[Federal Register: May 6, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 87)] [Notices] [Page 24773-24774] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr06my97-104] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA Nos.: 84.184F, 84.184G, 84.184H] Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities National Programs; Combined Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 1997 Summary: The Secretary invites applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 1997 under three direct grant competitions supported by Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA) National Programs. Purpose of Program: The National Programs portion of the SDFSCA supports the development of innovative programs that (1) demonstrate effective new methods of ensuring safe and drug-free schools, colleges, and communities, and (2) provide models or proven effective practices that will assist schools and communities around the Nation to improve their programs funded under the State Grants portion of the SDFSCA. Applications Available: June 13, 1997. Deadline for Receipt of Applications: August 1, 1997. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 1, 1997. Fiscal Information: [[Page 24774]] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Estimated Estimated CFDA number and name Estimated range of awards average size number of available Project Period of awards awards funds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 84.184F Replication of Effective $250,000 to $450,000............. $350,000 6 $2,000,000 Up to 36 months Programs or Strategies to Prevent Youth Drug Use, Violent Behavior, or Both. 84.184G State and Local 400,000 to 600,000............... 500,000 10 5,000,000 Up to 24 months Educational Agency Drug and Violence Prevention Data Collection. 84.184H Drug and Violence 150,000 to 300,000............... 265,000 5 1,325,000 28 months Prevention Programs in Higher Education: Validation Competition. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Range of awards, average size of awards, number of awards and available funding in this notice are estimates only. The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. Funding estimates for competitions 84.184F and 84.184G represent the first year of the project period only. Funding for the second and third years of projects under competitions 84.184F and 84.184G is subject both to the availability of future years' funds and the approval of continuation (see 34 CFR 75.253). Estimates for competition 84.184H represent funding for both the first and second years of the project period. Projects funded under competition 84.184H will not be subject to approval of continuation or to the availability of future years' funds. Applicable Regulations (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86 (Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education only); (b) 34 CFR parts 98 and 99; and (c) the notices of final priorities and selection criteria, as published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register apply to these competitions. Federal Activities Grants Program Competitions (CFDA #84.184F and #84.184G) Absolute Priority #1--Replication of Effective Programs or Strategies to Prevent Youth Drug Use, Violent Behavior, or Both (CFDA# 84.184F) Eligible Applicants State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, other nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions; and any combination of these types of entities. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7131. Absolute Priority #2--State and Local Educational Agency Drug and Violence Prevention Data Collection (CFDA #84.184G) Eligible Applicants State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, other nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions; and any combination of these types of entities. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7131. Drug and Violence Prevention Programs in Higher Education: Validation Competition (CFDA #84.184H) Absolute Priority #1--Correcting Misperceptions of Student Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students Attending Institutions of Higher Education Absolute Priority #2--Limiting Student Access to and Availability of Alcohol and Other Drugs at Institutions of Higher Education Eligible Applicants Institutions of higher education, or consortia thereof. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7132. For Applications or Information Contact: Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program, 600 Independence Avenue, SW, Suite 604 Portals, Washington, DC 20202-6123. Telephone: (202) 260-3954. By facsimile (202) 260-7767. Internet: http://www.bryan__williams@ed.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service 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 Service (at gopher:// gcs.ed.gov); or on the World Wide Web (at http://gcs.ed.gov). However, the official application notice for a discretionary grant competition is the notice published in the Federal Register. Dated: May 1, 1997. Gerald N. Tirozzi, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. [FR Doc. 97-11770 Filed 5-5-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P