Each State must submit to the Department of Education an application covering a five-year period, which is amended as needed. Award Procedure: the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education review Applications from States for compliance with the statute. If it is determined that the application meets the statutory requirements, the Assistant Secretary awards the State its allotment. For Native Hawaiians program, peer reviewers recommend granters based on the quality of applications submitted. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters office for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The estimated range of time needed to approve/disapprove a State s application is approximately sixty days. For Native Hawaiians Program, approximately sixty days are needed to review and award grants after receipt of application. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: State applications are amended as needed. Awards are generally made effective July 1 of each calendar year. For Native Hawaiians Program, continuation grants are negotiated at the time of initial award. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Interstate; (b) Intrastate; (c) State; (d) Local; (e) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (f)Private non-profit institution/organization; (g) Drug Addict; (h) Alcoholic; 538 (i) School; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
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