Federal Programs: METT Pathway Grant
Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades (METT) Grant
CSFA Number: 586-41-2088
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
State Board Of Education (586)
Agency Identification
4745(MT)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
This is for school districts or a consortium of districts to beginning a new Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Trades (METT) career pathway.
Federal Authorization
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Perkins-V-Final-Legislation.pdf
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
To work with business and industry and community college to develop a METT pathway that meets the definition of size scope and quality
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Public School District or Consortia of School Districts or Area Career Center, Education for Employment CTE Systems, Regional Offices of Education and Charter Schools that are their own LEA.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
RFP - Applications are found at https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Request-for-Proposals.aspx. Applications should be scanned into one PDF with all supporting documents and required signatures then uploaded into the ISBE Attachment Manager is found at https://sec1.isbe.net/attachmgr/default.aspx
Continuation Grant - Applications are found within ISBE’s IWAS system
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
RFP - ISBE's Merit Based Review (Award Process) is conducted following Sections C and D of ISBE's Merit Based Review Policy https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Merit_Based_Review_Policy.pdf
Continuation Grant - Applications are reviewed using modified Merit Based Review Process
Deadlines
RFP - Applications are due 45 calendar days from release of RFP.
Continuation Grant - Applications are due within 30 calendar days of receipt
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
RFP - Tentative Award announcements are generally released via email 90 calendar days after the close of the RFP.
Continuation Grant - Applications are generally approved or returned for changes within 30 calendar days of receipt
Appeals
RFP - Appeals are conducted following Section E of ISBE's Merit Based Review Policy https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Merit_Based_Review_Policy.pdf
Continuation Grant – N/A
Renewals
Successful applicants may reapply via continuing application. Funding in the subsequent years will be contingent upon compliance with federal and state law, state grant-making rules, passage of sufficient appropriations for the program, and satisfactory performance in the preceding grant period.
Uses and Restrictions
These funds must use a restricted indirect cost rate. The grant is subject to supplement, not supplant requirements.
Reports
Expenditure reports to be submitted on quarterly basis via IWAS. Programmatic reports are submitted annually. Final programmatic report due 30 days after completion of grant period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503
Records
As required by 2CFR 200.333. Generally, the eligible agency and its subgrantees must retain records related to grant funds and compliance for a period of 3 years from the date the grantee or subgrantee submits its final expenditure report for that funding period. 2 CFR 200.333. Also, all records supporting claims for Federal funds or relating to the accountability of the grantee for the expenditure of such funds must be accessible for administrative review. See also section 443 of GEPA.
Account Identification
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Applicable regulations may be found at the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 76, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99. The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485 also apply. The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474, also apply. OCR Guidelines for Vocational Education and CFR Parts 100-101, 104-106, 108, and 110.Other information may be found at the program website.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
Illinois State Board of Education
100 N 1st St
Springfield IL 62777-0001
Program Website
www.isbe.net/cte
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2024 : $3,700,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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