Anyone/general public; (d) Student/Trainee; (e) Black; (f) American Indian; (g) Spanish Origin; (h) Oriental; (i) Other Non-White; (j) U.S. Citizen; (k) Women (I) Youth (16-21); (in) Low Income; (n) Education (9-12); (o) Education (13 );INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs. 600 Independence Avenue, SW., Portals Building, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20202- 5131. Contact: Karen W. Johnson on (202) 708-8596. Fax: (202) 708-9046. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES: To promote long-term economic development and assist in the construction of public works and development facilities needed to initiate and support the creation or retention of permanent jobs in the private sector in areas experiencing substantial economic distress. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: The Economic Development Representative (EDR) or other appropriate EDA official will meet with the applicant and community leaders to explore the applicability of the proposed project for EDA funding. If deemed appropriate, a proposal will be requested, After reviewing the proposal, the EDR and or the regional office will notify the applicant if EDA will
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