Send two or three-page letter describing project. Provides grants to rural and inner-city public schools, or consortia of those schools, for projects that benefit the educational, health, social service, cultural and recreational needs of the community. The priority is to provide a safe and drug-free academic learning center for early adolescents and middle school students beyond regular school hours. An LEA may submit a consortium application on behalf of several schools. Applications will be made available December 16, 1997.
Awards go to beginning investigators or graduate students.
Supports the prevention of birth defects through studies of basic biological processes governing development, genetics, clinical studies, studies of reproductive health, environmental toxicology, and social and behavioral factors. Recently funded projects include studies on ecological aspects of the rendering process, and chemical, microbiological and nutritional studies. Supports development of materials and programs for science, mathematics and technology learning outside the formal education system. Required pre-proposals are due August 1 March and 1, with full proposals due June 1 and November 15. Collaborations linking organizations are encouraged.