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[Docket No. FAA–2019–0847]
Period of Public Comment for the FAA
Aviation Maintenance Technical
Workers Workforce Development
Grant Program Is Open for 15 Days
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Transportation
(DOT).
ACTION: Period of public comment for
the FAA Aviation Maintenance
Technical Workers Workforce
Development Grant Program is open for
15 days.
AGENCY:
The FAA announces a Period
of Public Comment for the Aviation
Maintenance Technical Workers
Workforce Development Grant Program
and previews a forthcoming notice of
funding opportunity.
DATES: Written comments should be
submitted by September 23, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Please send written
comments:
By Electronic Docket:
www.regulations.gov (Enter docket
number into search field).
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Assistance
Listing Number: 20.112,
www.beta.sam.gov.
Note: This is not a request for proposals or
offers.
Background
On October 5, 2018, the President
signed the FAA Reauthorization Act of
2018 (the Act) (Pub. L. 115–254).
Section 625 of the Act addresses the
projected shortage of aviation
maintenance technical workers in the
aviation industry by directing the
establishment of an Aviation
Maintenance Technical Workers
Workforce Development Grant Program.
Congress authorized the program
through the end of Fiscal Year 2023.
(a) Holders of a certificate issued
under 14 CFR parts 21, 121, 135, or 145,
or labor organizations representing
aviation maintenance workers;
(b) accredited institutions of higher
education (as defined in 20 U.S.C.
1001), or high schools or secondary
schools (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801);
or
(c) state or local governmental
entities.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Information
Targeted Release Date
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
(Pub. L. 115–254, Section 625).
The FAA anticipates releasing an
initial Notice of Funding Opportunity
(NOFO) on www.grants.gov on or about
November 13, 2020. The FAA envisions
thereafter releasing NOFOs each year for
which funding has been appropriated.
The FAA anticipates all NOFOs will
remain open for 60 days.
Funding
Notice of Intent To Apply
Congress appropriated $5,000,000 of
funding for the program in Fiscal Year
2020 budget and capped each approved
project to be not more than $500,000 for
any one grant in any one fiscal year.
NOFOs may ask for applicants to
email the FAA with their Intent to
Apply for a grant within ten days of
NOFO release. Submission of Intent to
Apply will not be mandatory.
Types of Projects
Unexpended Funds
The types of projects supported under
the new Aviation Maintenance
Technical Workers Workforce
Development Grant Program are those
that:
(a) Establish new educational
programs that teach technical skills
used in aviation maintenance, including
purchasing equipment, or improve
existing such programs;
(b) enhance aviation maintenance
technical education or the aviation
maintenance industry workforce;
(c) establish scholarships or
apprenticeships for individuals
pursuing employment in the aviation
maintenance industry;
(d) support outreach about careers in
the aviation maintenance industry to
primary, secondary, and post-secondary
school students or to communities
under-represented in the industry;
(e) support transition to careers in
aviation maintenance, including for
members of the Armed Forces; or
(f) support educational opportunities
related to aviation maintenance in
economically disadvantaged geographic
areas.
If all funds are not expended in an
award cycle for each fiscal year, the
FAA may make additional awards from
a previous pool of applications.
Authorizing Legislation
Eligible Applicants
Section 625 of the Act identifies the
following types of entities as eligible to
apply for the Aviation Maintenance
Technical Workers Workforce
Development Grants:
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The FAA will release NOFOs on
www.grants.gov and intends to accept
only electronic applications. Potential
applicants are encouraged to create
accounts on www.grants.gov and can
review samples of forms by following
this link: https://www.grants.gov/web/
grants/forms/sf-424-family.html.
Application Package
Application packages will be accepted
electronically on www.grants.gov up to
11:59 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time of
the closing date. Late submissions will
not be accepted or reviewed. The
application package may consist of
completed standard government
Financial Assistance Application forms
such as those listed below:
• Application for Federal Assistance
(SF 424)
• Budget Information for NonConstruction Programs (SF–424A)
• Assurances for Non-Construction
Programs (SF–424B—Mandatory)
• SF–425 Federal Financial Report
4040–0014 and SF–425A Federal
Financial Report Attachment
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and
Certification (SF–LLL)
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• Project/Performance Site Location(s),
Key Contacts, and Project Abstract
• Project Abstract Summary
• ACH Vendor Payment Enrollment
(SF–3881)
Proof of Eligibility
Applicants will be required to upload
proof of eligibility to apply for the
grants such as copies of accreditations
and certifications. The FAA reserves the
right to validate proof of eligibility.
