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.
TYPES
OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES
AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Financial assistance under
this section may be used by educational institutions to design and
carry out programs to encourage, promote and assist minority entrepreneurs
and small businesses to compete on transportation-related contracts,
subcontracts and projects. Funds may also be used to develop educational
programs designed to enhance DBEs' and small business entrepreneurs'
knowledge of the transportation field, and, thus, increase their
capability to successfully compete on transportation-related contracts.
In addition, this project will attract more of the Nation's young
talent into transportation-related careers through academic studies
and practical experience through internships.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
As defined in Department of Education, Code of Federal Regulations,
revised as of July 1, 1992, Pages 258-260, Section 608.3: Historically
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are those institutions that
have been established before 1964; have a principal mission that
was and is the education of Black Americans; and are and have been
for five academic years preceding the academic year for which it
seeks a grant under this part--legally authorized by the State in
which it is located to be a junior or community college or to provide
an educational program for which it awards a bachelor's degree;
and accredited or pre-accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting
agency or association that the Secretary of Education has determined
to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training
offered.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Small, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Students meeting
eligibility requirements.
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 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-110.
Award Procedure:
Applications are evaluated by an independent review panel. Decisions
on acceptability are made by the Director, OSDBU. 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 one 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.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching
Requirements: None.
Length and Time Phasing
of Assistance: One-year cooperative agreements
of $80,000 each were obligated in fiscal years 2001 and 2002.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Implementation plan; quarterly progress reports; and a final report
at the end of the project.
Audits:
DOT's Inspector General and the Comptroller General of the United
States may at all reasonable times investigate and audit, in the
offices of the grantee, all documents, papers, books and records
relevant to the execution and implementation of the conditions
of this agreement.
Records:
Recipient is required to retain all documents, files, books, and
records relevant to the execution and implementation of the conditions
of this agreement for a period of no less than 3 years, except
when dispute, exception, or audit have been initiated, the records
and other materials shall be retained until the litigation, dispute,
exception, or audit has judicially or administratively been made
final.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
69-0102-0-1-407.
Obligations:
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 01 $268,000; FY 02 est $268,000; and
FY 03 est $240,000.
Range
and Average of Financial Assistance:
Range: $60,000 to $94,000.
Three Historically Black
Colleges and Universities were awarded a total of $268,000 in fiscal
year 2001. Institutions receiving awards were Southern University,
Alabama A & M, and Hampton University.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND
LITERATURE:
Will be published in the
Commerce Business Daily.
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 Email: Patricia.Martin@ost.dot.gov.
Web Site Address: http://www.osdbuweb.dot.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Cooperative agreements
will have four major activities including: establish an internet
use and access capability; train and provide technical assistance
to small, disadvantaged and women-owned business entrepreneurs in
the areas and access of Electronic Commerce (EC), application of
electronic communication technology, status of the Federal implementation
of EC; provide funding for transportation-related student internships
to support the outreach and training activities; provide information
dissemination and outreach activities regarding the Presidential
initiative to hire individuals off the welfare rolls and support
the DOT Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures
Program.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Proposals are rated on
a 100- point numerical scale and are weighted using the following
factors: Approach (25 points); Linkages (25 points); Organizational
Capability (25 points); Staff Capabilities and Experience (15 points);
and Cost (10 points).
