial competitive year at the discretion of MBDA based upon the availability of funds, the MBDC’s performance, and agency priorities. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact nearest Minority Business Development Agency Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Juanita E. Berry, Chief, Field Coordination Division, Room 5079, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-6022. :180
CRITERIA FOR
MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OR REFINANCING OF EXISTING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS
Current Year: Grants: $0,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $0,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide mortgage insurance to lenders for the purchase or refinancing of existing multifamily housing projects, whether conventionally financed or subject to federally insured mortgages at the time of application for mortgage insurance. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
(a) Anyone/general public; APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: The applicant will submit a formal application for conditional or firm commitment, through a HUD approved mortgage. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-I 10. Award Procedure: The local HUD field office reviews the application to determine proposal eligibility. If the project meets program requirements, the local HUD field office issues the commitment to the lender to insure the project. Deadlines: Deadlines are established on a case- by-case basis. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Processing time, depending on the degree of preparation of the sponsor, will range from 3 to 6 months. Appeals: When application for mortgage insurance is refused, HUD will state the reasons for refusal. Renewals: The term of a commitment to insure may be extended under certain circumstances when more time is required. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Persons are encouraged to communicate with the nearest local HUD field Office listed in the Catalog Address Appendix IV. Headquarters Office: Office of Business Products, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-0624.
WOMEN’S BUSINESS OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE
Current Year: Grants: $9,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $9,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To fund nonprofit economic development organizations to assist, through training and counseling, small business concerns owned and controlled by women, and to remove, in so
far as possible, the discriminatory barriers that are encountered by women in accessing capital and promoting their businesses. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (a) Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals); (b) Other public institution/organization; (c) Minority Group; (d) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (e) Profit organization; (0 Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals); (g) Quasi-public non-profit institution/organization;
(h) Other private institutions/organizations; (i) Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals); (I) Other public institution/organization; (k) Minority Group; (I) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (in) Profit organization; (n) Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals); (o) Quasi-public non-profit institution/organization; (p) Other private institutions/organizations; APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Applications are accepted in accordance with and up to the data specified in the Program Announcement issued annually. In addition to properly completed application for Federal Assistance: (Standard Forms 424, 424A and 424B), application procedures require a written proposal addressing all items of the selection criteria published in the Program Announcement. All application/proposals are submitted to the SBA Office of Procurement and Grants Management, 5th Floor, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington DC 20416. Award Procedure: SBA Central Office, Office of Procurement and Grants Management enters into a cooperative agreement with every approved applicant. Deadlines: Applications/proposals must be submitted by the date indicated in the Program Announcement. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Within 120 days from filing deadline. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Women’s Business Ownership Representative. See Appendix IV of the Catalog for a listing of the Small Business Administration offices. Headquarters Office: Small Business Administration, Office of Women’s Business Ownership,
409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Telephone: (202) 205-6673. Contact: Sally
Murrell.
MINORITY GRANTS
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF MINORITY POPULATIONS
Current Year Grants: $7,839,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $7,839,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide support for activities which have the potential to improve the health status and/or quality of life of racial/ethnic minorities, with the objective of reducing the excessive burden and death borne by minority and disadvantaged populations in the United States. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program does not require pre-application coordination. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Requests for the standard PHS application form (SF PHS 1561-1, Revised June 1999) and instructions for submission should be directed to Mrs. Carolyn A. Williams, Grants Management Officer, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwell II Building, Suite 1000, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0758. A signed ~ original and two copies of the application are required. Applications are screened upon receipt for completeness, responsiveness and conformance to the program announcement. Those applications judged to be unacceptable based on this initial screening will be returned. Accepted applications will be reviewed for technical merit and funding recommendations made to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health. Award Procedure: After considering the recommendations, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health makes final decision on funding projects and a notice of grant award is issued. Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; (b) Minority group; (c) Native American Organizations; (d) Black; (e) American Indian; (f) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Ms. Cynthia H. Amis, Director, Division of Program Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwell II Building,
Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville Maryland 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0769. Grants Management Contact: Mrs. Carolyn A. Williams, Grants Management Officer, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwall II, Suite 1000, 5515
Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0758.
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION STATE AND LOCAL FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AGENCY CONTRACTS
Current Year: Grants: $27,086,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $27,086,000
OBJECTIVES: To assist EEOC in the enforcement of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by investigating and resolving charges of employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and/or disability. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: EEOC District Director will provide guidance. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-l02 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Application must be made to the EEOC District Office, which will review it and make a recommendation to the Office of Field Programs, EEOC Headquarters. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Numbers A-102 and A-l 10. Award Procedure. By negotiation. Recommendation made to Commissioners. Decision made by final vote of the Commissioners. Deadlines: Contact EEOC Headquarters for deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 1 to 3 months. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: By negotiation and vote of the Commission. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Minority group; (b) Black; (c) American Indian; (d) Spanish Origin; (e) Oriental; (0 Other Non-White; (g) Women; (h) Senior Citizen (60+); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: EEOC District office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Contact Michael J. Dougherty, Director, State and Local Programs, Office of Field Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1801 L Street NW., Room 8030, Washington, DC 20507. Telephone: (202) 663-4944.
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
Current Year: Grants: $0,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $279,000,000 Total: 5279,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide for enforcement of the Federal prohibition against employment discrimination in the private and public sector based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.0. 12372. Application Procedure: A charge may be filed by any aggrieved individual, any individual on behalf of an aggrieved individual, or by any organization, i.e., labor union, association, legal representative, etc., either as an aggrieved entity or on behalf of an aggrieved individual. Charges may be filed either orally or in writing with the appropriate field office of the EEOC. Award Procedure: A charge is sufficient when the Commission receives from the person making the charge a written statement sufficiently precise to identify the parties and to describe generally the action or practices complained of. Deadlines: Individuals with complaints or desiring to bring their own suit under the Act must file a charge of discrimination alleging discrimination with the EEOC within 180 days of the alleged unlawful practice (or within
300 days, if there is a State or local agency with its own discrimination law.) When EEOC completes its investigation without obtaining relief for persons covered by a charge, covered persons will be given written notice of their right to sue. Persons can also request a notice of right to sue before EEOC finishes its investigation after the charge has been on filel80 days. (When a right to sue is issued on request, EEOC usually stops investigating). Suit must be brought within
90 days of receipt of the notice of right to sue letter. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: None. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Minority group; (c) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (d) Black; (e) American Indian; (f) Spanish Origin; (g) Oriental; (h) Other Non-White; (i) Refugee/Alien; (j) Women; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Any EEOC office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Contact Public Information Unit, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20507. Telephone: 202- 6634900 (Voice) or 202-663-4494
(TTY).
FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STATE AND LOCAL
Current Year: Grants: $23,959,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $23,959,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide assistance to State and local fair housing enforcement agencies to support complaint processing, training, technical assistance, education and outreach, data and information systems and other activities that will further fair housing within the agency’s jurisdiction. The intent of the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) is to build an intergovernmental enforcement effort to further fair housing and to assist State and local fair housing enforcement agencies to assume a greater share of the responsibility for administering fair housing laws. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Not applicable. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: Not applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Anyone/general public; (c) Black; (d) American Indian; (e) Spanish Origin; (0
Oriental; (g) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: HUD Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate Hub Office listed in the Catalog address Appendix IV. Headquarters Office: Ivy Davis or Lauretta Dixon, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451-7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-0800 for Ms. Davis. Telephone: (202)708-0800 for Ms. Dixon.
GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Current Year: Grants: $l20,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $120,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To encourage eligible entities to provide or maintain a guarantee to eligible low- income students who obtain a secondary diploma (or its recognized equivalent), of the financial assistance necessary to permit the students to attend an institution of higher education; and supports eligible entities in providing additional counseling, mentoring, academic support, outreach, and supportive services to elementary and middle schools, and secondary school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; and information to students and their parents about the advantages of obtaining a postsecondary education and the college financing options for the students and their parents. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under Executive Order 12372,
“Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his/her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: In any fiscal year in which funds are available for new awards, the Department of Education publishes a notice in the Federal Register inviting applications and establishing a deadline date. An application package is available from the Office of Higher Education Programs. Copies are available on the web page and will also be mailed upon request. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-i 10. Award Procedure: Peer review panels composed of representatives from public and private higher education, State, and local education agencies having expertise in elementary, secondary, and higher education are designated to review applications. Deadlines: The deadline date is published in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Notification usually is made within 4 months of the deadline for submission of applications. Appeals: None. Renewals: Applications for renewal of multi-year projects are processed and funded before those for new projects. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Minority group; (c) Anyone/general public; (d) Student/Trainee; (e) Black; (0 American Indian; (g) Spanish Origin; (h) Oriental; (i) Other Non-White; (j) U.S. Citizen; (k) Women; (I) Youth (16-21); (in) Low Income; (n) Education (9-12); (o) Education (13+);INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs, 600 Independence Avenue, SW., Portals Building, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20202-
5131. Contact: Karen W. Johnson on (202) 708-8596. Fax: (202) 708-9046.
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Current Year: Grants: $480,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $480,000
OBJECTIVES: To support the efforts of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to achieve their principal mission; utilize the resources of HBCUs to increase ability of small and disadvantaged businesses (S/DBEs) to participate in transportation-related projects; and assist S/DBEs to obtain information on DOT procurement opportunities and provide training to enhance DBEs and small businesses opportunity to successfully compete on DOT contracts and DOT- funded projects. ETTAP is intended to increase collaboration and establish partnerships among HBCUs, other minority educational institutions, LOSP organizations, SBDCs, MBDCs, State supportive services contractors, local transportation agencies; and DOT, its grantees, recipients, contractors, subcontractors and S/DBEs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre- application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Inter- governmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Announcements are published in the Commerce Business Daily. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-l 10. Award Procedure: an independent review panel evaluates Applications. The Director, OSDBU, makes decisions on acceptability. The Department of Transportation will award the cooperative agreements. Only one project will be awarded to an HBCU; therefore, institutions with multiple campuses should coordinate and submit only one application per HBCU. Further, in order to avoid duplication of efforts, only one cooperative agreement will be awarded in any State. Deadlines: To be determined. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Selections for award are announced by DOT press release. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Renewals will be based upon funding availability and program evaluation. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (b) Individual/Family; (c) Minority group; (d) Small business; (e) Profit organization; (0 Student/Trainee; (g) Small Business Person; (h) Black; (i) Women; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Patricia A. Martin, Program Coordinator, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, S-40, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 9414, Washington, DC 20590, or toll free (800) 532-1169. Telephone: (202) 366-2852.
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY
Current Year: Grants: $1,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $1,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To establish an institute for international public policy. This institute shall conduct a program to significantly increase the numbers of African Americans and other under represented minorities in the international service, including private international voluntary organizations and the foreign service of the United States. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: Technical assistance in preparing applications is available from the agency information contact listed below. An informal pre-application conference with the agency information contact is recommended. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.’ An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires lobe followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Eligible consortia may submit an application for funding when a new competition is announced in the Federal Register. Application forms and guidelines for the submission of applications are available from the International Studies Team of the International Education and Graduate Programs Service
(LEGPS). Award Procedure: Final recommendations are made to the Secretary following advice from a panel of consultants. Deadlines: Deadlines will be announced in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range is approximately 90 days. Appeals: There are no appeals. Renewals: The project period may last up to 60 months. Applicants submit non- competing continuation applications according to instructions published by the Department. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) State; (b) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (c) Other public institution/organization; (d) Minority group; (e) Native American Organizations; (0 Student Trainee; (g) Black; (h) American Indian; (i) Spanish Origin; (j) Oriental; (k) Migrant; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office:
International Studies Team, International Education and Graduate Programs Service, Higher Education Programs, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20202-5332. Contact: Tanyelle Richardson. Telephone: (202) 401-
9798.
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Current Year: Grants: $9,600,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $9,600,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide business development services for a minimal fee to minority firms and individuals interested in entering, expanding or improving their efforts in the marketplace. Minority business development center operators provide a wide range of services to clients, from initial consultations to the identification and resolution of specific business problems. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: Pre-award and post award conferences will be scheduled for most MBDA projects. These conferences will be announced in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by 15 CFR Part 24 must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-l
10. Award Procedure: The application package will advise the applicant where to submit the application. Each application will be reviewed and evaluated by MBDA. Name checks, verification of academic credentials and post-award audits may be required from applicants. Deadlines: Deadlines for formal competitive awards are outlined in the Federal Register and Commerce Business Daily. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 4 to 6 months. Unsuccessful applicants shall be notified in writing at the same time that notification is sent to the successful applicant. Appeals: All decisions are final. There is no administrative appeal process. Renewals: MBDC awards are made for a period of one year with the possibility of renewals for up to two additional years. Performance evaluations will be conducted, and funding levels will be established for each of the three budget periods. The MBDC will receive continued funding after the initial competitive year at the discretion of MBDA based upon the availability of funds, the MBDC’s performance, and agency priorities. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family;
(b) Other private institution/organization; (c) Small Business Person; (d) Black; (e) American Indian; (I) Spanish Origin; (g) Oriental; (h) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact nearest Minority Business Development Agency Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Juanita E. Berry, Chief, Field Coordination Division, Room 5079, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-
6022.
MINORITY COMMUNITY HEALTH COALITION DEMONSTRATION
Current Year: Grants: $5,041,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $5,041,000
OBJECTIVES: To support minority community health coalitions to develop, implement, and conduct demonstration projects which coordinate integrated community-based screening and outreach services, and include linkages for access and treatment to minorities in high-risk, low- income communities; and to support minority community health coalitions involving non-traditional partners in carrying out projects to increase the educational understanding of MW/ADS, increase testing, and improve access to HIV/AIDS, increase testing, and improve access to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment serious. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program does not require pre-application coordination. This program is eligible for coverage under E.0. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in the State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. When indicated in individual program announcements, applications are subject to review in accordance with the National Planning and Resource Development, Public Law 93-641, as amended. Application Procedure: Requests for the standard PHS application form (SF PHS 5 161-1) revised June 1999 and instructions for submission should be directed to Mrs. Carolyn Williams, Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwall II Building, Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852.