Award Floor and Ceiling
The FAA may issue awards of
between $25,000 and not more than
$500,000 (the ceiling established in the
Act) for any one grant in any one fiscal
year.
Number of Awards
This grant program is competitive.
The FAA reserves the right to make
grant awards depending on the quantity
and quality of proposals received in
response to the NOFO. The expectation
is to fund a minimum of 10 proposals.
Period of Performance
The FAA anticipates that the period
of performance of each grant will be 12
to 18 months from the effective date of
the grant award.
Funding Restrictions
• The FAA will not reimburse preaward costs or application preparation
costs under the proposed award.
• The FAA will not reimburse for
facility construction or research
activities.
• The FAA may cap the use of the
grant funds for Indirect and
Administrative Costs to 5% of the total
award.
Matching Requirements
The FAA Aviation Workforce
Development Grant Programs enabling
legislation does not require matching
contributions in this program.
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Partnerships
Individual entities, teams, and new
providers are eligible to apply for a
grant. The FAA encourages applicants
to partner with others as appropriate to:
satisfy Congressional intent and meet
the requirements of this selection
criteria; reach and include students and
educators in various geographic and
economic areas; and to help the
applicant provide additional
opportunities, assistance, and resources
to ensure success and sustainability.
Application Review Information
FAA Subject Matter Experts will serve
on teams to provide a Technical, and a
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Management and Fiscal Evaluation. The
Technical Evaluation Team will review
applications and rank proposals based
upon merit criteria similar to the
examples below. The Management and
Fiscal Reviewers will review financial
aspects of the proposal including the
budget and supporting narrative, plans
to administer and oversee activities,
assessment processes and tools.
Incorrect, missing documents/items, or
incomplete applications will be grounds
for rejecting the application.
Applications should address each
criterion. Late submissions will not be
considered.
Examples of Potential Merit Criteria
Criterion 1
The extent to which the applicant can
encourage, increase interest, recruit
students, and deliver programs to a
diverse population including those in
economically disadvantaged geographic
areas and those under-represented in
the aviation maintenance field. The
applicant should demonstrate the
following:
• Outreach and recruitment efforts to
encourage aviation maintenance careers
for students in primary, secondary and/
or post-secondary schools, or in
communities under- represented in the
industry, and facilitate the transition to
careers in aviation maintenance to
include members of the Armed Forces.
• The role of individuals, entities or
organizations participating in the
proposed activities; provide letters of
commitment by each participant.
• The extent to which the applicant is
prepared to create, adapt, or improve
programs designed to generate and
increase interest in aviation
maintenance careers. Provide activities
participants will undertake to prepare
for and transition into aviation
maintenance careers.
• An ability to provide education and
training activities to enhance career
awareness and understanding of the
aviation maintenance industry. Include
vocational and other programs
presented in the past through various
methods. Include the size and scope of
the program anticipated.
• Plans to improve existing or
establish new educational programs that
teach appropriate technical skills and
describe how the activities will serve to
enhance and prepare the future aviation
maintenance workforce. Include
potential scholarship and/or
apprenticeship opportunities to attract
those who may pursue employment in
the aviation maintenance industry.
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Criterion 2
Resources available to the applicant to
carry out this project. The applicant
should demonstrate the following:
• Ability to provide the necessary
resources and facilities and carry out
activities to support the program
overall.
• Plans to provide maintenance
career preparation and related activities
using multiple methods.
• Other resources.
Criterion 3
Ability to design and disseminate
program information. Include a plan to
provide aviation maintenance workforce
development programs to a diverse
population including those in
economically disadvantaged geographic
areas and those under-represented in
the aviation maintenance field, with a
continuing education component.
Include a plan to attract potential
participants transitioning into the field.
The applicant should demonstrate the
following:
• Ability to conduct courses,
seminars, workshops, vocational or
other activities related to aviation
maintenance careers.
