OFFICE
OF THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AUTHORIZATION:
Federal
Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, Section 203(k),
as amended, Public Law 81-152, 63 Stat. 377, 40 U.S.C. 484(k); Department
of Education Organization Act of 1979, Public Law 96-88, 93 Stat.
668, 20 U.S.C. 3401 et seq.
To
convey surplus Federal Real Property for educational purposes at
fair market value.
TYPES
OF ASSISTANCE:
Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES
AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Must
be used for education purposes including but not limited to higher
education, elementary and secondary education, libraries, central
administrative facilities, educational television and radio, rehabilitation
and training, vocational education and research, correctional education
centers.
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant
Eligibility: Those groups, organizations, entities,
or institutions providing educational programs including: States;
their political subdivisions and instrumentalities; and tax supported
organizations or private nonprofit institutions held exempt from
taxation under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1954 may apply.
Beneficiary
Eligibility: Program participants receiving
educational opportunities will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation:
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No.
A-87.
Pre-application
Coordination: All potentially eligible entities
are notified of the availability of property including State and
local officials or any known educational entity authorized to operate
within the general geographical area. Upon receipt of a notice of
intent to file an application, a preapplication conference is possible.
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102.
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. An environmental impact assessment is required
for this program.
Application
Procedure: Application guides and deadlines
for filing applications are provided on a case by case basis.
All applicants must demonstrate the legal, financial, and technical
ability to conduct the educational programs proposed. This program
is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award
Procedure: Written notification with follow-up
issuance of formal transfer of title.
Deadlines:
Twenty days from notice of availability to express interest in
acquiring the property; 25 days from close of the expression of
interest period to develop and submit applications.
Range
of Approval/Disapproval Time: Thirty to 90
days for tentative decisions, after receipt of the application,
and 90 to 360 days to the formal transfer of a title.
Appeals:
Not applicable.
Renewals:
Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE
CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula
and Matching Requirements: Recipient must cover
all expenses for improvement, renovation, repair, maintenance, and
operation of the program and facilities.
Length
and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to 30 years.
The fair market value (FMV) of the property is amortized over
a period of time established based on the type of property acquired.
Public benefit discount of the FMV is granted when public educational
programs are being conducted.
POST
ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
An annual written report of activities by the recipient.
Audits:
On-site audits are conducted during the period of restriction
to assure operation as specified in the application and deed of
transfer.
Records:
None.
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION:
Account
Identification: 91-0800-0-1-503.
Obligations:
(Salaries and Expenses) Not separately identifiable.
Range
and Average of Financial Assistance:
Range of $726 to $211,723. Average: $39,964.
Current active cases number about 800 with approximately ten transfers
per year. Historically, the program has transferred over 2,000 parcels
of various sizes with an acquisition value of $1.17 billion.
REGULATIONS,
GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Regulations: 34 CFR 12; Pamphlet: How to Acquire Surplus Federal
Real Property for Educational Purposes; Guidelines: Application
outline and preparation assistance can be obtained at the zone office
level.
INFORMATION
CONTACTS:
Regional
or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog
for a list of regional offices.
Headquarters
Office: Federal Real Property Assistance Program,
Office of the Administrator for Management Services, Department
of Education, 600 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202.
Contact: David Hakola. Telephone: (202) 401-0500.
Web
Site Address: http://www.ed.gov
EXAMPLES
OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Type of surplus facilities available range from improved or unimproved
land in rural and urban settings (e.g., former Nike missile sites
to total military bases such as former Air Force stations).
CRITERIA
FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
All applications must establish eligibility of the institution and
its program needs. A public benefit allowance formula, uniformly
applied, determines the respective benefits of each program. Basic
allowance of 50 percent is allowed to institutions meeting the following:
(1) Proof of current need; (2) ability to operate and maintain;
(3) suitability of facilities or adaptability for conversion; (4)
requirement for utilization through period of restrictions; and
(5) nondiscrimination because of race, color, sex, handicap, or
national origin. Additional allowances are made for tax support,
accreditation, hardship, not met needs, integrated research, public
services, and training programs. For competing programs, the one
showing the greatest public benefit is selected. Where property
can be divided, as many compatible programs as possible are accommodated.
