[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 159 (Thursday, August 18, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-20335]


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[Federal Register: August 18, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
 

Nevada Operations Office; Implementation of Noncompetitive 
Financial Assistance

AGENCY: Navada Operations Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of issuance of a financial assistance solicitation 
restricted eligibility.

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SUMMARY: Navada Operations Office of the Department of Energy announces 
that pursuant to the DOE Financial Assistance Rules, 10 CFR 600.7 and 
600.9, it intends on issuing on a restricted eligibility basis, 
Financial Assistance solicitation Number DE-PS08-94NV11598 for the 
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Program.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada 
Operations Office, ATTN: Marlene M. Kolicius, Contracts Division, P.O. 
Box 98518, Las Vegas, NV 89193-8518, Telephone Number: (702) 295-1080, 
FAX Number: (702) 295-5305.
    A copy of the solicitation can be obtained by contacting Ms. 
Kolicius at the above address, telephone number, or FAX number. All 
technical questions should be addressed to Loretta Helling, Office of 
External Affairs at the above address. Applicants who have previously 
requested copies of financial assistance solicitations from Nevada 
Operations Office are currently on a mailing list and will be furnished 
a copy of the solicitation.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Eligible organizations will be invited to 
submit applications indicating what efforts they will undertake to 
improve two major mathematics, science, and technology education 
programs/activities designed to address the needs of pre-college 
students (Grades K-12). The two major programs to be identified in the 
solicitation include (1) Mathematics, Science, and Technology Teacher 
Training and Professional Development to include summer basic and 
applied research, curriculum development activities, mathematics/
science teacher workshops, and other related professional development 
opportunities to lead to improved student interest in mathematics, 
science, and technology education; (2) Special Services and Outreach to 
Underrepresented Populations; minorities, females, and the disabled 
designed to motivate the interest of these students in mathematics, 
science, and technology to increase their representation in these 
career paths.
    This solicitation is being restricted to educational institutions, 
26 U.S.C. 501 (C)(3), tax-exempt organizations, and not-for-profit 
entities including professional and/or technical associations located 
in the state of Nevada; the counties of Beaver, Iron, and Washington in 
the state of Utah; and Inyo County in the state of California due to 
the special on-going relationship between these counties and the 
programs conducted at the Nevada Test Site.
    DOE anticipates that 10 to 15 grants will be awarded from the total 
funding available of $337,555, the funds being equally divided between 
the two major programs. The maximum award amount shall be limited to 
$50,000 for Teacher training, with a range of $30,000 to $50,000 and 
$30,000 for Underrepresented Populations, with a range to $20,000 to 
$30,000. This solicitation is expected to be released on or about 
August 10, 1994. Project periods of grants to be awarded are expected 
to be up to 24 months and begin on or about September 26, 1994.
    Issued in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 4, 1994.
Nick C. Aquilina,
Manager, DOE Nevada Operations Office.
[FR Doc. 94-20335 Filed 8-17-94; 8:45 am]
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