• Facilities, equipment, and resources
available to provide for: student
recruitment; academic and career
counseling and mentoring; and general
information dissemination activities.
• Outreach plans to include students
in primary, secondary, and postsecondary schools or communities
under-represented in the industry and
those transition from the Armed Forces.
Criterion 4
Ability to effectively administer the
proposed activities. The FAA is
interested in a disciplined
administrative and strategic project
plan. Include an approach to efficiently
control administrative expenses while
effectively allocating resources between
projects designed to optimize career
awareness and prepare students to enter
aviation maintenance careers. The
applicant should demonstrate the
following:
• Provide a plan describing how the
applicant will organize and oversee
individual activities and manage the
various tasks.
• Describe how the applicant will
evaluate activities and meet, develop,
adapt or expand performance goals.
• Indicate the entity prepared to serve
as the lead for administrative purposes
and describe the responsibilities to be
undertaken, should a team propose.
• Provide a proposed budget
including necessary equipment to be
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purchased to achieve program goals
with a supporting narrative.
annual progress reports and final
reports.
Industry Consultation
Federal Assistance Program Law
Prior to selecting among competing
applications, the Secretary shall consult
with representatives from aircraft repair
stations, design and production
approval holders, air carriers, labor
organizations, business aviation, general
aviation, educational institutions, and
other relevant aviation sectors.
Therefore, the FAA is assuming this
responsibility by providing stakeholders
and the public an opportunity to review
this preliminary plan to establish the
Aviation Workforce Development Grant
Programs.
The FAA will adhere to all Guidelines
for Federal Assistance Programs
outlined in the Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
To review the 2 CFR 200, please visit:
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2cfr200_
main_02.tpl.
Financial Review
The FAA will perform an assessment
of risk posed by the applicant prior to
issuing awards. The assessment
includes evaluating previous Federal
grant experiences, financial stability,
and potential for conflicts of interest.
The applicant will be asked to submit a
copy of its most recent Cognizant
Auditing Agency Report and remedies
to all findings. Any potential applicants
with previous disbarments or
suspensions will be disqualified.
Note: This is not a request for proposals or
offers.
Please visit
our website at: www.faa.gov/go/awd or
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/
headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Issued in Washington DC, on September 2,
2020.
Patricia A Watts,
Grants Officer, Aviation Workforce
Development Grant Programs, NextGen
Grants Management Branch (ANG–A19).
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Unique Identifier or System of Award
The applicant is required to: (i) Be
registered in www.SAM.gov before
submitting its application; (ii) provide a
valid unique entity identifier in its
application; and (iii) continue to
maintain an active SAM registration
with current information at all times
during which it has an active Federal
award or an application or plan under
consideration by a Federal awarding
agency.
The Federal awarding agency may not
make a Federal award to an applicant
until the applicant has complied with
all applicable unique identifier and
SAM requirements. If an applicant has
not fully complied with the
requirements by the time of the Federal
awarding agency is ready to make a
Federal award, the Federal awarding
agency may determine that the
applicant is not sufficiently prepared or
is not qualified to receive a Federal
award.
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Degree of Federal Involvement
The FAA may conduct site visits of
applicant institutions and facilities to
observe curriculum delivery, and review
relevant materials including books,
records, activity plans, relevant
documents, accounting procedures,
processes, and related activities and
resources. The FAA will require semi-
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Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions
on Proposed Highway in California
Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims
for judicial review of actions by the
California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans).
AGENCY:
The FHWA, on behalf of
Caltrans, is issuing this notice to
announce actions taken by Caltrans that
are final. The actions relate to a
proposed permanent restoration project,
on State Route 70, in the County of
Plumas, State of California. Those
actions grant licenses, permits, and
approvals for the project.
DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on
behalf of Caltrans, is advising the public
of final agency actions subject to 23
U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking
judicial review of the Federal agency
actions on the highway project will be
barred unless the claim is filed on or
before February 5, 2021. If the Federal
law that authorizes judicial review of a
claim provides a time period of less
than 150 days for filing such claim, then
that shorter time period applies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Caltrans: Emiliano Pro, Branch Chief,
Caltrans Office of Environmental
SUMMARY:
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Management, California Department of
Transportation-District 2, 1031 Butte
Street, Redding, CA 96001 Office Hours:
7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Pacific Standard
Time, telephone (530) 225–3174 or
email emiliano.pro@dot.ca.gov. For
FHWA, contact David Tedrick at (916)
498–5024 or email david.tedrick@
dot.gov.
