Notice2026-02178
Applications for New Awards; Office of Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies and Tribes
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February 3, 2026
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The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2026 for Office of Indian Education (OIE) Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and Tribes (Formula Grants).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4909-4914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02178]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Applications for New Awards; Office of Indian Education Formula
Grants to Local Educational Agencies and Tribes
AGENCY: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of
Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice
inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2026 for
Office of Indian Education (OIE) Formula Grants to Local Educational
Agencies (LEAs) and Tribes (Formula Grants).
DATES:
Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE)
transmittal deadlines:
Part I Open: February 2, 2026.
Part I Closes: March 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time.
Part II Open: March 30, 2026.
Part II Closes: May 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Bussell, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-6335.
Telephone: (202) 987-0204. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91f5fefffff0bff3e4e2e2f4fdfdd1f4f5bff6fee7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e0848f8e8e81ce82959393858c8ca08584ce878f96">[email protected]</span></a>.
For technical questions, contact the Partner Support Center (PSC).
Telephone: 877-457-3336. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2e61676b006b6f7d676b6e4b4a00494158"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bcf3f5f992f9fdeff5f9fcd9d892dbd3ca">[email protected]</span></a>.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and
wish to access telecommunications relay services, please dial 7-1-1.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Full Text of Announcement
Note: To be eligible for a Formula Grant, all applicants must
submit all required documentation described under Content and Form of
Application Submission in section IV of this notice before the EASIE
Part I and Part II transmittal deadlines.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Purpose of Program: The Formula Grants program provides support to
LEAs and Indian Tribes in developing elementary school and secondary
school programs for all Indian students. Program funding must be used
to support comprehensive programs that are designed to meet cultural,
language, and academic needs of Indian students and ensure they meet
State academic standards. LEAs must develop projects with the
participation and written approval of an Indian Parent Committee (IPC)
and develop meaningful consultation and ongoing collaboration with
nearby Indian Tribes.
Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.060A.
OMB Control Number: 1810-002.
Table 1 outlines the required assurances for each proposed project.
These assurances must be developed through open consultation and active
participation with stakeholders, include written approval from the
Indian Parent Committee, undergo review by the State Education Agency.
Additionally, Table 1 identifies the Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
that are required to meaningful collaborate with Tribes and those who
also must consult with Tribes.
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Table 1--Stakeholder Engagement Requirements
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Elementary and Secondary
Education Act (ESEA) Stakeholders involved Applicable
requirement eligible entity
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Proposed projects must be <bullet> Parents of All Applicants.
developed by the LEA in open Indian children;.
consultation including public <bullet> Teachers of
hearings (ESEA section Indian children;.
6114(c)(3)). <bullet> Tribal
representatives
within 50 miles of
schools with enrolled
Tribal children;.
<bullet> Indian
organizations; and.
<bullet> Indian
students from
secondary schools (if
appropriate).
<bullet> Must provide
stakeholders a full
opportunity to
understand the
program and offer
recommendations..
Proposed projects must be Indian Parent LEA applicants
developed with the Committee Approval. only.
participation and have <bullet> Parents and
written approval of a family members of
committee (ESEA section Indian children (must
6114(c)(4)). be majority of the
committee);.
<bullet> Tribal
representatives
within 50 miles of
schools with enrolled
children from the
Indian Tribe;.
<bullet> Teachers in
the schools; and.
<bullet> Indian
students from
secondary schools (if
appropriate).
Proposed projects must be <bullet> Before LEA applicants
developed with the review of submitting an only.
the State Education Agency application to the
(SEA) Review, (ESEA section Department, LEA
6119). applicants shall
submit a copy the
application to the
SEA for review;
<bullet> SEA may
comment on
application; and.
<bullet> If the SEA
comments, the SEA
shall provide LEAs
with an opportunity
to respond;.
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Integration of Services Authorized: As authorized under ESEA
section 6116, the Secretary will, upon receipt of an acceptable plan
for the integration of education and related services, and in
cooperation with Federal agencies, authorize the entity receiving the
funds under this program to consolidate all Federal funds that are to
be used exclusively for Indian students. Instructions for submitting an
integration of education and related services plan are described under
Application and Submission Information in section IV of this notice.
Definitions: The following definitions apply to this application
period. The definition of ``Indian'' is from ESEA section 6151(3). The
definition of ``Indian Community-Based Organization'' is from ESEA
section 6112(d)(3).
