[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 111 (Tuesday, June 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31684-31687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15033]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

AGENCY: Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year 
1997.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides closing dates and other information 
regarding the transmittal of applications for fiscal year 1997 
competitions under programs authorized by the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act. This notice supports the National Education 
Goals by helping to improve results for children with disabilities.

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

    Priorities: Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3) the Secretary gives an 
absolute preference to applications that meet the following priorities. 
The Secretary will fund under these competitions only those 
applications that meet any one of these absolute priorities:

Absolute Priority 1--Center on Implementing Inclusive Education for 
Children With Disabilities in Urban Districts, Particularly 
Students With Severe Disabilities, as Part of Systemic Education 
Reform Efforts (84.086C)

    The priority Center on Implementing Inclusive Education for 
Children with Disabilities in Urban Districts,

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Particularly Students with Severe Disabilities, as Part of Systemic 
Education Reform Efforts in the notice of final priorities under 
programs authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 
published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, applies to 
this competition.
    Eligible Applicants: State and local educational agencies; 
institutions of higher education; and other public agencies and 
nonprofit private organizations.
    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.

    Applications Available: June 13, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
    Project Period: Up to 60 months.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $1,000,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 100 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one 
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part 
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); 
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page 
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while 
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page 
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to 
review any information provided in addition to the application 
information listed above. All sections of text in the application 
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical 
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14 
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter, 
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font 
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs, 
but the information presented in those formats should be easily 
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application 
that does not adhere to these requirements.

    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1441 and 1424.

Absolute Priority 2--Center to Promote the Access To and 
Participation by Minority Institutions in Discretionary Programs 
Authorized Under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act 
(IDEA) (84.920T)

    The priority Center to Promote the Access To and Participation By 
Minority Institutions in Discretionary Programs Authorized Under the 
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the notice of 
final priorities under programs authorized by the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act, published elsewhere in this issue of the 
Federal Register, applies to this competition.
    Selection Criteria: In evaluating applications for grants under 
this program, the Secretary uses the EDGAR selection criteria in 34 CFR 
75.210.
    Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher 
education, State agencies, and other appropriate nonprofit 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.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Applications available: June 13, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
    Project Period: Up to 60 months.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $1,500,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 75 double-spaced 8 \1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one 
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part 
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); 
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page 
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while 
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page 
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to 
review any information provided in addition to the application 
information listed above. All sections of text in the application 
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical 
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14 
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter, 
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font 
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs, 
but the information presented in those formats should be easily 
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application 
that does not adhere to these requirements.
    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1409.

Absolute Priority 3--Technical Assistance to Parent Projects 
(84.029R)

    The priority Technical Assistance to Parent Projects in the notice 
of final priorities under programs authorized by the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act, published elsewhere in this issue of the 
Federal Register, applies to this competition.
    Eligible Applicants: Parent Organizations.
    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 316.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Applications Available: June 13, 1997.

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    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
    Project Period: Up to 60 months.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $1,200,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 75 double-spaced 8 \1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one 
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part 
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); 
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page 
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while 
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page 
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to 
review any information provided in addition to the application 
information listed above. All sections of text in the application 
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical 
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14 
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter, 
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font 
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs, 
but the information presented in those formats should be easily 
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application 
that does not adhere to these requirements.

    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1431(e).

Absolute Priority 4--Special Projects--National Initiatives 
(84.029K3)

    The priority Special Projects--National Initiatives in the notice 
of final priorities under programs authorized by the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act, published elsewhere in this issue of the 
Federal Register, applies to this competition.
    Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education; State 
agencies; and other appropriate nonprofit 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 318.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Applications Available: June 13, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1 award for Focus 1--An Academy: 
Linking Teacher Education to Advances in Research; and 1 award for 
Focus 2--Developing a National Plan for Training Personnel to Serve 
Children with Blindness and Low-Vision.
    Project Period: For Focus 1, up to 36 months; for Focus 2, up to 24 
months.
    Maximum Award: For Focus 1--An Academy: Linking Teacher Education 
to Advances in Research, the Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $1,000,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months.
    For Focus 2--Developing a National Plan for Training Personnel to 
Serve Children with Blindness and Low-Vision, the Secretary rejects and 
does not consider an application that proposes a budget exceeding 
$150,000 for any single budget period of 12 months.
    However, because of budgetary considerations contingent upon 
congressional action, the Secretary may change the maximum amount 
through a notice published in the Federal Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 75 double-spaced 8 \1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one 
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part 
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); 
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page 
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while 
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page 
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to 
review any information provided in addition to the application 
information listed above. All sections of text in the application 
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical 
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14 
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter, 
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font 
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs, 
but the information presented in those formats should be easily 
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application 
that does not adhere to these requirements.

    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1431.

Absolute Priority 5--Research Institute on Secondary Education 
Services for Children and Youth With Disabilities (84.158J)

    The priority Research Institute on Secondary Education Services for 
Children and Youth with Disabilities in the notice of final priorities 
under programs authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities 
Education Act, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal 
Register, applies to this competition.
    Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, State 
educational 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.

    Applications Available: June 13, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 29, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 26, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
    Project Period: Up to 60 months.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an

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application that proposes a budget exceeding $700,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 75 double-spaced 8\1/2\  x  11'' pages (on one side only) with one 
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the cover sheet; Part 
II--the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); 
and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page 
abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while 
considered part of the application, are not subject to the page 
limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not required to 
review any information provided in addition to the application 
information listed above. All sections of text in the application 
narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical 
inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14 
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter, 
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font 
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs, 
but the information presented in those formats should be easily 
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application 
that does not adhere to these requirements.

    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1425.

    For Applications and General Information Contact: Requests for 
applications and general information should be addressed to the Grants 
and Contracts Services Team, 600 Independence Avenue, SW, room 3317, 
Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2641. The preferred method for 
requesting information is to FAX your request to: (202) 205-8717. 
Telephone: (202) 260-9182.
    Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8953. Individuals with disabilities 
may obtain a copy of this notice in an alternate format (e.g. Braille, 
large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the 
Department as listed above.
    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; on the Internet Gopher Server (at Gopher://
gcs.ed.gov); or on the World Wide Web (at http://gcs.ed.gov). However, 
the official application notice for a discretionary grant competition 
is the notice published in the Federal Register.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers: Research in 
Education of Individuals with Disabilities Program, 84.023; Program 
for Children with Severe Disabilities, 84.086; Training Personnel 
for the Education of Individuals with Disabilities--Grants for 
Personnel Training and Parent Training and Information Centers, 
84.029; and Secondary Education and Transitional Services for Youth 
with Disabilities Program, 84.158)
    Dated: June 4, 1997.
Judith E. Heumann,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
[FR Doc. 97-15033 Filed 6-9-97; 8:45 am]
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