Applications Under Part D, Subpart 2 of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

AGENCY:

Department of Education.

ACTION:

Reopening notice.

SUMMARY:

On January 22, 2001, a notice inviting applications for new fiscal year (FY) 2001 awards under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; Grant Applications under Part D, Subpart 2 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was published in the Federal Register (66 FR 6832). The notice provided closing dates and other information regarding the transmittal of applications for FY 2001 competitions under three programs authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended. The purpose of this reopening notice is to invite applications for the Directed Research Projects (CFDA 84.324D) priority under the Research and Innovation to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities Program.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 13, 2001

Note to Applicants: The notice published on January 22, 2001, provides other information that applies to this competition. Specifically, the priority in that notice, entitled Directed Research Projects (84.324D), identifies the requirements for applications submitted in response to this notice.

Potential applicants should consult the statement of the final priority published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2001 (66 FR 6833) to ascertain the substantive requirements for their applications.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For further information on this notice contact Debra Sturdivant, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, SW., room 3317, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2641. FAX: (202) 205-8717 (FAX is the preferred method for requesting information). Telephone: (202) 205-8038. Internet: Debra_Sturdivant@ed.gov

If you use a TDD you may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.

Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an alternate format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact persons listed in the preceding paragraph.

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Note:

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