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CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM - REPLICATION and EXPANSION of HIGH- QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS (84.282M) CFDA # 84.282M PR/Award # U282M100019 U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C. 20202-5335 APPLICATION FOR GRANTS UNDER THE CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM - REPLICATION AND EXPANSION OF HIGH- QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS (84.282M) CFDA # 84.282M PR/Award # U282M100019 OMB No. 1894-0006, Expiration Date: Closing Date: JUL 07, 2010 PR/Award # U282M100019 **Table of Contents** Forms 1. Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) e1 Congressional Districts e5 2. Standard Budget Sheet (ED 524) e6 3. SF-424B - Assurances Non-Construction Programs e8 4. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities e10 5. ED 80-0013 Certification e11 6. 427 GEPA e12 Section 427 of GEPA e14 7. Dept of Education Supplemental Information for SF-424 e17 Narratives 1. Project Narrative - (Abstract...) e18 Project Abstract e19 2. Project Narrative - (Priorities...) e20 Project Priorities e21 3. Project Narrative - (Project Narrative...) e57 Project Narrative e58 4. Project Narrative - (Section 1 - Other Attachments: Resumes/Curricu......) e123 Section 1 - Resumes e124 5. Project Narrative - (Section 2 - Other Attachments: Letters of Support...) e147 Section 2 - Letters of Support e148 6. Project Narrative - (Section 3 - Other Attachments: Proof of Non-Pr......) e153 Proof of Non-Profit Status e154 7. Project Narrative - (Section 4 - Other Attachments: Schools Operate......) e156 Section 4 - Schools Operated by Applicant e157 8. Project Narrative - (Section 5 - Other Attachments: Student Academi......) e178 Section 5 - Student Academic Achievement e179 9. Project Narrative - (Section 6 - Other Attachments: Supplemental Or......) e187 Section 6 - Financials e188 10. Project Narrative - (Section 7 - Other Attachments: Additional Info......) e191 Section 7 - Additional Information e192 11. Budget Narrative - (Budget Narrative...) e212 PR/Award # U282M100019 Budget Narrative e213 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.). PR/Award # U282M100019 OMB No.4040-0004 Exp.01/31/2012 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 * 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: 7/13/2010 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: Project YES, Inc. * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. Organizational DUNS: 760563835 945379571 d. Address: * Street1: 6201 Bonhomme Road Street2: Suite 168-N * City: Houston County: Harris State: TX Province: * Country: USA * Zip / Postal Code: 77036 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Home Office f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Ms. * First Name: Stephanie Middle Name: S PR/Award # U282M100019 e1 * Last Name: Jones Suffix: Title: Director of Grants Management Organizational Affiliation: * Telephone (713)253-6080 Fax Number: (713)589-2502 Number: * Email: [email protected] Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 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): Charter Mangement Organization 10. Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 84.282M CFDA Title: Charter Schools Program - Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (84.282M) * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-052410-001 Title: Charter Schools Program - Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): PR/Award # U282M100019 e2 * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Transform Houston: 13 Schools, 10,000 Students, College Ready! Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Attachment: Title : File : Attachment: Title : File : Attachment: Title : File : Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant: TX -009 * b. Program/Project: TX -018 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Attachment: Title : Congressional Districts File : H:\Data\Development\Development Office\2. Fundraising Activities\Grants\2. GOVERNMENT\Federal\USDE\Charter Schools Prg\Forms\Congressional Districts.pdf 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date: 9/1/2010 * b. End Date: 9/1/2015 18. Estimated Funding ($): a. Federal $ 2312353 b. Applicant $ 2300000 c. State $ 0 d. Local $ e. Other $ f. Program $ 0 Income g. TOTAL $ 4612353 * 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 7/13/2010. b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. PR/Award # U282M100019 e3 c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) Yes No 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: Mr. * First Name: Christopher Middle Name: J * Last Name: Barbic Suffix: Title: Founder and CEO * Telephone Number: (713)967-9001 Fax Number: (713)589-2502 * Email: [email protected] * Signature of Authorized * Date Signed: Representative: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 * Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation The following field should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent on any Federal Debt. Maximum number of characters that can be entered is 4,000. Try and avoid extra spaces and carriage returns to maximize the availability of space. PR/Award # U282M100019 e4 PROJECT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS TX-007 TX-009 TX-018 TX-022 TX-029 PR/Award # U282M100019 e0 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OMB Control Number: 1894-0008 BUDGET INFORMATION NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Expiration Date: 02/28/2011 Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the Name of Institution/Organization: column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi- Project YES, Inc. year grants should complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form. SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDS Budget Categories Project Year 1(a) Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total (f) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1. Personnel $ 1,259,117 $ 2,113,105 $ 2,389,926 $ 2,374,795 $ 1,625,895 $ 9,762,838 2. Fringe Benefits $ 155,026 $ 261,703 $ 296,233 $ 294,266 $ 200,576 $ 1,207,804 3. Travel $ 39,060 $ 43,133 $ 47,084 $ 49,562 $ 47,946 $ 226,785 4. Equipment $ 292,591 $ 178,408 $ 161,096 $ 104,816 $ 92,804 $ 829,715 5. Supplies $ 197,342 $ 193,531 $ 122,417 $ 82,569 $ 41,337 $ 637,196 6. Contractual $ 369,217 $ 455,582 $ 532,375 $ 559,036 $ 408,770 $ 2,324,980 7. Construction $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 8. Other $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 9. Total Direct Costs $ 2,312,353 $ 3,245,462 $ 3,549,131 $ 3,465,044 $ 2,417,328 $ 14,989,318 (lines 1 -8) 10. Indirect Costs* $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 11. Training Stipends $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 12. Total Costs (lines 9- $ 2,312,353 $ 3,245,462 $ 3,549,131 $ 3,465,044 $ 2,417,328 $ 14,989,318 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): ______________ The Indirect Cost Rate is _______% (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)? The Restricted Indirect Cost Rate is _______% ED Form No. 524 PR/Award # U282M100019 e6 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OMB Control Number: 1894-0008 BUDGET INFORMATION NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Expiration Date: 02/28/2011 Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the Name of Institution/Organization: column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi- Project YES, Inc. 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(a) Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total (f) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1. Personnel $ 1,576,028 $ 763,666 $ 294,291 $ 102,902 $ 0 $ 2,736,887 2. Fringe Benefits $ 197,004 $ 95,458 $ 36,786 $ 12,863 $ 0 $ 342,111 3. Travel $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 4. Equipment $ 337,906 $ 85,439 $ 27,353 $ 5,982 $ 0 $ 456,680 5.
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