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Urban Prep Academies Crains Chicago) E172 U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C. 20202-5335 APPLICATION FOR GRANTS UNDER THE Charter School Program Non-SEA Planning, Program Design, and Implementation CFDA # 84.282B PR/Award # U282B110084 Gramts.gov Tracking#: GRANT10951633 OMB No. , Expiration Date: Closing Date: Aug 24, 2011 PR/Award # U282B110084 **Table of Contents** Form Page 1. Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 e3 2. Standard Budget Sheet (ED 524) e6 3. Assurances Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B) e8 4. Disclosure Of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) e10 5. ED GEPA427 Form e11 Attachment - 1 (1236-2011 Urban Prep GEPA Statement) e12 6. Grants.gov Lobbying Form e13 7. Dept of Education Supplemental Information for SF-424 e14 8. ED Abstract Narrative Form e15 Attachment - 1 (1235-2011 Urban Prep Abstract Narrative) e16 9. Project Narrative Form e17 Attachment - 1 (1244-2011 Urban Prep Project Narrative) e18 10. Other Narrative Form e60 Attachment - 1 (1237-Charter School Agreement - EGP) e61 Attachment - 2 (1238-Charter School Agreement - SSC) e116 Attachment - 3 (1239-2011 Urban Prep Lottery Recruitment and Admissions Policy) e170 Attachment - 4 (1240-Urban Prep IRS 501C3 Determination Letter 2007) e171 Attachment - 5 (1241-2011_Urban Prep Academies Crains Chicago) e172 Attachment - 6 (1242-2011 Urban Prep Kelly Dickens Resume) e174 Attachment - 7 (1243-Tim King's Resume) e176 11. Budget Narrative Form e181 Attachment - 1 (1234-2011 Urban Prep Budget Narrative) e182 12. Form FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-V1.2.pdf e184 This application was generated using the PDF functionality. The PDF functionality automatically numbers the pages in this application. Some pages/sections of this application may contain 2 sets of page numbers, one set created by the applicant and the other set created by e-Application's PDF functionality. Page numbers created by the e-Application PDF functionality will be preceded by the letter e (for example, e1, e2, e3, etc.). Page e2 OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 03/31/2012 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 1. Type of Submission: * 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication New Application Continuation * Other (Specify): Changed/Corrected Application Revision * 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: 08/24/2011 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier: NA State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: Urban Prep Academies * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. Organizational DUNS: 20-0138672 6265910490000 d. Address: * Street1: 420 North Wabash Street2: Suite 300 * City: Chicago County/Parish: Cook * State: IL: Illinois Province: * Country: USA: UNITED STATES * Zip / Postal Code: 60611-5624 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: * First Name: Kelly Middle Name: * Last Name: Dickens Suffix: Title: Vice President Institutional Advancement Organizational Affiliation: * Telephone Number: 312-276-0259 ext. 1122 Fax Number: * Email: [email protected] PR/Award # U282B110084 Page e3 !" #$%$ Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: M: Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education) Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): * 10. Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 84.282 CFDA Title: Charter Schools * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-072511-001 * Title: Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): Charter Schools Program (CSP): Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation Grants CFDA Number 84.282B 13. Competition Identification Number: 84-282B2011-1 Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: 2011 Urban Prep Academies CSP Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments PR/Award # U282B110084 Page e4 !" #$%$ Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant IL-007 b. Program/Project IL-007 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date: 10/01/2011 * b. End Date: 09/30/2012 18. Estimated Funding ($): * a. Federal 400,000.00 * b. Applicant 0.00 * c. State 0.00 * d. Local 0.00 * e. Other 0.00 * f. Program Income 0.00 * g. TOTAL 400,000.00 * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on . b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) Yes No If "Yes", provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) ** I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: * First Name: Kelly Middle Name: * Last Name: Dickens Suffix: * Title: Vice President Institutional Advancement * Telephone Number: 312-276-0259 ext. 1122 Fax Number: 312-755-1050 * Email: [email protected] * Signature of Authorized Representative: Tim King * Date Signed: 08/24/2011 PR/Award # U282B110084 Page e5 !" #$%$ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OMB Control Number: 1890-0018 BUDGET INFORMATION NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Expiration Date: 02/28/2011 * Name of Institution/Organization Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants should complete all Urban Prep Academies applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form. SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDS Budget Project Year 1 Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total Categories (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 1. Personnel 2. Fringe Benefits 5,000.00 5,000.00 3. Travel 4. Equipment 165,000.00 165,000.00 5. Supplies 80,000.00 80,000.00 6. Contractual 7. Construction 8. Other 150,000.00 150,000.00 9. Total Direct Costs 400,000.00 400,000.00 (lines 1-8) 10. Indirect Costs* 11. Training Stipends 12. Total Costs 400,000.00 400,000.00 (lines 9-11) *Indirect Cost Information (To Be Completed by Your Business Office): If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10, please answer the following questions: (1) Do you have an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement approved by the Federal government? Yes No (2) If yes, please provide the following information: * Period Covered by the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement: From: To: (mm/dd/yyyy) * Approving Federal agency: ED Other (please specify): (3) For Restricted Rate Programs (check one) -- Are you using a restricted indirect cost rate that: Is included in your approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement? or, Complies with 34 CFR 76.564(c)(2)? PR/Award # U282B110084 ED Form No. 524 Page e6 !" #$%$ * Name of Institution/Organization Applicants requesting funding for only one year Urban Prep Academies should complete the column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants should complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form. SECTION B - BUDGET SUMMARY NON-FEDERAL FUNDS Budget Categories Project Year 1 Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 1. Personnel 2. Fringe Benefits 3. Travel 4. Equipment 5. Supplies 6. Contractual 7. Construction 8. Other 9. Total Direct Costs (lines 1-8) 10. Indirect Costs 11. Training Stipends 12. Total Costs (lines 9-11) SECTION C - BUDGET NARRATIVE (see instructions) ED Form No. 524 PR/Award # U282B110084 Page e7 !" #$%$ OMB Number: 4040-0007 Expiration Date: 06/30/2014 ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for 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. 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