Telephone: (301) 594-0758. A signed original and 2 copies of the application are required. Applications are screened upon receipt for completeness, responsiveness and conformance to program announcement. Those applications judged to be unacceptable based on this initial screening will be returned. Accepted applications will be reviewed for technical merit by an ad hoc review panel composed of nonfederal experts who make funding recommendations to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health. Award Procedure: After considering the recommendations of the review panel, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health makes final decision on funding projects and a notice of grant award is issued. Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Minority group; (b) Black; (c) American Indian; (d) Spanish Origin; (e) Oriental; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Ms. Cynthia H. Amis, Director, Division of Program Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwall II Building, Suite 1000, 5515
Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0769. Grants Management Contact: Mrs. Carolyn A. Williams, Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwall II Building, Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0758. MINORITY INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING GRANT IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Current Year: Grants: $2,700,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,700,000
OBJECTIVES: (I) To enable qualified minority undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty members to participate in international biomedical and behavioral research programs; (2) to acquaint minority students and scientists with the full range of career opportunities in biomedical and behavioral research; (3) to strengthen teaching programs at U.S. institutions; and
(4) to strengthen ties with research institutes abroad. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. # Application Procedure: Applications are to be submitted on the institutional training grant application form PHS 398 (Rev. 04/98). Application kits are available at most institutional business offices or may be obtained from: Division of Extramural Outreach and Information, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Telephone: 301/435-0714,e-mail: grantsinfo@nih.gov. The title and number of the announcement must be typed in Section 2a on the face page of the application. Completed applications should be sent to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health. Award Procedure: an NIH initial review group, followed by a second level review by the Fogarty International Center National Advisory Board, will review Applications for scientific and technical merit. Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office listed below for deadline dates. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 4 to 6 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.1.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his or her application by communicating with the staff of the Center. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH homepage http://www.nih.gov/grants/guide/l997/97. 11 .2l/n2.html. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Minority group; (b) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (c) Education Professional; (d) Student/Trainee; (e) Graduate Student; (f) Black; (g) American Indian; (h) Spanish Origin; (i) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Dr. Jean Flagg-Newton, Division of International Training and Research, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Building 31, Room B2C32, Bethesda, MD 20892-
2220. Telephone: (301) 496- 1653. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Silvia Mandes, Grants Management Officer, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Building 31, Room B2C39, Bethesda, MD 208 92-2220. Telephone:
(301) 496-1653.
MINORITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT
Current Year: Grants: $7,500,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $7,500,000
OBJECTIVES: To (1) effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and (2) increase the participation of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, in scientific and technological careers. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: The standard application forms as famished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-l02 must be used for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under EO. 12372, “Inter-governmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: By submission of a formal application describing the planned project and proposed amount of the grant. See 34 CFR 637 and the specific program guidelines. Application forms are provided by MSEIP. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-lb. Award Procedure: Panels of outside experts with knowledge of the fields covered by the application review all applications. Grants awards are recommended to the Secretary by the program office, in the order of merit. Deadlines: Deadlines are published in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From three to six months. Appeals: None. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Sponsored Organization; (b) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (c) U.S. Territories; (d) Minority group; (e) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (f) Private non-profit institution/organization; (g) Native American Organizations; (h) Student/Trainee; (i) Scientist/Researcher; (j) Black; (k) American Indian (I) Spanish Origin; (in) Oriental; (n) Other Non-White; (o) Migrant; (p) Education (13+); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Service, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-5251. Contact: Ms. Deborah C. Newkirk. Telephone: (202) 708-9338. Fax: (202) 401-7532; E-mail: Deborah Newkirkl@ed.gov.
PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES FELLOWSHIPS AND STIPENDS
Current Year: Grants: $6,050,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $6,050,000
OBJECTIVES: Fellowships and Summer Stipends provide support for scholars to undertake full- time independent research and writing in the humanities. Grants are available for 6 to 12-month fellowships and two months of summer study. Faculty Graduate Study grants provide 9 to 12 months of support for teachers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to work toward completion of a doctoral degree in the humanities. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre- application Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A- b02 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Application materials are available from, and submitted to, the headquarters office listed below. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-b 10. Award Procedure: panels of scholars and other appropriate individuals review Applications. The Chairman of the National Endowment makes awards for the Humanities after advice from the National Council on the Humanities. Deadlines: Fellowships: Annual deadline of May 1, for projects beginning after January 1, of the following year. Summer Stipends: annual deadline of October 1, for projects beginning after May 1, of the following year. Faculty Graduate Study: Annual deadline of March 15, for the following academic year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Six to seven months. Appeals: None, but applicant may reapply. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (b) Black; (c) Individual/Family; (d) Graduate Student; (e) Artist/Humanist; (0 Education (13+); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Fellowships and Stipends, Division of Research, National Endowment for the Humanities, Room
318, Washington, DC 20506. Telephone: (202) 606-8466.
SMALL FARMER OUTREACH TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Current Year: Grants: $3,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $3,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To reverse the decline of small, limited resource and economically socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The intended outcome is to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to own and operate farms, participate in agricultural programs, and become an integral part of the agricultural community. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from
coverage under EO. 12372. Application Procedure: After being invited to submit a proposal through a Notice in the Federal Register. Eligible educational institutions or 1890/1862 Land- Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University Indian Tribal Community Colleges, Alaska native community colleges, Hispanic Serving Post Education Institutions and Community based organization should submit Cooperative Agreement and Grant Application Package, provided by the USDA Office of Outreach, and a written proposal in an original and two copies to the address reflected in the applicable Notice or publication. Award Procedure: the Director of the Office of Outreach makes Award. Deadlines: Dates governing the acceptance, review, and selection of projects will be published in the Federal Register Notice or other applicable publication announcing the invitation to submit proposals. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Notice of action taken on proposals will generally be within 90 days of final date of submission dateline. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Applicants that have previously received a grant, and have achieved the goals established for the previous grant, must reapply for an additional grant under the initial grant procedures. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer; (b) Black; (c) American Indian; (d) U.S. Citizen; (e) Women; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact appropriate NRCS, RD and FSA State Office listed in Appendix IV of Catalog. Headquarters Office: Department of Agriculture, Assistant Secretary for Administration, USDA Office of Outreach, Room 538-A Whitten Bldg., USDA, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-6350, Fax: (202) 720-7489.
ADMINISTRATIVE COST GRANTS FOR INDIAN SCHOOLS
Current Year: Grants: $42,l60,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $42,l60,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide grants to tribes and tribal organizations operating schools for the purpose of paying administrative and indirect costs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: No separate application is required. The additional allocation will be calculated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and added to the underlying award. Award Procedure: The headquarters office calculates the amount of the award and the Education Line Officer notifies the grantee. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: An applicant who disputes the amount of the award 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. Renewals: Awards are renewed automatically based on satisfactory performance by the grantee. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; (b) Native American Organizations; (c) American Indian; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Education Line Officers’ addresses in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS-35l2 M~, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240. Contact: Rodney Young. Telephone: (202) 219-1129.
