Fiscal Year 2016: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2018: No Current Data Available
The Department of Education ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through coordination, management and accountability in Federal education programs. The Department works to supplement and complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased involvement by the public, parents and students.
Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York | $ 183,498 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
Franciscan Missionaries Of Our Lady University | $ 30,000 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
University Of Washington | $ 89,227 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
University Of Wisconsin System | $ 81,046 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
University Of Texas At San Antonio, The | $ 78,524 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
Tri-county Technical College | $ 94,670 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
Virginia Commonwealth University | $ 314,443 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
Chicago State University | $ 49,582 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
Ventura County Community College District | $ 115,885 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
Santa Fe College | $ 188,978 |     | 2020-10-01 | 2021-09-30 |
Fiscal Year 2016: No Current Data Available. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2018: No Current Data Available
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds must be used to support or establish child care programs serving low-income students enrolled in postsecondary education.
Funds may be used to provide before or after school services to the extent necessary to allow students to pursue a postsecondary career.
No funds from grants may be used for construction other than minor renovations to meet State or local health or safety needs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
An institution of higher education is eligible to apply if the total amount of all Federal Pell Grant funds awarded to students enrolled at the institution of higher education for the preceding fiscal year equals or exceeds $350,000.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Low-income student parents enrolled in postsecondary programs will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
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 to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. 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 will be mailed upon request.
Award Procedures
Peer review panels composed of representatives from public and private higher education and child care providers having expertise in child care service are designated to review application.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Higher Education Act, as amended, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 7.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Notification usually is made within 4 months of the deadline for submission of applications.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
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 and if the grantee has made substantial progress in achieving the objectives outlined in its application.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: The grant amount awarded to an institution shall not exceed one percent of the total amount of all Federal Pell Grant funds awarded to students enrolled at the institution of higher education for the preceding fiscal year. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants shall be awarded for a period of 4 years, subject to the availability of funds. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Staff monitor grants drawdown using agency financial reports.
No cash reports are required.
Progress reports are required.
Expenditure reports are not applicable.
Reporting on performance measures is required as part of the submittal of the required annual performance report.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
Records supporting claims under a grant must be maintained for 5 years after termination of the award.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0201-0-1-502.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $15,134,000; FY 17 est $15,134,000; and FY 18 est $0
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$10,000 - $300,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Contact the Program Office for information.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Josephine Hamilton, Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: jospehine.hamilton@ed.gov Phone: (202) 453-5649
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria for selecting among grant applications will be selected from those in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). Contact the Program Office for more information.
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