In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) are proposing a new information collection.

Abstract: The Native Language Immersion Grant instructional funding document will be made available on the www.bie.edu website and by email, as requested. The funding document will include instructions on how to complete the document and identify required information applicants need to provide. The Native Language Immersion Grant requires the following be submitted for consideration:

A project summary including program title, school name, Tribal language(s), geographic location with a brief overview of the need for the program including goals, objectives, specific program activities, and anticipated outputs and outcomes;

Indication of receipt of funding previously from Department of Education or Administration for Native Americans for this specific program work and confirmation of no duplication;

Data collection and stakeholder collaboration activities, and timetable;

Detailed monitoring and evaluation plan including measure indicators and methods, timetable and budget references, products/services to be delivered and how/to whom they will be delivered, if applicable;

Expected direct effect(s) of the program on beneficiaries;

Complete budget information, requested budget items/costs for non-construction programs; And a completed SF-424A.

Each proposal is rated individually based on the quality of the items above and not against other applications. A summary of the review panel comments may be provided to the applicant if requested.