Archived Information

**Grants to States to Improve Management**

**of Drug and Violence Prevention Programs**

CFDA \# 84.184R

**Information and Application Procedures for Fiscal Year 2004**

OMB No. 1890-0009 Expiration Date: 06/30/2005

**Application Deadline**: **July 15, 2004**

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### **U.S. Department of Education**

#### Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools

May 24, 2004

Dear Colleague:

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Grants to States to
Improve Management of Drug and Violence Prevention Programs. This
program is authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001. NCLB
represents the President's education reform plan and contains four basic
principles: stronger accountability for results, increased flexibility
and local control, expanded options for parents, and an emphasis on
teaching methods and other strategies that have been proven to work.

In order to strengthen accountability, information about school crime
and safety must be shared with students, parents, and communities. NCLB
requires that each State collect certain school crime and safety data
elements in conjunction with the Uniform Management Information
Reporting System (UMIRS) and report the data collected to the public.
With this grant, we hope to provide additional resources for States to
meet the requirements of UMIRS and improve and expand existing data
collection to build the capacity of those involved in the data
collection effort. Improved data collection systems will allow State,
district, and school administrators to identify the needs of students
and staff, inform the selection of drug and violence prevention
programs, and assess progress in addressing these important problems.

We look forward to receiving your application for support under the
Grants to States to Improve Management of Drug and Violence Prevention
Programs.

> Sincerely,

Deborah A. Price

Deputy Under Secretary

##### Application for Grants

**Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools**

##### Grants to States to Improve Management of Drug and Violence Prevention Programs

**Table of Contents**

# I. Government Performance and Results Act 7

II\. Tips for Applicants 9

III\. Information and Requirements 11

A. Background 11

B. Application Requirements 13

C. Other Application Information 14

# IV. Priority and Selection Criteria 15

A. Absolute Priority 15

B. Competitive Preference Priority 15

C. Selection Criteria 16

V. Application Contents 19

A. Preparing the Application 19

B. Organizing the Application 19

C. Assurances 20

D. Appendices 20

VI\. Frequently Asked Questions 23

VII\. Application Transmittal Instructions
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VIII\. Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs
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A. State Single Points of Contact 29

IX\. Appendices and Forms 38

A. Appendix: State PBDMI Contacts 39

######## Overview

We will award grants under this competition to State educational
agencies or other State agencies administering the Safe and Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA) State Grants program.

**Authority**

The authority for this program is found in 20 U.S. C. 7131.

###### 

###### **Note to Applicants**

**This is a complete application package for Grants to States to Improve
Management of Drug and Violence Prevention Programs. Together with the
statute authorizing the program and the Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) governing the program, this package
contains all of the information, application forms, and instructions
needed to apply for this grant.**

###### 

###### **T**he official document governing this competition is the Closing Date Notice published in the [Federal Register]{.underline} on May 28, 2004. This notice also is available electronically at: [**www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister**](http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister) and [**http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html**](http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html).

Applicants should clearly indicate in Block #4 of the Standard Form 424,
the CFDA number and alpha suffix of this competition 84.184R.

#### Applicable Regulations

The following Education Department General Administrative Regulations
(EDGAR) apply to the competition described in this application package:

-   34 CFR Part 75 (Direct Grant Programs)

-   34 CFR Part 77 (Definitions that Apply to Department Regulations)

-   34 CFR Part 79 (Intergovernmental Review of Department of Education
    Programs

> and Activities)

-   34 CFR Part 80 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
    Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments)

-   34 CFR Part 81 (General Education Provisions Act---Enforcement)

-   34 CFR Part 82 (New Restrictions on Lobbying)

-   34 CFR Part 84 (Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace
    (Financial Assistance))

-   34 CFR Part 85 (Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension
    (Nonprocurement))

-   34 CFR Part 97 (Protection of Human Subjects)

-   34 CFR Part 98 (Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs,
    and Testing)

-   34 CFR Part 99 (Family Educational Rights and Privacy)

-   34 CFR 299 (General Provisions)

**Eligibility**

Eligible applicants are State educational agencies or other State
agencies administering the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act (SDFSCA) State Grants program. No more than one (1) grant will be
awarded per state.

###### Project Period

Projects will be funded for up to 36 months, contingent upon
demonstration of substantial progress each year toward meeting project
goals and objectives and the availability of appropriations.

###### Estimated Range of Awards

We estimate that we will make 12 awards. Projects will be funded for
approximately \$300,000 to \$500,000 in each year for which funding is
requested depending on the scope of the project. These figures are only
estimates and do not bind the Department of Education to a specific
number of grants or amount of any grant.

###### Application Due Date

All applications must be postmarked on or before July 15, 2004, in order
to be eligible for review. Applications delivered by hand must be
received by the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center
no later than 4:30 PM Washington D.C. time on July 15, 2004.
Applications may also be submitted electronically through the
Department's e-Applications pilot. Applications may not be emailed or
faxed.

# Under very extraordinary circumstances, the Department may change the closing date for a competition. When this occurs, we announce such a change in a notice published in the [Federal Register]{.underline}. Waivers for individual applications failing to meet the deadline will not be granted, except in the circumstances described in e-Applications. 

######## Form Applications

# Information submitted in response to the scoring criteria should be specific to the applicant's State and should not be identical or substantially similar to other applications. Identical or substantially similar applications are not responsive to the scoring criteria.

#  

# **Grantee Meetings**

All applicants must budget for attendance of two persons for two
meetings in the first year of the grant, and for one meeting in each
subsequent year of the grant. These meetings will include the project
director\'s meeting (2 days) and the OSDFS National Conference (3 days).
These meetings will usually be held in Washington, D.C. Grant funds may
be used to pay for all costs associated with attendance at these
meetings including transportation, hotel, and per diem.

#### DUNS Number Instructions

Please provide the applicant's D-U-N-S Number. If you do not currently
have a D-U-N-S Number you can obtain one at no charge by calling
1-800-333-0505 or by completing a D-U-N-S Number Request Form. The form
can be obtained via the Internet at the following URL:

[**http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/index.html**](http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/index.html).

The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit number that does not convey
any information about the recipient. A built-in check digit helps assure
the accuracy of the D-U-N-S Number. The ninth digit of each number is
the check digit, which is mathematically related to the other digits. It
lets computer systems determine a D-U-N-S Number has been entered
correctly.

Dun & Bradstreet, a global information services provider, has assigned
D-U-N-S Numbers to over 43 million companies worldwide.

NOTE: You [must]{.underline} have a DUNS number to receive a grant
award.

**Paperwork Burden Statement**

According to the paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for the
information collection is OMB No. 1890-0009. The time required to
complete the information collection is estimated to average 24 hours per
response, including the time to review instructions, search existing
data resources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and
review the information collection. [If you have any comments concerning
the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this
form, please write to:]{.underline} U.S. Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20202-4651. [If you have comments or concerns regarding
the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly
to:]{.underline} Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, U.S. Department
of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Room 3E318, Washington, DC
20202-6123.

I. GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS ACT (GPRA)

The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) is a
straightforward statute that requires all Federal agencies to manage
their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities.
Each agency is to clearly state what it intends to accomplish, identify
the resources required, and periodically report its progress to the
Congress. In so doing, it is expected that the GPRA will contribute to
improvements in accountability for the expenditures of public funds,
improve congressional decision-making through more objective information
on the effectiveness of Federal programs, and promote a new government
focus on results, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

As required by GPRA, the Department of Education has prepared a
strategic plan for 2002-2007. This plan reflects the Department's
priorities and integrates them with its mission and program authorities
and describes how the Department will work to improve education for all
children and adults in the U.S. The Department's goals, as listed in the
plan, are:

**GOAL 1:** Create a culture of achievement.

**GOAL 2:** Improve student achievement.

**GOAL 3:** Develop safe schools and strong character.

**GOAL 4:** Transform education into an evidence-based field.

**GOAL 5:** Enhance the quality and access to postsecondary and adult
education.

**GOAL 6:** Establish management excellence.

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######## Performance Measures 

The Secretary has established the following performance measures for
assessing the effectiveness of the Grants to States to Improve
Management of Drug and Violence Prevention Programs:

a)  The proportion of LEAs and Governor\'s fund recipients that are
    using data related to youth drug and violence to manage youth drug,
    alcohol, and violence prevention programs by:

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1.  incorporating this data in needs assessment processes;

2.  using this data to develop performance measures for their SDFSC
    program funds;

3.  considering this data in selecting school and,

4.  where applicable, community-based interventions for implementation;

5.  monitoring the success of interventions in reducing drug and alcohol
    use and violence, and in building stronger communities; and

6.  sharing data with entity officials and the public.

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b)  The proportion of LEAs and Governor's Program fund recipients that
    have received training about collecting, analyzing and using data to
    manage and improve drug and violence prevention programs.

c)  The proportion of LEAs and Governor's Program fund recipients that
    submit complete responses to data collections.

These three measures constitute the Department's indicators of success
for this program. Consequently, applicants for a grant under this
program are advised to give careful consideration to these outcomes in
conceptualizing the design, implementation, and evaluation of their
proposed project. If funded, applicants will be asked to collect and
report data in their annual performance reports about progress toward
these goals. Only baseline data and data at the conclusion of the
project will be required for the first indicator.

**II. TIPS FOR APPLICANTS**

###### 

###### A. Before You Begin

-   Read this application package carefully and make sure you follow all
    of the instructions.

-   Use the tools we have provided to help you, including:

\--frequently asked questions in this application package; and

\--grant application technical assistance resources on our Web site at:

<http://www.ed.gov/admins/grants/apply/techassist/index.html>.

-   Ask questions of the program contact if you don't understand how to
    proceed.

###### B. Preparing Your Application

-   Be thorough in your program description. Write so that someone who
    knows nothing about your organization or your program plan can
    understand what you are proposing.

-   Organize your application according to the selection criteria and
    respond comprehensively.

-   Make sure your budget narrative provides enough detail about planned
    expenditures so staff can easily determine how the funds will be
    spent.

-   Link your planned expenditures to the goals and objectives of your
    program and make sure you demonstrate that your proposed
    expenditures are necessary to carry out your program. Do not request
    funds for miscellaneous purposes.

###### 

###### C. Submitting Your Application

-   Use the checklist provided in this application package to make sure
    your application is complete before submitting it.

-   Make sure all required forms are included and signed by an
    authorized representative of your organization.

-   Transmit your application by the deadline date. If you use the U.S.
    Postal Service, make sure you have a legible postmark date. If you
    use an overnight carrier, get a receipt. If you use e-applications,
    follow the instructions on the e-Application Web site.

###### D. What Happens Next?

-   In approximately two weeks (depending on the volume of applications)
    you should receive a postcard from ED's Application Control Center
    acknowledging receipt of your application and giving you an assigned
    number. Please refer to this number if you need to contact us about
    your application.

-   OSDFS staff screen each application to ensure that all program
    eligibility requirements are met and all forms are included.

-   Your application will be assigned to a three-person panel of peer
    reviewers who will evaluate and score your proposal according to the
    selection criteria in this package. Your application will receive a
    score from 0 to 110 depending upon how well you respond to the
    requirements of the selection criteria.

-   A grant award document will be sent to applicants whose proposals
    score within the funding range. Unsuccessful applicants will receive
    a notification letter. Both successful and unsuccessful applicants
    will receive copies of the comments prepared by the peer reviewers.

III\. INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

A.  Background

States and their local communities are implementing a variety of
programs, activities, and strategies designed to help them prevent youth
drug use and violence in schools. Just as policy makers, education
professionals, and parents seek reliable information about student
academic progress, stakeholders also need to be able to assess the
nature of youth drug and violence problems in their communities, select
research-based approaches to preventing these problems, and determine
whether these prevention efforts are effective.

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorized by
the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), requires that States
develop and implement a system of standards and assessments in regard to
academic progress for all students. To support States and localities in
creating safe, disciplined, and drug-free learning environments that
support student academic achievement, ESEA authorizes the Safe and
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA) program. This grant
competition is authorized by ESEA under Subpart 2---National Programs
(Sec. 4121(a)(9)), which allows the Secretary to carry out other
activities to prevent drugs and violence in the schools in addition to
those specifically mentioned in the legislation.

NCLB also creates a new management tool designed to provide information
about the States progress in preventing youth drug use and violence --
the Uniform Management Information and Reporting System (UMIRS; see ESEA
section 4112(c)(3)). The statute requires States to create a system for
collecting and disseminating information about:

-   truancy;

-   incidence of violence and drug-related offenses leading to
    suspension and expulsion;

-   incidence and prevalence data and information about age of onset,
    perception of health risk, and perception of social disapproval of
    youth drug use and violence; and

-   information about the types of programs and services provided under
    the SDFSCA State Grants program.

UMIRS is the primary accountability strategy required under the SDFSCA.
The provisions require States to develop core data sets about school
violence and youth drug use, and to share that information (in some
cases on a school-by-school) basis with the public. States and
localities can use this core information to assess their youth drug use
and violence and, in turn, implement evidence-based programs that best
respond to these needs.

The kind of system required by UMIRS can also make an important
contribution to States' implementation of the Unsafe School Choice
Option (USCO) requirements (see ESEA section 9532). These provisions
require States to develop a definition of a "persistently dangerous
school," identify schools that meet the definition, and permit students
attending identified schools to transfer to a safe public school within
the local education agency (LEA). Additionally, States must permit
students who are the victim of a violent criminal offense at school the
opportunity to transfer to a safe public school within the LEA. States
were required to have an USCO policy in place for the start of the
2003-2004 school year and each school year thereafter.

States and local communities face several challenges in implementing
both the UMIRS and USCO requirements. This grant competition is designed
to provide support to States to explore strategies that will address the
challenges they face in collecting and using data to manage the
implementation of drug and violence prevention programs, which may
include:

-   Lack of standardized collection instruments and definitions both
    within and across States;

-   Lack of expertise related to collecting data about youth drug use
    and violence;

-   ::: Definition-Term
    Lack of time and other resources to support high-quality data
    collection and analysis in these areas;
    :::

-   Unfavorable community and media reaction to high rates of youth drug
    use and violence; and

-   Negative consequences for administrators with high incident rates.

These challenges are significant, but with the support available under
this grant to establish or improve State data collection systems, real
progress is possible. More consistent reporting and improved data
quality will establish a higher standard for accountability, and will
remove the potentially stigmatizing disincentive for States to report on
levels of school violence and drug abuse.

Information and improved methods of data collection are also needed for
Federal policy makers in the executive and legislative branches. For
instance, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
recommended that the Department of Education (ED) "work to establish
\[a\] meaningful performance measurement system" for its SDFSCA State
Grants Program after evaluating its effectiveness with the Program
Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Currently, Government Performance and
Results Act (GPRA) indicators for the SDFSCA State Grants Program
include information from national surveys designed for surveillance of
youth drug use and violence. Incident-based data could allow for
additional performance measures on student drug use and violence.

The Grants to States to Improve Management of Drug and Violence
Prevention Programs will award grants to State agencies to support the
development and testing of strategies for developing, expanding, or
enhancing the capacity of State and local educational agencies, and
other State agencies and community-based entities, to collect, analyze,
and use data to improve the quality of drug and violence prevention
programs administered in the States.

This grant program will be complemented by a technical assistance
activity that will include the participation of States and relevant
Federal agencies in developing a model that States can use in meeting
the Uniform Management and Information Reporting System (UMIRS)
requirements for the SDFSCA State Grants Program. We plan to build on
the efforts of other Federal agencies involved in youth drug and
violence prevention activities, as well as those of the States, to
develop common measures for the elements required by UMIRS. We will
strongly encourage the participation of key personnel from every State
as we work to develop a consensus about how to best collect the
information required by UMIRS. We are also hopeful that States that seek
grant awards under this program will give careful consideration to
adopting the model system that will be developed as part of this
upcoming technical assistance activity.

**B. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**

######## Eligibility of Applicant

Eligible applicants for this program are State educational agencies
(SEA) or other State agencies administering the Safe and Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA) State Grants program.

**Compatibility with the Performance-Based Data Management Initiative
(PBDMI)**

Applicants must design a program that complements ED's Performance-Based
Data Management Initiative (PBDMI). The PBDMI focuses on strategies to
facilitate the transfer of information from State administrative records
to ED to satisfy reporting requirements for certain programs
administered by ED, including SDFSCA State Grants. State PBDMI contacts
are listed Appendix I.

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######## Memorandum of Understanding

Applicants must include a memorandum of understanding (MOU) containing
the signatures of the authorized representatives for the SEA and the
State agency (or agencies) receiving the Governor's portion of SDFSCA
State Grants Program funding for the State. The MOU must outline project
roles and responsibilities for the participants. It must also include
evidence that the proposal has been reviewed by and has the approval of
the State's chief information officer (CIO) and/or chief technology
officer (CTO). The CIO and/or CTO may sign the required memorandum of
understanding, or may provide a separate document including the required
assurance.

######## Technology-Based System

Each applicant must propose a technology-based system for collecting,
analyzing and interpreting school crime and violence data. Grant funds
can be used in a variety of ways, including updates to an existing
infrastructure, basic planning, and capacity building.

**C. OTHER APPLICATION INFORMATION**

## Program Authorization

This program is authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA) as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (20 U.S.C.
7131) under Subpart 2---National Programs (section 4121(a)(9)), which
authorizes the Secretary to carry out other activities to prevent drugs
and violence in the schools in addition to those specifically mentioned
in the legislation.

Distribution of Grant Awards

We will award only one grant award to each SEA/State agency responsible
for the management of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
funds.

#### IV. PRIORITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA

######## A. Absolute Priority

We are establishing this priority for the FY 2004 grant competition
only, in accordance with Section 437(d)(1) of the General Education
Provisions Act.

For FY 2004 this priority is an absolute priority. Under 34 CFR
75.105(c)(3) we consider only applications that meet this priority.

This priority is to develop, enhance, or expand the capacity of States
and other entities that receive SDFSCA State Grants Program funds to
collect, analyze, and use data to improve the management of drug and
violence prevention programs. At a minimum, applicants must propose
projects that provide this expanded capacity to the State educational
agency (SEA), the State agency administering the Governor's funding
under the SDFSCA State Grants Program, and local educational agencies
and community-based organizations that receive SDFSCA State Grants
Program funding.

Specifically, projects must be designed to:

(a) include activities designed to expand the capacity of local
    recipients of SDFSCA funds to use data to assess needs, establish
    performance measures, select appropriate interventions, monitor
    progress toward established performance measures, and inform the
    public;

(b) collect data that, at a minimum, meets the requirements of the
    Uniform Management Information and Reporting System (UMIRS)
    described in Section 4112(c)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary
    Education Act as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
    (ESEA);

(c) be consistent with the State's PBDMI strategy and produce data that
    can be transmitted to the U.S. Department of Education via its
    Education Data Exchange Network (EDEN) project; and

(d) include validation and verification activities at the State and
    sub-State recipient levels designed to ensure the accuracy of data
    collected and reported.

B. Competitive Preference Priority

In the interest of promoting the use of core data definitions, we will
award up to an additional 10 points to applicants that meet the
following competitive preference priority: that the collection of
incident data be done in a manner consistent with the definitions and
protocols developed under the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform
Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. These points are in addition to any
points the application earns under the selection criteria.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)
Program is the most universal crime reporting system in the country and
collects information about the following crimes: homicide; forcible
rape; robbery; aggravated assault; burglary; larceny-theft; motor
vehicle theft; and arson. All States but four (Indiana, Mississippi, New
Mexico, and Ohio) have a UCR program and 25 of those States require
mandatory reporting. Applicants without a UCR program in their State, or
in States where the program is not mandatory can address the competitive
preference priority by using definitions that are suitable for data
collection under the program. Further information about the UCR is
available online at <http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm>.

C. Selection Criteria

The following selection criteria will be used to evaluate applications.
For ease of reading by the reviewers, applicants should develop their
narrative description to follow the sequence of criteria provided below.
The total number of points awarded for these selection criteria is 100.
Together with the competitive preference priority, the maximum number of
points that may be awarded is 110. (Note: The criteria contain weighted
subcriteria. Applicants must address each subcriterion to qualify for
the maximum number of points for each criterion.)

1\. Significance (20 points)

In determining the significance of the proposed project, we will
consider the following factors:

(a) The significance of the problem or issue to be addressed by the
    proposed project (5 points).

(b) The likelihood that the proposed project will result in system
    change or improvement (10 points).

(c) The extent to which the results of the proposed project are to be
    disseminated in ways that will enable others to use the information
    or strategies (5 points).

*Note: Under this factor we will look at the applicant's identification
of barriers to improving its school drug and violence prevention data
collection system that stand in the way of systemic improvements. This
should include a needs assessment that demonstrates the State's need for
improved management of prevention programs. The applicant should also
address how its existing data collection framework (including how it
responds to UMIRS and PBDMI requirements) would be improved this grant.
Finally, we expect that the applicant will describe how data will be
shared with key stakeholders in a way that can ultimately contribute to
the promotion of healthy youth behavior.*

2\. Quality of the Project Design (30 points)

In determining the quality of the project design, we will consider the
following factors:

(a) The extent to which the proposed development efforts include
    adequate quality controls and, as appropriate, repeated testing of
    the products (10 points).

(b) The extent to which the proposed project is designed to build
    capacity and yield results that will extend beyond the period of
    Federal financial assistance (10 points).

(c) The extent to which the proposed project will be coordinated with
    similar or related efforts, and with other appropriate community,
    State, and Federal resources (10 points).

*Note: Under this factor we will look for a well-designed plan for a
statewide data collection infrastructure that will increase the State's
capacity to improve drug and violence prevention program management.
This plan should include a description of business rules, as well as
policies and procedures for ensuring the reliability, consistency, and
quality of the data. Ample consideration should be given to the
technology supporting the infrastructure, including its accessibility,
reliability, and ability to protect subject confidentiality and system
security, as well as its compatibility with the PBDMI system.
Sustainability of the program will be considered, not only in terms of
the physical and technological infrastructure, but also in terms of
human capital. We expect that consideration will be given to the
coordination with and/or improvement---rather than the duplication---of
existing efforts.*

3\. Quality of project services (10 points)

In determining the quality of the project evaluation, we will consider
the following factor:

(a) The extent to which the training or professional development
    services to be provided by the proposed project are of sufficient
    quality, intensity, and duration to lead to improvements in practice
    among the recipients of those services (10 points).

*Note: Under this factor we will look for training activities that
address issues specific to the State's data collection and management
infrastructure. The applicant should provide a plan for how it will
identify and reach all personnel involved in the program effort with the
training activities.*

4\. Quality of project personnel (10 points)

In determining the quality of the project evaluation, we will consider
the following factor:

(a) The qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of
    key project personnel (10 points).

*Note: Under this factor we will look for evidence that key personnel
possess experience and expertise in the areas addressed by the project
plan. These areas include, but are not limited to, the following:
information technology systems, research methodology, data collection,
analysis and management, youth drug and violence prevention, and the
State's safe and drug-free schools policies and services.*

5\. Quality of the management plan (30 points)

In determining the quality of the project evaluation, we will consider
the following factors:

(a) The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the
    proposed project on time and within budget, including clearly
    defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for
    accomplishing project tasks (15 points).

(b) The adequacy of procedures for ensuring feedback and continuous
    improvement in the operation of the proposed project (5 points).

*Note: Under this factor we will look at the quality of the applicant's
planned coordination and collaboration with the entities mentioned in
the memorandum of understanding. The applicant should provide evidence
of how key stakeholder support of the project's goals, objectives,
budget, timeline, individual responsibilities, and accountability
measures will contribute to its long-term success. We also expect that a
plan for soliciting feedback during both the planning and implementation
stages from State and local government, as well as members of the
community ultimately affected by the program, will be outlined.*

**V. APPLICATION CONTENTS**

A. Preparing the Application

A completed application for assistance under this competition consists
of two parts:

\(1\) all forms and assurances that must be submitted in order to
receive a grant, and

\(2\) a detailed narrative description of the proposed project and a
detailed narrative of the supporting budget.

######## B. Organizing the Application

We recommend that applicants organize the information in their
application in the following order. All pages should be numbered
consecutively to make review and evaluation easier.

**1. ED Form 424.** This is the title page of your application. Make
sure that block 4 identifies the number of this competition: CFDA#
84.184R.

**2. Table of Contents.** Include a one-page table of contents.

**3. Program Abstract.** Provide a one-page, double-spaced abstract that
describes the need to be addressed by the project, summarizes the
proposed activities, and identifies the intended outcomes.

**4.** **Program Narrative.** Applicants should provide a program
narrative that describes the proposed project, including the goals,
objectives and activities. The narrative should address all criteria and
all of the factors under each criterion. The narrative section should be
limited to **30** **typed pages.** The paper size shall be 8 ½ x 11
inches. The pages must be numbered, double-spaced, printed only on one
side, with a one inch margin. The font size should be no smaller than
12-point type. It is in the best interest of the applicants to ensure
that the narrative section is easily read, logically developed in
accordance with the selection criteria, and fully addresses each rating
factor.

**5. Budget.** Use the Budget Information Form (ED Form 524), to prepare
a complete budget for the project. Provide amounts for all major budget
categories. Do not substitute local expenditure categories. If you will
work in partnership with another agency, do not submit budget forms for
each entity; only the applicant should submit a Form 524. Planned
expenditures by partners should be listed on the 524 under "contractual"
or "other," as appropriate.

6\. Budget Narrative. Applicants should provide a detailed explanation
for all funds requested on the Budget Form (ED Form 524). Costs should
be broken down according to the categories on the budget summary form.
Explain the basis used to estimate all costs for each budget category.
Provide a detailed explanation for any costs that appear unusual and
describe how those costs relate to the proposed activities. The
narrative should provide enough detail for reviewers to easily
understand how costs were determined and how they relate to the goals
and objectives of the project.

Do not substitute local expenditure categories.

::: Definition-Term
**C. Assurances**
:::

::: Definition-Term
This application package includes the
following---Assurances-Non-Construction Programs Certification and
Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Standard
Form 424B, ED 80-013)**.** **By signing the Standard Form 424B, the
applicant agrees to abide by requirements regarding drug-free workplace,
debarment, and environmental tobacco smoke.**
:::

::: Definition-Term
**D. Appendices**
:::

This section should include only supplemental information or required
supporting documentation that addresses the applicant's capacity to
carry out the proposed project such as resumes; letters of agreement
with cooperating entities (if appropriate); summary evaluation results
or other materials. [DO NOT]{.underline} include budget or program
narrative information in this section.

The following items should be included as appendices to the application.

**Equitable Access and Participation**

Section 427 of the General Education Provision Act (GEPA) affects
applicants under this program. All applicants must include information
in their applications to address this provision in order to receive
funding under this program.

Section 427 requires each applicant (other than an individual person) to
include in its application a description of the steps the applicant
proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in,
its Federally‑assisted program for students, teachers, and other program
beneficiaries with special needs.

This provision allows applicants discretion in developing the required
description. The statute highlights six types of barriers that can
impede equitable access or participation: gender, race, national origin,
color, disability, or age. Based on local circumstances, you should
determine whether these or other barriers might prevent your students,
teachers, etc. from such access to or participation in, the
Federally‑funded project or activity. The description in your
application of steps to be taken to overcome these barriers need not be
lengthy; you may provide a clear and succinct description of how you
plan to address those barriers that are applicable to your
circumstances. In addition, the information may be provided in a single
narrative, or if appropriate, may be discussed in connection with
related topics in the application. Each application should include this
description in a clearly identified section of the appendix. It should
support the discussion of similar issues in the narrative section of the
application.

Section 427 is not intended to duplicate the requirements of civil
rights statutes, but rather to ensure that, in designing their projects,
applicants for Federal funds address equity concerns that may affect the
ability of certain potential beneficiaries to fully participate in the
project and to achieve to high standards. Consistent with program
requirements and its approved application, an applicant may use Federal
funds awarded to it to eliminate barriers it identifies.

The following examples may help illustrate how an applicant may comply
with Section 427:

\(1\) An applicant that proposes to carry out an adult literacy project
serving, among others, adults with limited English proficiency, might
describe in its application how it intends to distribute a brochure
about the proposed project to such potential participants in their
native language.

> \(2\) An applicant that proposes to develop instructional materials
> for classroom use might describe how it would make the materials
> available on audiotape or in Braille for students who are blind.

\(3\) An applicant that proposes to carry out a model science program
for secondary students and is concerned that the girls may be less
likely than boys to enroll in the course might indicate how it intends
to conduct \"outreach\" efforts to girls to encourage their enrollment.

We recognize that many applicants may already be implementing effective
steps to ensure equity of access and participation in their grant
programs, and we appreciate your cooperation in responding to the
requirements of this provision.

Note: A statement about the applicant's nondiscriminatory hiring policy
is not sufficient to meet this requirement.

\[The paperwork burden for compliance with Section 427 of GEPA is
recorded under OMB Control No. 1890‑0007 (Expiration Date 9/30/2004).
The time required to complete this information collection is estimated
to vary from 1 to 3 hours per response, with an average of 1.5 hours,
including the time to review instructions search existing data
resources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review
the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the
accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form,
please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC
20202-4651.\]

**Forms**

The following forms are required in all applications and are included in
this package:

-   Application for Federal Education Assistance **(ED Form 424)**

-   Budget Information Form **(ED Form 524)**

-   Assurances ‑ Non‑Construction Programs **(Standard Form 424B)**

-   Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other
    Responsibility Matters; and Drug‑Free Workplace Requirements **(ED
    Form 80‑0013)**

-   Disclosure of Lobbying Activities **(Standard Form LLL)**

-   Lower Tier Covered Transactions **(ED Form 80-0014)**

Forms may be photocopied. Forms are also available electronically from
the following Web site: <http://www.ed.gov/GrantApps/>.

Other Attachments

Other attachments are not encouraged. Supplemental materials such as
videotapes, CD‑ROMs, files on disks, commercial publications, press
clippings, and testimonial letters will not be reviewed and will not be
returned to the applicant.

VI\. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SDFSCA does not require States to report UMIRS data to the Department of
Education. Why does data collected under this grant have to meet UMIRS
requirements?

This grant is part of a larger effort to streamline the data collection
processes occurring in States. States stand to benefit through a
reduction in collection burden by adhering to this priority.

**What is meant by "appropriate technology for the collection and
analysis of data"?**

Applicants should employ a multi-user computer-based technology that is
accessible to those responsible for submitting school crime and safety
data to the system, and that facilitates coordinated and timely
management of the data. Additionally, this system will allow for
meaningful feedback to stakeholders and the public regarding the data.

May I use the funds for construction, or to purchase land, a building or
other facility?

No. Facilities construction is not an allowable expense.

**Do I have to get bids for goods and services under this grant?**

You are required to follow your organization's established procurement
procedures. If you are unclear about those procedures, consult your
organization's business or finance office.

**What kind of \"equipment\" may I purchase with these funds?**

Under this program you may purchase durable goods designed for use
either for staff training or other purposes directly associated with the
priorities listed in this application.

**What is the project and budget period?**

Up to 36 months.

**May we use these funds to hire consultants?**

Yes, provided the fees are reasonable and necessary to carry out the
purpose of the grant. Applicants should be sure to fully substantiate
all expenditures in the budget narrative.

**How does one submit a signed face sheet (and other required forms) as
part of the electronic application submission?**

If you are submitting an electronic application, you are required to fax
the signed face page and the required assurances to the Department of
Education in accordance with the instructions listed on page 20 in this
application package.

May my SEA or State Agency apply on behalf of a coalition or network of
multiple States?

No. Only individual States may be grant recipients under this
competition. However, we encourage States to engage in information
sharing and collaboration to improve their data collection systems if
they so desire. All States are encouraged to participate in the
technical assistance activity that will complement this grant program
(see page 13).

Why are SEAs and State agencies the only eligible applicants?

In order to ensure that no efforts are duplicated and that all key
stakeholders are included, this project must be implemented by an agency
responsible for the management of Safe and Drug-Free Schools and
Communities funds and legislative requirements for school crime and
safety data collection.

Why will only one grant be awarded per State?

To avoid the duplication of data collection efforts within the State.

Under what circumstances may a grant application that is submitted for
funding under this competition be deemed ineligible for review?

Reasons that grant applications are deemed ineligible for review
include, but are not limited to: (a) failure to meet the statutory
priority; (b) the application was submitted by an ineligible entity; (c)
failure to include a memorandum of understanding signed by the required
parties.

**Is there a minimum or maximum amount that may be requested to support
a project?**

No. Although the application package includes an estimated range of
awards, an applicant should request the amount needed to support the
goals, objectives and scope of the proposed project, including detailed
justification for that amount.

**Is there a matching requirement?**

No.

May I use another State's application as a model for my submission?

Information submitted in response to the scoring criteria must be
specific to your State; therefore, we strongly discourage the use of
form or model applications. Identical or substantially similar
applications are not responsive to the scoring criteria and may not be
rated highly enough to receive funding.

May my SEA use this grant to supplement existing efforts by other State
agencies or a collaboration of State agencies to collect data on youth,
such as a central data warehouse?

