1. U.S. Department of Education

   General Information

   To get more information about any aspect of the Department, its structure, or its programs, or to get answers to questions not answered by this publication, contact:

   (800) USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
   or
   www.ed.gov

   For a complete listing of ED Web sites and education and funding-related sites, see Internet Directory, below.

2. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)

   See Glossary for description. The catalog is sent to a number of distribution points, including U.S. Government Depository Libraries, (see item 8, below) in each state, Federal Executive Boards in major metropolitan areas, and offices of state and local governments. It is often available in the reference sections of major libraries as well. You can also purchase a subscription directly from the Government Printing Office. For further information, contact:

   Superintendent of Documents
   Attn: New Orders
   Box 371954
   Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954

   The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance can also be accessed online at:

   www.cfda.gov

3. Federal Register

   See Glossary for description. The Government Printing Office distributes paper, 24x microfiche, and online versions of the Federal Register to U.S. Government Depository Libraries (see item 8, below). It is often available in the reference sections of other major libraries as well. You can also purchase your own paper or microfiche subscription. For further information, contact:

   Superintendent of Documents
   Attn: New Orders
   Box 371954
   Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954

   Orders can be made with a credit card at:

   (202) 512-1800 (voice)
   (202) 512-2250 (fax)
   orders@gpo.gov
   http://bookstore.gpo.gov/

   The Federal Register is also available through an online database. Public access is available at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html.

   Questions about the Federal Register online can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team by e-mail at gpoaccess@gpo.gov; by telephone at (202) 512-1530 or toll free at (888) 293-6498; by fax at (202) 512-1262.

4. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

   See Glossary for description. The Government Printing Office distributes the CFR to each U.S. Government Depository Library (see item 8, below). The code is often available in the reference section of major libraries as well. You can also purchase volumes, online or by mail, directly from the Government Printing Office. For further information contact:

   Superintendent of Documents
   Attn: New Orders
   Box 371954
   Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954

   You can place your order using a credit card at:

   (202) 512-1800 (voice)
   (202) 512-2250 (fax)
   orders@gpo.gov
   http://bookstore.gpo.gov

   The Code of Federal Regulations can be accessed online at the following Internet address:

   http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html

   Questions about the Code of Federal Regulations online can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team by e-mail at gpoaccess@gpo.gov; by telephone at (202) 512-1530 or toll free at (888) 293-6498; by fax at (202) 512-1262.

5. Federal Legislation

   You can obtain copies of pending and enacted federal legislation by contacting the Senate or House of Representatives at the following numbers:

   Senate Document Room: (202) 224-7701
   House Document Room: (202) 226-5200

   (NOTE: You MUST know the bill or law number in order to ask for copies of legislation.)

   For further information about ordering other congressional documents, contact the Government Printing Office at (202) 512-1800.

   Legislative information regarding recent sessions of Congress is also available online at:

   http://thomas.loc.gov/

6. Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)

   See Glossary for description. As a matter of practice, the Department provides a copy of EDGAR to those entities that have received an award. If you are a grantee that did not receive a copy with the award package, you may ask for one by contacting the Education program contact named on your Grant Award Notification. An electronic version of EDGAR can be downloaded from ED's Web site at: http://www.ed.gov/policy/fund/reg/edgarReg/edlite-table.html

7. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars

   See Glossary for description. You can obtain electronic copies of OMB circulars at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars

8. U.S. Government Depository Libraries

   U.S. Government Depository Libraries are in each state and act as official repositories for federal documents, such as some of those mentioned in this publication. To obtain the location of the libraries in your state, you can get a free copy of The Federal Depository Library Directory at:

   (202) 512-1119 (voice)
   (202) 512-1432 (fax)
   Asklps@gpo.gov
   http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html

9. U.S. Government Online Bookstore

   http://bookstore.gpo.gov/

10. Federal Citizen Information Center

    The Federal Citizen Information Center provides a wealth of information about the operations and offerings of the federal government, including telephone contact numbers to get grant-related information from other federal departments and agencies. You can contact the Federal Citizen Information Center at:

    1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636) [8 A.M.- 8 P.M. EST]
    http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/

11. Miscellaneous Sources of Information

    National Grants Management Association (NGMA)

    NGMA is a private membership organization of representatives of federal and state grantor entities, non-governmental organizations, college and university officials, and other persons involved in managing or receiving financial assistance. The organization provides monthly and annual training conferences in the Washington, D.C., area and publishes a semi-annual journal and a quarterly newsletter. Membership is available by paying annual dues. For further information, contact:

    National Grants Management Association (NGMA)
    11654 Plaza America Drive, #609
    Reston, VA 20190-4700 USA
    (703)-648-9023 (voice)
    (703)-648-9024 (fax)
    info@ngma-grants.org
    http://www.ngma-grants.org/

    The Foundation Center

    The Foundation Center provides information about non-federal sources of funding. In addition to its publications and extensive collection of materials at its several locations in the United States the center also offers an Associates Program and a Cooperating Collections Program at numerous sites throughout the nation. You can obtain more information by contacting the Center's headquarters at:

    The Foundation Center
    79 Fifth Avenue, Dept. JG
    New York, NY 10003-3076
    (212) 620-4230
    http://foundationcenter.org/

12. Internet Directory

    The U.S. Department of Education's Web site hosts a large collection of education-related information. The site includes statistical information, research findings and syntheses, full-text publications, directories of effective programs, and similar information.

    Visit ED's Web site at: http://www.ed.gov/

    Also visit the No Child Left Behind Web site where you can get information on education reform: http://www.nclb.org

    Below is a compilation of Internet sites mentioned in this publication.

    U.S. Department of Education Principal Offices

    Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
    http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ies/index.html

    The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)
    http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/index.html

    The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA)
    http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/index.html

    The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII)
    http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/index.html

    The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
    http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html

    Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS)
    http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osdfs/index.html

    The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
    http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html

    The Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
    http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/index.html

    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
    http://www.cfda.gov/

    Code of Federal Regulations
    http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html

    Department of Education's Grant Award Database
    http://www.ed.gov/fund/data/award/grntawd.html

    Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
    http://www.ed.gov/policy/fund/reg/edgarReg/edgar.html

    e-Grants
    http://e-grants.ed.gov/

    Federal Citizen Information Center
    http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/

    Federal Legislation
    http://thomas.loc.gov/

    Federal Register
    http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html

    Grants.gov
    http://www.grants.gov/

    Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs
    http://www.ed.gov/programs/gtep/index.html

    No Child Left Behind
    http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml

    OMB Circulars
    http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/

    Protection of Human Subjects in Research
    http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/humansub.html

    The Foundation Center
    http://foundationcenter.org/

    U.S. Department of Education
    http://www.ed.gov/

    U.S. Government Online Bookstore
    http://bookstore.gpo.gov/

    U.S. Government Depository Libraries
    http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html

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