The Technology Innovation Challenge Grants program published its Notice Inviting Applications for 1998 awards in the March 5 Federal Register. March 17 was the last day for applicants to submit Form 470 in time to have it posted for the required 28 days prior to submitting the Form 471 by April 15. It includes the President's High Hopes for College Initiative, which passed the Committee with bipartisan support. The Senate is expected to mark up its version of the bill in the coming weeks. A special White House website will make extensive coverage of the President's trip to Africa immediately available, beginning March 23.
Schools can still participate in the program.
Also, the resolution assumes cuts in current programs in order to fund other Committee priorities. The resolution is scheduled for consideration by the full Senate next week.