RECENT "NOTICES INVITING APPLICATIONS" (grant opportunities) from the U.S. Department of Education (published in the Federal Register) include those related to: * Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program & William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program * The Native Hawaiian Curriculum Development, Teacher Training & Recruitment Program -- CFDA# 84.297 * National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research -- CFDA# 84.133G & 84.133P * National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research -- CFDA# 84.133F These & other notices can be found at: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/ Also included is an announcement from the National Science Foundation: * Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Teacher Preparation (STEMTP) -- NSF 01-136 (CFDA# 47.076) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION about Department funding opportunities, including discretionary grant application packages, please see: http://www.ed.gov/funding.html BELOW ARE the purposes, eligible applicants, availability & closing dates, available funds, estimated size, & number of awards for these programs. For more complete information & the contact individual for each opportunity, please see the notice; however, please note that while we *try* to ensure that the version on the web & the Federal Register notice are the same, the Federal Register notice is the one to consult for complete & authoritative information. ******************************************************************* Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program & William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Federal Register: July 27, 2001) ******************************************************************* Summary: The Secretary announces the eligibility criteria & procedures for implementation of the child care loan forgiveness demonstration program authorized by section 428K of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). Under the demonstration program, some child care providers may have a portion of their student loans forgiven for continued work in certain child care facilities. Effective date: This notice is effective July 27, 2001. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: To assure consideration, applications for loan forgiveness under the demonstration program must be received no later than September 17, 2001. Eligible Applicants: (A) To qualify for the child care provider loan forgiveness demonstration program, a borrower must: (1) Be a new borrower in the FFEL or Direct Loan Programs, as defined in the "Program Definitions" section of this notice; (2) Have received an associate or bachelor's degree in the field of early childhood education that was awarded by an institution of higher education; & (3) Have worked full-time for the two consecutive years preceding the year during which forgiveness is requested as a provider in a facility that serves a low-income community. (B) A borrower may not receive benefits for the same child care service under both subtitles D of title I of the National & Community Service Act of 1990 (Americorps) & this demonstration program. Additional Information: Contacts & other information are available in the Federal Register notice. The complete application is available online at: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/ 2001-3/072701a.html ******************************************************************* The Native Hawaiian Curriculum Development, Teacher Training & Recruitment Program (Fed Register: July 25, 2001 [CFDA# 84.297]) ******************************************************************* Purpose of Program: The Native Hawaiian Curriculum Development, Teacher Training & Recruitment Program supports -- (1) Curricula Development -- the development of curricula to address the needs of Native Hawaiian students, particularly elementary & secondary students, which may include programs of instruction conducted in the Native Hawaiian language & mathematics & science curricula incorporating the relevant application of Native Hawaiian culture & traditions; (2) Preteacher Training -- the development & implementation of preservice teacher training to ensure that student teachers within the State, particularly those who are likely to be employed in schools with a high concentration of Native Hawaiian students, are prepared to better address the unique needs of Native Hawaiian students within the context of Native Hawaiian culture, language, & traditions; (3) Inservice Teacher Training -- the development & implementation of inservice teacher training to ensure that teachers, particularly those employed in schools with a high concentration of Native Hawaiian students, are prepared to better address the unique needs of Native Hawaiian students within the context of Native Hawaiian culture, language, & traditions; & (4) Teacher Recruitment -- the development & implementation of teacher recruitment programs to enhance teacher recruitment within communities with a high concentration of Native Hawaiian students & to increase the numbers of teachers who are of Native Hawaiian ancestry. Consistent with these statutory purposes, the Secretary has established absolute priorities that will govern the distribution of funds under the program. Eligible Applicants: Native Hawaiian educational organizations or educational entities with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction conducted in the Native Hawaiian language. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 24, 2001. Available Funds: Approximately $1,400,000. Of this amount, approximately $900,000 will be used to award grants that meet Absolute Priority 1 (aquaculture, prisoner education initiatives, waste management innovation, computer literacy, Big Island astronomy, or indigenous health programs); approximately $500,000 will be used to award a grant that meets Absolute Priority 2 (Native Hawaiian language revitalization). Estimated Number of Awards: Three awards under Absolute Priority 1 & one award under Absolute Priority 2. Estimated Average Size of Awards: Approximately $300,000 for the awards granted under Absolute Priority 1; approximately $500,000 for the award granted under Absolute Priority 2. Additional Information: Priorities, applicable regulations, contacts, & other information are available in the Federal Register notice. The complete application is available online at: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/ 2001-3/072501c.html ******************************************************************* National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (Federal Register: July 31, 2001 [CFDA# 84.133G & 84.133P]) ******************************************************************* ==> Purpose: Field-Initiated (FI) projects must further one or both of the following purposes: (a) Develop methods, procedures, & rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion & integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, & economic & social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities; or (b) improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act. FI projects carry out either research activities or development activities. Eligible Applicants: Parties eligible to apply for grants under this program are States; public or private agencies, including for- profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for- profit organizations; institutions of higher education; & Indian tribes & tribal organizations. Funding priority: CFDA# 84.133G, Field-Initiated Projects Deadline for transmittal of applications: October 10, 2001 Estimated number of awards: 30 Maximum award amount (per year): $150,000 ==> Purpose: Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) projects must provide research training & experience at an advanced level to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees who have clinical or other relevant experience. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including individuals with disabilities, with particular attention to research areas that support the implementation & objectives of the Rehabilitation Act & that improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act. Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education are eligible to receive awards under this program. Funding priority: CFDA# 84.133P Advanced Rehabilitation Research Deadline for transmittal of applications: October 10, 2001 Estimated number of awards: 5 Maximum award amount (per year): $150,000 Additional Information: Priorities, selection criteria, contacts, & other information are available in the Federal Register notice. The complete application is available online at: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/ 2001-3/073101d.html ******************************************************************* National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (Federal Register: July 31, 2001 [CFDA# 84.133F]) ******************************************************************* Purpose of the Program: The purpose of this Fellowship program is to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including those who are individuals with disabilities, to perform research on the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. Fellows may conduct original research in any area authorized by section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Fellows may address problems encountered by individuals in their daily lives that are due to the presence of a disabling condition, problems associated with the provision of rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, & problems connected with the conduct of disability research. Eligible Applicants: (a) Only individuals are eligible to be recipients of Fellowships. (b) Any individual is eligible for assistance under this program who has training & experience that indicate a potential for engaging in scientific research related to the solution of rehabilitation problems of individuals with disabilities. Note: Institutions are not eligible to be recipients of Fellowships. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 9, 2001. Application Available: July 31, 2001. Maximum Award Amount: Merit: $45,000; Distinguished: $55,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 10. Additional Information: Applicable regulations, selection criteria, contacts, & other information are available in the Federal Register notice. The complete application is available online at: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/ 2001-3/073101e.html ******************************************************************* Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Teacher Preparation (STEMTP) -- NSF 01-136 (CFDA# 47.076) ******************************************************************* Synopsis of Program: The Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teacher Preparation (STEMTP) program responds to the critical need for qualified teachers of mathematics & science in elementary & secondary schools. The program supports efforts to develop exemplary science & mathematics preK-12 teacher education models that produce & retain effective teachers who have the skills, confidence, & commitment to enable all students to attain high standards of achievement in mathematics, science, engineering, & technology. Partnerships involving institutions of higher education & K-12 school districts will address local needs in terms of teacher shortages by developing & implementing effective strategies for recruiting prospective teachers with strong backgrounds in science & mathematics into teacher certification programs & retaining them in the teacher workforce. Projects will address such areas of local need as workforce diversity, urban or rural teacher shortages, & shortages within specific disciplines or grade levels. The STEMTP program complements the proposed NSF Math & Science Partnerships Initiative. Eligibility information: Organization Limit: It is anticipated that proposers will primarily be universities, colleges, or nonprofit organizations. However, the categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals under this program solicitation. Award information: Estimated Number of Awards, approximately 12; Anticipated Funding Amount, approximately $6.5 million, pending availability of funding. ==> Deadline/Target Dates Letters of Intent (optional): August 31, 2001 Preliminary Proposals (optional): None Full Proposal Deadline Date(s): October 25, 2001 Additional Information: Contacts & other information are available in the Federal Register notice. 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