[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 3, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-10484] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: May 3, 1994] _______________________________________________________________________ Part IV Department of Education _______________________________________________________________________ Dwight D. Eisenhower National Program for Mathematics and Science Education; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 1994 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA No. 84.168T] Dwight D. Eisenhower National Program for Mathematics and Science Education: Model Professional Development in the Use of Technology for Mathematics and Science Instruction, Model Projects in Encouraging Female and Minority Students in Mathematics and Science, and Model Science-Based Professional Development Projects in Environmental Education; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 1994 Purpose of Program: To award grants to support projects of national significance designed to improve instruction in mathematics and science in the nation's elementary and secondary schools, and increase the access of all students to such instruction. Eligible Applicants: The Secretary may award grants to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and public and private nonprofit organizations, including museums, libraries, educational television producers, distributors, and stations, and professional science, mathematics, and engineering societies and associations. Deadline For Transmittal of Applications: July 5, 1994. Deadline For Intergovernmental Review: September 5, 1994. Applications Available: May 20, 1994. Available Funds: $3,000,000. Estimated Range of Awards: $200,000-$300,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $250,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 12. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. Project Period: Up to 36 months. Budget Period: 12 months. Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administration Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 85 and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR part 755. Priority The priorities in the notice of final priorities for this competition as published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register apply to this competition. Only applications under these priorities will be considered. This program and priorities support Goals 2000, the President's strategy for moving the Nation toward achievement of the National Education Goals. Selection Criteria In evaluating applications for grants under this competition, the Secretary uses the selection criteria in 34 CFR 755.32. The program regulations in 34 CFR 755.30(b) provide that the Secretary may award up to 100 points for the selection criteria, including a reserved 10 points. For this competition, the Secretary distributes the 10 points as follows: Quality of Key Personnel (34 CFR 755.32(b)). Five points are added to this criterion for a possible total of 10 points. Evaluation Plan (34 CFR 755.32(d)). Five points are added to this criterion for a possible total of 15 points. FOR APPLICATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT: Liz Barnes or Annora Dorsey, U.S. Department of Education, 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20208-5543. Telephone (202) 219-2164. 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; or on the Internet Gopher Server at GOPHER.ED.GOV (under Announcements, Bulletins, and Press Releases). However, the official application notice for a discretionary grant competition is the notice published in the Federal Register. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2992. Dated: April 26, 1994. Sharon Robinson, Assistant Secretary for Educational Research and Improvement. [FR Doc. 94-10484 Filed 5-2-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P