[Federal Register: January 21, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 13)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; Notice
Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 1997
AGENCY: Department of Education.
SUMMARY: This notice provides closing dates and other information
regarding the transmittal of applications for fiscal year 1997
competitions under three programs authorized by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. This notice supports the National Education
Goals by improving understanding of how to enable children and youth
with disabilities to reach higher levels of academic achievement.
Note: The Department of Education is not bound by any estimates
in this notice.
Research in Education of Individuals With Disabilities Program
[CFDA No. 84.023]
Purpose of Program: To advance and improve the knowledge base and
improve the practice of professionals, parents, and others providing
early intervention, special education, and related services--including
professionals who work with children with disabilities in regular
education environments--to provide children with disabilities effective
instruction and enable these children to learn successfully.
Eligible Applicants: State and local educational agencies;
institutions of higher education; and other public agencies and
nonprofit private organizations.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 80, 81,
82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR Part
324.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR Part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Absolute Priority--Initial Career Awards (84.023N)
The priority for Initial Career Awards in the notice of final
priority for this program, published elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 4.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $75,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 30 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications.
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not
required to review any information provided in addition to the
application information listed above. All sections of text in the
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables,
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.
For Application Information Contact: For the priority under the
Research in Education of Individuals with Disabilities Program contact
the U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., room
3529, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202)
205-9864. FAX: (202) 205-8105. Internet: Claudette__Carey@ed.gov.
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8953.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1441.
Educational Media Research, Production, Distribution, and Training
Program
[CFDA No. 84.026]
Purpose of Program: To promote the general welfare of individuals
who are deaf or hard of hearing and individuals with visual
impairments, and to promote the educational advancement of individuals
with disabilities.
Eligible Applicants: Profit and nonprofit public and private
agencies, organizations, and institutions.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR
Part 332.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR Part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
(Note: If an applicant wishes to apply under more than one of
these absolute priorities, the applicant must submit a separate
application under each affected priority.)
Absolute Priority 1--Closed-Captioned Sports Programs (84.026A)
The priority for Closed-Captioned Sports Programs in the notice of
final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this issue of
the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 4.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
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application that proposes a budget exceeding $175,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 50 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications.
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not
required to review any information provided in addition to the
application information listed above. All sections of text in the
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables,
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Absolute Priority 2--Video Description (84.026C)
The priority for Video Description in the notice of final priority
for this program, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal
Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 4.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $200,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 50 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications.
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not
required to review any information provided in addition to the
application information listed above. All sections of text in the
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables,
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Absolute Priority 3--Educational Video Selection and Captioning
(84.026D)
The priority for Educational Video Selection and Captioning in the
notice of final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $2,000,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 60 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications.
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not
required to review any information provided in addition to the
application information listed above. All sections of text in the
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables,
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
Project Period: Up to 48 months.
Absolute Priority 4--Research on Educational Captioning (84.026R)
The priority for Research on Educational Captioning in the notice
of final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this issue
of the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
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Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 2.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $120,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 50 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications.
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not
required to review any information provided in addition to the
application information listed above. All sections of text in the
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables,
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.
For Application Information Contact: For the priorities under the
Educational Media Research, Production, Distribution, and Training
Program contact the U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence
Avenue, S.W., room 4627, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2734.
Telephone: (202) 205-8894. FAX: (202) 205-8971. Internet: Jeffrey--
Payne@ed.gov.
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1451, 1452.
Technology, Educational Media, and Materials for Individuals With
Disabilities Program
[CFDA No. 84.180]
Purpose of Program: To support projects and centers for advancing
the availability, quality, use, and effectiveness of technology,
educational media, and materials in the education of children and youth
with disabilities and the provision of related services and early
intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education; State
educational agencies; local educational agencies; public agencies; and
nonprofit or for-profit private organizations.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) the regulations for this program in 34 CFR
part 333.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Absolute Priority--Technology, Educational Media, and Materials
Projects That Create Innovative Tools for Students With Disabilities
(84.180T)
The priority for Technology, Educational Media, and Materials
Projects That Create Innovative Tools for Students With Disabilities in
the notice of final priority for this program, published elsewhere in
this issue of the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 14, 1997.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 13, 1997.
Estimated Number of Awards: 5.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $200,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal
Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more
than 50 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications.
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not
required to review any information provided in addition to the
application information listed above. All sections of text in the
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables,
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
Project Period: Up to 24 months.
For Application Information Contact: For the priority under the
Technology, Educational Media, and Materials for Individuals with
Disabilities Program contact the U.S. Department of Education, 600
Independence Avenue, SW., room 4617, Switzer Building, Washington, DC
20202-2734. Telephone: (202) 205-9884. FAX: (202) 205-8971. Internet:
Robin--Murphy@ed.gov
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1461.
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). In
addition, information on downloading application packages from the
World
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Wide Web can be obtained at the Office of Special Education Programs
homepage (at http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP). However, the
official application notice for a discretionary grant competition is
the notice published in the Federal Register. Application packages are
available in an alternate format upon request.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers: Research in
Education of Individuals with Disabilities Program, 84.023;
Educational Media Research, Production, Distribution, and Training
Program, 84.026; and Technology, Educational Media, and Materials
for Individuals with Disabilities Program, 84.180)
Dated: January 14, 1997.
Katherine D. Seelman,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services.
[FR Doc. 97-1392 Filed 1-17-97; 8:45 am]
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