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What is the purpose of this program?
The overall purpose of the program is to meet the unique educational needs of Alaska natives and to support the development of supplemental educational programs to benefit Alaska natives.
How can these funds be used?
Allowable activities include, but are not limited to: the development and implementation of plans, methods, and strategies to improve education of Alaska Natives; development of curricula; professional development activities for educators; the development and operation of student enrichment programs for Alaska Native preschool children; family literacy services; development and operation of student enrichment programs in science and mathematics; research and data collection activities to determine the educational status and needs of Alaska Native children and adults; remedial and enrichment programs; parenting education programs, activities carried out through Even Start and Head Start programs; other early learning and preschool programs; dropout prevention programs; career preparation activities.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Grants are available to: Alaska Native organizations, educational entities with experience in developing or operating Alaska Native programs or programs of instruction conducted in Alaska native languages, cultural and community-based organizations with experience in developing or operating programs to benefit Alaska Natives, and consortia of organizations.
A SEA or LEA may apply only as part of a consortium involving an Alaska Native organization. The consortia may include other eligible applicants.
What is the application or allocation process?
Contact Lynn Thomas, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-6140. Phone 202-260-1541. Contact your state department of education or local district to learn about the application process, timeliness, eligibility requirements, and when funds are disbursed.
Application Deadline:
08/06/2003
Funding Process for Schools:
Competitive grants
Total FY 2004 Funding:
$33,302,000 million
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
This information also appears at the US Department of Education:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/alaskanative/index.html
Authorizing Legislation:
Title VII, Part C of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110)
Name: Lynn Thomas
Phone: (202) 260-1541
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