AGRICULTURE ON INDIAN LANDS
Current Year: Grants: $3,400,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $3,400,000
OBJECTIVES: To protect and restore the agronomic and rangeland resources on trust lands and facilitate the development of renewable agricultural resources in accordance with principles of sustained yield management to maintain productivity under multiple use concepts. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: Informal pre-application conference is recommended. Technical assistance in preparing the application is available upon request. Application Procedure: Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR, Part
900, Subpart C, “Contract Proposal Contents.” Completed applications should be submitted to the local BL4 agency office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Award Procedure: In most cases, the award can be approved at the agency level. In some instances, the application will be forwarded to the Area Director for approval The dollar value of Agriculture awards depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual tribe through tribal participation in the BIAs budget formulation process. Deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications will be processed within 90 days. 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. Renewals: (a) Agriculture awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. (b) Noxious Weed Eradication assistance is awarded for projects on a year-by-year basis and is not intended to provide perennial support for tribal programs. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; (b) Native American Organizations; (c) American Indian; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Office of Trust Responsibilities, Division of Water and Land Resources, Branch of Agriculture and Range, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS-45l3 MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 208-3598. Contact: Mark Bradford.
AID TO TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS
Current Year: Grants: $86,l00,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $86,100,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide funds to Indian tribal governments to support general tribal government operations, to maintain up-to-date tribal enrollment, to conduct tribal elections, and to develop appropriate tribal policies, legislation, and regulations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: An informal conference with Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representative is recommended. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part
900, Subpart C, ‘Contract Proposal Contents.” Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or area office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Award Procedure: The dollar value of the award depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process. Deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications will be processed within 90 days. 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. Renewals: Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; (b) Native American Organizations; (c) American Indian; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or area office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Chief, Division of Tribal Government Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 “C” Street, NW., MS-464l MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 208-4097.
ASSISTANCE FOR INDIAN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES
Current Year: Grants: $3,740,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $3,740,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide for the special education and related services of Indian children with severe disabilities. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: A parent, classroom teacher, Tribal educator or other concerned party must identify a student as needing services and inform the head of the school attended by the student. This program is excluded from coverage under EQ. 12372. Application Procedure: The Individual Education Program is submitted to either the Institutionalized Program Coordinator at the Aberdeen Area Office or the Ft. Defiance Education Line Office or to the Office of Indian Education Programs Office in Washington, DC. Award Procedure: The multidisciplinary team in conjunction with the concerned Institutionalized Coordinator determines in what institution the child will receive services. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 10 to 45 days. Appeals: The appeals process is outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Public Law 101-
476,20 U.S.C. 1400. Renewals: Individual Education Programs must be updated annually on the anniversary date of the Individual Education Program for as long as the student requires services. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) American Indian; (b) Handicapped (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Crippled);
(c) Education (0-8); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Education Line
Officers’ addresses in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 3512 MIB, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, D.C. 20240. Contact: Ken Whitehorn Telephone (202) 208-6675.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY LOANS
Current Year: Grants: $0,000 Loans: $1,050,000,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $1,050,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To assist public, private, or cooperative organizations (profit or nonprofit), Indian tribes or individuals in rural areas to obtain quality loans for the purpose of improving, developing or financing business, industry, and employment and improving the economic and environmental climate in rural communities including pollution abatement and control. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under EO. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. All pre-application letters must be coordinated fully with appropriate State agencies in keeping with E.O. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,” in a manner that will assure maximum support of the State’s strategies for development of its rural areas. The application form as furnished by the Federal agency must be used for this program. An environmental assessment is required and an environmental impact statement may be required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-l02. Application Procedure: Part A of Form FMHA 449-1 is used for direct loans and Form 4279-1 is used for guaranteed loans and filed at the Rural Development State Office. These programs are excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-l 10. Award Procedure: Applications are forwarded to the Rural Development State Director for review and final approval. Deadlines: Not applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 120 days. Appeals: If an application is denied, the reasons for denial are fully stated. The lender or applicant may individually or jointly request mediation or an appeal hearing by the National Appeals Staff within
30 days provided the request is in writing. The Hearing Officer notifies the requestor and State Director of the decision. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Local; (b) Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; (c) Individual/Family; (d) Profit organization; (e) Private non-profit institution/organization; (0 Quasi-public non-profit organization; (g) American Indian; (h) U.S. Citizen; (i) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); (j) Rural; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Consult your local telephone directory for appropriate Rural Development State Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC. 20250-3201. Telephone: (202) 690-4730. FAX: (202) 6904737.
EVEN START INDIAN TRIBES AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS
Current Year: Grants: $2,025,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,025,000
OBJECTIVES: To help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy and improve the educational opportunities of low-income families through timely literacy programs that integrates early childhood education, adult basic education, and parenting education. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under EO. 12372. Application Procedure: Applications from Federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations must be submitted in accordance with the regulations, instructions, and forms included in the grant application package. Award Procedure: The Department of Education notifies successful applicants of awards. The Department’s Grant and Contracts Service do actual negotiation and awarding of grants in cooperation with program staff. Deadlines: Deadlines are announced in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 60 to 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Grants are for up to 4 years with annual renewals subject to the approval of the Department of Education and the availability of funds. Applicants may reapply at the end of the grant period, but may not receive funds for more than 8 years. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Native American Organizations; (b) Student/Trainee; (c) American Indian; (d) Preschool; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Department of Education, Compensatory
Education Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-6132. Contact: Patricia McKee. Telephone: (202) 260-0991.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREGRADUATE PROGRAM FOR INDIANS
Current Year: Grants: $1,703,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $1,703,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide scholarships to American Indians and Alaska Natives for the purpose of completing pre-graduate education leading to a baccalaureate degree only in the following areas: (1) Pre-Medicine: priority as follows: senior, junior, sophomore, freshman; (2) Pre- Dentistry: priority as follows: senior, junior, sophomore, freshman. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: Pre-application is not required. This program is excluded from coverage under EO. 12372. Application Procedure: Application form OMB No.