Indian means an individual who is:
(1) a member of an Indian Tribe or band, as membership is defined
by the Tribe or band, including--
(a) any Tribe or band terminated since 1940; and
(b) any tribe or band recognized by the State in which the tribe or
band resides;
(2) a descendant, in the first or second degree, of an individual
described in subparagraph (a);
(3) considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for
any purpose;
(4) an Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or
(5) a member of an organized Indian group that received a grant
under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as in effect the day preceding
the date of enactment of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994.
Indian Community-Based Organization (ICBO) means any organization
that--
(1) is composed primarily of Indian parents, family members, and
community members, Tribal government education officials, and Tribal
members, from a specific community;
(2) assists in the social, cultural, and educational development of
Indians in such community;
(3) meets the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of
Indian students; and
(4) demonstrates organizational and administrative capacity to
manage the grant.
Statutory Hiring Preference: All formula grants are subject to the
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA),
section 7(b) of ISDEAA (25 U.S.C. 5307(b)) requires any contract,
subcontract, or grant for the benefit of Indians, shall to the greatest
extent feasible--
(1) give preferences and opportunities for training and employment
in connection with the administration of such contracts or grants to
Indians; and
(2) give preference in the award of subcontracts in connection with
the administration of such contracts or grants to Indian Organizations
and to Indian-owned economic enterprises as defined in section 3 of the
Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1452(e)).
For purposes of this requirement, ``Indian'' is defined under 25
U.S.C. 1452(b).
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7421, et seq.
Note: Projects will be awarded and must be operated in a manner
consistent with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Federal
civil rights laws.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 81, 82, 84, 97, 98,
and 99. (b) The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies
on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement) in 2 CFR
part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2
CFR part 3485. (c) The Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance in 2
CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department
in 2 CFR part 3474.
II. Award Information
Type of Award: Formula grants.
Estimated Available Funds: The Administration requested
$110,381,000 for the Formula Grants program for FY 2026. The actual
level of funding, if any, depends on final congressional action.
However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete
the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program.
Estimated Range of Awards: $4,000 to $2,400,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $85,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1,250.
Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.
Project Period: 12 months.
III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants: Entities eligible under this program
include certain LEAs (including charter schools authorized as LEAs
under State law), BIE-funded schools, Tribes and Tribal organizations,
ICBOs, and consortia of two or more eligible entities, as prescribed by
ESEA sections 6112-6113. See Table 2 for detailed eligibility
requirements by entity type. Applicants can confirm their eligibility
in Part I of the EASIE application.
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Table 2--Eligible Applicants
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Requirements for
ESEA requirement Eligible entity consideration of
entity
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ESEA section 6112(a)(1)....... Local Educational <bullet> Must develop
Agencies (LEAs). application with
participation and
written approval of
an Indian Parent
Committee (IPC).
<bullet> Charter
schools authorized
as LEAs under State
law are eligible.
<bullet> For an LEA
that selects a
schoolwide
application,
identify how the use
of such funds in a
schoolwide program
will produce
benefits to Indian
students that would
not be achieved if
the funds were not
used in a schoolwide
program (ESEA
section 6115(c)(3));
ESEA section 6112(a)(2)....... Indian Tribes.... <bullet> May apply in
lieu of an LEA, if
the LEA does not
establish an IPC.
<bullet> Must
represent more than
50 percent of the
eligible Indian
children who are
served by the LEA.
<bullet> Not required
to maintain an IPC.
(ESEA section 6114
(c)(4)).
<bullet> Not required
to describe process
used to meaningfully
collaborate with
Indian Tribes. (ESEA
section 6114
(b)(7)).
<bullet> Not subject
to Maintenance of
Effort (MOE)
requirements.
<bullet> Not subject
to SEA review
requirements.
<bullet> Must provide
assurance that the
Indian Tribe will
use grant funds to
provide services to
all Indian students
in the LEA.
ESEA section 6112(a)(3)....... Indian <bullet> May apply in
Organizations lieu of an LEA, if
(IOs). the LEA does not
establish an Indian
Parent Committee
(IPC).
<bullet> Must
represent more than
50 percent of the
eligible Indian
children who are
served by the LEA.
<bullet> Not required
to maintain an IPC.
<bullet> Not required
to describe process
used to meaningfully
collaborate with
Indian Tribes.
<bullet> Not subject
to Maintenance of
Effort (MOE)
requirements.
<bullet> Not subject
to SEA review
requirements.
