The project also plans to establish the New Jersey Character Education Network that will provide public and private schools a range of character education strategies, procedures, and program designs. In fiscal year 1999, new awards were made to four State education agencies for Character Education Pilot Projects, and eight projects initiated in fiscal years 1995 and 1996 were continued. Awards are made annually. Following an initial, competitively selected award, additional non-competing continuation awards may be made. The possible length of the project is announced in the application notice in the Federal Register.
Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.
Each year competitions are announced in the Federal Register. Specific limitations and restrictions for each competition are provided in the Federal Register notice. Generally, annual performance and financial reports are required. OMB Circular No. A-133 . Generally, records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance must be maintained for a period of 5 years after completion.