[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 
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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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