<bullet> Must provide
assurance that the
Indian Organization
will use grant funds
to provide services
to all Indian
students in the LEA.
ESEA section 6112(a)(4)....... Consortia of two <bullet> Provide an
or more LEAs, assurance that the
Indian Tribes, eligible Indian
Indian children served by
Organizations, the LEA will receive
or Indian the services of the
Community-Based programs funded; and
Organizations. <bullet> Consortia is
subject to all the
requirements,
assurances, and
obligations
applicable to LEAs.
<bullet>
Participating Indian
Tribes and Indian
Organizations are
not subject to SEA
review requirements.
ESEA section 6112(a)(5)....... Indian Community- <bullet> Cannot apply
Based if an LEA, Indian
Organizations Tribe, or a
(ICBOs). consortia of LEAs or
Indian Tribes apply
on behalf of the
particular
community.
<bullet> Provide an
assurance that the
eligible Indian
children served by
the ICBO will
receive the services
of the programs
funded; and
<bullet> Not required
to maintain an IPC.
<bullet> Not required
to describe process
used to meaningfully
collaborate with
Indian Tribes.
<bullet> Not subject
Maintenance of
Effort (MOE)
requirements.
ESEA section 6113(d).......... Bureau of Indian <bullet> Must be a
Education (BIE) BIE operated school;
Schools. or
<bullet> Must be a
Tribally controlled
school under the
Indian Self-
Determination Act or
the Tribally
Controlled Schools
Act of 1988 (Pub. L.
100-297).
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2. a. Cost Sharing or Matching: This program does not require cost
sharing or matching.
b. Supplement Not Supplant: ESEA section 6114(c)(1) requires an LEA
to use these grant funds only to supplement the funds that, in the
absence of these Federal funds, such agency would make available for
services described in this application, and not to supplant such funds.
c. Indirect Cost Rate Information: This program uses a restricted
indirect cost rate. For more information regarding restricted indirect
costs, or to obtain a negotiated restricted indirect cost rate, please
see: <a href="https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ofo/ocfos-financial-improvement-post-audit-operations">https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ofo/ocfos-financial-improvement-post-audit-operations</a>.
d. Administrative Cost Limitation: Under ESEA section 6115(d), no
more than five percent of funds awarded for a grant under this program
may be used for administrative purposes. Note that, since fiscal year
2020, Congress has included language in appropriations acts to specify
that the statutory 5 percent limit does not include indirect costs. In
the event such language is not included in the FY 2026 appropriations
act, the Department will work with successful applicants to make budget
adjustments to align with administrative cost restrictions, if
necessary.
IV. Application and Submission Information
1. How to Request an Application Package: You can obtain an entity-
specific link for EASIE by contacting PSC listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.
Upon request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities can obtain this
document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format.
The Department will provide the requestor with an accessible format
that may include Rich Text Format (RTF) or text format (txt), a thumb
drive, an MP3 file, braille, large print, audiotape, compact disc, or
other accessible format.
2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Application
requirements such as agreements, forms, and technical assistance
resources are located on the EASIE Communities of Practice website at
<a href="https://easie.communities.ed.gov/">https://easie.communities.ed.gov/</a>.
Note: The Department will provide support to applicants with
accessing, navigating, and entering data and submitting their responses
into <a href="https://www.connect.gov/">https://www.connect.gov/</a>. Prior to the opening of EASIE Part I,
this documentation will be announced and posted on the EASIE
Communities of Practice website at: <a href="https://easie.communities.ed.gov/">https://easie.communities.ed.gov/</a>.
Applicants will be provided an entity-specific link (also known as
a token) to access EASIE via <a href="https://www.connect.gov/">https://www.connect.gov/</a>. Only individuals
that are registered as the current Point of Contact (POC), Project
Director (PD), or Authorized Official Representative (AOR) will receive
the entity-specific link to access the application for EASIE Parts I
and II.
Supplementary Documentation: EASIE requires submission of the
following supplementary documentation in electronic Portable Document
Format (PDF):
(1) Applicants that are applying as Indian Tribes, IOs, or ICBOs
must submit the ``Applying in Lieu of the LEA'' agreement form with
their application to verify their eligibility no later than the EASIE
Part I close date. The evidence of eligibility forms are available on
the EASIE Communities of Practice website (<a href="https://easie.communities.ed.gov/">https://easie.communities.ed.gov/</a>) as downloadable documents.
