[Federal Register: May 10, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 92)] [Notices] [Page 21447] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA No.: 84.004C] Desegregation of Public Education--State Educational Agency Desegregation Program; Notice of Cancellation of New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 1996 SUMMARY: On December 20, 1995, the Department of Education published a notice in the Federal Register (60 FR 65644) inviting applications for new awards for FY 1996 for the Desegregation of Public Education--State Educational Agency Program. On March 27, 1996, a notice was published in the Federal Register (61 FR 13485) extending the closing date for receipt of applications to May 9, 1996. The purpose of this notice is to advise potential applicants that this competition has been cancelled due to lack of funds. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adell S. Washington, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Suite 4500 Portals, Washington, DC 20202-6140. Telephone (202) 260-2495. Individuals who use a telecommunications 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.ED.GOV (under Announcements, Bulletins, and Press Releases); or on the World Wide Web at (http://www.ed.gov/money.html). However, the official application notice for a discretionary grant competition is the notice published in the Federal Register. Program Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2000c-1-9 Dated: May 6, 1996. Gerald N. Tirozzi, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. [FR Doc. 96-11735 Filed 5-9-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P