[Federal Register: April 24, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 80)] [Notices] [Page 18125] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA No.: 84.314A] Even Start Statewide Family Literacy Initiative Grants; Notice Extending the Application Deadline Date for New Even Start Statewide Family Literacy Initiative Grant Awards With Fiscal Year (FY) 1995 Funds SUMMARY: The Secretary extends the deadline date for the submission of applications for new Even Start Statewide Family Literacy Initiative grant awards with FY 1995 funds to May 31, 1996. A notice was published in the Federal Register on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 13358) specifying that the application deadline for these awards was May 10, 1996. In response to requests from the public for a longer period to prepare applications, the Department has decided to extend the application deadline. FOR APPLICATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia McKee, Compensatory Education Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W. (4400, Portals), Washington, DC 20202-6132. Telephone (202) 260-0991. 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. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 6362(c). Dated: April 18, 1996. Gerald N. Tirozzi, Assistant Secretary, Elementary and Secondary Education. [FR Doc. 96-10010 Filed 4-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P