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(2) Consortia applicants, specifically the lead applicant, must
submit a consortium agreement no later than the EASIE Part I close
date.
(3) LEA applicants, including LEA consortia applicants, must submit
an Indian Parent Committee Approval form no later than the EASIE Part
II close date.
3. Submission Dates and Times:
EASIE transmittal deadlines:
Part I Opens: February 2, 2026.
Part I Closes: March 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time.
Part II Opens: March 30, 2026.
Part II Closes: May 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time.
For information about how to submit your application, please refer
to Other Submission Requirements in section IV of this notice.
Individuals with disabilities who need accommodation or auxiliary aid
in connection with the application process should contact the person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. If the Department
provides accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a
disability in connection with the application process, the individual's
application remains subject to all other requirements and limitations
in this notice.
4. Intergovernmental Review: This program is not subject to
Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79.
5. Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number, Taxpayer
Identification Number, and System for Award Management: To do business
with the Department, you must--
a. Have a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number and a Taxpayer
Identification Number (TIN);
b. Register both your UEI number and TIN with the System for Award
Management (SAM), the Government's primary registrant database;
c. Provide your UEI number and TIN on your SAM application; and
d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information
while your application is under review by the Department and, if you
are awarded a grant, during the project period.
You can obtain a UEI number from <a href="http://SAM.gov">SAM.gov</a> at the following website:
<a href="https://sam.gov/">https://sam.gov/</a>. A UEI number can be created within one to two
business days.
If you are a corporate entity, agency, institution, or
organization, you can obtain a TIN from the Internal Revenue Service.
If you are an individual, you can obtain a TIN from the Internal
Revenue Service or the Social Security Administration. If you need a
new TIN, please allow two to five weeks for your TIN to become active.
The SAM registration process can take approximately seven business
days but may take upwards of several weeks. Applicants should allow
sufficient time to obtain and register your UEI number and TIN.
If you are currently registered with SAM, you may not need to make
any changes. However, please make certain that the TIN associated with
your UEI number is correct. Also note that you will need to update your
registration annually. This may take three or more business days.
Information about SAM is available at <a href="https://sam.gov/">https://sam.gov/</a>. To further
assist you with obtaining and registering your UEI number and TIN in
SAM or updating your existing SAM account, we have prepared a <a href="http://SAM.gov">SAM.gov</a>
Tip Sheet, which you can find here: <a href="https://sam.gov/content/duns-uei">https://sam.gov/content/duns-uei</a>.
Other Submission Requirements:
Electronic Submission of Applications
EASIE is an electronic application within <a href="http://Connect.gov">Connect.gov</a> that users
access via an entity-specific link or ``token'' is divided into two
parts: EASIE Part I (Indian Student Count) and EASIE Part II (Project
Design and Budget). All applicants must document eligible Indian
students during the count period and ensure that all individual data
collected shall be protected and only aggregate data shall be reported
to the Department. See Table 3 and Table 4 for more information about
the type of information that is required in EASIE Part I and EASIE Part
II, respectively.
Table 3--EASIE Part I: Student Count and Eligibility
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Requirement Requirement
ESEA requirement element description
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ESEA section 6117(b).......... Indian Student <bullet> Name of the
Eligibility Indian Tribe to
Certification which the child
Form (ED 506). claims membership;
or
<bullet> Name of the
parent or
grandparent of the
child from whom the
child claims
eligibility, if the
child is not a
member of the Indian
Tribe.
<bullet> Notation
that the Indian
Tribe claimed is
federally
recognized.
<bullet> Name and
address of the
parent or legal
guardian.
<bullet> Signature of
parent or legal
guardian to verify
the accuracy of the
information.
ESEA section 6117(d).......... Types of Proof... <bullet> If
enrollment numbers
are not available,
eligibility may be
established by proof
other than an
enrollment number
from the Tribe.
<bullet> Duplicate
forms are
prohibited, once an
Indian child is
determined eligible,
the form shall
follow the Indian
child and each LEA
shall maintain a
record of
determination.
ESEA section 6117(f).......... BIE Schools...... <bullet> BIE schools
may use their most
current Indian
Student Equalization
Program (ISEP)
count; or
<bullet> A count that
complies with the
requirements of the
ED 506 Form.
ESEA section 6117(g).......... Timing of the <bullet> Establish 31
Indian Student consecutive days
Count (ISC). ``ISC count period''
which the applicant
will count Indian
children before the
close of Part I.
