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Download full textBureau of Occupational and Adult Education (DHEW/OE), Washington, DC. Office of Consumers' Education. – 1976
The Office of Consumers' Education's examination of 839 grant applications to gather factual information and to assess national interests, competencies, and talents in relation to potential to meet legislative requirements for consumer education programs are described. The introductory section provides a legislative history of the Office and notes…
Descriptors: Competitive Selection, Consumer Education, Educational Policy, Federal Aid
Ehrmann, Stephen C. – Innovation Abstracts, 1983
Projects supported by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) have a very high survival ratio after the grant has ended. The reason for this success seems to lie in the structure and principles of FIPSE. These principles (which can be adopted as guidelines in the creation of other innovation funds) include allowing maximum…
Descriptors: Competitive Selection, Demonstration Programs, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation
National Science Foundation, 2006
The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 directs the Foundation "to initiate and support basic scientific research and programs to strengthen scientific research potential and science education programs at all levels." NSF achieves its unique mission by making merit-based awards to researchers, educators, and students at approximately…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Science Education, Federal Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education