Effective
July 1, 2007, The FHWA assigned, and
the Caltrans assumed, environmental
responsibilities for this project pursuant
to 23 U.S.C. 327. Notice is hereby given
that Caltrans has taken final agency
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1) by
issuing licenses, permits, and approvals
for the following highway project in the
State of California:
Permanent restoration project to
repair storm-related damage to SR 70 at
multiple locations (from post mile 0.00
to 29.9) in Plumas County. Project will
partially grout rock slope protection,
construct a tie back retaining wall, and
replace numerous culverts to
permanently restore and replace the
storm-damaged highway protective
features to prevent route closure and
future damage to the state highway. The
actions by the Federal agencies, and the
laws under which such actions were
taken, are described in the Final
Environmental Assessment (EA)
approved on June 19, 2020, in the
FHWA Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) issued on June 19, 2020, and in
other documents in the FHWA project
records (Federal Project reference
number 02 1800 0119). The EA, FONSI
and other project records are available
by contacting Caltrans at the addresses
provided above. The Caltrans EA and
FONSI can be viewed and downloaded
from the project website at https://
ceqanet.opr.ca.gov/2020039005/3, or
viewed at public libraries in the project
area.
This notice applies to all Federal
agency decisions as of the issuance date
of this notice and all laws under which
such actions were taken, including but
not limited to:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Council on Environmental Quality
Regulations
2. National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.
3. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970, 23
U.S.C I 09
4. MAP–21, the Moving Ahead for
Progress in the 21st Century Act
(Pub. L. 112–141)
5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
(CAAA)
6. Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0847]
Period of Public Comment for the FAA Aviation Maintenance
Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program Is Open for 15
Days
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Period of public comment for the FAA Aviation Maintenance
Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program is open for 15
days.
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SUMMARY: The FAA announces a Period of Public Comment for the Aviation
Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program and
previews a forthcoming notice of funding opportunity.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 23, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Please send written comments:
By Electronic Docket: www.regulations.gov (Enter docket number into
search field).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Assistance Listing Number: 20.112,
www.beta.sam.gov.
Note: This is not a request for proposals or offers.
Background
On October 5, 2018, the President signed the FAA Reauthorization
Act of 2018 (the Act) (Pub. L. 115-254). Section 625 of the Act
addresses the projected shortage of aviation maintenance technical
workers in the aviation industry by directing the establishment of an
Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant
Program. Congress authorized the program through the end of Fiscal Year
2023.
Authorizing Legislation
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254, Section 625).
Funding
Congress appropriated $5,000,000 of funding for the program in
Fiscal Year 2020 budget and capped each approved project to be not more
than $500,000 for any one grant in any one fiscal year.
Types of Projects
The types of projects supported under the new Aviation Maintenance
Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program are those that:
(a) Establish new educational programs that teach technical skills
used in aviation maintenance, including purchasing equipment, or
improve existing such programs;
(b) enhance aviation maintenance technical education or the
aviation maintenance industry workforce;
(c) establish scholarships or apprenticeships for individuals
pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry;
(d) support outreach about careers in the aviation maintenance
industry to primary, secondary, and post-secondary school students or
to communities under-represented in the industry;
(e) support transition to careers in aviation maintenance,
including for members of the Armed Forces; or
(f) support educational opportunities related to aviation
maintenance in economically disadvantaged geographic areas.
Eligible Applicants
Section 625 of the Act identifies the following types of entities
as eligible to apply for the Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers
Workforce Development Grants:
(a) Holders of a certificate issued under 14 CFR parts 21, 121,
135, or 145, or labor organizations representing aviation maintenance
workers;
(b) accredited institutions of higher education (as defined in 20
U.S.C. 1001), or high schools or secondary schools (as defined in 20
U.S.C. 7801); or
(c) state or local governmental entities.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Information
Targeted Release Date
The FAA anticipates releasing an initial Notice of Funding
Opportunity (NOFO) on www.grants.gov on or about November 13, 2020. The
FAA envisions thereafter releasing NOFOs each year for which funding
has been appropriated. The FAA anticipates all NOFOs will remain open
for 60 days.
