These guidelines are designed to assist public agencies in Wisconsin to apply for education funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Preschool Grant Program, and Public Law 89-313 (amendments to Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965). After an introduction which briefly describes each of these three funding programs, specific project application guidelines are offered for the following: (1) IDEA flow-through funds; (2) IDEA discretionary projects; (3) IDEA preschool entitlements for 3-5 year olds; (4) IDEA preschool discretionary projects; (5) Public Law 89-313 local education agency transfer funds; (6) general information/procedures; and (7) directions for completing application form PI-2111. Extensive appendices include the following: a list of acronyms; Division for Handicapped Children and Pupil Services staff listing; eligible handicapped certification codes; financial management handbook excerpt; information on copyrights and record retention; procurement standards; allowable and unallowable costs; indirect cost rates; rules on obligation of funds; uniform property management standards; carry-over and excess cost rules; guidelines for distinguishing between capital/non-capital objects; sample claim form (both completed and blank); blank application form; and end of year report. (DB)