[Federal Register: July 14, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 134)]
[Notices]
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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).
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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,
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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.
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