Notice of Intent To Apply
NOFOs may ask for applicants to email the FAA with their Intent to
Apply for a grant within ten days of NOFO release. Submission of Intent
to Apply will not be mandatory.
Unexpended Funds
If all funds are not expended in an award cycle for each fiscal
year, the FAA may make additional awards from a previous pool of
applications.
Grants.Gov
The FAA will release NOFOs on www.grants.gov and intends to accept
only electronic applications. Potential applicants are encouraged to
create accounts on www.grants.gov and can review samples of forms by
following this link: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/sf-424-family.html.
Application Package
Application packages will be accepted electronically on
www.grants.gov up to 11:59 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time of the closing
date. Late submissions will not be accepted or reviewed. The
application package may consist of completed standard government
Financial Assistance Application forms such as those listed below:
Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424)
Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A)
Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B--Mandatory)
SF-425 Federal Financial Report 4040-0014 and SF-425A Federal
Financial Report Attachment
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and Certification (SF-LLL)
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Project/Performance Site Location(s), Key Contacts, and
Project Abstract
Project Abstract Summary
ACH Vendor Payment Enrollment (SF-3881)
Proof of Eligibility
Applicants will be required to upload proof of eligibility to apply
for the grants such as copies of accreditations and certifications. The
FAA reserves the right to validate proof of eligibility.
Award Floor and Ceiling
The FAA may issue awards of between $25,000 and not more than
$500,000 (the ceiling established in the Act) for any one grant in any
one fiscal year.
Number of Awards
This grant program is competitive. The FAA reserves the right to
make grant awards depending on the quantity and quality of proposals
received in response to the NOFO. The expectation is to fund a minimum
of 10 proposals.
Period of Performance
The FAA anticipates that the period of performance of each grant
will be 12 to 18 months from the effective date of the grant award.
Funding Restrictions
The FAA will not reimburse pre-award costs or application
preparation costs under the proposed award.
The FAA will not reimburse for facility construction or
research activities.
The FAA may cap the use of the grant funds for Indirect
and Administrative Costs to 5% of the total award.
Matching Requirements
The FAA Aviation Workforce Development Grant Programs enabling
legislation does not require matching contributions in this program.
Partnerships
Individual entities, teams, and new providers are eligible to apply
for a grant. The FAA encourages applicants to partner with others as
appropriate to: satisfy Congressional intent and meet the requirements
of this selection criteria; reach and include students and educators in
various geographic and economic areas; and to help the applicant
provide additional opportunities, assistance, and resources to ensure
success and sustainability.
Application Review Information
FAA Subject Matter Experts will serve on teams to provide a
Technical, and a Management and Fiscal Evaluation. The Technical
Evaluation Team will review applications and rank proposals based upon
merit criteria similar to the examples below. The Management and Fiscal
Reviewers will review financial aspects of the proposal including the
budget and supporting narrative, plans to administer and oversee
activities, assessment processes and tools. Incorrect, missing
documents/items, or incomplete applications will be grounds for
rejecting the application. Applications should address each criterion.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Examples of Potential Merit Criteria
Criterion 1
The extent to which the applicant can encourage, increase interest,
recruit students, and deliver programs to a diverse population
including those in economically disadvantaged geographic areas and
those under-represented in the aviation maintenance field. The
applicant should demonstrate the following:
Outreach and recruitment efforts to encourage aviation
maintenance careers for students in primary, secondary and/or post-
secondary schools, or in communities under- represented in the
industry, and facilitate the transition to careers in aviation
maintenance to include members of the Armed Forces.
The role of individuals, entities or organizations
participating in the proposed activities; provide letters of commitment
by each participant.
The extent to which the applicant is prepared to create,
adapt, or improve programs designed to generate and increase interest
in aviation maintenance careers. Provide activities participants will
undertake to prepare for and transition into aviation maintenance
careers.
An ability to provide education and training activities to
enhance career awareness and understanding of the aviation maintenance
industry. Include vocational and other programs presented in the past
through various methods. Include the size and scope of the program
anticipated.
