AMENDMENT NO. 1
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
st
21 CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
Mississippi Department of Education
Office of Innovative Support
359 North West Street
P. O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39201
Contact: Maridine Wall
Telephone: (601) 359-3499
FAX: (601) 359-2587
October 1, 2002
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October 1, 2002
The Request for Proposals issued on August 9, 2002, for the 21st Century Community
Learning Centers Program has been amended to modify the information on
administrative costs and indirect costs for non-profit organizations in accordance with the
U. S. Department of Education guidelines. All agencies must follow the proper financial
budget management procedures for their particular agency. For instance, according to the
Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-122, non-profits are not allowed to
claim administrative costs. Each agency has its own governing authority and must follow
the rules of that authority.
Also, the percentage of administrative costs that may be claimed by the school districts
has changed. The 5% cap has been removed, but the administrative amount must be a
reasonable amount to successfully operate an effective program.
A third change that is important for all applicants is the address listed in the RFP for the
delivery of the proposal. Note all changes on the attached pages.
1. Application Procedures - Page 5
Delete address for Jane Black: 359 North West Street
Central High School Building, Suite 359
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Add physical address: 359 North West Street
Central High School Building, Suite 359
Jackson, MS 39201
Add mailing address: P. O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
2. Proposal Requirements - Page 6
Add bullet under Budget: Direct and indirect costs for non-profits are to be
figured in accordance with OMB circular A-122 and in accordance
with the governing authority for that organization.
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Add bullet under Budget: There is no administrative cap for schools and school
districts.
2. Instructions for Budget Forms - Page 15
Under Budget Summary, Budget Narrative Information
Add bullet number 5: Administrative and Indirect cost rates for non-profits are to be
handled according to OMB Circular A-122 and in accordance with the governing
authority of that specific non-profit.
Add bullet number 6: There is no specific cap on administrative costs for school
districts.
3. Form A – Page 16
Under Budget categories, item 2: Delete “no more than 5%.”
4. Tips for Completing the Projected Budget Summary and Expenditure Function
Pages – Page 26
By bullet number 6, delete the phrase, “For example, only 5% of your budget can
be spent on administration.”
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