REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RfA)
Special Populations Recruitment in CTE
POSTSECONDARY ONLY

RFA Released: June 18, 2019
Final Date to Submit RFA: July 15, 2019 by 5 p.m.

	This is a Request for Application (RfA) and does not constitute an award. This RfA is designed to fund one New Mexico postsecondary institution for the recruitment of special populations from secondary schools to enroll in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs at its degree-granting institution. 

This award for CTE special population recruitment and support is funded by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act for the 21st Century, also known as Perkins V. 

The award amount available for this competitive grant is a minimum of one-thousand dollars up to a maximum of ten-thousand dollars ($1,000 - $10,000).

Successful applicants shall address:
1.	POPULATION: Develop a plan that recruits and transitions, from secondary to postsecondary, more students to its CTE programs who are in special populations; as defined by the Perkins V Act to be:
•	Individuals with disabilities;
•	Individuals from economically disadvantaged families (including low-income youth and adults;
•	Individuals pursuing non-traditional fields;
•	Single parents, including single pregnant women;
•	Individuals out of the workforce;
•	English learners;
•	Homeless individuals described in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a);
•	Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system; and
•	Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and is on active duty.

2.	PLAN: Construct an action plan that describes how the applicant also will support members of special populations in a postsecondary institution to COMPLETE an Associate degree in a CTE degree program at the college or university.
3.	SUPPORT: Explain how the applicant will provide ongoing support to special populations recruits.
4.	PARTNERSHIP: Describe how the applicant will ensure a developed school partnership(s) with a secondary school in which at least 60 percent of the enrolled students are eligible for free and reduced lunch and prioritize schools with at least 85 percent of students eligible for free and reduced lunch.		

Purpose

The New Mexico Public Education Department’s College and Career Readiness Bureau (CCRB) is seeking to support an innovative strategic plan from a postsecondary institution that recruits, enrolls and supports students through completion of an Associate Degree in a Career Technical Education (CTE) program of study. This plan must be to support students who are members of special populations (see Perkins definition above) in New Mexico. 

Applicants are called on to improve recruitment and retention efforts using marketing, public outreach and technical support for these students as they transfer from secondary to postsecondary CTE programs of study and on to careers that lead to self-sufficiency.
All public New Mexico postsecondary institutions offering at least one CTE Associate degree program of study are eligible to apply.

Goals

NMPED’s goals for this investment are:
1.	Create a strategic approach to successfully recruit and retain secondary students who are members of special populations to enter into an Associate degree granting CTE programs of study. 
2.	Develop an action plan that also offers support to members of special populations as they pursue an Associate degree in their chosen field.
3.	Drive recruitment of greater numbers of students in special population subcategories to CTE programs that lead to careers in high skill, high wage, in-demand occupations.

Partner Organization(s)
Your plan should include working with one or more partner high schools. In your narrative, please describe how you will: work together, assess the school’s ability to be an effective partner in your plan, and provide contact information for partnering individuals. 

Eligibility
The applicant must be an accredited postsecondary institution in New Mexico with at least one Associate degree program in a CTE field.

Application Requirements

The application must include:
1.	Completed Cover Page (form located below)  with contact information for the applicant and partner schools
2.	Electronic submission of narrative explaining the plan; that is no more than 2 pages, double-spaced, 12pt. font and separated into the following sections:
a.	Narrative – A detailed summary of intended goals, scope, partners, timeline for strategic recruitment, and any evidence-based justification for your plan. 
b.	Budget Overview – A detailed overview of the amount of funding requested to carry out your plan through June 30, 2020.
c.	Program Timeline – Detailed outline of expected program benchmarks and milestones through June 30, 2020.
An electronic copy of the completed RfA must be received no later than 5 p.m. on July 15, 2019. Facsimile copies will not be accepted. All electronic copies should be sent to barbara.eichhorst@state.nm.us. Requests for an extension of this date will not be granted.

Application Checklist
Please complete the checklist below to ensure that all required information and actions have been completed before emailing the RfA.

 	  Cover Page with point of contact
	  Narrative addressing population, plan, support, and partnership, as described above
	  Budget 
	  Assurance and certification pages

Applications must be submitted to barbara.eichhorst@state.nm.us no later than 5 p.m., July 15, 2019.	

