The Bilingual Education Program, designed to help children having limited English-speaking ability develop greater competence in English, become more proficient in their dominant language, and profit from increased educational opportunity, is described in this manual for project applicants and grantees. Eight chapters include a review of: (1) purpose of the Bilingual Education Program, (2) program requirements and policies, (3) program development considerations, (4) preliminary proposal: procedures for submission and review, (5) a plan for implementation of a bilingual education program: procedures for submission and review, (6) application for continuation: procedures for submission, (7) reporting requirements, and (8) funding policy and fiscal concerns. An appendix contains information on grant terms and conditions for application. (RL)