[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 111 (Tuesday, June 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31684-31687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15033]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
AGENCY: Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year
1997.
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SUMMARY: This notice provides closing dates and other information
regarding the transmittal of applications for fiscal year 1997
competitions under programs authorized by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. This notice supports the National Education
Goals by helping to improve results for children with disabilities.
Note: The Department of Education is not bound by any estimates
in this notice.
Priorities: Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3) the Secretary gives an
absolute preference to applications that meet the following priorities.
The Secretary will fund under these competitions only those
applications that meet any one of these absolute priorities:
Absolute Priority 1--Center on Implementing Inclusive Education for
Children With Disabilities in Urban Districts, Particularly
Students With Severe Disabilities, as Part of Systemic Education
Reform Efforts (84.086C)
The priority Center on Implementing Inclusive Education for
Children with Disabilities in Urban Districts,
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Particularly Students with Severe Disabilities, as Part of Systemic
Education Reform Efforts in the notice of final priorities under
programs authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,
published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, applies to
this competition.
Eligible Applicants: State and local educational agencies;
institutions of higher education; and other public agencies and
nonprofit private organizations.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) the regulations for this program in 34 CFR
Part 315.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Applications Available: June 13, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Project Period: Up to 60 months.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $1,000,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 100 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification);
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to
review any information provided in addition to the application
information listed above. All sections of text in the application
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter,
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs,
but the information presented in those formats should be easily
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application
that does not adhere to these requirements.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1441 and 1424.
Absolute Priority 2--Center to Promote the Access To and
Participation by Minority Institutions in Discretionary Programs
Authorized Under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) (84.920T)
The priority Center to Promote the Access To and Participation By
Minority Institutions in Discretionary Programs Authorized Under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the notice of
final priorities under programs authorized by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act, published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Selection Criteria: In evaluating applications for grants under
this program, the Secretary uses the EDGAR selection criteria in 34 CFR
75.210.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, State agencies, and other appropriate nonprofit agencies.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
81, 82, 85, and 86.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Applications available: June 13, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Project Period: Up to 60 months.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $1,500,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 75 double-spaced 8 \1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification);
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to
review any information provided in addition to the application
information listed above. All sections of text in the application
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter,
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs,
but the information presented in those formats should be easily
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application
that does not adhere to these requirements.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1409.
Absolute Priority 3--Technical Assistance to Parent Projects
(84.029R)
The priority Technical Assistance to Parent Projects in the notice
of final priorities under programs authorized by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act, published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Eligible Applicants: Parent Organizations.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR
part 316.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Applications Available: June 13, 1997.
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Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Project Period: Up to 60 months.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $1,200,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 75 double-spaced 8 \1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification);
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to
review any information provided in addition to the application
information listed above. All sections of text in the application
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter,
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs,
but the information presented in those formats should be easily
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application
that does not adhere to these requirements.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1431(e).
Absolute Priority 4--Special Projects--National Initiatives
(84.029K3)
The priority Special Projects--National Initiatives in the notice
of final priorities under programs authorized by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act, published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education; State
agencies; and other appropriate nonprofit agencies.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) the regulations for this program in 34 CFR
part 318.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Applications Available: June 13, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1 award for Focus 1--An Academy:
Linking Teacher Education to Advances in Research; and 1 award for
Focus 2--Developing a National Plan for Training Personnel to Serve
Children with Blindness and Low-Vision.
Project Period: For Focus 1, up to 36 months; for Focus 2, up to 24
months.
Maximum Award: For Focus 1--An Academy: Linking Teacher Education
to Advances in Research, the Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $1,000,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months.
For Focus 2--Developing a National Plan for Training Personnel to
Serve Children with Blindness and Low-Vision, the Secretary rejects and
does not consider an application that proposes a budget exceeding
$150,000 for any single budget period of 12 months.
However, because of budgetary considerations contingent upon
congressional action, the Secretary may change the maximum amount
through a notice published in the Federal Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 75 double-spaced 8 \1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification);
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to
review any information provided in addition to the application
information listed above. All sections of text in the application
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter,
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs,
but the information presented in those formats should be easily
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application
that does not adhere to these requirements.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1431.
Absolute Priority 5--Research Institute on Secondary Education
Services for Children and Youth With Disabilities (84.158J)
The priority Research Institute on Secondary Education Services for
Children and Youth with Disabilities in the notice of final priorities
under programs authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal
Register, applies to this competition.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, State
educational agencies, local educational agencies, and other public and
nonprofit private institutions or agencies (including the State job
training coordinating councils and service delivery area administrative
entities established under the Job Training Partnership Act).
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR
part 326.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Applications Available: June 13, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Project Period: Up to 60 months.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
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application that proposes a budget exceeding $700,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 75 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification);
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to
review any information provided in addition to the application
information listed above. All sections of text in the application
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter,
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs,
but the information presented in those formats should be easily
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application
that does not adhere to these requirements.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1425.
For Applications and General Information Contact: Requests for
applications and general information should be addressed to the Grants
and Contracts Services Team, 600 Independence Avenue, SW, room 3317,
Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2641. The preferred method for
requesting information is to FAX your request to: (202) 205-8717.
Telephone: (202) 260-9182.
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8953. Individuals with disabilities
may obtain a copy of this notice in an alternate format (e.g. Braille,
large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the
Department as listed above.
Information about the Department's funding opportunities, including
copies of application notices for discretionary grant competitions, can
be viewed on the Department's electronic bulletin board (ED Board),
telephone (202) 260-9950; on the Internet Gopher Server (at Gopher://
gcs.ed.gov); or on the World Wide Web (at http://gcs.ed.gov). However,
the official application notice for a discretionary grant competition
is the notice published in the Federal Register.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers: Research in
Education of Individuals with Disabilities Program, 84.023; Program
for Children with Severe Disabilities, 84.086; Training Personnel
for the Education of Individuals with Disabilities--Grants for
Personnel Training and Parent Training and Information Centers,
84.029; and Secondary Education and Transitional Services for Youth
with Disabilities Program, 84.158)
Dated: June 4, 1997.
Judith E. Heumann,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
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