Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Alaska Native Education (ANE) Program Assistance Listing Number 84.356A

On January 12, 2021, we published in the Federal Register (86 FR 2392) the NIA for the FY 2021 ANE competition. Following publication of the NIA, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides $85,000,000 for awards to entities eligible to receive grants under the ANE program. Accordingly, we are amending the NIA to notify prospective applicants that we are increasing the estimated available funds and estimated number of awards, and are making related conforming changes. In addition, we are extending the deadline for transmittal of applications in order to allow applicants more time to prepare and submit their applications. The application package will be adjusted to reflect the changes. Applicants that have already submitted applications under the FY 2021 ANE competition may resubmit applications, but are not required to do so. If a new application is not submitted, the Department will use the application that was submitted by the original deadline. If a new application is submitted, the Department will consider the application that is most recently submitted before the deadline of May 3, 2021. All other requirements and conditions stated in the NIA remain the same. Corrections In the Federal Register of January 12, 2021 (86 FR 2392), in FR Doc. No. 2021-00378, we make the following corrections: 1. On page 2392, in the second column, under the ``Dates'' caption and following the heading ``Deadline for Transmittal of Applications,'' remove ``April 12, 2021'' and add, in its place, ``May 3, 2021''. 2. On page 2394, in the middle of the second column, correct the following in the ``II. Award Information'' section: (a) Following the heading ``Estimated Available Funds:'' remove ``$15,592,043'' and add, in its place, ``$31,184,086''. (b) Following the heading ``Estimated Number of Awards:'' remove ``18'' and add, in its place, ``36''. -

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768),or at www.govinfo.gov/​content/​pkg/​FR-2019-02-13/​pdf/​2019-02206.pdf.

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the ANE program is to support innovative projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Natives. These projects must include the activities authorized under section 6304(a)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), and may include one or more of the activities authorized under section 6304(a)(3) of the ESEA, including, but not limited to, curriculum development, training and professional development, early childhood and parent outreach, and enrichment programs, as well as construction.

Assistance Listing Number 84.356A.