The listing of State-administered research and development projects was compiled on the basis of information supplied to the U. S. Office of Education by each State. The arrangement is alphabetical by State and for each project provides the title, the name of the grantee or contractor conducting the project, and the amount of Section 131(b)…

The guide presents information on more than 200 federally assisted programs serving the handicapped. Information on uses and restrictions, types of assistance, eligibility requirements; application procedures, appropriations, program accomplishments, enabling legislation, and contact persons are listed for programs receiving four types of…

The purpose of the publication is to provide a listing of the projects supported during FY 1974 in each State through grants and contracts funded by the States under section 142(d) of Part D of the Vocational Education Amendments Act of 1968. The listing, which is arranged alphabetically by State, shows the title of each project, the name of the…

The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) works with State and local governments in the tasks of crime control and law enforcement. The LEAA provides funding, leadership, and guidance to State and local crime control programs which are formulated by State planning agencies. It is also responsible for maintaining the integrity of these…

This report is a resource document which includes a catalog that explains how formulas for federal programs are used to allocate assistance to state and local governments. In addition, it provides information on the agencies and congressional committees that have jurisdiction over these programs, the amount of money allocated through these…

These state profiles provide brief descriptions of the target population, services, and participants of state-administered adult education programs that are supported in part by funds authorized under the Adult Education Act, as amended. Profiles based on information taken from 1990 census data and from information included in the 1991 annual…

Institutions have been slow to respond to changes in family life, and service delivery has mostly been limited to responding to crises and to treating problems. Family resource and support programs began emerging in the 1970s to fill parents' expressed need for more support. As part of this trend, the federal Family Preservation and Support…

In this directory, New York City school district programs funded under various Congressional Acts on education are described. Programs listed fall under, among others: the Adult Education Act of 1966, the Comprehensive Employment Training Act, the Economic Opportunity Act, the Education Development Act, and the Elementary and Secondary Education…

Information about federal programs currently available to assist the development of two-year colleges is presented in this two-part guide. Part I lists those programs directly related to education and administered by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Part II lists programs located in other agencies providing either fiscal support or…

This manual is intended to accompany technical assistance efforts aimed at improving selected states' home health care programs for children with chronic illness and severe disability. Summary descriptions of funding sources are presented, including purpose, eligibility guidelines, and services covered, as well as additional information as…

The publication provides a list of the projects supported in each State through grants and contracts funded by the States under Section 142(d) of Part D of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968. The listing, which is arranged alphabetically by State, shows the title of each project, the name of the grantee or contractor conducting the…

This information packet is intended to help providers within the developmental disability service system, individuals with severe disabilities, and families of these individuals in the effort to tap general housing resources. The importance of separating housing and support services is stressed, to prevent dependence on one agency's funding…

This book is the fourth of four volumes in a directory of more than 1,000 discretionary grants and contracts supported by the Research to Practice Division of the Office of Special Education Programs. This volume focuses on projects concerned with technical assistance, dissemination, parent information, and state improvement. The Technical…

Federal student aid programs for postsecondary education, and the procedures for applying for them, are described. The following topics are addressed: (1) finding out about student financial aid (sources other than this guide); (2) U. S. Department of Education student aid--general information (eligibility; financial need; forms, records and…

The document presents a status report and summary of State advisory councils on adult education. It is not restricted to those councils using Federal funds, but reports on all adult education advisory activities at the State level from the 50 States and other possessions and territories. Pertinent portions from the Adult Education Act concerning…