Grants should focus on issues that span the themes of OERI's 5 National Research Institutes. Priority placed on theoretical perspectives associated with proposed research. Collaborations are encouraged. Spring 2001 competition will be announced in January. Applications will likely be available in early February with a proposal deadline of April 3, 2001.
Program supports welfare reform activities.
Students must actively be pursuing an academic discipline leading to a career in business. Program awarded scholarships to over 200 undergraduate students for academic year 2000-2001. Supports innovative research by small businesses with capabilities in educational technology, science, or engineering. Supports activities, such as training and hiring law enforcement officers and acquiring new technology, that advance community policing capabilities. There was a one time application deadline for both programs of May 31, 2000.