RECENT "NOTICES INVITING APPLICATIONS" (grant opportunities)
from the U.S. Department of Education (published in the
Federal Register) include those related to:
* Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program -- CFDA# 84.170A
* Technological Innovation & Cooperation for Foreign
Information Access Program -- CFD 84.337A
* Centers for International Business Education Program --
CFDA# 84.220A
* Grant Applications Under Part D, Subpart 2 of IDEA --
multiple CFDA#s
These & other notices can be found at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/
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.
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Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program (Federal Register: September
27, 2001 [CFDA# 84.170A])
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Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
(JKJ) Program is to award fellowships to eligible students of
superior ability, selected on the basis of demonstrated
achievement, financial need, & exceptional promise to undertake
graduate study leading to a doctoral degree or a Master of Fine
Arts (MFA) at accredited institutions of higher education in
selected fields of the arts, humanities, or social sciences. The
selected fields in the arts are: Creative writing, music
performance, music theory, music composition, music literature,
studio arts (including photography), television, film,
cinematography, theater arts, playwriting, screenwriting, acting,
and dance. The selected fields in the humanities are: art history
(including architectural history), archeology, area studies,
classics, comparative literature, English language & literature,
folklore, folklife, foreign languages & literature, history,
linguistics, philosophy, religion, speech, rhetoric, & debate. The
selected fields in the social sciences are: anthropology,
communications & media, economics, ethnic & cultural studies,
geography, political science, psychology but not clinical
psychology, public policy & public administration, sociology but
not the masters or Ph.D. in social work.
Eligible Applicants: Individuals who, at the time of
application, have not yet completed their first full year of
doctoral or MFA study; or will be entering graduate school in
academic year 2002-2003 are eligible to apply for a Javits
Fellowship. Applicants must also qualify to receive Federal student
financial assistance pursuant to section 484 of the Higher
Education Act, as amended, & plan to attend an accredited U.S.
institutions of higher education.
Applications Available: September 28, 2001. 2002 Free
Application for Federal Student Aid, January 2, 2001.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: November 30, 2001.
2002 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, January 31, 2002.
Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested
$10,000,000 for this program for FY 2002. The actual level of
funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we
are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the
grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $31,672.
Estimated Number of Awards: 60 individual fellowships.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, & other
information is available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/
2001-3/092701a.html
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Technological Innovation & Cooperation for Foreign Information
Access Program (Federal Register: September 28, 2001 [CFDA#
84.337A])
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Purpose of Program: The Technological Innovation & Cooperation for
Foreign Information Access Program provides grants to support
projects that will develop innovative techniques or programs using
new electronic technologies to collect, organize, preserve, &
widely disseminate information on world regions & countries other
than the United States that address our Nation's teaching &
research needs in international education & foreign languages.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, public
or nonprofit private libraries, or consortia of these institutions
or libraries. applications available:
Applications Available: October 10, 2001.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: November 30, 2001.
Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested
$1,300,000 for this program for FY 2002. The actual level of
funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we
are inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the
grant process, if Congress appropriates funds for this program.
Estimated Range of Awards: $105,000-$230,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $216,000 per year.
Estimated Number of Awards: 6.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, & other
information is available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/
2001-3/092801c.html
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Centers for International Business Education Program (Federal
Register: September 28, 2001 [CFDA# 84.220A])
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Purpose of Program: The Centers for International Business
Education Program provides grants to eligible applicants to pay the
Federal share of the cost of planning, establishing, & operating
centers for international business education which:
(1) will be national resources for the teaching of improved
business techniques, strategies, & methodologies which emphasize
the international context in which business is transacted;
(2) will provide instruction in critical foreign languages &
international fields needed to provide understanding of the
cultures and customs of United States trading partners; &
(3) will provide research & training in the international
aspects of trade, commerce, & other fields of study.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education &
combinations of institutions of higher education.
Applications Available: September 28, 2001.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: November 5, 2001.
Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested
$8,760,000 for this program for FY 2002. The actual level of
funding, if any, will depend on final congressional action.
However, we are inviting applications to allow enough time to
process the applications and make the awards if Congress
appropriates funds for this program.
Estimated Range of Awards: $220,000-$340,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $312,857 per year.
Estimated Number of Awards: 28.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, & other
information is available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/
2001-3/092801b.html
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Grant Applications Under Part D, Subpart 2 of the Individuals
With Disabilities Education Act (Federal Register: September 28,
2001 [multiple CFDA#s])
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION TO IMPROVE SERVICES & RESULTS FOR
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES [CFDA# 84.324]
Purpose of Program: To produce, & advance the use of, knowledge
to improve educational & early intervention results & outcomes for
infants, toddlers, & children with disabilities.
Eligible Applicants: State & local educational agencies;
institutions of higher education; other public agencies; private
nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States;
& Indian tribes or tribal organization.
==> Absolute Priority 1: Student-Initiated Research Projects
(84.324B)
Applications available: 10/05/01
Application deadline date: 02/08/02
Maximum award (per year): $20,000
Estimated number of awards: 12
==> Absolute Priority 2: Field-Initiated Research Projects
(84.324C)
Applications available: 10/05/01
Application deadline date: 11/16/01
Maximum award (per year): $180,000
Estimated number of awards: 14
==> Absolute Priority 3: Model Demonstration Projects for Children
with Disabilities (84.324M)
Applications available: 10/05/01
Application deadline date: 11/30/01
Maximum award (per year): $175,000
Estimated number of awards: 14
==> Absolute Priority 4: Initial Career Awards (84.324N)
Applications available: 10/05/01
Application deadline date: 11/09/02
Maximum award (per year): $75,000
Estimated number of awards: 4
==> Absolute Priority 5: Outreach Projects for Children with
Disabilities (84.324R)
Applications available: 10/05/01
Application deadline date: 12/14/02
Maximum award (per year): $175,000
Estimated number of awards: 14
TECHNOLOGY & MEDIA SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
[CFDA# 84.327]
Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to improve
results & outcomes for children with disabilities by promoting the
development, demonstration, & utilization of technology & to
support educational media activities designed to be of educational
value to children with disabilities. This program also provides
support for some captioning, video description, & cultural
activities.
Eligible Applicants: State & local educational agencies;
institutions of higher education; other public agencies; private
nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States;
Indian tribes or tribal organizations; & for-profit organizations.
==> Absolute Priority 1: Steppingstones of Technology Innovation
for Students With Disabilities (84.327A)
Applications available: 10/05/01
Application deadline date: 12/07/01
Maximum award (per year): Phase 1 & 2, $200,000; Phase 3,
$300,000
Estimated number of awards: 10
SPECIAL EDUCATION: TRAINING & INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN
WITH DISABILITIES [CFDA# 84.328]
Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to ensure
that parents of children with disabilities receive training &
information to help improve results & outcomes for their children.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are local parent
organizations. ...
==> Absolute Priority: Community Parent Resource Centers (84.328C)
Applications available: 10/05/01
Application deadline date: 12/21/01
Maximum award (per year): $100,000
Estimated number of awards: 10
Additional Information: Other information is available in the
Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/
2001-3/092801a.html
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