COVER PAGE	
	
Postsecondary Institution Contact Information	
Name				
Phone		e-mail		
Mailing Address				
	
Partner High School #1 Contact Information (if needed)	
Name				
Phone		e-mail		
% low-income students				
Partner High School #2 Contact Information (if needed)	
Name				
Phone		e-mail		
% low-income students				
Partner High School #3 Contact Information (if needed)	
Name				
Phone		e-mail		
% of low-income students				

New Mexico Public Education Department College and Career Readiness 
Special Populations Recruitment
POSTSECONDARY ONLY 	Budget	
Program Funding Approved/Disapproved
Application Manger: _______________________ Date:____________  Approved  Disapproved 	
	
NOTE: This budget form must contain details of all expenses to be paid with awarded funds for activities implemented for the Special Populations Recruitment initiative in the grant year. The purpose of this budget sheet is to capture proposed expenditures. An example could be professional development, conference attendance, etc. Double click on the table below to activate the excel format for auto calculations. The template is provided in a Word format; rows will expand as information is entered.	
Applicant Name :		Total Budget Requested: 		

ITEM	CODE	EXPLANATION	ITEM TOTALS	
Salaries: Include anticipated expenditures for salaries or personnel performing direct services for a project. Salaries may not be paid on any contract in excess of that which has been paid to the person in performance of their regular responsibilities and/or a salary commensurate with that received by a person for similar responsibilities. Include name, job title, total salary and percentage of time devoted to the project activity. 	(Use Enter key to expand cells below.)	
Professional Salaries	0.110	 (Type your detailed information in these areas for each budget item. Information should be entered in list format rather than paragraph format. These cells will expand as needed.)	$	
Other Salaries	0.150	 	$	
 	TOTAL SALARIES:	$	
Benefits: An itemized breakdown of fringe benefit costs must be included for each staff member.  Fringe benefits are considered as those additional to regular salary, which are received by all employees.  They will generally include such items as insurance (life and health), retirement, and social security.	  	
Employee Benefits	0.200	 	$	
 	TOTAL BENEFITS:	$	
Purchased Services: Include expenditures anticipated expenditures for services rendered by a company, person or other educational agency or institution that are not available within the capabilities of the participating agency. Individuals performing contractual services are eligible to receive consulting fees and per diem at prevailing state rates. Any equipment rented for use during the term of the contract is considered a contractual service. Consultant travel should be itemized under this category. Professional development registration fees are included in this item.  	  	
Purchased Services	0.300	 	$	
 	TOTAL PURCHASED SERVICES:	$	
Supplies and Materials: Expenditures refer to a consumable item of which the item cost is less than $5,000.00.  	  	
Supplies/Materials	0.400	 	$	
 	TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIALS:	$	
Travel: Itemize all anticipated project-staff travel using prevailing state rates or the applicant’s agency rate, whichever is lower; include mileage, per diem, lodging, estimated tolls and parking for named travelers, including title of traveler. No out-of-state travel is authorized unless approved as part of the original application and only if it has a direct relationship to the state postsecondary institution. 	  	
Travel	0.500		$	
 	TOTAL TRAVEL:	$	
Equipment is defined as an article of tangible property having a useful life of more than one year and a unit cost of $5,000.00 or more. All equipment assets should be itemized so that the CCR staff is aware of the types required and their respective use to accomplish the objectives of the project. Equipment cost may include postage and/or transportation fees, but may not include any handling fees or surcharges made by the grantee. Unless software is purchased as part of an equipment package, all software should be purchased under supplies and materials. The form for prior approval, PED Equipment Over $5,000 Approval must be submitted prior to encumbering funds.	 	
Equipment	0.700		$	
 	TOTAL EQUIPMENT:	$	
 	PROGRAM TOTAL:	$	

CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHERRESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest.  Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form.  Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 34 CFR Part 82, "New Restrictions on Lobbying," and 34 CFR Part 85, "Government-wide Debarment and

1.  LOBBYING

As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented at 34 CFR Part 82, for persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 34 CFR Part 82, Sections 82.105 and 82.110, the applicant certifies that:

(a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement;

(b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions;

(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

2.  DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 34 CFR Part 85, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.105 and
85.110--

A.  The applicant certifies that it and its principals:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local)

Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)."  The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Education determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.

transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2)(b) of this certification; and

(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transaction (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and

B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an
explanation to this application.

3.  DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
(GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)

As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at
34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.605 and 85.610 -

A.  The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:

(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;

(b) Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:

(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs; and

(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;

(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);

(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a)
that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will: (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;

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(e) Notifying the agency, in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise
receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to: Director, Grants
f. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving
notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted:

(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or

(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;

(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free
workplace through implementation of paragraphs  (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and
(f).