<bullet> Determine
that each counted
Indian child was
enrolled at least
one day during such
ISC count period.
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In EASIE Part II, all applicants will be prompted to select the
type of program being submitted: regular formula grant project, a
schoolwide program, or integration of services. Applicants must design
a comprehensive program as outlined in Table 4 below:
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Table 4--EASIE Part II: Project Design and Budget
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Requirement Requirement
ESEA requirement element description
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ESEA section 6114............. Comprehensive <bullet> Describe how
Program Required. the program will
offer activities to
meet culturally
related academic
needs of Indian
students.
<bullet> Align with
State, Tribal, and
Local plans funded
under the ESEA.
<bullet> Include
project objectives
and outcomes for
activities based on
State academic
standards.
<bullet> Explain how
funds will be used
to supplement and
coordinate with
other federal,
state, and local
programs.
<bullet> Demonstrate
how funds will be
used for authorized
services and
activities.
<bullet> Describe the
professional
development that
will be provided to
ensure that all
teachers and other
school professionals
are prepared to work
with Indian children
and are properly
trained.
<bullet> Describe how
the LEA will
periodically assess
the program of all
Indian children,
including Indian
children who do not
participate in the
project. Further,
how the LEA will
provide the results
of each assessment
to the IPC and
Indian Tribes
consistent with the
Family Educational
Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA).
<bullet> Describe the
process to
meaningfully
collaborate with
Indian Tribes in a
timely, active, and
ongoing manner in
developing the
comprehensive
program and the
actions taken as a
result of the
collaboration.
ESEA section 6115(b).......... Authorized <bullet> Activities
Services and that support Native
Activities. American Language
programs and
restoration programs
may be taught by
traditional leaders.
<bullet> Culturally
related activities
that support the
project design.
<bullet> Early
childhood and family
programs that
emphasize school
readiness.
<bullet> Enrichment
programs that focus
on problem solving
and cognitive skill
development.
<bullet> Promotion of
parental involvement
in school
activities.
<bullet> Career
preparation
activities such as
tech-prep education,
mentoring, and
apprenticeship.
<bullet> Prevention
of violence,
suicide, and
substance abuse.
<bullet> Acquisition
of equipment, only
if the acquisition
is essential to
achieve the purpose
of meeting the
unique cultural,
language, and
educational needs of
Indian students.
<bullet> Activities
that promote the
incorporation of
culturally
responsive teaching
and learning.
<bullet> Family
literacy services.
<bullet> Incorporate
appropriately
qualified tribal
elders and seniors.
<bullet> Dropout
prevention
strategies.
<bullet> Strategies
to meet the
education needs of
at-risk Indian
students in
correctional
facilities,
including
transferring from
such facilities.
ESEA section 6115(c).......... Schoolwide <bullet> LEA may use
Programs. funds to support a
schoolwide program
if the IPC approves;
is consistent with
the purpose of the
Indian Education
formula program; and
the LEA identifies
in the application
how the use of funds
will produce
benefits to Indian
children that would
not be achieved if
not used in a
schoolwide program.
ESEA section 6115(e).......... Long-distance <bullet> Funds may
Travel not be used for long-
Prohibited. distance travel
expenses for
training activities
that are available
locally or
regionally.
General Education Provisions Equal Access to <bullet> Project will
Act (GEPA) 20 U.S.C. Sec. Overcome ensure access to and
1228a. Barriers. participation in
activities that
address the unique
cultural, language,
and educational
needs of Indian
students, teachers,
and other program
beneficiaries as
defined in the
Elementary and
Secondary Education
Act (ESEA) as
amended.
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Registration for Formula Grant EASIE: All applicants interested in
submitting a Formula Grant application must register for EASIE. Prior
to the opening of EASIE Part I, PSC will send a broadcast to prior year
grantees and new prospective applicants that have contacted PSC and
registered for EASIE. All recipients who receive PSC's broadcast will
be asked to complete their intent to apply for the upcoming application
period in the EASIE Portal. All applicants will be provided the
opportunity to confirm if any updates to their registration information
are necessary, or if they would like to decline registration. Entities
that do not have an active registration or are new applicants should
contact the PSC listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to
register any time before the EASIE Part I application transmittal
deadline. Registration does not serve as the entity's grant
application. For assistance registering, contact the PSC listed under
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Certification for Formula Grant EASIE: The Authorized Official
Representative (AOR) must certify EASIE Parts I and II by the
respective deadlines. Each applicant should identify at least three
system users, one for each of the following: Project Director, AOR, and
another party (such as a Budget Director) designated to answer
questions in the event the project director is unavailable. The
certification process ensures that the information in the application
is true, reliable, and valid. An applicant that provides a false
statement in the application is subject to penalties under the False
Claims Act, 18 U.S.C. 1001.
