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Greetings,

Happy Reading for Today.

<Karen>


     Recent grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of
     Education (ED) include...

       *  Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Program -- CFDA# 84.128G

       *  International Research and Studies Program -- CFDA#
          84.017A

       *  Partnerships in Character Education Program -- CFDA#
          84.215S

     Below are excerpts from the "notice inviting applications" for
     each grant opportunity.  For more complete information, please
     see the full notice inviting applications in the Federal
     Register.  We try to ensure that the web version and the
     Federal Register notice are the same; however, the Federal
     Register notice should be consulted for complete and
     authoritative information.

Application packages and other information related to ED funding opportunities

              

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  Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Program (Federal Register:
  February 20, 2008 [CFDA# 84.128G])
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Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Migrant and Seasonal
Farmworkers program is to provide grants for vocational
rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities who are
migrant and seasonal farmworkers, as determined in accordance with
rules prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, and to the family
members who are residing with such individuals (whether or not such
family members are individuals with disabilities).
    Applications Available: February 20, 2008.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 20, 2008.
    Eligible Applicants: State designated agencies (interpreted to
mean designated State agencies as defined in section 7(8) of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended); nonprofit agencies working
in collaboration with a State designated agency; and local agencies
working in collaboration with a State designated agency.
    Estimated Available Funds: $337,700.
    Estimated Range of Awards: $145,000-$195,000.
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: $168,850.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 2.

    Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, and
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.

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  International Research and Studies Program (Federal Register:
  February 21, 2008 [CFDA# 84.017A])
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Purpose of Program: The International Research and Studies Program
provides grants to conduct research and studies to improve and
strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies,
and other international fields.
    Applications Available: February 21, 2008.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 7, 2008.
    Eligible Applicants: Public and private agencies,
organizations, institutions, and individuals.
    Estimated Available Funds: $1,642,000.
    Estimated Range of Awards: $50,000-$200,000 per year.
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: $117,000.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 14.

    Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, and
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.

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  Partnerships in Character Education Program (Federal Register:
  February 21, 2008 [CFDA# 84.215S])
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Purpose of Program: Under this program we support Federal grants to
design and implement character education programs that can be
integrated into classroom instruction, that are consistent with
State academic content standards.  Such programs may be carried out
in conjunction with other educational reform efforts, and must take
into consideration the views of parents, students, students with
disabilities (including those with mental or physical
disabilities), and other members of the community, including
members of private, nonprofit organizations or entities, including
faith-based organizations and community organizations.
    Applications Available: February 21, 2008.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 31, 2008.
    Eligible Applicants: (a)(1) An SEA in partnership with one or
more LEAs; or (2) An SEA in partnership with one or more LEAs and
nonprofit organizations or entities, including faith-based and
community organizations, and an Institute of Higher Education
(IHE); and (b)(1) An LEA or consortium of LEAs; or (2) An LEA in
partnership with one or more nonprofit organizations or entities,
including faith-based and community organizations, and an IHE.
Charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law are also
eligible to apply.  Participation by Private School Children and
Teachers: Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this
section shall provide, to the extent feasible and appropriate, for
the participation of programs and activities under this section of
students and teachers in private elementary and secondary schools.
    Estimated Available Funds: $1,106,865.
    Estimated Range of Awards: For State educational agencies
(SEAs), $500,000-$750,000.  For local educational agencies (LEAs),
$250,000-$500,000.  We anticipate that applicants who request
funding at the higher end of these ranges would respond to the
competitive preference priority to implement experimental or quasi-
experimental designs.
    Estimated Average Size of Awards: For SEAs, $600,000 for each
12-month budget period.  For LEAs, $350,000 for each 12-month
budget period.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 2.

    Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, and
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.


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