an application for a Federal grant and the amount of such grant pursuant to this subpart, will consider the following factors, weighted as indicated:

(1) (5 points)-The need for the proposed activity in the area served or to be served by the applicant;

(2) (15 points)-Adequacy of qualifications and experiences of personnel designated to carry out the proposed project;

(3) (20 points) Soundness of the proposed plan of operation, including consideration of the extent to which:

(i) The objectives of the proposed project are sharply defined, (including specific time schedules for their achievement) clearly stated, capable of being attained by the proposed procedures, and capable of being measured;

(ii) Provision is made for adequate evaluation of the effectiveness of the project and for determining the extent to which the objectives are accomplished; (iii)

Objectives clearly relate to needs assessed; and

(iv) Costs are reasonable in relation to anticipated results.

(4) (20 points)-Expected potential for utilizing the results of the proposed project in other projects or programs for similar educational purposes;

(5) (10 points)-Provision is made for disseminating the results of the project and for making materials, techniques, and other outputs resulting therefrom available to the general public and specifically to those concerned with the area of education with which the project is itself concerned.

(6) (20 points)-The extent to which the application reflects a knowledge of and has analyzed training needs in community education, with specific reference to agencies to be served or benefited in the project, provides for responding to such needs; and has involved persons to be trained in the design and planning for training.

(7) (25 points)-The extent to which the proposed project is likely to build the capacity of the grantee to serve as a training resource for local educational agencies and State educational agencies planning, carrying out, and/

or assisting community education programs.

(8) (20 points)-Evidence that the grantee will cooperate with other public and private agencies and institutions in carrying out the project so as to coordinate training activities with related activities in community education and to avoid duplication.

(9) (5 points)-The extent to which training provided by the project is likely to form a foundation from which training participants (or users of materials developed by the project) may pursue long-term or formal degree training if they so desire.

(10) (60 points)-(i) The extent to which approval of a project will (a) contribute to the funding of a wide variety of projects which collectively can demonstrate diverse approaches to training in community education; and (b) result in the development of exemplary or innovative quality program models throughout the United States recognizing the role which limited Federal resources can plan in assisting such programs; and

(ii) The criteria in § 100a.26(b) of this chapter shall not apply to grant applications under this subpart.

(20 U.S.C. 1864(e))

§ 160c.36 Allowable costs.

Allowable costs under grants awarded pursuant to this subpart shall be determined in accordance with cost principles set forth in Appendix C-II to Subchapter A of this chapter, subject to applicable limitations set forth in this subpart and to the restrictions that (a) indirect costs will be allowed at either (1) the actual level of the institutional indirect costs or (2) 8 percent of total direct costs, whichever is the lesser; (b) the costs of facilities, capital assets, and repairs which materially increase the value or useful life of capital assets generally shall be unallowable under this subpart and will only be allowed if the Commissioner specifically authorizes such costs; and (c) stipends and dependency allowances will be unallowable.

(20 U.S.C. 1864(e))

(c) Relate the subject matter of the curricula of schools to the needs of persons to function fully in society;

(d) Extend the concept of the education process beyond the school into the area of employment and the community;

(e) Foster flexibility in attitudes, skills, and knowledge in order to enable persons to cope with accelerating change and obsolescence;

(f) Make education more relevant to employment and functioning in society; and

(g) Eliminate any distinction between education for vocational purposes and general or academic education.

(20 U.S.C. 1865(d))

(h) "Handicapped children" means mentally retarded, hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, visually handicapped, seriously emotionally disturbed, orthopedically impaired, or other health impaired children or children with specific learning disabilities who by reason thereof require special education and related services.

(20 U.S.C. 1401)

(i) An "incremental improvement" means a gain in the quality and/or quantity of career education in a school or school system, reflecting the fact that the implementation of career education is a gradual process which proceeds in small steps from little or no career education to a fully integrated and successful program.

(20 U.S.C. 1865)

(j) "Institution of higher education” or "institution" means an educational institution in any State which meets the requirements set forth in section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1963 as amended.

(20 U.S.C. 1141(a))

(k) "Local educational agency" means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State for either administrative control or direction of, or to perform a service function for, public elementary or secondary schools in a city, county, township, school district, or other political subdivision of a State, or such combination of school

cation in such settings as the senior high school, the community college, adult and community education agencies, or in institutions of higher education;

(c) Demonstrate the most effective methods and techniques in career education for such special segments of the population as handicapped, gifted and talented, minority or low income youth, or to reduce sex stereotyping in career choices;

(d) Demonstrate the most effective methods and techniques for the training and retraining of persons for conducting career education programs; and

(e) Communicate career education philosophy, methods, program activities, and evaluation results to career education practitioners and to the general public.

(20 U.S.C. 1865)

§ 160d.6 Required application data.