V. Grant Administration Information
1. Risk Assessment and Specific Conditions: Consistent with 2 CFR
200.206, before awarding grants under this program the Department
conducts a review of the risks posed by applicants. Under 2 CFR
200.208, the Secretary may impose specific conditions and, under 2 CFR
3474.10, in appropriate circumstances, high-risk conditions on a grant
if the applicant or grantee is not financially stable; has a history of
unsatisfactory performance; has a financial or other management system
that does not meet the standards in 2 CFR part 200, subpart D; has not
fulfilled the conditions of a prior grant; or is otherwise not
responsible.
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: We identify
administrative and national policy requirements in the application
package and reference these and other requirements in the Applicable
Regulations section of this notice.
We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of
a grant in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice and
include these and other specific conditions in the Grant Award
Notification (GAN). The GAN also incorporates your approved application
as part of your binding commitments under the grant.
3. Reporting: (a) If you apply for a grant under this program, you
must ensure that you have in place the necessary processes and systems
to comply with the reporting requirements in 2 CFR part 170 should you
receive funding. This does not apply if you have an exception under 2
CFR 170.110(b).
(b) You must submit a final annual performance report (APR) using
EASIE, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary,
within 120
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days after the close of the grant year. Grantees will be able to access
the APR via EASIE prior to the system being open to users. Grantees
will receive an email from the PSC identifying the date that the APR
will be available to grantees and the deadline for its transmission.
4. Performance Measures: For the purposes of Department reporting
under 34 CFR 75.110, the Secretary has established the following key
performance measures for assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of
the Formula Grants program: (1) the percentage of AIAN students in
grades four and eight who score at or above the basic level in reading
on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP); (2) the
percentage of AIAN students in grades four and eight who score at or
above the basic level in mathematics on the NAEP; (3) the percentage of
Indian students in grades three through eight meeting State achievement
standards by scoring at or above the proficient level in reading and
mathematics on State assessments; (4) the difference between the
percentage of AIAN students in grades three through eight at or above
the proficient level in reading and mathematics on State assessments
and the percentage of all students scoring at those levels; and (5) the
percentage of Indian students who graduate from high school as measured
by the 4 year adjusted cohort graduation rate. The Department will
report data for these measures from administrative data sources;
grantees do not need to report data for these measures.
5. Integrity and Performance System: If you receive an award under
this grant program that over the course of the project period may
exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $250,000), under
2 CFR 200.206(a)(2) we must make a judgment about your integrity,
business ethics, and record of performance under Federal awards--that
is, the risk posed by you as an applicant--before we make an award. In
doing so, we must consider any information about you that is in the
integrity and performance system (currently referred to as the Federal
Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS)),
accessible through <a href="https://sam.gov/">https://sam.gov/</a>. You may review and comment on any
information about yourself that a Federal agency previously entered and
that is currently in FAPIIS.
Please note that if the total value of your currently active
grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from the
Federal Government exceeds $10,000,000, the requirements in 2 CFR part
200, Appendix XII, require you to report certain integrity information
to FAPIIS semiannually. Please review the requirements in 2 CFR part
200, Appendix XII, if this grant plus all the other Federal funds you
receive exceed $10,000,000.
VI. Other Information
Accessible Format: On request to the PSC listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities can obtain this
document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format.
The Department will provide the requestor with an accessible format
that may include Rich Text Format (RTF) or text format (txt), a thumb
drive, an MP3 file, braille, large print, audiotape, compact disc, or
other accessible format.
Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this
document is published in the Federal Register. You may access the
official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal
Regulations at <a href="http://www.govinfo.gov">www.govinfo.gov</a>. At this site, you can view this
document, as well as other Department documents published in the
Federal Register, in text or PDF. To use PDF, you must have Adobe
Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site.
You may also access Department documents published in the Federal
Register by using the article search feature at:
<a href="http://www.federalregister.gov">www.federalregister.gov</a>.
Kirsten Baesler,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2026-02178 Filed 2-2-26; 8:45 am]
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