Tribal Colleges and Universities Program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission through high ethical standards, management and accountability, and by forming partnerships with community organizations.
Program Accomplishments
Through fiscal year 2007, Tribal Colleges and Universities have received approximately $20.2 million in grants to further develop facilities on their campuses.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grant funds can be used by tribal colleges to build, expand, renovate, and equip their own facilities.
No other activities can be funded, nor can facilities not owned by tribal colleges and universities be assisted.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Tribal Colleges and Universities that meet the statutory definition of a TCU established in Title III of the 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Public Law 105-244, approved October 7, 1998) that are two-or four-year, fully accredited or that are candidates for accreditation by a regional institutional accrediting association recognized by the Department of Education are eligible to submit applications for funding.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Tribal Colleges and Universities to help build, expand, renovate, and equip their own facilities. Buildings for which TCUP funding is used that also serves the community are eligible; however, the facilities must be predominantly (at least 51 percent of the time) for the used of the institution (e.g., students, faculty, and staff). In addition, public services and program delivery activities for the community such as health programs, job training and economic development are eligible activities.
Credentials/Documentation
Grants are governed by (1) OMB Circular No. A-21 "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; (2) OMB Circular No. A-133 "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations; and (3) provisions of 24 CFR Part 84 "Grant Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Nonprofit Organizations".
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Applicants will respond to competitive requirements contained in a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published in the Federal Register each year.
Award Procedures
Applications will be reviewed against published criteria, rated and ranked, and awards made to the highest ranking applications. HUD reserves the right to make selections out of order to provide geographic distribution of grantees. HUD also reserves the right to reduce the amount of funding requested in order to fund as many highly ranked applications as possible.
Deadlines
Deadlines will be announced in each NOFA publication.
Authorization
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Announcement of awards are anticipated on or before September 30th.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Applicants are not required to provide matching funds, but will be awarded points in the selection system for securing leveraged funds.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Projects are funded for a 3-year period.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly progress and financial progress reports and a final program report are required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Must be kept in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0162-0-1-451; 86-0108-0-1-451.
Obigations
(Grants) FY 07 $2,574,000; FY 08 est $5,000,000; and FY 09 est $1,687,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$750,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
The program is governed by (1) OMB Circular No. A-133 "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations; and (2) provisions of 24 CFR Part 84, "Grant Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Nonprofit Organizations."
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
For answers to technical questions, Sherone Ivey, in the Office of University Partnerships, Office of Policy Development and Research HUD, 451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 402-4200. Fax: (202) 708-0309. E-mail: Sherone.Ivey@hud.gov.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Will be listed in a NOFA each year.
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