Explains how school systems can qualify for assistance under the National Energy Policy Conservation Act, which provides federal funds to those districts and institutions (schools and hospitals) that are willing to take energy conservation measures. (Author/IRT)

Proceedings from this workshop sponsored by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship are intended to disseminate information to assist rural librarians engaged in planning and conducting public programs that explore issues related to the humanities. This report of the proceedings includes the texts of three presented papers, reactions from…

This document is the second in a series of "core curriculum" courses designed by Student Financial Assistance (SFA) "University," a training program for SFA employees. The one-day course traces the history of student financial assistance, describes what the SFA organization looks like today, and outlines the standards to which SFA must adhere to…

The directory provides an annotated listing of 208 projects funded under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Secondary and Transition Initiative since 1984. Data were obtained from a 1989 questionnaire of project characteristics as well as from original project grants and previous years' profiles. The introduction describes the…

This booklet is designed to serve as a resource to both formal and nonformal environmental educators, as well as others (students, community leaders, and parents) interested in the field of environmental education. It contains lists of programs, resources, contacts, and information related to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)…

The article outlines a procedure whereby the project manager (a speech-language pathologist) and the project director (an administrator in charge of special programs) in a Utah school district collaborated successfully to propose a staff development project which was funded. (Author/SW)

Focusing on the use of Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) funds in vocational agriculture, this article presents suggestions for obtaining CETA funds for a local vocational agriculture program. In addition, the article describes how CETA funds were used in an Illinois high school and the advantages realized from their use. (LRA)

Prepared in response to requests from librarians and other members of the public for information about the types of projects that have been funded by the Higher Education Act Title II-B Program, a program which assists in training persons in librarianship through fellowships and institutes, this brochure provides information about projects funded…

Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) grants give rural districts a new source of federal funds. REAP has two separate programs that address the specific needs of rural districts. The first is the Small and Rural Schools Achievement Program; the second is the Rural and Low Income Schools Program. Explains the differences in the programs and…

This seventh annual compilation presents resumes of ongoing projects in career education, vocational education, and education and work. These contract and grant awards are administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Vocational and Adult Education, National Institute of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary…

The Library Career Training Program, Title II-B of the Higher Education Act (HEA), provides grants to institutions of higher education and library organizations or agencies to train persons in librarianship through fellowships, institutes, and traineeships, and to establish, develop, and expand programs of library and information science. The U.S.…

Prepared in response to requests from librarians and other members of the public for information about the types of projects that have been funded by the Higher Education Act (HEA) Title II-B program, this report offers information about projects funded in fiscal year 1989. For 1989, grants totalling $277,600 were conferred upon 15 universities to…

This booklet provides the results of a review and evaluation of fellowships and institutes funded in Fiscal Year 1988 through the Library Career Training Program under Title II-B of the Higher Education Act. A total of 14 master's fellowships, 9 doctoral fellowships, and three institutes were funded, and abstracts of each are provided. Each…

Information on fiscal year 1983-1984 awards made through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education is provided. A list of recipients of new and continuation comprehensive program awards and final year dissemination awards is presented, along with new Mina Shaughnessy Scholars. For each new and continuation recipient, a statement of…

Following a directory of New Jersey State Library staff, narrative and statistical information on fiscal year 1986 grant programs administered by the Library Development Bureau of the New Jersey State Library is provided for the following funding categories: (1) New Jersey state library aid, including per capita aid, incentive grants, area…