Applicant Eligibility: Rural and inner city public elementary and secondary schools or consortia of such schools. Beneficiary Eligibility: Residents of all ages within the communities served by the learning centers will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or the official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Procedures are described in an application notice published in the Federal Register if awards are to be made during that fiscal year. Contact the headquarters office listed below for application packages containing the announcement, application, and other forms. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed and evaluated by outside experts and program staff annually, in accordance with the procedures set out in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) 34 CFR 74, 75. Deadlines: Deadlines will be announced in application notices published in the Federal Register. Contact the headquarters office 323 listed below for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The approval time is approximately 2
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