THE ATTACHED APPLICATION FORM MUST BE
COMPLETED BY ALL INSTITUTIONS APPLYING FOR GRANTS UNDER THE
CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM, TITLE III OF TH HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF
1965, AS AMENDED BY PUB. L. 96-374. THE APPLICATION WILL ENABLE THE
SECRETARY TO EVALUATE THE NEEDS OF THE APPLICANTS TO DETERMINE
WHICH APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FUNDED AND THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ANY
GRANT THAT MAY BE AWARDED.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.