Department of Education

Description

•Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html.Purpose of Program: The purposes of the Professional Development program are: (1) To increase the number of qualified Indian individuals in professions that serve Indians; (2) to provide training to qualified Indian individuals to become teachers, dministrators, teacher aides, social workers, and ancillary educational personnel; and (3) to improve the skills of qualified Indian individuals who serve in the education field. Activities may include, but are not limited to, continuing education programs, symposia, workshops, conferences, and direct financial support. You must submit all documents electronically, including all information you typically provide on the following forms: The Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. You must attach any narrative sections of your application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF (Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the three file types specified in this paragraph or submit a password protected file, we will not review that material.The telephone number for the e-Applications Helpdesk is 1-888-336-8930.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Contact

Joyce Mays <br/>Management Analyst <br/>Phone 202-245-6122 <br/>joyce.mays@ed.gov. <br/>Program Manager: <br/>Lana Shaughnessy <br/>U.S. Department of Education <br/>400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 3E231 Washington, DC 20202-6335 <br/>Telephone:(202)205-2528 or by e-mail: <br/> <br/>
Lana.Shaughnessy@ed.gov.