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ED481966 - Guide to U . S . Department of Education Programs, 2003

Category
Executive Agency Publications
Collection
Education Reports from ERIC
SuDoc Class Number
ED 1.615:
Date Issued
January 1, 2003
Source Institution
Office of Public Affairs (ED), Washington, DC.; Department of Education, Washington, DC. Office of the Secretary
Publication Type
Books, Guides - Non - Classroom, Reference Materials - Directories/Catalogs
Subject
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Federal Regulation, Financial Support, Government Publications, Government School Relationship, Grants, Guidelines, Postsecondary Education, Program Guides
Abstract
This reference guide describes Department of Education programs authorized and funded under federal law, along with any applicable competitions made possible by these programs. It includes information on funding for laboratories, centers, and other facilities that provide important resources for education. Information is provided on financial assistance offered to state and local education agencies, institutions of higher education, postsecondary and vocational institutions, public and private nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Each entry is listed under a broad topical heading; the department's administering office; Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance numbers; who may apply; current competitions; types of assistance available; funding levels for the last 3 fiscal years; awards information; education level; and program details, including legislative citation and program regulations and descriptions. Following each entry is the most current contact information for each program and a list of related websites. The guide also contains a subject index and a list of commonly requested Web sites.