Civil Rights Training and Advisory Services (also known as Equity Assistance Centers)
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To provide technical assistance and training services to school districts and other responsible governmental agencies to cope with educational problems occasioned by race, sex, religion, and national origin desegregation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Other public organizations
- Private nonprofits
- Quasi-public nonprofits
- Non-government (general)
Any private, nonprofit organization or any public agency (other than a State educational agency or school board) may apply.
Beneficiaries
- 5
- 52
- 8
- 23
Educational personnel and elementary and secondary students in local school districts benefit.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
2 CFR 3474, 2 CFR 3485, 34 CFR 270, and the Education Department General Education Regulations in 34 CFR 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84,86, 97, 98, and 99 apply to this program. Applications or proposals must be prepared and submitted in accordance with applicable program announcements.
Award Procedure
After completion of competitive peer review of applications, the Department makes the final decision on the approval and funding of applications.
Approximately 30 to 90 Days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds support Equity Assistance Centers to provide technical assistance and training, upon request, in the areas of race, sex, religion, and national origin to public school districts and other responsible governmental agencies to promote equitable education opportunities. The centers work in the areas of civil rights and equity. This assistance helps schools and communities ensure that equitable education opportunities are available and accessible for all children.
Required Documentation
See above.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements