[Federal Register: April 13, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 70)] [Notices] [Page 18035] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr13ap99-89] [[Page 18035]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Fiscal year 1999 Discretionary Announcement for University-Head Start Partnerships and Head-Start Research Scholars; Availability of Funds and Request for Proposals AGENCY: Administration on Children, Youth and Families, ACF, DHHS. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Head Start Bureau announces the availability of funds for two Priority Areas; University-Head Start Partnerships (1.01) and Head Start Research Scholars (1.02). These priority areas will support research activities in the areas of infant and toddler development within the cultural context, the promotion of mental health in Head Start and Early Head Start, family literacy or field-initiated research which will increase our knowledge of low- income children's development for the purpose of improving services or have significant policy implications. DATES: The closing date for receipt of applications is 5:00 P.M. EDT June 14, 1999. ADDRESSES: Applications, including all necessary forms can be downloaded from the Head Start web site at www.acf.dlhhs.gov/programs/ hsb. The web site also contains a listing of all Head Start and Early Start programs. Hard copies of the application may be obtained by writing or calling the Operations Center or sending an e-mail to hsr@lcgnet.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ACYF Operations Center at: 1815 N. Fort Meyer Drive Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia 22209 or (1-800) 351- 2293. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Priority Areas Priority Area 1.01 University-Head Start Partnerships Eligible Applicants: Universities and four-year colleges on behalf of a faculty member who holds a doctorate or equivalent in their respective field. Project Duration: The announcement for Priority Area 1.01 is soliciting applications for project periods of three years with the first year as a planning grant. However, requests for project periods of four or five years will be considered if the applicant can make a strong justification for the need for a longer project period in order to complete the research. It should be noted that requests for longer project periods will only be granted in only rare instances. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for the first one-year planning budget period. Applications for continuation funds under these awards beyond the first-year budget period, but within the established project period, will be entertained in subsequent years on a noncompetitive basis, subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interests of the Government. Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share is $75,000 for the first-year budget period. The Federal share for the subsequent years is approximately $150,000 for each year of the project period. The Federal Share in inclusive of indirect costs. Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that 4-6 projects will funded. Priority Area 1.02 Head Start Research Scholars Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education on behalf of graduate students who have been accepted into a doctoral program in the field of the proposed study and have completed their Master's degree or equivalent in that field prior to applying for this grant or by the time grants are awarded and have sent formal notification of having been granted the degree to ACYF. To be eligible to administer the grant on behalf of the student, the institution must be fully accredited by one of the regional accrediting commissions recognized by the Department of Education and the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation. In addition, the specific graduate student on whose behalf the application is made must be identified and any resultant grant award if not transferable to another student. Project Duration: The announcement for Priority Area 1.02 is soliciting applications for project periods up to two years. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget period, although project periods may be for two years. It should be noted, that if the graduate student, on whose behalf the university is applying, expects to receive a doctorate by the end of the first year budget period, the applicant should request a one-year project period only. A second year budget period will not be granted if the student has graduated by the end of the first year. Applications for continuation grants will be entertained in the subsequent year on a non-competitive basis, subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the Government Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share is not to exceed $15,000 for the first-year budget period or a maximum of $30,000 for a two-year project period. Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that 10 projects will be funded. No university will be funded for more than one candidate, unless there are no other approved applications. Statutory Authority: The Head Start Act, as amended 42 U.S.C. 9801 et seq. Dated: April 8, 1999. James A. Harrell, Deputy Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families. [FR Doc. 99-9187 Filed 4-12-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184-01-M