Each application for assistance under this subpart must set forth a detailed plan which includes:

(a) Identification of the purpose in § 160d.5(a)-(e) to which the application is addressed. If the applicant chooses to participate in more than one of these listed purposes, a separate application must be submitted for each purpose. For the purpose in § 160d.5(b), a single application shall address no more than one special setting. For the purpose in § 160d.5(c), a single application shall address no more than one special population;

(b) An operational plan describing, in detail, exactly how the applicant proposes to achieve the specific purpose addressed in the application and explaining the exemplary nature of the proposed procedures. This operational plan shall include, as a minimum:

(1) The process and learner outcome objectives of the proposed project stated in measurable terms;

(2) Evidence that each objective is based on documented needs of:

(i) Participants to be served in the specific geographic location of the proposed project; and

(ii) Similar participants in other locations across the nation;

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(3) The tasks and strategies to be used to accomplish the stated objectives, including a description of career education processes, techniques, and materials developed in previous projects supported under the Office of Career Education, under the National Institute of Education, under Parts C, D, and I of the Vocational Education Act, and under other appropriate sources, which the applicant proposes to utilize in this proposed project; and a description of the measures to be undertaken to insure a high level of interaction between the world of education and the world of work in implementing the project;

(4) Description of the manner in which the proposed objectives, tasks, and strategies will comprise a comprehensive approach to career education for the participants to be involved; and

(5) A set of milestones and dates by which to monitor accomplishment of the proposed tasks;

(c) Specification of prior career education activities, if any, which the applicant has carried out, including data bearing on evaluation of the effectiveness of such prior activities;

(d) A specific plan to be utilized in evaluating the accomplishment of each of the process and learner outcome objectives listed pursuant to § 160d.6(b)(1), including:

(1) The criteria of success for evaluating each objective;

(2) The evaluation design to be used for each objective;

(3) The data collection instruments or other techniques to be used for each objective;

(4) The data analysis to be conducted for each objective;

(5) The dates by which data on the various objectives will be available; and

(6) The evaluation resources of personnel and budget that will be utilized;

(e) A description of applicant or other additional resources, if any, to be contributed to the proposed activities to supplement funds received under this subpart;

(f) A plan for disseminating information to others during the course of the

project and at the conclusion of the project funding period;

(g) Identification of all proposed staff, their duties, and a description of the qualifications possessed by all proposed professional staff; and

(h) Evidence of any commitment already received from outside organizations, groups, or individuals to cooperate in the implementation of the proposed activities;

(1) Each application for assistance under this subpart must contain on a single page, as the first page of the narrative, the following information: (i) Identification of the purpose from 160d.5(a)-(e) to which the application is addressed;

(ii) A brief abstract of the proposed project; and

(iii) A statement that a copy of the application has been submitted to the State Career Education Coordinator of the State within which the application originated.

Criteria

carried out, if any, and presents evidence describing the effectiveness of these activities. The application describes relevant career education processes, techniques, and materials developed in previous projects supported by the Office of Career Education, the National Institute of Education and other agencies and sources, and explains how this prior work will be utilized in implementing the proposed project............ (2) Proposed activities: A specific description is provided of the activities proposed for each major step in the project. The time required for each activity, and the period of the project it covers, is clearly charted in the operational plan....... (d) Interaction and involvement.

Specific measures are described for achieving a high level of interaction between the world of education and the world of work in implementing the proposed project .... (e) Evaluation plan. Provision is made for adequate evaluation of the effectiveness of the project and for determining the extent to which the objectives are accomplished...

(f) Exemplary nature of project. The plan clearly calls for a comprehensive career education model that, if successfully attained, holds high promise of serving as one that others could profit by emulating. The activities hold promise of being useful in other career education projects or programs for similar educational purposes. (g) Personnel. The personnel with committed major responsibilities for the proposed activities have the necessary qualifications and experience to assure successful completion of the activities. Evidence presented shows the commitment necessary from individuals and groups whose assistance is needed to accomplish the proposed objectives.

(h) Budget. The size, scope, and duration of the project are reasonable and the estimated cost is reasonable in relation to anticipated results...........

Maximum score

17

10

20

15

10

5

(a) Allowable costs under grants and assistance contracts awarded under this subpart shall be determined in accordance with cost principles set forth in Appendix B, C, or D (as applicable) to Subchapter A of Title 45 Code of

Federal Regulations (the Office of Education's General Provisions Regulations).

(b) It is expected that grants and assistance contracts under this subpart will generally not exceed $200,000, although each application will be judged on the basis of the proposed activities. (20 U.S.C. 1865)

§ 160d.9 Project duration.

(a) Projects will normally be one year in duration. However, applicants should make a realistic estimate of the amount of time needed to implement the proposed project activities. Where this estimate indicates that more or less than one year is necessary, the operational plan and budget should reflect this.

(b) With respect to applications requesting more than one year of funding, it is anticipated that generally an initial grant or assistance contract will be awarded for the first year of the project. In order to be considered for funding for any remaining time period, the grantee or assistance contractor will be required to submit a new application upon announcement of subsequent competition for funding. This new application will be judged on the basis of the published evaluation criteria in competition with other applications received in such subsequent competition.

(20 U.S.C. 1865)

§ 160d.10 State review and comment.

States may submit advice and comment on any application originating within their States. In order to allow for this, an applicant must provide a copy of its application to the State educational agency of the State within which the applicant is located. This copy must be submitted to the State Coordinator of Career Education, as designated by the Chief State School Officer, concurrently with the submission of the application to the Commissioner.

(20 U.S.C. 1865)