Yes. As long as the application meets the statutory priority, we
encourage the development of crosscutting initiatives such as data
warehousing and common indicators.

**VII. APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS**

###### 

##### [ATTENTION ELECTRONIC APPLICANTS: Please note that you must follow the Application Procedures as described in the Federal Register notice announcing the grant competition. Some programs may require electronic submission of applications, and those programs will have specific requirements and waiver instructions in the Federal Register notice.]{.underline}

An original and two copies of an application for an award must be mailed
or hand-delivered by the application deadline date unless it is
submitted electronically.

### **[Applications Submitted Electronically]{.underline}**

You must submit your grant application through the Internet using the
software provided on the e-Grants Web site
([http://e-grants.ed.gov](http://e-grants.ed.gov/)) by 4:30 p.m.
(Eastern Time) on the application deadline date. The regular hours of
operation of the e-Grants website are 6:00 a.m. Monday until 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday; and 6:00 a.m. Thursday until midnight Saturday (Eastern
Time). Please note that the system is unavailable on Sundays, and after
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday for maintenance (Eastern Time). Any modifications
to these hours are posted on the e-Grants Web site.

If you submit your application through the Internet via the e-Grants Web
site, you will receive an automatic acknowledgment when we receive your
application.

## Applications Delivered by Mail

Applications sent by mail must be addressed to:

> **U.S. Department of Education**
>
> **Application Control Center**

# **[Attention: 84.184R]{.underline}**

**400 Maryland Avenue, SW.**

#### Washington, D.C. 20202

Applicants must show proof of mailing consisting of one of the
following:

\(1\) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service Postmark

\(2\) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the
U.S. Postal Service.

\(3\) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial
carrier

\(4\) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the U.S. Secretary of
Education

If an application is sent through the U.S. Postal Service, the Secretary
does not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

(1) A private metered postmark, or

(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service

Applicants should note that the U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly
provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should
check with your local post office.

If you send your application by mail or if you or your courier deliver
it by hand, the Application Control Center will mail a Grant Application
Receipt Acknowledgment to you. If you do not receive the notification of
application receipt within 15 days from the mailing of the application,
you should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control
Center at (202) 245-6288.

You must indicate on the envelope and---if not provided by the
Department---in Item 4 of the Application for Federal Education
Assistance (ED 424 (exp. 11/30/2004)) the CFDA number -- and suffix
letter, if any -- of the competition under which you are submitting your
application.

If your application is late, we will notify you that we will not
consider the application.

### **[Applications Delivered by Hand/Courier Service]{.underline}**

An application that is hand-delivered must be taken to:

> **U.S. Department of Education**
>
> **Application Control Center**
>
> **[Attention: 84.184R]{.underline}**
>
> **PCP Room 7067**
>
> **550 12^th^ Street, SW.**
>
> **Washington, D.C. 20024**

The Application Control Center accepts deliveries daily between 8:00
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), except Saturdays, Sundays and Federal
holidays. A person delivering an application must show identification to
enter the building.

###### 

###### Number of Copies of Applications

All applicants are required to submit one signed original and two copies
of their applications (**unbound**). To expedite our review of your
application, you also are requested to submit one additional copy, but
are not required to do so and will not be penalized.

[Special Note]{.underline}: Due to recent disruptions to normal mail
delivery, the Department encourages you to consider using an alternative
delivery method (for example, a commercial carrier, such as Federal
Express or United Parcel Service; U. S. Postal Service Express Mail; or
a courier service) to transmit your application for this competition to
the Department. If you use an alternative delivery method, please obtain
the appropriate proof of mailing under "Applications Sent by Mail," the
follow the instructions for "Applications Delivered by Hand."

######## Grant Application Receipt Acknowledgement

If you fail to receive the notification of application receipt within
fifteen (15) days from the closing date, call the U.S. Department of
Education's Application Control Center at (202) 245-6288.

VIII\. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS

This program is subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372
(Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) and the regulations in 34
CFR Part 79. One objective of the Executive Order is to foster an
intergovernmental partnership and to strengthen federalism by relying on
processes for State and local governments for coordination and review of
proposed Federal financial assistance.

Applicants must contact the appropriate State Single Point of Contact
(SSPOC) to find out about, and to comply with, the State\'s process
under Executive Order 12372. Applicants proposing to perform activities
in more than one State should immediately contact the Single Point of
Contact for each of those States and follow the procedure established in
each of those States under the Executive order. A listing of the Single
Point of Contacts for each State is included in this

application package. **A copy of the applicant's letter to the State
Single Point of Contact must be included with the application.**

In States that have not established a process or chosen a program for
review, State, area-wide, regional, and local entities may submit
comments directly to the Department.

Any State Process Recommendation and other comments submitted by a State
Single Point of Contact and any comments from State, area-wide,
regional, and local entities must be received by May 19, 2004, to the
following address: The Secretary, EO 12372\--CFDA# 84.215F, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 7W300,
Washington, DC 20202-0124. Recommendations or comments may be
hand-delivered until 4:30pm (Eastern Time) on May 19, 2004. Please do
not send applications to this address.

#### A. State Single Points of Contact

# **ARKANSAS**

Tracy L. Copeland

Manager, State Clearinghouse

Office of Intergovernmental Services

Department of Finance and Administration

1515 West 7^th^ Street, Room 412

Little Rock, AR 72203

Phone: 501/682-1074

Fax: 501/682-5206

E-mail: <tlcopeland@dfa.state.ar.us>

# **CALIFORNIA**

Grants Coordination

State Clearinghouse

Office of Planning and Research

P.O. Box 3044, Room 222

Sacramento, CA 95812-3044

Phone: 916/445-0613

Fax: 916/323-3018

E-mail: <state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov>

**DELAWARE**

Sandra R. Stump

Executive Department

Office of the Budget

540 South Dupont Highway, 3^rd^ Floor

Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302/739-3323

Fax: 302/739-5661

E-mail: <sandy.stump@state.de.us>

**DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA**

Luisa Montero-Diaz

Office of Partnerships and Grants Development

Executive Office of the Mayor

District of Columbia Government

441 4^th^ Street, NW, Suite 530 South

Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202/727-8900

Fax: 202/727-1652

E-mail: <opgd.eom@dc.gov>

**FLORIDA**

Lauren P. Milligan

Florida State Clearinghouse

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Mail Station 47

Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000

Phone: 850/245-2161

Fax: 850/245-2190

E-mail: <lauren.milligan@dep.state.fl.us>

**GEORGIA**

Barbara Jackson

Georgia State Clearinghouse

270 Washington Street, SW

Atlanta, GA 30334

Phone: 404/656-3855

Fax: 404/656-7901

E-mail: <gach@mail.opb.state.ga.us>

**ILLINOIS**

Roukaya McCaffrey

Department of Commerce and

Economic Opportunities

620 East Adams, 6^th^ Floor

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: 217/524-0188

Fax: 217/558-0473

E-mail: <roukaya_mccaffrey@illinoisbiz.biz>

# **IOWA**

Steven R. McCann

Division of Community and Rural Development

Iowa Department of Economic Development

200 East Grand Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: 515/242-4719

Fax: 515/242-4809

E-mail: <steve.mccann@ided.state.ia.us>

# **KENTUCKY**

Ron Cook

Department for Local Government

1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 340

Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502/573-2382

Fax: 502/573-2512

E-mail: <ron.cook@mail.state.ky.us>

**MAINE**

Joyce Benson

State Planning Office

184 State Street, 38 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

Phone: 207/287-3261, 207/287-1461 (direct)

