[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 23 (Friday, February 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4178-4181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-2198]
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services;
Individuals With Disabilities; Notice Inviting Applications
AGENCY: Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year
1996.
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SUMMARY: This notice provides closing dates and other information
regarding the transmittal of applications for fiscal year 1996
competitions under six programs authorized by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. This notice supports the National Education
Goals by improving understanding of how to enable children and youth
with disabilities to reach higher levels of academic achievement.
[CFDA No. 84.024]
Early Education Program for Children With Disabilities Program
Purpose of Program: To support activities that are designed (a) to
address the special needs of children with disabilities, birth through
age eight, and their families; and (b) to assist State and local
entities in expanding and improving programs and services for these
children and their families.
Eligible Applicants: Public agencies and private nonprofit
organizations.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
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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 309.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Priorities
Absolute Priority 1--National Early Childhood Technical Assistance
Center (84.024A). The priority for National Technical Assistance Center
in the notice of final priority for this program, published elsewhere
in this issue of the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 31, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 30, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $4,000,000.
Estimated number of awards: One.
Project period: 60 months.
Available funds: $4,000,000.
Absolute Priority 2--Model Demonstration Projects for Young
Children with Disabilities (84.024B). The priority for Model
Demonstration Projects for Young Children with Disabilities in the
notice of final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 10, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 9, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $137,000.
Estimated Number of awards: Eight.
Project Period: 60 months.
Available Funds: $1,100,000.
Absolute Priority 3--Outreach Projects for Young Children with
Disabilities (84.024D). The priority for Outreach Projects for Young
Children with Disabilities in the notice of final priority for this
program, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register,
applies to this competition.
Competitive Priority
Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2) the Secretary gives a competitive
preference to applications that are otherwise eligible for funding
under this priority and that meet the following competitive priority:
Propose to provide services to one or more Empowerment Zones or
Enterprise Communities that are designated within the areas served by
the projects. To meet this priority an applicant must indicate that it
will:
Design a program that includes special activities focused
on the unique needs of one or more Empowerment Zones or Enterprises
Communities; or
Devote a substantial portion of program resources to
providing services within, or meeting the needs of residents of these
zones and communities.
As appropriate, the proposed project under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act must contribute to the strategic plan of the
Empowerment Zones or Enterprise Communities and be made an integral
component of the Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community activities.
The Secretary awards 5 points to an application that meets the
competitive priority relating to Empowerment Zones and Enterprises
Communities published in the Federal Register on November 7, 1994 (59
FR 55534). These points are in addition to any points the application
earns under the selection criteria for the program.
A listing of areas that have been selected as Empowerment Zones or
Enterprises Communities is included in an appendix to a notice
published in the Federal Register on December 6, 1995 (60 FR 62699).
Applications Available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 12, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 11, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $133,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 15.
Project Period: 36 months.
Available Funds: $2,000,000.
Absolute Priority 4--Early Childhood Research Institutes (84.024S).
The priority for Early Childhood Research Institutes in the notice of
final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this issue of
the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 10, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 9, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $833,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: Three .
Project Period: 60 months.
Available Funds: Approximately $2,500,000 is expected to be
available for this competition. The anticipated award is $1,000,000 for
the Institute on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services;
$750,000 for the Institute on Increasing Learning Opportunities for
Children through Families; and $750,000 for the Institute on Program
Performance Measures.
For Applications and General Information Contact: Patricia Wright, U.S.
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4623,
Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-
9377. Fax: (202) 205-8971. Internet: Patricia__W[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONTACT: For the National Early Childhood
Technical Assistance Center (84.024A): Peggy Cvach, U.S. Department of
Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4609, Switzer Building,
Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-9807. Fax: (202) 205-
8971. Internet: Peggy__C[email protected]
For Model Demonstration Projects for Young Children with
Disabilities (84.024B): Gail Houle, U.S. Department of Education. 600
Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4613, Switzer Building, Washington D.C.
20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-9045. Fax: (202) 205-8971. Internet:
Gail__H[email protected]
For Outreach Projects for Young Children with Disabilities
(84.024D): Lee Coleman, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence
Avenue, S.W., Room 4615, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2641.
Telephone: (202) 205-8166. Fax: (202) 205-8971. Internet:
Lee__C[email protected]
For Early Childhood Research Institutes (84.024S): Gail Houle, U.S.
Department of Education. 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4613,
Switzer Building, Washington D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-
9045. Fax: (202) 205-8971. Internet: Gail__H[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1423.
[CFDA No. 84.026]
Educational Media Research, Production, Distribution, and Training
Program
Purpose of Program: To promote the general welfare of deaf and
hearing-impaired individuals and individuals with visual impairments,
and to promote the educational advancement of individuals with
disabilities.
Eligible Applicants: Profit and nonprofit public and private
agencies, organizations, and institutions.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
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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
parts 330, 331, and 332.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Priority
Absolute Priority--Closed-Captioned Television Programs (84.026U).
The priority for Closed-Captioned Television Programs in the notice of
final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this issue of
the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 1, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 31, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $605,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 10.
Project Period: 36 months.
Available Funds: $6,050,000.