Plans to improve existing or establish new educational
programs that teach appropriate technical skills and describe how the
activities will serve to enhance and prepare the future aviation
maintenance workforce. Include potential scholarship and/or
apprenticeship opportunities to attract those who may pursue employment
in the aviation maintenance industry.
Criterion 2
Resources available to the applicant to carry out this project. The
applicant should demonstrate the following:
Ability to provide the necessary resources and facilities
and carry out activities to support the program overall.
Plans to provide maintenance career preparation and
related activities using multiple methods.
Other resources.
Criterion 3
Ability to design and disseminate program information. Include a
plan to provide aviation maintenance workforce development programs to
a diverse population including those in economically disadvantaged
geographic areas and those under-represented in the aviation
maintenance field, with a continuing education component. Include a
plan to attract potential participants transitioning into the field.
The applicant should demonstrate the following:
Ability to conduct courses, seminars, workshops,
vocational or other activities related to aviation maintenance careers.
Facilities, equipment, and resources available to provide
for: student recruitment; academic and career counseling and mentoring;
and general information dissemination activities.
Outreach plans to include students in primary, secondary,
and post-secondary schools or communities under-represented in the
industry and those transition from the Armed Forces.
Criterion 4
Ability to effectively administer the proposed activities. The FAA
is interested in a disciplined administrative and strategic project
plan. Include an approach to efficiently control administrative
expenses while effectively allocating resources between projects
designed to optimize career awareness and prepare students to enter
aviation maintenance careers. The applicant should demonstrate the
following:
Provide a plan describing how the applicant will organize
and oversee individual activities and manage the various tasks.
Describe how the applicant will evaluate activities and
meet, develop, adapt or expand performance goals.
Indicate the entity prepared to serve as the lead for
administrative purposes and describe the responsibilities to be
undertaken, should a team propose.
Provide a proposed budget including necessary equipment to
be
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purchased to achieve program goals with a supporting narrative.
Industry Consultation
Prior to selecting among competing applications, the Secretary
shall consult with representatives from aircraft repair stations,
design and production approval holders, air carriers, labor
organizations, business aviation, general aviation, educational
institutions, and other relevant aviation sectors. Therefore, the FAA
is assuming this responsibility by providing stakeholders and the
public an opportunity to review this preliminary plan to establish the
Aviation Workforce Development Grant Programs.
Financial Review
The FAA will perform an assessment of risk posed by the applicant
prior to issuing awards. The assessment includes evaluating previous
Federal grant experiences, financial stability, and potential for
conflicts of interest. The applicant will be asked to submit a copy of
its most recent Cognizant Auditing Agency Report and remedies to all
findings. Any potential applicants with previous disbarments or
suspensions will be disqualified.
Unique Identifier or System of Award
The applicant is required to: (i) Be registered in www.SAM.gov
before submitting its application; (ii) provide a valid unique entity
identifier in its application; and (iii) continue to maintain an active
SAM registration with current information at all times during which it
has an active Federal award or an application or plan under
consideration by a Federal awarding agency.
The Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an
applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique
identifier and SAM requirements. If an applicant has not fully complied
with the requirements by the time of the Federal awarding agency is
ready to make a Federal award, the Federal awarding agency may
determine that the applicant is not sufficiently prepared or is not
qualified to receive a Federal award.
Degree of Federal Involvement
The FAA may conduct site visits of applicant institutions and
facilities to observe curriculum delivery, and review relevant
materials including books, records, activity plans, relevant documents,
accounting procedures, processes, and related activities and resources.
The FAA will require semi-annual progress reports and final reports.
Federal Assistance Program Law
The FAA will adhere to all Guidelines for Federal Assistance
Programs outlined in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. To review the 2
CFR 200, please visit: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2cfr200_main_02.tpl.
Note: This is not a request for proposals or offers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please visit our website at: www.faa.gov/go/awd or https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/.
Issued in Washington DC, on September 2, 2020.
Patricia A Watts,
Grants Officer, Aviation Workforce Development Grant Programs, NextGen
Grants Management Branch (ANG-A19).
[FR Doc. 2020-19812 Filed 9-4-20; 8:45 am]
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