FOCUS on Student Achievement
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The FOCUS program targets schools where student achievement is close to meeting annual measurable objectives as set by their state’s achievement test and where additional resources could facilitate achievement of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as required by Public Law 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments on reservations with Bureau-funded schools may apply to administer the program.
Beneficiaries
- 9
Children between the ages of 5 and 21 who are members of or are at least a one-fourth degree Indian blood descendant of a member of an Indian tribe which is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Indians because of their status as Indians.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
The Tribe should contact the Education Line Officer.
Award Procedure
The BIE conducts a thorough review of all BIE schools’ AYP status and data. The BIE then funds schools that are at the cusp of nearly meeting AYP status.
Applications by Tribal governments to administer the program will be processed within 90 days; and or after AYP determination is made by BIE.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
FOCUS funds may be used for staff development and to implement proven instructional strategies designed to achieve annual growth for all students and “catch-up” growth for students performing below grade level expectations in reading and math.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements