[EDInfo] Notices Inviting Applications & New Policies for Submission of Grant Applications (April 22, 2005)
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From: "Kickbush, Peter" <Peter.Kickbush@xxxxxx>
Subject: [EDInfo] Notices Inviting Applications & New Policies for
Submission of Grant Applications (April 22, 2005)
RECENT "NOTICES INVITING APPLICATIONS" (grant opportunities)
from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) & conference
announcements include those related to:
* New Policies for the Electronic Submission of Grant
Applications to ED
* Enhanced Assessment Instruments -- CFDA# 84.368
* "Challenge Newsletter" Grant Competition -- CFDA# 84.184P
* Technology & Media Services for Individuals with
Disabilities -- Technology & Standards-Based Reform --
CFDA# 84.327B
Information about ED funding opportunities, including
discretionary grant application packages, are at:
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
Below is information from the notices inviting applications.
For more complete information, please see the notice itself;
however, please note that while we *try* to ensure that the
version on the web & the Federal Register notice are the same,
the Federal Register notice is the one to consult for complete
& authoritative information.
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New Policies for the Electronic Submission of Grant Applications
to ED
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If you are planning to apply for a grant from the U.S. Department
of Education (ED), you will want to know that...
* The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is transitioning to
Grants.gov, a website that allows organizations & individuals
to find grants from all federal grant-making agencies & apply
for them electronically.
* Selected ED grant competitions in fiscal year 2005 will
require that applications be submitted electronically through
Grants.gov.
* ED has changed its policy & procedural requirements related to
electronic submission of applications through Grants.gov or e-
Application.
* You should register early at Grants.gov in order to avoid
facing unexpected delays that could result in the rejection of
your application.
To learn more about this transition, the new policy & procedural
requirements, & what these changes mean for you, please see:
http://www.ed.gov/policy/fund/guid/gposbul/esubmitpolicysummary.html
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WHERE TO GO WHEN YOU NEED GRANT RESOURCES
Government Funding Resources Education Grants,
Scholarships & Loans, State Agency Phone Numbers for
Student Financial Aid, Business Plan Resources for Women,
Federal Department of Education Technology Grants
ARTS, Grants for Women, Grants for Women & Girls
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Enhanced Assessment Instruments (Federal Register: April 19, 2005
[CFDA# 84.368])
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Purpose of Program: To enhance the quality of assessment
instruments & systems used by States for measuring the achievement
of all students.
Dates: Applications Available: April 19, 2005.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 3, 2005.
Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies; Consortia of
State educational agencies.
Estimated Available Funds: $11,680,000 in FY 2005 funds.
Estimated Range of Awards: $500,000 to $2,000,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $1,460,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 8.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, &
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2005-2/041905a.html
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Find out what standards there are for teachers and administrators.
Who sets the standards and how to improve achievement.
Testing and Assessment
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"Challenge Newsletter" Grant Competition (Federal Register: April
20, 2005 [CFDA# 84.184P])
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Purpose of Program: "The Challenge Newsletter" grant competition
funds one cooperative agreement for the development & dissemination
of "The Challenge" newsletter to provide information about
effective strategies to prevent drug use & violent behavior among
youth.
Dates: Applications Available: April 20, 2005.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 20, 2005.
Eligible Applicants: Public & private entities & individuals.
Estimated Available Funds: $300,000.
Estimated Size of Award: $300,000.
Number of Awards: 1.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, &
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2005-2/042005a.html
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SPECIAL EDUCATION LINKS
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Students with disabilities are to be afforded the same
learning opportunities as students without disabilities,
as far as possible. Special Needs and Assistive Technology
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Technology & Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities --
Technology & Standards-Based Reform (Federal Register: April 22,
2005 [CFDA# 84.327B])
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Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to: (1) Improve
results for children with disabilities by promoting the
development, demonstration, & use of technology, (2) support
educational media services activities designed to be of educational
value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities, & (3)
provide support for captioning & video description of programs
appropriate for use in the classroom setting.
Dates: Applications Available: April 25, 2005.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 6, 2005.
Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies (SEAs); local
educational agencies (LEAs); public charter schools that are LEAs
under State law; institutions of higher education (IHEs); other
public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; outlying areas;
freely associated States; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; &
for-profit organizations.
Estimated Available Funds: $1,200,000.
Estimated Range of Awards: $200,000-$300,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 4.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, &
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2005-2/042205b.html
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