Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants are awarded for a 1 to 3-year period and may receive no-cost extensions as appropriate up to a maximum of 5 years. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual progress reports. Quarterly financial reports. Final progress and financial reports are due within 90 days after project 336 expiration. Audits: Audits will be conducted in accordance with guidelines established in the revised OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," and implemented in 7 CFR Part 3052. Records: Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are expended for authorized purposes. Grant related records must be retained at least 3 years; records must be retained beyond the 3-year period if litigation is pending or audit findings have not been resolved. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1500-0-1-352. Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $4,176,000; FY 00 est $4,176,000; and FY 01 est $5,760,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $47,936 to $152,000; $89,479. PROGAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: An example of program accomplishments: One university developed a course entitled, "Insects and Human Society" presented in two formats: As a traditional on-campus lecture class for undergraduates and as an innovative distance education course. The course reaches out to future journalists,
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