Institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, institutions, and individuals or a consortia thereof may apply. Institutions and individuals involved in education will benefit. Contact program office for additional information on applications and deadlines. Renewals are based on the review of annual performance reports and the recommendation of the project officer.
All renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
The criteria for selecting applications under this program are contained in 34 CFR 700, Evaluation of Applications for Grants and Cooperative Agreements. The specific criteria to be used for a particular grant competition are selected from among those in 34 CFR 700, and announced in the application package or the application notice in the Federal Register. The National Institute on Education Governance, Finance, Policymaking and Management collaborates with State, local, and national policymakers, universities and other research organizations, and individual researchers while working with public schools in educational improvement activities. Decisions on funding for FY 01 will be made pending enactment of legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. For more information, contact the program office.