B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:

Policy and Oversight Staff, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. (Room 3652, GSA Regional Office Building No.3), Washington, DC 20202-4248.  Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS)

As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at
34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F, for grantees, as
defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.605 and 85.610-

A.  As a condition of the grant, I certify that I will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity with the grant; and

B.  If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, I will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the conviction, to: Director, Grants Policy and Oversight Staff, Department of Education, 400
Maryland Avenue, S.W. (Room 3652, GSA Regional Office Building No.
3), Washington, DC 20202-4248.  Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant.

Place of Performance (Street address. city, county, state, zip code)

Check  [ ] if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications.

NAME OF APPLICANT (President/CEO)	PR/AWARD NUMBER AND /OR PROJECT NAME

SIGNATURE	DATE

ED 80-0013	12/98

OMB Approval No. 0348-0040

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ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time fo r reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.   Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions  for  reducing  this  burden,  to  the  Office  of  Management  and  Budget,  Paperwork  Reduction  Project  (0348 -0040), Washington, DC 20503

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.  SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.

Note:     Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant:

1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient  to  pay  the  non-Federal  share  of  project  cost)  to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application.

2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.

3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.

4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.

5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. ''4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).

6. Will    comply    with    all    Federal    statutes    relating    to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20
U.S.C.	''1681-1683,	and	1685-1686),	which	prohibits discrimination  on  the  basis  of  sex;  (c)  Section  504  of  the
Rehabilitation  Act  of  1973,  as  amended  (29  U.S.C.  '794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. ''
6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-
255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug   abuse;   (f)   the   Comprehensive   Alcohol   Abuse   and

Alcoholism  Prevention,  Treatment  and  Rehabilitation  Act  of
1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) '' 523 and 527
of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. '' 290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. ' 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.

7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real  property  acquired  for  project  purposes  regardless  of Federal participation in purchases.

8. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. ''1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.

9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis- Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. ''276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40
U.S.C. '276c and 18 U.S.C. ''874) and the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. '' 327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction subagreements.

10.	Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is  $10,000 or more.

11.	Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed   pursuant   to   the   following:   (a)   institution   of

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environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. ''1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of  Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans  under Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as  amended (42 U.S.C. ''7401 et seq.); (g) protection of   underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).

12	Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. ''1721 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

13.	Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. '470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological

and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. ''469a-1 et seq.).

14.	Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.

15.	Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of
1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. ''2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals   held   for   research,   teaching,   or   other   activities supported by this award of assistance.

16.	Will   comply   with   the   Lead-Based   Paint   Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. ''4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead- based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.

17.	Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, AAudits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.@

18.	Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program.

Name of President/CEO:	
Signature of President/CEO:	

NAME OF APPLICANT ORGANIZATION	
DATE SUBMITTED	
Standard Form 424B (Rev. 7-97) 

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IT IS ASSURED AND UNDERSTOOD THAT:

•	Brochures and other printed materials paid for, in whole or in part, with Carl D. Perkins funds will carry a statement indicating the funding source. Brochures and other small documents must carry the statement: “The contents of this publication were developed with funds from the Carl D. Perkins Act.” Other publications such as reports, films, video clips, etc. must carry the statement: “The contents of this publication were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education (Carl D. Perkins Act). However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education.” (EDGAR 75.620)

Perkins funds will not be used to supplant program activities or services being funded with State and local funds.

•	Funds will not be used to acquire equipment (including computer software) that results in direct financial benefit to any organization representing the interest of the purchasing entity or its employees or any affiliate of such organization.

•	Provisions will be made to provide equal access to programs and opportunities for all students who desire to participate in career-technical services, programs, and activities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

•	The recipient is not debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, “Debarment and Suspension,” and the recipient will not contract with a subcontractor that is debarred or suspended.

•	The applicant agrees to report and disaggregate Performance Data by these categories: 1) Gender; 2) Ethnicity (American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, Black-Non Hispanic, Hispanic, White-Non-Hispanic), and 3) Special Populations (Individuals with Disabilities, Economically Disadvantaged, Single Parents, Displaced Homemakers, Other Educational Barriers (if applicable), Limited English Proficient and Nontraditional Enrollees).

Name of President/CEO:	Signature of President/CEO:	
NAME OF APPLICANT ORGANIZATION	DATE SUBMITTED