Question:
I miss the talking on Migrant Education Even Start Program; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2000. I'm very in need of this information.Anyone of you got it and share with me???I want to know everything about purpose of the program, applicants and deadlines and awards aswell.
Answer:
Note to Applicants
This notice is a complete application package. Together with the statute authorizing the program and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations, the notice contains all of the information, application forms, and instructions needed to apply for a grant under this competition.
Purpose of Program
The Migrant Education Even Start (MEES) program is designed to help break the cycle of poverty and improve the literacy of participating migrant families by integrating early childhood education, adult literacy or adult basic education (including English language training, as appropriate), and parenting education into a unified family literacy program.
Eligible Applicants
While any entity is eligible to apply for a grant under the MEES program, the Secretary specifically invites applications from State educational agencies (SEAs) that administer migrant education programs; local educational agencies (LEAs) that have a high percentage of migrant students; and non-profit community-based organizations that work with migrant families.
Deadlines and Awards
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 14, 2000. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 12, 2000. Available Funds: For FY 2000, approximately $3,600,000 is available for new grants under this program. Estimated Range of Awards: $75,000$300,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $200,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 1618.
Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.
Project Period: Up to 48 months.