Fax: 207/287-6489

E-mail: <joyce.benson@state.me.us>

**MARYLAND**

Linda C. Janey, JD

Director, Capital Planning and

Development Review

Maryland Department of Planning

301 West Preston Street, Room 1104

Baltimore, MD 21201-2305

Phone: 410/767-4490

Fax: 410/767-4480

E-mail: <linda@mail.op.state.md.us>

**MICHIGAN**

Richard Pfaff

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

535 Griswold, Suite 300

Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313/961-4266

Fax: 313/961-4869

E-mail: <pfaff@semcog.org>

**MISSISSIPPI**

Cathy Mallette

Clearinghouse Officer

Department of Finance and Administration

1301 Woolfolk Building, Suite E

501 North West Street

Jackson, MS 39201

Phone: 601/359-6762

Fax: 601/359-6758

# **MISSOURI**

Angela Boessen

Federal Assistance Clearinghouse

Office of Administration

P.O. Box 809

Truman Building, Room 840

Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: 573/751-4834

Fax: 573/522-4395

E-mail: <igr@mail.oa.state.mo.us>

**NEVADA**

Heather Elliott

Department of Administration

State Clearinghouse

209 East Musser Street, Room 200

Carson City, NV 89701

Phone: 775/684-0209

Fax: 775/684-0260

E-mail: <helliott@govmail.state.nv.us>

# **NEW HAMPSHIRE**

Jeffrey H. Taylor

Director

New Hampshire Office of State Planning

Attn: Intergovernmental Review Process

2½ Beacon Street

Concord, NH 03301

Phone: 603/271-2155

Fax: 603/271-1728

E-mail: <jtaylor@osp.state.nh.us>

**NEW MEXICO**

Ken Hughes

Local Government Division

Room 201, Bataan Memorial Building

Santa Fe, NM 87503

Phone: 505/827-4370

Fax: 505/827-4948

E-mail: <khughes@dfa.state.nm.us>

**NEW YORK**

Linda Shkreli

Office of Public Security

Homeland Security Grants Coordination

633 3^rd^ Avenue

New York, NY 10017

Phone: 212/867-1289

Fax: 212/867-1725

# **NORTH DAKOTA**

Jim Boyd

Division of Community Services

600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 105

Bismarck, ND 58505-0170

Phone: 701/328-2094

Fax: 701/328-2308

E-mail: <jboyd@state.nd.us>

**RHODE ISLAND**

Kevin Nelson

Department of Administration

Statewide Planning Program

One Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908-5870

Phone: 401/222-2093

Fax: 401/222-2083

E-mail: <knelson@doa.state.ri.us>

# **SOUTH CAROLINA**

SC Clearinghouse

Budget and Control Board

Office of State Budget

1201 Main Street, Suite 950

Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: 803/734-0494

Fax: 803/734-0645

E-mail: <clearinghouse@budget.state.sc.us>

**TEXAS**

Denise S. Francis

Director, State Grants Team

Governor's Office of Budget and Planning

P.O. Box 12428

Austin, TX 78711

Phone: 512/305-9415

Fax: 512/936-2681

E-mail: <dfrancis@governor.state.tx.us>

**UTAH**

Clare Walters

Utah State Clearinghouse

Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

State Capitol, Room 116

Salt Lake City, UT 84114

Phone: 801/538-1555

Fax: 801/538-1547

E-mail: <cwalters@utah.gov>

# **WEST VIRGINIA**

Fred Cutlip

Director, Community Development Division

West Virginia Development Office

Building #6, Room 553

Charleston, WV 25305

Phone: 304/558-4010

Fax: 304/558-3248

E-mail: <fcutlip@wvdo.org>

**WISCONSIN**

Jeff Smith

Section Chief, Federal/State Relations

Wisconsin Department of Administration

101 East Wilson Street, 6^th^ Floor

P.O. Box 7868

Madison, WI 53707

Phone: 608/266-0267

Fax: 608/267-6931

E-mail: <jeffrey.smith@doa.state.wi.us>

**AMERICAN SAMOA**

Pat M. Galea'i

Federal Grants/Programs Coordinator

Office of Federal Programs/

Office of the Governor

Department of Commerce

American Samoa Government

Pago Pago, AS 96799

Phone: 684/633-5155

Fax: 684/633-4195

E-mail: <pmgaleai@samoatelco.com>

**GUAM**

Director

Bureau of Budget and Management Research

Office of the Governor

P.O. Box 2950

Agana, GU 96910

Phone: 011-671-472-2285

Fax: 011-671-472-2825

E-mail: <jer@ns.gov.gu>

# 

# **NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS**

Jacoba T. Seman

Federal Programs Coordinator

Office of Management and Budget

Office of the Governor

Saipan, MP 96950

Phone: 670/664-2289

Fax: 670/664-2272

<omb.jseman@saipan.com>

**PUERTO RICO**

Jose Caballero/Mayra Silva

Puerto Rico Planning Board

Federal Proposals Review Office

Minillas Government Center

P.O. Box 41119

San Juan, PR 00940-1119

Phone: 787/723-6190

Fax: 787/722-6783

**VIRGIN ISLANDS**

Ira Mills

Director, Office of Management and Budget

#41 Norre Gade Emancipation Garden Station

2^nd^ Floor

St. Thomas, VI 00802

Phone: 340/774-0750

Fax: 340/776-0069

E-mail: <irmills@usvi.org>

Changes to this list can be made only after OMB is notified by a state's
officially designated representative. E-mail messages can be sent to
<grants@omb.eop.gov>. If you prefer, you may send correspondence to the
following postal address:

Attn: Grants Management

Office of Management and Budget

New Executive Office Building, Suite 6025

725 17^th^ Street, NW

Washington, DC 20503

**Please note**: Inquiries about obtaining a federal grant should not be
sent to the OMB e-mail or postal address shown above. The best source
for this information is the CFDA.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONTRACT AND GRANT PROGRAMS

## GRANTS

Applicants for grants from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) have to
compete for limited funds. Deadlines assure all applicants that they
will be treated fairly and equally, without last minute haste. For these
reasons, ED must set strict deadlines for grant applications.
Prospective applicants can avoid disappointment if they understand that:

**Failure to meet a deadline will mean that an applicant will be
rejected without any consideration**.

The rules, including the deadline, for applying for each grant are
published, individually, in the Federal Register. Six-month or one-year
subscriptions to the daily, official Federal Register may be ordered
from the U.S. Government Printing Office at the following Web site:
<http://bookstore.gpo.gov/>. The Federal Register Complete Service also
is available in microfiche on the same Web page. In addition, the
Federal Register is available on-line for free on Government Printing
Office (GPO) Access: <http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html>.
Depository Library location and Federal Register services:
<http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/index.html>.

The instructions in the Federal Register must be followed exactly. Do
not accept any other advice you may receive. No ED employee is
authorized to extend any deadline published in the Register. Questions
regarding submission of applications may be addressed to: U.S.
Department of Education, Application Control Center, Washington, D.C.
20202-4725.

# **[CONTRACTS]{.underline}**

Competitive procurement actions undertaken by the ED are governed by the
Federal Acquisition Regulations and implementing Department of Education
Acquisition Regulations.

Generally, prospective competitive procurement actions are synopsized in
the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). Prospective offerors are therein
advised of the nature of the procurement and where to apply for copies
of the Request for Proposals (RFP). All of ED's RFPs are now available
on-line for downloading at the following Web site:
<http://www.ed.gov/fund/contract/apply/currrfp.html>.

Offerors are advised to be guided solely by the contents of the CBD
synopsis and the instructions contained in the RFP. Questions regarding
the submission of offers should be addressed to the Contracts Specialist
identified on the face page of the RFP. Offers are judged in competition
with others, and failure to conform with any substantive requirements of
the RFP will result in rejection of the offer without any consideration
whatever.

Do not accept any advice you receive that is contrary to instructions
contained in either the CBD synopsis or the RFP. No ED employee is
authorized to consider a proposal, which is non-responsive to the RFP.
Six-month or one-year subscriptions to the CBD may be ordered from the
U.S. Government Printing Office at the following Web site:
<http://bookstore.gpo.gov/>. Information included in the Federal
Acquisition Regulation is contained in Title 48, Code of Federal
Regulations, Chapter 1. The foregoing publication may be obtained by
sending your check or money order only, no cash or stamps, to:
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402-9371.

In addition, the Commerce Business Daily is available on-line for free
at the following Web site:
[http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov](http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/). The
Federal Acquisition Regulations are available on-line at the following
Web site: <http://www.arnet.gov/far>.

ED FORM 5348, 10/01

#### GRANT APPLICATION RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

If you fail to receive the notification of application receipt within 15
days from the closing date, call the U.S. Department of Education's
Application Control Center at 202/245-6288.

**GRANT AND CONTRACT FUNDING INFORMATION**

The Department of Education provides information about grant and
contract opportunities electronically in several ways:

Department of Education Web site -
[http://www.ed.gov](http://www.ed.gov/)

Office of the Chief Financial Officer Web Page --
[http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/](http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OCFO/)

# **D-U-N-S NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS**

The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit number provided by Dun &
Bradstreet that does not convey any information about the recipient. A
built-in check helps to ensure the accuracy of the D-U-N-S Number. The
ninth digit of each number is the check digit, which is mathematically
related to the other digits. It lets computer systems determine if a
D-U-N-S Number has been entered correctly.

