(1) To make available to
educators from eligible countries exemplary curriculum and teacher training
programs in civics and government education, and economics education,
developed in the United States; (2) to assist eligible countries in the
adaptation, implementation, and institutionalization of such programs; (3) to
create and implement civics and government education, and economic education,
programs for students that draw upon the experiences of the participating
eligible countries; (4) to provide a means for the exchange of ideas and
experiences in civics and government education, and economic education, among
political, educational, governmental, and private sector leaders of
participating eligible countries; and (5) to provide support for--(a)
independent research and evaluation to determine the effects of educational
programs on students' development of the knowledge, skills, and traits of
character essential for the preservation and improvement of constitutional
democracy; and (b) effective participation in, and the preservation and
improvement of, an efficent market economy.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Of the funds available for this program, 37.5 percent are for a grant or
contract with the Center for Civic Education and 37.5 percent for a grant or
contract for the National Council on Economic Education. The remaining 25
percent of the funds are for one to three grants awarded competitively to
eligible entities described below. Countries eligible to participate, in
addition to the United States, include Central European countries, Eastern
European countries, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, the independent states of the
former Soviet Union as defined in Section 3 of the FREEDOM Support Act (22
U.S.C. 5801) , the Republic of Ireland, the province of Northern Ireland in
the United Kingdom, and any developing country (as such term is defined in
section 209(d) of the Education for the Deaf Act) if the Secretary of
Education, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, determines that
such developing country has a democratic form of government.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
The Center for Civic Education and the National
Council on Economic Education each receive a grant or contract. In addition, a
competition is held for organizations experienced in the development of
curricula and programs in civics and government education and economic education
for students in elementary schools and secondary schools in countries other than
the United States.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Educational leaders in the areas of civics
and government education, and economic education, including teachers, curriculum
and teacher training specialists, scholars in relevant disciplines, and
educational policymakers, and government and private sector leaders from the
United States and eligible countries.
This program is eligible for coverage
under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An
applicant should consult the office or the 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:
Contact the Headquarters Office listed below
for application packages containing the announcement, application, and assurance
forms.
Award Procedure:
Applications are reviewed and evaluated by outside
experts and program staff annually, in accordance with EDGAR and 34 CFR 700,
Evaluation of Applications for Grants and Cooperative Agreements. The Assistant
Secretary for Educational Research and Improvement approves the selection of
applications.
Deadlines:
Application deadlines and other information for applicants
are published as a notice in the Federal Register.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Approximately 120 days.
Appeals:
None.
Renewals:
None.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Awards are made for twelve
months. One award is made to the Center for Civic Education and one award to the
National Council on Economic Education. One to three awards are competitively
selected.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
As required by the Education Department General
Administrative Regulations for direct grants (34 CFR 75). A final performance
report is due ninety days after termination of the grant.
Audits:
See 34 CFR 74.26. Institutions of higher education and
nonprofit organizations are subject to the audit requirements of OMB Circular
No. A-133. State and local governments are subject to the requirements in the
Single Audit Act and the ED regulations implementing OMB Circular No. A-128 (see
34 CFR 80).
Records:
As required by EDGAR for direct grant programs (34 CFR 75).
Generally, records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance must be
maintained for a period of five years after completion.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
18-1000-0-1-501.
Obligations:
(Grants) FY 01 $10,000,000; FY 02 $10,800,000; and FY 03
est $0.
In 2001, awards were made to two entities, the American Forum, Inc. and the
National Council on Economic Education.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
The regulations applicable to this program are in the Education Department
General Administrative Regulations, 34 CFR 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86,
and 97.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
none.
Headquarters Office:
U.S. Department of Education, National Research
Institute on Student Achievement, Curriculum, and Assessment, Office of
Educational Research and Improvement, Department of Education, Washington, DC
20208-5573. George L. Harris, Jr., Telephone: (202) 219-2079. E-mail:
George.Harris@ed.gov.
Web Site Address:
www.ed.gov/offices/OERI
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
None.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
The criteria for selecting applications under this program are contained in
34 CFR 700, Evaluation of Applications for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
The specific criteria to be used for a particular grant competition are selected
from among those in 34 CFR 700, and announced in the application package or the
application notice in the Federal Register.