FOR APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTACT: JoAnn McCann, U.S. Department
of Education, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 4629, Switzer Building,
Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-8475. Fax: (202) 205-
8971. Internet: [email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1451, 1452.
[CFDA No. 84.078]
Postsecondary Education Programs for Individuals With Disabilities
Program
Purpose of Program: To provide assistance for the development,
operation, and dissemination of specially designed model programs of
postsecondary, vocational, technical, continuing, or adult education
for individuals with disabilities.
Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies, institutions of
higher education; junior and community colleges, vocational and
technical institutions, and other appropriate nonprofit educational
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 338.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Priority
Absolute Priority--Model Demonstration Projects to Improve the
Delivery and Outcomes of Secondary Education for Individuals with
Disabilities (84.078C). The priority for Model Demonstration Projects
to Improve the Delivery and Outcomes of Secondary Education for
Individuals with Disabilities in the notice of final priority for this
program, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register,
applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 5, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 4, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $110,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 14.
Project Period: 36 months.
Available Funds: $1,540,000.
FOR APPLICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Wright, U.S.
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4623,
Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-
9377. Fax: (202) 205-8971. Internet: Patricia____W[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Ward, U.S. Department of
Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4624, Switzer Building,
Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-8163. Fax: (202) 205-
8971. Internet: Michael____W[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1424a.
[CFDA No. 84.086]
Program for Children With Severe Disabilities
Purpose of Program: To provide Federal assistance to address the
special needs of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with severe
disabilities, including children with deaf-blindness and their
families.
Eligible Applicants: Public or nonprofit private organizations and
institutions.
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.
Priority
Absolute Priority--Outreach Projects: Serving Children with Severe
Disabilities in General Education and Community Settings (84.086U). The
priority for Outreach Projects: Serving Children with Severe
Disabilities in General Education and Community Settings in the notice
of final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this issue
of the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 24, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 23, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $148,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 9.
Project Period: 36 months.
Available Funds: $1,330,000.
FOR APPLICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION: Robin Murphy, U.S. Department
of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4617, Switzer
Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-9884. Fax:
(202) 205-8971. Internet: Robin____M[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Smith, U.S. Department of
Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4621, Switzer Building,
Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-8888. Fax: (202) 205-
8971. Internet: Anne____S[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1424.
[CFDA No. 84.158]
Secondary Education and Transitional Services for Youth With
Disabilities Program
Purpose of Program: To (1) assist youth with disabilities in the
transition from secondary school to postsecondary environments, such as
competitive or supported employment, and (2) ensure that secondary
special education and transitional services result in competitive or
supported employment for youth with disabilities.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, State
educational
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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.
Priorities
Absolute Priority 1--Outreach Projects for Services for Youth with
Disabilities (84.158Q). The priority for Outreach Projects for Services
for Youth with Disabilities in the notice of final priority for this
program, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register,
applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 1, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovermmental Review: May 31, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $110,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: Nine.
Project Period: 36 months.
Available Funds: $1,000,000.
Absolute Priority 2--Model Demonstration Projects to Improve the
Delivery and Outcomes of Secondary Education Services for Students with
Disabilities (84.158V). The priority for Model Demonstration Projects
to Improve the Delivery and Outcomes of Secondary Education Services
for Students with Disabilities in the notice of final priority for this
program, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register,
applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Apllications: May 1, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 30, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $130,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: Eight.
Project Period: 36 months.
Available Funds: $1,040,000.
FOR APPLICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Wright, U.S.
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4623,
Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-
9377. Fax: (202) 205-8971. Internet: Patricia____W[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Ward, U.S. Department of
Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 4624, Switzer Building,
Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-8163. Fax: (202) 205-
8971. Internet: Michael____W[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1425.
[CFDA No. 84.237H]
Program for Children and Youth With Serious Emotional Disturbance
Purpose of Program: To support projects designed to improve special
education and related services to children and youth with serious
emotional disturbance. Types of projects that may be supported under
the program include, but are not limited to, research, development, and
demonstration projects. Funds may also be used to develop and
demonstrate approaches to assist and prevent children with emotional
and behavioral problems from developing serious emotional disturbance.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, State
educational agencies, local educational agencies, and other appropriate
public and nonprofit private institutions or 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 328.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR Part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Priority
Absolute Priority--Developing Effective Secondary School-Based
Practices for Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (84.237H). The
priority Developing Effective Secondary School-Based Practices for
Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance in the notice of final
priority for this program, published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 16, 1996.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 30, 1996.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 29, 1996.
Estimated Average Size of Award: $167,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: Three
Project Period: Up to 48 months.
Available Funds: In fiscal year 1996, approximately $500,000 will
be available to support an estimated 3 projects. The estimated average
size of award is $167,000 for the first 12 months of the project.
Multi-year projects will be level funded unless there are increases in
costs attributable to significant changes in activity level.
FOR APPLICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Claudette Carey, U.S.
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., room 3525,
Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-
9864. Fax: (202) 20508105. Internet: Claudette____C[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8953.
FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Helen Thornton, U.S. Department of
Education, 600 Independence Avenue, SW., room 3520, Switzer Building,
Washington, DC 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-5910. Fax: (202) 205-
8105. Internet: Helen__T[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8953.
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; or on the Internet Gopher Server at
GOPHER.ED.GOV (under Announcements, Bulletins and Press Releases).
However, the official application notice for a discretionary grant
competition is the notice published in the Federal Register.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1426.
Dated: January 29, 1996.
Judith E. Heumann,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
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