0917-0006 and instructions are provided by the Indian Health Service and are usually available to interested individuals in February. An application form and required documentation (official transcripts, letter of acceptance by college, curriculum verification, Indian eligibility, tuition verification, faculty evaluations) are submitted to 11-IS Headquarters for review and approval/disapproval. Award Procedure: Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Approved funding includes payments for stipends and books that are made directly to the individual recipient. Tuition and fee payments are made to the recipient’s college or university. Deadlines: Contact INS Area offices for application deadlines. New applications are usually available in February with a submission deadline of April 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applicants are notified by July 31. Appeals: None. Renewals: Continuation applications must be submitted annually. Continued funding is subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) American Indian; (b) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Ms. Patricia Lee-McCoy, INS Scholarship Program, Indian Health Service, Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 100, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-6197. Grants Management Contact: M. Kay Carpentier, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch; Division of Acquisition and Grants Management, Indian Health Service, Twinbrook Metro Building, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-0243.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREPARATORY PROGRAM FOR INDIANS
Current Year: Grants: $2,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To make scholarships to American Indians and Alaska Natives for the purpose of completing compensatory pre-professional education to enable the recipient to qualify for enrollment or re- enrollment in a health professions school or curriculum. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: Pre-application is not required. This program is excluded from coverage under EO. 12372. Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions are provided by the Indian Health Service (1115) Scholarship Program acting through the INS Area Program Offices. Application forms and required documentation (official transcripts, letter of acceptance by college, curriculum verification, Indian eligibility, tuition verification, faculty evaluations) should be submitted to IHS Headquarters for review and approval/disapproval. Award Procedure: Payments for stipends and books are made directly to the individual applicant. Tuition payments and fees are made to the college or university, upon receipt of an invoice. Deadlines: Contact 1115 Area offices for application deadlines. New applications are usually available to interested individuals in February with a submission deadline of April 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applicants are notified by July 31. Appeals: None. Renewals: Continuation applications must be submitted annually. Continued funding subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) American Indian; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Indian Health Service Area Offices. Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Ms. Patricia Lee-McCoy, Scholarship Branch, Division of Health Professions Support, Indian Health Service, Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 110, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-
6197. Grants Contact: Ms. M. Kay Carpenter, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Division of Acquisition and Grants Management, Indian Health Service, Twinbrook Metro Plaza, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-0243.
INDIAN EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Current Year: Grants: $8,500,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $8,500,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide vocational training and employment opportunities to eligible American Indians and reduce Federal dependence. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre- application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under EO. 12372. Application Procedure: (a) Initial applications by Indian Tribal Governments to administer the program must contain the information specified in 25 CFR, Part 900, Subpart C, and “Contract Proposal Contents.” Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office listed in Appendix IV. (b) Individual American Indian applicants should apply for program services on Bureau of Indian Affairs Form BIA-8 205 at the nearest Bureau Employment Assistance office or tribal government offices. Award Procedure: (a) The dollar value of the awards to Indian Tribal Governments depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process. (b) Applications for individual benefits are approved by the Bureau Agency Superintendent or authorized tribal representative. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications by Tribal Governments to administer the program will be processed within 90 days. Applications by individuals for benefits will be processed within 30 days. Appeals: (a) A Tribal Government whose request to administer the program is denied 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. (b) An individual may appeal the BIA agency Superintendent’s decision to the Area Director. The complete appeal process for an individual is found in 25 CFR Part 2, “Appeals from Administrative Action.” An appeal of a Tribal contractor’s decision must be made under the Tribe’s appeal procedures. Renewals: (a) Awards to Tribal Governments to administer the program may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least
90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process. (b) Renewals of grants to individual beneficiaries are based on evidence of satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) American Indian; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog or with the Tribal Government administering the program. Headquarters Office: Office of Economic Development, Division of Job Placement and Training, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS: 4640 MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 208-2671. Contact: Deano Poleahla.
INDIAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Current Year: Grants: $13,500,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $13,500,000
OBJECTIVES: To use the Housing Improvement Program (HIP) resources of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to substantially eliminate substandard Indian housing. This effort is assisted by the Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services), which provides water and sanitary systems for houses repaired or built with HIP funds. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: Funds may be used in conjunction with other Federal, such as Indian Heath Service for water and sanitary facilities, or privately financed programs that are appropriate to repair or build housing. An informal conference with Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representative is recommended. This program is excluded from coverage under EO.
12372. Application Procedure: Initial applications from Indian tribes and tribal organizations must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, “Contract Proposal Contents.” Completed application should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or area office listed in Appendix IV. Individual Indians should submit written applications to the local, tribal servicing housing office, or local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or area office listed in Appendix IV. Award Procedure: The dollar value of the award to Indian tribes and tribal organizations is determined through the use of annual tribal work plans identifying eligible applicants and through prioritization under the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process. Deadlines: For Indian tribes and tribal organizations, applications may be submitted at
any time. For individual Indians, as set at the local level. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications by Indian tribes and tribal organization will be process within 90 days. For applications from individual Indians, there is no set time. Appeals: Indian tribes and tribal organizations whose request to administer the program is denied 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. An individual whose request is denied may appeal a Bureau of Indian Affairs official’s decision to the Area Director under the procedures contained in 25 CFR Part 2, “Appeals From Administrative Actions.” Renewals: Awards to Indian tribes and tribal organization to administer the program may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of changes in the identified tribal housing needs and in individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process. For individuals Indians, awards represent one-time direct assistance grants. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) American Indian; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Nearest Bureau of Indian Affairs Agency or Area Office. See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses. Headquarters Office: Division of Human Services, Office of Tribal Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4641 M~, 1849 C St., NW., Washington, DC 20240. Contact: June Henkel, Telephone: (202) 208-2721.
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Current Year: Grants: $9,600,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $9,600,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide business development services for a minimal fee to minority firms and individuals interested in entering, expanding or improving their efforts in the marketplace. Minority business development center operators provide a wide range of services to clients, from initial consultations to the identification and resolution of specific business problems. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: Pre-award and post award conferences will be scheduled for most MBDA projects. These conferences will be announced in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by 15 CFR Part 24 must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-l
10. Award Procedure: The application package will advise the applicant where to submit the application. Each application will be reviewed and evaluated by MBDA. Name checks, verification of academic credentials and post-award audits may be required from applicants. Deadlines: Deadlines for formal competitive awards are outlined in the Federal Register and Commerce Business Daily. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 4 to 6 months. Unsuccessful applicants shall be notified in writing at the same time that notification is sent to the successful applicant. Appeals: All decisions are final. There is no administrative appeal process. Renewals: MBDC awards are made for a period of one year with the possibility of renewals for up to two additional years. Performance evaluations will be conducted, and funding levels will be established for each of the three budget periods. The MBDC will receive continued funding after the initial competitive year at the discretion of MBDA based upon the availability of funds, the MBDC’s performance, and agency priorities. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family;
(b) Other private institution/organization; (c) Small Business Person; (d) Black; (e) American Indian; (t) Spanish Origin; (g) Oriental; (h) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact nearest Minority Business Development Agency Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Juanita E. Berry, Chief, Field Coordination Division, Room 5079, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-
6022.
BILINGUAL EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES
Current Year: Grants: $14,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $14,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide grants to State educational agencies to collect, aggregate, and publish data on limited English proficient persons within the State as well as to provide technical assistance to local educational agencies. To provide academic excellence grants for the
dissemination of model bilingual program. A contract for the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education is also awarded. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.0. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Applications must be prepared in accordance with program regulations and guidelines. They must be submitted prior to the announced deadline. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-l 10. Award Procedure: Awards are made on a competitive basis. Deadlines: Deadline dates are published in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Two, one-year renewals are available for State educational agency grants, subject to the availability of annual appropriations. Academic excellence awards may receive four, one-year renewals. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) State;
(b) Local; (c) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (d) Other public institution/organization; (e) Spanish Origin; (f) Education (0-8); (g) Education (9-12); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, 330 C Street, SW., Room 5086, Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Timothy Demilio or Lois Catarineau. Telephone: (202) 205- 8739 or (202) 205-9907.
BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT GRANTS
Current Year: Grants: $16,512,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $16,512,000
OBJECTIVES: To carry out highly focused, innovative, locally designed projects to expand or enhance existing bilingual education or special alternative instruction programs for limited English proficient students. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under EQ. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or the official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: To participate, an organization must have on file with the Secretary of Education, by the designated deadline, an application, which complies with the statutory requirements. Contact the program office for specific application information. Award Procedure: The Director, Office of Bilingual Education, approves Applications for award and Minority Languages Affairs based on evaluations and recommendations of outside experts and an administrative review of the applications. Deadlines: Deadlines will be announced in the application notice published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range is approximately 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Renewals are based on an annual review of the performance data and the availability of funds. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Minority group; (c) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (d) Student’ Trainee; (e) Spanish Origin; (f) Child (6-
15); (g) Youth (16-21); (h) Education (9-12);INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: John Ovard. Telephone: (202)205-5576.
BILINGUAL EDUCATION RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Current Year: Grants: $1,200,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $1,200,000
OBJECTIVES: To conduct research and program evaluation activities through competitive grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre- application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under EO. 12372,
“Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or the official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: To participate, an organization must have on file with the Secretary of Education, by the designated deadline, an application that complies with the statutory requirements. Contact the program office for specific application information. Award
Procedure: The Director, Office of Bilingual Education, approves Applications for awards and Minority Languages Affairs based on evaluations and recommendations of outside experts, and an administrative review of the applications. Deadlines: Deadlines will be announced in the application notice published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Renewals are based on an annual review of the performance data and the availability of funds. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Minority group; (c) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (d) Student/Trainee; (e) Spanish Origin; (f) School; (g) Youth (16-21); (h) Education (0-8); (i) Education (9-12); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC
20202. Contact: Timothy D’Emilio. Telephone: (202) 205- 8739.
BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL SERVICE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS IN MINORITY HEALTH Current Year: Grants: $2,689,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,689,000
OBJECTIVES: To improve and expand the capacity for linguistic and cultural competence of health care professionals and paraprofessionals working with Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) minority communities and improve the accessibility and utilization of healthcare services among the LEP minority populations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program does not require pre-application coordination. This program is eligible for coverage under EO. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in the State for more information on the process the State requires to be filed when applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is also covered by the Public Health System Reporting requirements. Application Procedure: Requests for the standard PHS application form
(SF PHS 5 161-1, Revised May 1996) and instructions for submission should be directed to Mrs. Carolyn A. Williams. Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, DH7I-IS, Rockwall II Building, Suite 1000, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0758. A signed original and two copies of the application are required. Applications are screened upon receipt of completeness, responsiveness, and conformance to the program announcement. Those applications judged to be unacceptable based on this initial screening will be returned to the applicant. Federal and/or nonfederal experts who make funding recommendations to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health will review accepted applications for technical merit. Award Procedure: After receiving the recommendations of the review panel, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health will make final decisions on funding projects and awards are issued. Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Minority group; (b) American Indian; (c) Spanish Origin; (d) Oriental; (e) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Ms. Cynthia H. Amis, Director, Division of Program Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockwall II Building, Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0769. Grants Management Contact: Mrs. Carolyn A. Williams, Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockwall II, Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, Maryland
20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0758.
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION STATE AND LOCAL FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AGENCY CONTRACTS
Current Year: Grants: $27,086,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $27,086,000
OBJECTIVES: To assist EEOC in the enforcement of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by investigating and resolving charges of employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and/or disability. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: EEOC District Director will provide guidance. This
program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-l02 and 110 12372. Application Procedure: Application must be made to the EEOC District Office, which will review it and make a recommendation to the Office of Field Programs, EEOC Headquarters. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Numbers A-l02 and A-l 10. Award Procedure: By negotiation. Recommendation made to Commissioners. Decision made by final vote of the Commissioners. Deadlines: Contact EEOC Headquarters for deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 1 to 3 months. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: By negotiation and vote of the Commission. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Minority group; (b) Black; (c) American Indian; (d) Spanish Origin; (e) Oriental; (f) Other Non-White; (g) Women; (h) Senior Citizen (60+); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: EEOC District office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Contact Michael Dougherty, Director, State and Local Programs, Office of Field Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1801 L Street NW., Room 8030, Washington, DC 20507. Telephone: (202) 663-4944.
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
Current Year: Grants: $0,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $279,000,000 Total: $279,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide for enforcement of the Federal prohibition against employment discrimination in the private and public sector based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: A charge may be filed by any aggrieved individual, any individual on behalf of an aggrieved individual, or by any organization, i.e., labor union, association, legal representative, etc., either as an aggrieved entity or on behalf of an aggrieved individual. Charges may be filed either orally or in writing with the appropriate field office of the EEOC. Award Procedure: A charge is sufficient when the Commission receives from the person making the charge a written statement sufficiently precise to identify the parties and to describe generally the action or practices complained of. Deadlines: Individuals with complaints or desiring to bring their own suit under the Act must file a charge of discrimination alleging discrimination with the EEOC within 180 days of the alleged unlawful practice (or within
300 days, if there is a State or local agency with its own discrimination law.) When EEOC completes its investigation without obtaining relief for persons covered by a charge, covered persons will be given written notice of their right to sue. Persons can also request a notice of right to sue before EEOC finishes its investigation after the charge has been on file 180 days. (When a right to sue is issued on request, EEOC usually stops investigating). Suit must be brought within
90 days of receipt of the notice of right to sue letter. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: None. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Minority group; (c) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (d) Black; (e) American Indian; (f) Spanish Origin; (g) Oriental; (h) Other Non-White; (i) Refugee/Alien; (I) Women; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Any EEOC office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Contact Public Information Unit, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20507. Telephone: 202- 663-4900 (Voice) or 202-663-4494
(TTY).
FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STATE AND LOCAL
Current Year: Grants: $23,959,000 Loans: S0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $23,959,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide assistance to State and local fair housing enforcement agencies to support complaint processing, training, technical assistance, education and outreach, data and information systems and other activities that will further fair housing within the agency’s jurisdiction. The intent of the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) is to build an intergovernmental enforcement effort to further fair housing and to assist State and local fair housing enforcement agencies to assume a greater share of the responsibility for administering fair housing laws. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Not applicable. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: Not applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Anyone/general public; (c) Black; (d) American Indian; (e) Spanish Origin;
(f) Oriental; (g) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: HUD Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate Hub Office listed in the Catalog address Appendix IV. Headquarters Office: Ivy Davis or Lauretta Dixon, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451-7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-0800 for Ms. Davis. Telephone: (202)708-
0800 for Ms. Dixon.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE
Current Year: Grants: $6,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $6,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To support innovative model programs of foreign language study in public elementary and secondary schools. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under EO. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or the official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: To participate, an organization must have on file with the Secretary of Education, by the designated deadline, an application that complies with the statutory requirements. Contact the program office for specific application information. Award Procedure: The Director, Office of Bilingual Education, approves Applications for awards and Minority Languages Affairs based on evaluations and recommendations of outside experts and an administrative review of the applications. Deadlines: Deadline will be announced in application notice published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Renewals are based on an annual review of the performance data and the availability of funds. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Student Trainee; (b) Spanish Origin; (c) Education (0-8); (d) Education (9-
12); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, Department of Education, 600
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Harpreet Sandhu. Telephone: (202)
205-9808.
GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Current Year: Grants: $120,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other. $0,000 Total: $120,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To encourage eligible entities to provide or maintain a guarantee to eligible low- income students who obtain a secondary diploma (or its recognized equivalent), of the financial assistance necessary to permit the students to attend an institution of higher education; and supports eligible entities in providing additional counseling, mentoring, academic support, outreach, and supportive services to elementary and middle schools, and secondary school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; and information to students and their parents about the advantages of obtaining a postsecondary education and the college financing options for the students and their parents. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under Executive Order 12372,
“Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his/her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: In any fiscal year in which funds are available for new awards, the Department of Education publishes a notice in the Federal Register inviting applications and establishing a deadline date. An application package is available from the Office of Higher Education Programs. Copies are available on the web page and will also be mailed upon request. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-i 10. Award Procedure: Peer review panels composed of representatives from public and private higher education, State, and local education agencies having expertise in elementary, secondary, and higher education are designated to review applications. Deadlines: The deadline date is published in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Notification usually is made within 4 months of the deadline for submission of applications. Appeals: None. Renewals: Applications for renewal of multi-year projects are processed and funded before those for new projects. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Minority
group; (c) Anyone/general public; (d) Student/Trainee; (e) Black (f) American Indian; (g) Spanish Origin; (h) Oriental; (i) Other Non-White; (j) U.S. Citizen; (k) Women; (I) Youth (16-21); (in) Low Income; (n) Education (9-12); (o) Education (13+); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs, 600 Independence Avenue, SW., Portals Building, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20202-
5131. Contact: Karen W. Johnson on (202) 708-8596. Fax: (202) 708-9046.
HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS EDUCATION GRANTS
Current Year: Grants: $2,736,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,736,000
OBJECTIVES: To support the activities of a consortia of Hispanic serving institutions to enhance educational equity for underrepresented students; to strengthen institutional educational capacities including libraries, curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation, instruction delivery systems, and student recruitment and retention, in order to respond to identified State, regional, national, or international educational needs in the food and agricultural sciences; to attract and support undergraduate and graduate students from under represented groups in order to prepare them for careers related to the food, agricultural and natural resource systems of the United States, beginning with the mentoring of students at the high school level and continuing with the provision of financial support for students through their attainment of a doctoral degree; and to facilitate cooperative initiatives between 2 or more Hispanic serving institutions, or between Hispanic serving institutions and units of State government or the private sector, to maximize the development and use of resources, such as faculty, facilities, and equipment, to improve food and agricultural sciences teaching programs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre- application Coordination: To assist CSREES in preparing for the review of proposals, institutions planning to submit proposals may be requested to complete Form CSREES-7l 1, “Intent to Submit a Proposal,” provided by CSREES in the grant application package. CSREES will determine annually if “Intent to Submit a Proposal’s forms will be requested. This program is excluded from coverage under EQ. 12372. Application Procedure: Formal proposals should be submitted to the CSREES, Office of Extramural Programs, in accordance with instructions provided in the program announcement. The program announcement will be published in the Federal Register. Award Procedure: Proposals are reviewed and evaluated by CSREES staff with the assistance and advice of a peer panel of scientists, educators, representatives from the private sector, and representatives from other Federal agencies. Proposals will be supported in order of merit to the extent permitted by available funds. Deadlines: For fiscal year 1999, the deadline for submission of proposals was April 20, 1999. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 180 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) State;
(b) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (c) Other public institution/organization; (d) Minority group; (e) Graduate Student; (f) Spanish Origin; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: USDA, CSREES, Higher Education Programs, Science and Education Resources Development, Room 3912-S, Washington, DC 20250-2251. Telephone: (202) 720-7854.
HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS ASSISTING COMMUNITIES
Current Year: Grants: $6,500,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $6,500,000
OBJECTIVES: To help Hispanic-Serving Institutions of higher education (HSIs) expand their role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs in their localities, including neighborhood revitalization, housing, and economic development consistent with the purposes of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applicants will respond to competitive requirements contained in a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published in the Federal Register and detailed application requirements contained in kits available with each NOFA competition. Award Procedure: Applications will be reviewed against published criteria, rated and ranked, and awards made to the highest ranking applications, subject to the Department’s right to make selections out of rank order based on geographic considerations as established in each NOFA. Deadlines: Deadlines will be announced in each NOFA publication. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
From 60 to 90 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Applications for new activities will have to be submitted on an annual basis in response to a NOFA. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (b) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (c) Private non-profit institution/organization; (d) Spanish Origin; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: For application kits, contact the Super NOFA Information Center at l-800-HUD-8929. For answers to technical questions, contact Jane Karadbil in the Office of University Partnerships, Office of Policy Development and Research, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-1537, extension
5918.
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY
Current Year: Grants: $l,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $l ,000,000
OBJECTIVES: To establish an institute for international public policy. This institute shall conduct a program to significantly increase the numbers of African Americans and other under represented minorities in the international service, including private international voluntary organizations and the foreign service of the United States. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: Technical assistance in preparing applications is available from the agency information contact listed below. An informal pre-application conference with the agency information contact is recommended. This program is eligible for coverage under EO 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Eligible consortia may submit an application for funding when a new competition is announced in the Federal Register. Application forms and guidelines for the submission of applications are available from the International Studies Team of the International Education and Graduate Programs Service
(IEGPS). Award Procedure: Final recommendations are made to the Secretary following advice from a panel of consultants. Deadlines: Deadlines will be announced in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range is approximately 90 days. Appeals: There are no appeals. Renewals: The project period may last up to 60 months. Applicants submit non- competing continuation applications according to instructions published by the Department ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) State; (b) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (c) Other public institution/organization; (d) Minority group; (e) Native American Organizations; (f) Student/Trainee; (g) Black; (h) American Indian; (i) Spanish Origin; (j) Oriental; (k) Migrant; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: International Studies Team, International Education and Graduate Programs Service, Higher Education Programs, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20202-5332. Contact: Tanyelle Richardson. Telephone: (202) 401-
9798.
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Current Year: Grants: $9,600,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $9,600,000
OBJECTIVES: To provide business development services for a minimal fee to minority firms and individuals interested in entering, expanding or improving their efforts in the marketplace. Minority business development center operators provide a wide range of services to clients, from initial consultations to the identification and resolution of specific business problems. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: Pre-award and post award conferences will be scheduled for most MBDA projects. These conferences will be announced in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by 15 CFR Part 24 must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-l
10. Award Procedure: The application package will advise the applicant where to submit the application. Each application will be reviewed and evaluated by MBDA. Name checks, verification of academic credentials and post-award audits may be required from applicants. Deadlines: Deadlines for formal competitive awards are outlined in the Federal Register and Commerce Business Daily. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 4 to 6 months. Unsuccessful
applicants shall be notified in writing at the same time that notification is sent to the successful applicant. Appeals: All decisions are final. There is no administrative appeal process. Renewals: MBDC awards are made for a period of one year with the possibility of renewals for up to two additional years. Performance evaluations will be conducted, and funding levels will be established for each of the three budget periods. The MBDC will receive continued funding after the initial competitive year at the discretion of MBDA based upon the availability of funds, the MBDC’s performance, and agency priorities. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family;
(b) Other private institution/organization; (c) Small Business Person; (d) Black; (e) American Indian; (f) Spanish Origin; (g) Oriental; (h) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact nearest Minority Business Development Agency Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Juanita E. Beny, Chief, Field Coordination Division, Room 5079, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-
6022.
