RECENT "NOTICES INVITING APPLICATIONS" (grant opportunities)
from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) & conference
announcements include those related to:
* Advanced Placement Incentive (API) -- CFDA# 84.330C
* Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee -- CFDA# 84.330B
Additional information about ED funding opportunities,
including discretionary grant application packages, are at:
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
Below is information from the notices inviting applications.
For more complete information, please see the notice itself;
however, please note that while we *try* to ensure that the
version on the web & the Federal Register notice are the same,
the Federal Register notice is the one to consult for complete
& authoritative information.
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Advanced Placement Incentive (API) Program (Federal Register:
November 9, 2004 [CFDA# 84.330C])
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Purpose of Program: The API program, funded under section 1705 of
Title I, Part G of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965
(ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB),
awards competitive grants designed to increase the successful
participation of low-income students in pre-advanced placement &
advanced placement courses & tests. By supporting increased access
to & participation in pre-advanced placement & advanced placement
courses & tests, the program provides greater opportunities for
low-income students to achieve to high standards in English,
mathematics, science, & other core subjects.
Dates: Applications Available: November 9, 2004.
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: December 15, 2004.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 5, 2005.
Eligible Applicants: (a) State educational agencies (SEAs); (b)
Local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that
are considered LEAs under State law; or (c) National nonprofit
educational entities with expertise in advanced placement services.
Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested
$51,534,000 for the Advanced Placement programs for FY 2005. The
actual level of funding depends on final congressional action. The
Department is inviting applications for this competition now so
that it may be prepared to make awards following final
congressional action on the Department's appropriation bill. Based
on the Administration's request, we estimate that $25 million will
be available for new awards under this competition.
Estimated Range of Awards: $500,000-$1,000,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $750,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 32.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, &
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2004-4/110904a.html
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Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Program (Federal Register:
November 9, 2004 [CFDA# 84.330B])
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Purpose of Program: The AP Test Fee program provides grants to
States to enable them to pay advanced placement test fees on behalf
of eligible low-income students who (1) are enrolled in an advanced
placement course; & (2) plan to take an advanced placement exam.
The program is designed to increase the number of low-income
students who take advanced placement tests & receive scores for
which college academic credit is awarded. Participation in this
program helps low-income students achieve to higher standards in
English, mathematics, science, & other core subjects. The program
also seeks to increase the number of low-income students who
achieve baccalaureate & advanced degrees.
Applications Available: November 9, 2004.
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: December 1, 2004.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: December 13, 2004.
Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies (SEAs) in any
State, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American
Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, & the
freely associated states of the Republic of the Marshall Islands,
the Federated States of Micronesia, & the Republic of Palau.
Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested
$51,534,000 for the Advanced Placement programs for FY 2005. The
actual level of funding depends on final congressional action. The
Department is inviting applications for this competition now so
that it may be prepared to make awards following final
congressional action on the Department's appropriation bill. Based
on the Administration's request, we estimate $6 million will be
available for new awards under this competition but, in accordance
with statutory requirements, will make more funds available from
the Advanced Placement Incentive program (CFDA number 84.330C) if
necessary.
Estimated Range of Awards: $5,000-$500,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $120,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 50.
Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, &
other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2004-4/110904b.html
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