If you do not currently have a D-U-N-S Number you can obtain one at no
charge by calling 800/333-0505 or by completing a D-U-N-S Number Request
Form on the Internet at the following Web site:
[http://www.dnb.com](http://www.dnb.com/).

**Note: You must have a D-U-N-S number in order to receive a grant
award.**

**IX.** **APPENDIX AND FORMS**

# 

# 

# **APPENDIX**

State PBDMI Contacts

Any questions regarding your State's PBDMI participation should be
directed to the appropriate contact person listed below. For any
questions regarding this list, please contact Denise Garland with the US
Department of Education at (202) 260-5609.

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| **Alabama**                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 50 N. Ripley Street                                                   |
|                                                                       |
| Montgomery, AL 36130                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Mark Dokas                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 334-353-7018                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <mdokas@alsde.edu>                                                    |
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| **Alaska**                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 801 W. 10^th^ Street                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Juneau, AK 99801                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Erik McCormick                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| 907-465-8686                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <erick.mccormick@eed.state.ak.us>                                     |
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| **Arizona**                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 1535 W Jefferson                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Phoenix, AZ 85007                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Jeff Stowe                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 602-542-4253                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Jstowe@ade.az.us>                                                    |
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| **Arkansas**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| #4 State Capitol Mall                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Room 403-A                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Little Rock, AR 72201                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| James Boardman                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Doris Stewart                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 501-371-5005                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 501-682-5885                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <jboardman@arkedu.k12.ar.us>                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <dstewart@arkedu.k12.ar.us>                                           |
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| **California**                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| 1430 N. Street #2213                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Sacramento, CA 95814                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Karl Scheff                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 916-327-0192                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <kscheff@cde.ca.gov>                                                  |
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| **Colorado**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 201 E Colfax Ave                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Denver, CO 80203                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Dianne Krees                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 303-866-6823                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Dianne.krees@cde.state.co.us>                                        |
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| **Connecticut**                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| 165 Capitol Ave                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| PO Box 2219                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| Hartford, CT 01606                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Richard Cloud                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 860-713-6871                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Richard.cloud@po.state.ct.us>                                        |
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| **Delaware**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| PO Box 1402                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| Dover, DE 19901                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| Theresa Kough                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Krista Holloway                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| 302-739-4583                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 302-739-                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| <tkough@doe.k12.de.us>                                                |
|                                                                       |
| <kholloway@doe.k12.de.us>                                             |
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| **District of Columbia**                                              |
|                                                                       |
| 825 N Capitol St, NE                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Suite 8017                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Washington, DC 20002                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Jim Porter                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Lance Tisdale                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 202-442-5555                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <James.porter@k12.dc.us>                                              |
|                                                                       |
| <Lance.tisdale@vistronix.com>                                         |
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| **Florida**                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 325 West Gaines Street                                                |
|                                                                       |
| Room 720                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| Tallahassee, FL 32399                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Lavan Dukes                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| Ian Barker                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 850-245-0400                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 850-245-9622                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Lavan.dukes@fldoe.org>                                               |
|                                                                       |
| <Ian.barker@fldoe.org>                                                |
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| **Georgia**                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 1652 Twin Towers East                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Atlanta, GA 30334                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Bill Gambill                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Alan Mayer                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 404-656-2492                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 404-657-1065                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <bgambill@doe.k12.ga.us>                                              |
|                                                                       |
| <ameyer@doe.k12.ga.us>                                                |
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| **Hawaii**                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Statistical Research & Analysis Section                               |
|                                                                       |
| 601 Kamokila Blvd,                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Suite 409                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| Kapolei, HI 96707                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Thomas Saka                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 808-692-7267                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Tom_saka@notes.k12.hi.us>                                            |
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| **Idaho**                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 65 West State St.                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| PO Box 83720                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Boise, ID 83720-0027                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Myrna Holgate                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 208-332-6845                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <mholgate@sde.state.id.us>                                            |
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| **Illinois**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 100 North 1^st^ St. Springfield, IL 62777                             |
|                                                                       |
| Dennis Powell                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 217-558-3652                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <dpowell@isbe.net>                                                    |
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| **Indiana**                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| Room 229                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| Indianapolis, IN 46204                                                |
|                                                                       |
| Wes Bruce                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 317-232-9050                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <wbruce@doe.state.in.us>                                              |
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| **Iowa**                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| Grimes State Office Bldg                                              |
|                                                                       |
| 400 East 14^th^ Street                                                |
|                                                                       |
| Des Moines, IA 50319                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Leland Tack                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 515-281-5293                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <lee.tack@ed.state.ia.us>                                             |
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| **Kansas**                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 120 SE 10^th^ Street                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Topeka, KS 66612-1182                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Todd Lowe                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| Chris Edwards                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 785-296-7115                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 785-296-1222                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <tlowe@ksde.org>                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| <cedwards@ksde.org>                                                   |
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| **Kentucky**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Capitol Plaza Towers                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| 500 Metro Street                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| 1^st^ Floor                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| Frankfort, KY 40601                                                   |
|                                                                       |
| Karen Waugh                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 502-564-5279                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <kwaugh@kde.state.ky.us>                                              |
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| **Louisiana**                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 1201 North 3^rd^ St                                                   |
|                                                                       |
| Claiborne Bldg                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Baton Rogue, LA 70804                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Roth Aymond                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 225-342-0092                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Roth.aymond@la.gov>                                                  |
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| **Maine**                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 23 Statehouse Station                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Augusta, ME 04333                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Charlotte Ellis                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| Suzan Cameron                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 207-624-6808                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 207-624-6790                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Charlotte.ellis@maine.gov>                                           |
|                                                                       |
| <Suzan.Cameron@maine.gov>                                             |
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| **Maryland**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 200 W. Baltimore Street                                               |
|                                                                       |
| Baltimore, MD 21201                                                   |
|                                                                       |
| Challis Breithaupt                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| 410-767-0027                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <cbreith@msde.state.md.us>                                            |
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| **Massachusetts**                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| 350 Main Street, 5^th^ Floor                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Malden, MA 02148                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Paula Girouard-O'Sullivan                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 781-338-3528                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| [po'sullivan@doe.mass.edu](mailto:Po’sullivan@doe.mass.edu)           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Michigan**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 608 West Allegan, 4^th^ Floor                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Lansing, MI 48933                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Oren Christmas                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| 517-335-0394                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| [christmaso@mi.gov](mailto:CHRISTMASO@MI.GOV)                         |
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| **Minnesota**                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Capitol Sq. Bldg.                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| St Paul, MN 55101                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Mary Pat Olsen                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| 651-582-8624                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Marypat.olsen@state.mn.us>                                           |
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| **Mississippi**                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| PO Box 771                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Jackson, MS 39205                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Derrick Lindsay                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| Mary Frances Gilmore-Dunn                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 601-359-3496                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <dlindsay@mde.k12.ms.us>                                              |
|                                                                       |
| <mgilmoredunn@mde.ms.us>                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Missouri**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| PO Box 480                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Jefferson City, MO 65102                                              |
|                                                                       |
| Tom Ogle                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| 573-751-9060                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <togle@mail.dese.state.mo.us>                                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Montana**                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 106 State Capitol                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Helena, MT 59620                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Bill Hallinan                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 406-444-3680                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <bhallinan@state.mt.us>                                               |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Nebraska**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 301 Centennial Mall South                                             |
|                                                                       |
| PO Box 94987                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Lincoln, NE 68509-4987                                                |
|                                                                       |
| Pam Tagart                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 402-471-4738                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <ptagart@nde.state.ne.us>                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Nevada**                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 700 E. 5^th^ St                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| Carson, NV 98701                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Denise Quon                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 775-687-9181                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <dquon@nsn.k12.nv.us>                                                 |
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| **New Hampshire**                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| 101 Pleasant St.                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Concord, NH 03301                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Sallie Fellows                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Joe Pipinias                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 603-271-0448                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <JPipinias@ed.state.nh.us>                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **New Jersey**                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| 100 River Plaza                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| P.O. Box 500                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Trenton, NJ 08625                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Nancy Resch                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 609-292-8904                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <nresch@doe.state.nj.us>                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **New York**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Bureau of Fiscal Mgmt,                                                |
|                                                                       |
| State Ed Bldg                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 89 Washington Ave., Room 403                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Albany, NY 12234                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Martha Musser                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Ron Danforth                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 518-474-7965                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 518-474-4351                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <mmusser@mail.nysed.gov>                                              |
|                                                                       |
| <rdanfort@mail.nysed.gov>                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **New Mexico**                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| 300 Don Gaspar Ave                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Santa Fe, NM 87503                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Betty Kee                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| Daryl Landavazo                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| 505-476-0315                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <bkee@sde.state.nm.us>                                                |
|                                                                       |
| <dlandavazo@sde.state.nm.us>                                          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **North Carolina**                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| 301 N. Wilmington St.                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Education Bldg                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Raleigh, NC 27601-2825                                                |
|                                                                       |
| M. Engin Konanc                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| 919-807-3754                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <ekonanc@dpi.state.nc.us>                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **North Dakota**                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| 600 E. Blvd.                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Bismarck, ND 58505                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| David Larson                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 701-328-2371                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <dlarson@state.nd.us>                                                 |
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| **Ohio**                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| 65 S. Front St.                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| Room 608                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| Columbus, OH 43215                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Matthew Cohen                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Barry Bentley                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Deloris Brown                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Becky Roeder                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Beth Juillerat                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Brian Willis                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Yuhang Shi                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 614-752-8729                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <matt.cohen@ode.state.oh.us>                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <barry.bentley@ode.state.oh.us>                                       |
|                                                                       |
| <deloris.brown@ode.state.oh.us>                                       |
|                                                                       |
| <becky.roeder@ode.state.oh.us> <beth.juillerat@ode.state.oh.us>       |
| <brian.willis@ode.state.oh.us> <yuhang.shi@ode.state.oh.us>           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ### **Oklahoma**                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| ### 2500 N. Lincoln Blvd. Suite 305                                   |
|                                                                       |
| Oklahoma City, OK 73105                                               |
|                                                                       |
| Dawn Williams                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 405-521-3297                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Dawn_Williams@sde.state.ok.us>                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Oregon**                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 255 Capital St, NE                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Salem, OR 97310-0203                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Doug Kosty                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Bruce Lowther                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 503-378-3600                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| ext: 4494                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 503-378-3600                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| ext: 241                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| <Doug.kosty@state.or.us> <Bruce.lowther@state.or.us>                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Pennsylvania**                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| 333 Market Street                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| 10^th^ Floor                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Harrisburg, PA 17126                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Michael Golden                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Gerry Hottinger                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| 717- 346-4216                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 717-783-6764                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <mgolden@state.pa.us>                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| <ghottinger@state.pa.us>                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Puerto Rico**                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| P.O. Box 190759                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| 5^th^ Floor                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| San Juan, PR 00919                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Blanca Villamil                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| 787-759-2000                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| X-3290                                                                |
|                                                                       |
| <Villamil_B@de.gobierno.pr>                                           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Rhode Island**                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| 255 Westminster St                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Providence, RI 02903                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Edward Giroux                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Ken Gu                                                                |
|                                                                       |
| 401-222-4600                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| ext: 2234                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 401-222-4600                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| ext: 2241                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| <egiroux@ride.ri.net>                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| <kengu@ride.ri.net>                                                   |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **South Carolina**                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| 1429 Senate St.                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| Room 606                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| Columbia, SC 29201                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Yvonne Gladman                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Jake Jacobs                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| Marta Burgin                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 803-734-8106                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 803-734-8177                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 803-734-8170                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <ygladman@sde.state.sc.us>                                            |
|                                                                       |
| <Jjacobs@sde.state.sc.us>                                             |
|                                                                       |
| <mburgin@sde.state.sc.us>                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **South Dakota**                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| 700 Governors Dr.                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Pierre, SD 57501-2291                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Susan Woodmansey                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| 605-773-4748                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <susan.woodmansey@state.sd.us>                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Tennessee**                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Gateway Plaza Bldg 7^th^ Floor, Pt B                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Nashville, TN 37243                                                   |
|                                                                       |
| Jim Jones                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| Tim Webb                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| 615-532-1650                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 615-532-1650                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <Jim.jones@state.tn.us>                                               |
|                                                                       |
| <Tim.webb@state.tn.us>                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Texas**                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| 1701 N. Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701-1494                           |
|                                                                       |
| Cory Green                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| 512-475-3553                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <cgreen@tea.state.tx.us>                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Utah**                                                              |
|                                                                       |
| 250 East 500 Suite                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Salt Lake City, UT 84111                                              |
|                                                                       |
| Randy Raphael                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| John Brandt                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 801-538-7802                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| 801-538-7953                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <rraphael@usoe.k12.ut.us>                                             |
|                                                                       |
| <jbrandt@usoe.k12.ut.us>                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Vermont**                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 120 State St                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Montpelier, VT 05620                                                  |
|                                                                       |
| Stacey Murdock                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| 802-828-0473                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <staceymurdock@education.state.vt.us>                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Virginia**                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| P.O. Box 2120                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| Richmond, VA 23218-2120                                               |
|                                                                       |
| Bethann Canada                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| 804-225-2951                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <bcanada@mail.vak12ed.edu>                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Washington**                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction                        |
|                                                                       |
| P.O. Box 47200                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Olympia, WA 98504-7200                                                |
|                                                                       |
| Marty Daybell                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| 360-725-6391                                                          |
|                                                                       |
| <mdaybell@ospi.wednet.edu>                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **West Virginia**                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| Bldg 6, Room B-346                                                    |
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| Charleston, WV 25305                                                  |
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| Nancy Walker                                                          |
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| 304-558-1598                                                          |
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| <nwalker@access.k12.wv.us>                                            |
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| **Wisconsin**                                                         |
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| 125 S. Webster St                                                     |
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| GEF3, 3^rd^ Floor                                                     |
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| Madison, WI 53702                                                     |
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| Richard Grobschmidt                                                   |
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| Chirstine Selk                                                        |
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| 608-266-2205                                                          |
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| 608-266-7049                                                          |
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| <Richard.grobschmidt@dpi.state.wi.us>                                 |
|                                                                       |
| <Christine.selk@dpi.state.wi.us>                                      |
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| **Wyoming**                                                           |
|                                                                       |
| 2300 Capitol Ave                                                      |
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| Cheyenne, WY 82002                                                    |
|                                                                       |
| Steve King                                                            |
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| 307-777-6245                                                          |
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| <sking@educ.state.wy.us>                                              |
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For Further Information Contact:

