Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education
Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
Related Programs
Examples of Funded Projects
In the past, program funds have supported a forestry and wood trades project on the island of Hawaii, an aquaculture (fish growing in ancient, reclaimed ponds) project on the Island of Molokai, a small business ownership project for adults and a mushroom growing project in a high school on the Island of Oahu, community college guidance and counseling throughout the Islands, and an entrepreneurship project for learning disabled and emotionally challenged teenagers have been funded with one grant awarded to ALU LIKE, Inc.
- Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE): Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program CDFA Number 84.259A
- Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE): Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program CDFA Number 84.259A
- Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP); CFDA 84.259A
- Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP); CFDA 84.259A
- Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE): Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP) CFDA Number 84.259A
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.
Program Accomplishments
Native Hawaiian access to high-quality, state-of-the-art career education has improved with the initiation of several entrepreneurship projects (forestry trade, mushroom growing, aquaculture, small business management) related to the changing Hawaiian economy, environmentally-focused projects, and assistance with guidance, counseling and education supplies for collegiate Native Hawaiians.
Uses and Use Restrictions
To provide career and technical education opportunities for Native Hawaiians.
This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under 34 CFR 76.563.
For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group at (202) 708-7770.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any organization primarily serving and representing Native Hawaiians and recognized by the Governor of Hawaii may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Native Hawaiians will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-21 applies in the case of university grantees and OMB Circular No. A-122 applies to nonprofit grantees.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The standard application form as furnished by the Department of Education and required by OMB Circular No.
A-102 must be used for this program.
Application notices are published in the Federal Register.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with program announcements which are published in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedures
The Secretary of Education approves the application using the selection criteria in 34 CFR Part 75 and in the Federal Register notice, and after negotiation is completed, the Department of Education Grants Officer sends the Notification of Grant Award to the recipient.
Deadlines
Notice of application deadlines are published in the Federal Register.
Authorization
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, Title I, Section 116b(h), Public Law 109-270, 20 U.S.C. 2326(h).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Approximately 120 to 150 days after deadline for transmitting applications.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Awards are made for 1 year and may be renewed for one additional year, subject to acceptable performance reports and the availability of appropriations.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The total project period may not exceed 2 years. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds and grantee performance.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Specific reporting requirements are contained in the grant award documents.
Audits
Periodic audits should be made as part of the recipient's systems of financial management and internal control to meet terms and conditions of grants and other agreements.
Records
In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, grantees must maintain records for 3 years.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0400-0-1-501.
Obigations
(Grants) FY 07 $2,954,000; FY 08 est $2,902,000; and FY 09 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
For FY 2008, the rnge of awards is expected to be between $250,000 to $500,000; the average will be approximately $295,600.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
34 CFR Part 75.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Education, OVAE Division of High School, Postsecondary and Career Education 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202-7242. Contact: Nancy Essey. E-mail: nancy.essey@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 245-7789.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The following criteria are used in reviewing applications. A segment or segments of an application should address each criterion. Points are awarded to the extent that evidence in the application satisfies each criterion: (A) Program design; (B) management plan; (C) key personnel; (D) evaluation plan; and (E) budget and cost-effectiveness.
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