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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[CFDA NO: 84.129U]

 

Parent Information and Training Programs--Technical Assistance 
Notice Inviting Applications for a New Award for Fiscal Year (FY) 1994

PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: To provide coordination and technical assistance to 
the Parent Information and Training projects.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Private nonprofit organizations.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Parent Information and Training Programs are 
authorized under Title VIII, section 803(c), of the Rehabilitation Act 
of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 760-762).
    Six grants were awarded under Parent Information and Training 
Programs for FY 1993 to private nonprofit organizations in the 
following States: Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oregon, Utah, and 
Washington. Under section 803(c)(6) of the Act, the Secretary provides 
coordination and technical assistance to the Parent Information and 
Training projects for establishing, developing, and coordinating the 
training and information programs.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 13, 1994.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 12, 1994.
    Applications Available: March 30, 1994.
    Available Funds: $75,000.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1.

    Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this 
notice.

    Project Period: Up to 24 months.
    Applicable Regulations: The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 81, 
82, 85, and 86.
    Statutory Requirements: The statutory requirements in section 
21(b)(6) of the Act, section 803(c) of the Act, and section 803(f) of 
the Act, incorporating the requirements of section 306, apply to this 
program.
    Selection Criteria: In evaluating applications for grants under 
this competition, the Secretary uses the selection criteria in 34 CFR 
75.210.
    The regulations in 34 CFR 75.210 provide that the Secretary may 
award up to 100 points for the selection criteria, including a reserved 
15 points. For this competition, the Secretary distributes the 15 
points as follows:
    Plan of operation (34 CFR 75.210(b)(3)). Fifteen points are added 
to this criterion for a possible total of 30 points.
    For Applications: To request an application, telephone (202) 205-
9343. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf 
(TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-
877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through 
Friday.

For Further Information Contact: Beverly Brightly, U.S. Department of 
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 3322, Switzer Building, 
Washington, DC. 20202-2649. Telephone: (202) 205-9561.

Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 774

    Dated: March 23, 1994.
Judith E. Heumann,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
[FR Doc. 94-7311 Filed 3-28-94; 8:45 am]
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