1808 Availability of 2000-2001 Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Funding for Agricultural Programs

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Availability of 2000-2001 Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Funding for Agricultural Programs

[30 Pa.B. 5459]

   Applications for FT 2000-2001 Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Funding for Agricultural Programs are invited. Project Period: December 8, 2000 to June 30, 2001. Maximum Amount Per Application: $30,000.

   1.  Eligibility Requirements

   Funding is available on a competitive basis to area vocational-technical schools and school districts with agricultural programs. Those districts or vocational-technical schools that applied for the first round of Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Funding, due July 14, 2000 are not eligible for this funding.

   2.  Applications Deadline

   Applications are due December 8, 2000 by 5 p.m.

   3.  How to apply

   The Department of Education (Education) has implemented an internet-based E-Grant system that that requires eligible applicants to apply for funding online. The grant guidelines will be available on the Department's website under the Vocational Education subheading at pde.psu.edu/voced/. E-Grant applications are located at egrants.ed.state.pa.us/voced. Individuals not able to submit their applications using the E-Grant system must appeal this requirement by writing to Dr. John C. Foster, Director, Bureau of Vocational-Technical Education, 333 Market Street, Sixth Floor, Harrisburg, Pa. 17126-0333.

   4.  Questions Concerning the Grant Application

   Questions concerning the grant application should be addressed to John Bonchalk, General Vocational Education Advisor, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Vocational-Technical Education, Division of Special Program Services, 333 Market Street, 6th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, Phone [phone], E-mail: [e-mail].

EUGENE W. HICKOK,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-1808. Filed for public inspection October 20, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]