[Federal Register: July 14, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 134)] [Notices] [Page 37572-37574] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr14jy97-53] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA Nos. 84.044 and 84.066] Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Centers Programs Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 1998 and Notice of Technical Assistance Workshops SUMMARY: The Secretary invites applications for new awards for FY 1998 and announces technical assistance workshops for the Talent Search Program and Educational Opportunity Centers Programs. DATES: The closing date for transmitting applications under each of these competitions is listed in this notice under the individual announcement for the program. The dates, time, and places for the workshops are listed under the section entitled ``Technical Assistance Workshops.'' ADDRESSES: The address and telephone number for obtaining applications or for further information about the two programs are listed in this notice under the individual announcement for the programs. Individuals who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time Monday through Friday. 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). [[Page 37573]] However, the official application notice for a discretionary grant competition is the notice published in the Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applicants must address the changes included in the final regulations published in the Federal Register on November 5, 1993 for the Talent Search Program and on January 18, 1994 for the Educational Opportunity Centers Program. In general, the grantee selection criteria have been modified with particular emphasis on the sections relevant to need, plan of operation, evaluation and prior experience. The final regulations will be included in the application package made available by the Department. Available Funds The Congress has not yet enacted a fiscal year 1998 appropriation for the Department of Education. However, the Department is publishing this notice in order to give potential applicants adequate time to prepare applications. The estimated amount of funds available for this program is based on the President's 1998 budget. Note: Currently funded Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Centers grantees with five-year awards expiring in 1999 must submit an application during this competition to be considered for a new award under the fiscal year 1998 funding cycle. The project start date for new grants awarded to current five-year grantees who are successful applicants under this competition will be September 1, 1999. Application Notices CFDA No. 84.044--Talent Search Program Purpose of Program: The Talent Search Program provides grants to enable applicants to conduct projects designed to (1) Identify qualified youths who are low-income and potential first-generation college students and to encourage them to complete high school and enroll in postsecondary education; (2) publicize the availability of student financial assistance at the postsecondary level; and (3) encourage persons who have not completed secondary or postsecondary education to re-enter these programs. Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, combinations of institutions, agencies, and organizations, and, in exceptional cases, secondary schools if there are no other applicants capable of providing a Talent Search or Educational Opportunity Centers project in the proposed target area. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 31, 1997. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: December 31, 1997. Applications Available: August 1, 1997. Estimated Range of Awards: $190,000--$400,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $273,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 347. Project Period: Up to 60 months. Note: The Department is not bound by any of the estimates in this notice. Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) the regulations for these programs in 34 CFR part 643. For Applications or Information Contact: Clinton Black, Federal TRIO Programs, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., The Portals Building, Suite 600 D, Washington, DC 20202-5249. Telephone: (202) 708-4804 or by Internet to TRIO@ed.gov or Clinton__Black@ed.gov. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a-11 and 1070a. CFDA No. 84.066--Educational Opportunity Centers Program Purpose of Program: The Educational Opportunity Centers Program provides grants to conduct projects designed to (1) provide information regarding financial and academic assistance available for individuals who desire to pursue a program of postsecondary education, and (2) assist individuals applying for admission to institutions that offer programs of postsecondary education. Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, combinations of institutions, agencies, and organizations, and, in exceptional cases, secondary schools if there are no other applicants capable of providing a Talent Search or Educational Opportunity Centers project in the proposed target areas. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: September 30, 1997. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: November 30, 1997. Applications Available: August 1, 1997. Estimated Range of Awards: $190,000-$450,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $357,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 81. Note: The Department is not bound by any of the estimates in this notice. Project Period: Up to 60 months. Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) the regulations for these programs in 34 CFR part 644. For Applications or Information Contact: Margaret A. Wingfield, Federal TRIO Programs, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., The Portals Building, Suite 600 D, Washington, DC 20202- 5249. Telephone: (202) 708-4804 or by Internet to TRIO@ed.gov or Margaret__Wingfield@ed.gov. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a-11 and 1070a. Technical Assistance Workshops The Department of Education will conduct 10 technical assistance workshops for the Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Centers Programs. At these workshops, Department of Education staff will assist prospective applicants in developing proposals and will provide budget information regarding these programs. The technical assistance workshops will be held as follows: University of Texas at Arlington, Room 100--Nedderman Hall, 415 S. West, Arlington, Texas 76010, Contact: Becky Valentich, (817) 272- 2506--August 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. University of Chicago, Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637, Contact: Terhonda Palacios, (773) 702-8288--August 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Community College of Denver, Auraria Campus, 1200 Larimer Street, North Classroom Bldg., Rm. 1130-A, Denver, Colorado 80204, Contact: Florence Lavato (303) 629-9226--August 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Morris Brown College, Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Exhibition Hall--Upper Level, 111 James P. Brawley Dr., S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314, Contact: Marvin King (404) 220-0384-August 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. San Diego State University, 5200 Campanile Drive, Student Services Bldg., Room 1500, San Diego, California 92182, Contact: Maxine Haun (619) 594-1683--August 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. University of Massachusetts, Media Auditorium, Upper Level, Healy Library, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02125-3393, Contact: Bill Pollard (617) 287-7390--August 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Portland State University, South Memorial Center, Rooms 294 & 296, [[Page 37574]] 1825 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR 97207, Contact: Cora Grey (503) 725- 4458--August 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, Faculty of General Studies, Amphitheater #5, Barbosa Avenue, San Juan, PR 00931-3323, Contact: Evelyn Rivera, (787) 764-8063--August 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. John Jay College, 445 West 59th Street, Room 1311N, New York, NY 10019, Contact: Karen K. Texeira-Delucca (212) 237-8280 or Josefina Couture (212) 237-8275--August 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. Washington, DC, Auditorium, Regional Office Building 3, 7th & D Streets, S.W., Washington, DC 20202, Contact: Federal TRIO Programs Staff (202) 708-4804--August 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Dated: July 7, 1997. David A. Longanecker, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education. [FR Doc. 97-18417 Filed 7-11-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P