Education s Office of Migrant Education staff does actual negotiation and awarding of grants. Deadlines: Contact the Department of Education for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Three months. Appeals: None. Renewals: Grants are awarded for five years, subject to the availability of funds. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Individual/Family; (b) Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer; (c) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Office of Migrant Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 3E3 17, Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Mary Suazo. Telephone: (202) 260-1396. MONTHLY ALLOWANCE FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS BORN WITH SPINA BIFIDA Current Year: Grants:$7,463,000 Loans:$0,000 Other:$0,000 Total:$7,463,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide financial assistance to certain children born with spina bifida who are children of individuals who served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 21- 0304) may be obtained from a local or regional office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog), and submitted to the regional office. Award Procedure:
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