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• <br /> carefully review the instructions for this certification contained with the forms and <br /> certifications that you are required to submit. A statement indicating that you do not <br /> discriminate is not sufficient to meet the requirement of GEPA 427. <br /> Q. How can we obtain a copy of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations? <br /> A. The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) may be found on <br /> line at http: / /ocfo.ed.gov /grntinfo /edgar.htm. NOTE: EDGAR contains the following parts of <br /> the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): 34 CFR, Parts 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, <br /> 97, 98, and 99. You will find references to these regulations throughout this document. <br /> Q. What is the closing or due date for the completed application? <br /> A. There is not an established due date for earmark applications in FIE. However, for <br /> applications received between January 2 and February 28, 2001, we intend to award grants on <br /> or before April 13, 2001. The Department is committed to getting all new grant awards out <br /> by May 31 annually. Therefore, we would appreciate it if all applications were received in <br /> our office by March 31, 2001. <br /> Budget: <br /> Q. My organization cannot spend the total amount appropriated by Congress in one year. May <br /> we have a longer budget period? <br /> A. Yes, the project period may be as long as is reasonable for the organization up to 60 months. <br /> However, the Department must obligate the entire amount appropriated by Congress during <br /> the fiscal year in which funds were appropriated. <br /> Q. Several school districts or organizations will be involved with this project. May we sub -grant <br /> to each district or organization? <br /> A. No. Unless it is specifically authorized in the earmark language, subgranting is not allowed <br /> under the FIE authority. The legal mechanism for covering allowable costs for the other <br /> entities is through your organization establishing contracts in accordance with 34 CFR part 74, <br /> Subpart P— Procurement Standards. <br /> Q. Can a portion of the grant funds be used for construction costs? <br /> A. No, construction costs are not allowed under the FIE program unless it is specifically written <br /> in the earmark language. The Department's review of the earmark language for fiscal year <br /> 2001 did not reveal construction costs under any of the earmarks. However, some funds may <br /> be used for renovation purposes, if necessary. (See 34 CFR 75.533.) <br /> Q. Computer equipment must be purchased in order to carry out the scope of work. Are the <br /> funds for these items listed as equipment or supplies? <br /> 2 <br />