Maria Worthen

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools

400 Maryland Avenue, SW - 3E234

Washington, D.C. 20202-6450

\(202\) 205-5632

E-mail: <maria.worthen@ed.gov>

Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may
call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) @ 1-800-877-8339
Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Washington D.C.
Time).

Information about other funding opportunities, including copies of
application notices for discretionary grants competitions, can be viewed
on the Department's electronic bulletin board (ED Board), telephone
(202) 260-9950; or on the Internet Gopher Service (under Announcements,
Bulletins, and Press Releases); or on the World Wide Web at
<http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html>.

####### **APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST**

**APPLICATIONS MUST BE TRANSMITTED NO LATER THAN**

**July 15, 2004**

CHECK:

\_\_\_\_\_ The Application Title Page has been completed according to
the instructions on the back of the title page.

\_\_\_\_\_ The Application Title Page has been **signed and dated by an
authorized official** and the signed original has been included with
your submission.

\_\_\_\_\_ Submit one (1) signed original and two (2) copies of the
application. Applicants are requested but not required to submit an
additional two (2) copies of the

> application. **All sections of the application must be suitable for
> photocopying**
>
> **to be included in the review (at least one copy of the application
> should be**
>
> **unbound and suitable for photocopying).**

EACH COPY OF THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS:

**The Application The Appendix**

**\_\_\_\_\_** the title page form \_\_\_\_\_ list of project personnel

\_\_\_\_\_ table of contents \_\_\_\_\_ one-page abstract

\_\_\_\_\_ narrative \_\_\_\_\_ GEPA 427

\_\_\_\_\_ the budget information form \_\_\_\_\_ certifications and
assurances

\_\_\_\_\_ detailed budget justification \_\_\_\_\_ memorandum of
understanding

## ADDRESS AND DEADLINE TRANSMITTAL DATE

> U.S. Department of Education
>
> Application Control Center
>
> Attention**: CFDA# 84.184R**
>
> PCP Room 7087
>
> Washington, DC 20202
>
> Telephone: 202‑245-6288

######## All applications must be transmitted by July 15, 2004.