MINORITY COMMUNITY HEALTH COALITION DEMONSTRATION
Current Year: Grants: $5,041,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $5,041 ,000
OBJECTIVES: To support minority community health coalitions to develop, implement, and conduct demonstration projects which coordinate integrated community-based screening and outreach services, and include linkages for access and treatment to minorities in high-risk, low- income communities; and to support minority community health coalitions involving non-traditional partners in carrying out projects to increase the educational understanding of HIV/AIDS, increase testing, and improve access to HP//AIDS, increase testing, and improve access to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment serious. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program does not require pre-application coordination. This program is eligible for coverage under E.0. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in the State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. When indicated in individual program announcements, applications are subject to review in accordance with the National Planning and Resource Development, Public Law 93-641, as amended. Application Procedure: Requests for the standard PHS application form (SF PHS 5161-1) revised June 1999 and instructions for submission should be directed to Mrs. Carolyn Williams, Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwall II Building, Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301)
594-0758. A signed original and 2 copies of the application are required. Applications are screened upon receipt for completeness, responsiveness and conformance to program announcement. Those applications judged to be unacceptable based on this initial screening will be returned. Accepted applications will be reviewed for technical merit by an ad hoc review panel composed of nonfederal experts who make funding recommendations to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health. Award Procedure: After considering the recommendations of the review panel, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health makes final decision on funding projects and a notice of grant award is issued. Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Minority group; (b) Black (c) American Indian; (d) Spanish Origin; (e) Oriental; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Ms. Cynthia H. Amis, Director, Division of Program Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwall II Building, Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD
20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0769. Grants Management Contact: Mrs. Carolyn A. Williams, Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwall II Building, Suite 1000, 5515
Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0758.
MINORITY INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING GRANT IN TILE BIOMEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Current Year: Grants: $2,700,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,700,000
OBJECTIVES: (1) To enable qualified minority undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty members to participate in international biomedical and behavioral research programs; (2) to acquaint minority students and scientists with the full range of career opportunities in biomedical and behavioral research; (3) to strengthen teaching programs at U.S. institutions; and
(4) to strengthen ties with research institutes abroad. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. # Application Procedure: Applications are to be submitted on the institutional training grant application form PHS 398 (Rev. 04/98). Application kits are available at most institutional business offices or may be obtained from: Division of Extramural Outreach and Information, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Telephone: 301/435-0714,e-mail: grantsinfo@nih.gov. The title and number of the announcement must be typed in Section 2a on the face page of the application. Completed applications should be sent to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health. Award Procedure: an NIH initial review group, followed by a second level review by the Fogarty International Center National Advisory Board, will review Applications for scientific and technical merit. Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office listed below for deadline dates. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 4 to 6 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.L) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his or her application by communicating with the staff of the Center. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH homepage http://www.nih.gov/grants/guide/l997/97.l 1.2l/n2.html. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Minority group; (b) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (c) Education Professional; (d) Student/Trainee; (e) Graduate Student; (f) Black; (g) American Indian; (h) Spanish Origin; (i) Other Non-White; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Dr. Jean Flagg-Newton, Division of International Training and Research, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Building 31, Room B2C32, Bethesda, MD 20892-
2220. Telephone: (301) 496- 1653. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Silvia Mandes, Grants Management Officer, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Building 31, Room B2C39, Bethesda, MD 20892-2220. Telephone:
(301) 496-1653.
MINORITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT
Current Year: Grants: $7,500,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $7,500,000
OBJECTIVES: To (1) effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and (2) increase the participation of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, in scientific and technological careers. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-l02 must be used for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under EO. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: By submission of a formal application describing the planned project and proposed amount of the grant. See 34 CFR 637 and the specific program guidelines. Application forms are provided by MSEIP. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-lb. Award Procedure: Panels of outside experts with knowledge of the fields covered by the application review all applications. Grants awards are recommended to the Secretary by the program office, in the order of merit. Deadlines: Deadlines are published in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From three to six months. Appeals: None. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Sponsored Organization; (b) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (c) U.S. Territories; (d) Minority group; (e) Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans); (f) Private non-profit institution/organization; (g) Native American Organizations; (h) Student/Trainee; (i) Scientist/Researcher; (j) Black; (k) American Indian; (l) Spanish Origin; (in) Oriental; (n) Other Non-White; (o) Migrant; (p) Education (13+); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office:
Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Service, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-5251. Contact: Ms. Deborah C. Newkirk. Telephone: (202) 708-9338. Fax: (202) 401-7532; E-mail: Deborah_Newkirk@ed.gov.
BILINGUAL EDUCATION COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL GRANTS
Current Year: Grants: $90,625,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $90,625,000
OBJECTIVES: To develop school wide programs for limited English proficient students that reform, restructure, and upgrade all relevant programs and operations within an individual school that has a concentration of limited English proficient students. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under EO 12372,
“Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or the official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: To participate, an organization must have on file with the Secretary of Education, by the designated deadline, an application that complies with the statutory requirements. Contact the program office for specific application information. Award Procedure: Applications are approved for awards by the Director, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, based on evaluations and recommendations of outside experts and an administrative review of the applications. Deadlines: Deadlines will be announced in an application notice published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Renewals are based on an annual review of the performance data and the availability of funds. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Student Trainee; (c) Oriental; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, Department of Education, 600
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Harry Logel. Telephone: (202) 205-
5530.
BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL SERVICE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS IN MINORITY HEALTH Current Year: Grants: $2,689,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,689,000
OBJECTIVES: To improve and expand the capacity for linguistic and cultural competence of health care professionals and paraprofessionals working with Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) minority communities and improve the accessibility and utilization of healthcare services among the LEP minority populations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program does not require pre-application coordination. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in the State for more information on the process the State requires to be filed when applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is also covered by the Public Health System Reporting requirements. Application Procedure: Requests for the standard PHS application form
(SF PHS 5161-b, Revised May 1996) and instructions for submission should be directed to Mrs. Carolyn A. Williams, Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, DHHS, Rockwall II Building, Suite 1000, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0758. A signed original and two copies of the application are required. Applications are screened upon receipt of completeness, responsiveness, and conformance to the program announcement. Those applications judged to be unacceptable based on this initial screening will be returned to the applicant. Federal and/or nonfederal experts who make funding recommendations to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health will review accepted applications for technical merit. Award Procedure: After receiving the recommendations of the review panel, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health will make final decisions on funding projects and awards are issued. Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines. Range of Approval/
