submit only one application per HBCU. Further, in order to avoid duplication of efforts, only one cooperative agreement will be awarded in any State. Deadlines: To be determined. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Selections for award are announced by DOT press release. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Renewals will be based upon funding availability and program evaluation. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Patricia A. Martin, Program Coordinator, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, S40, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 9414, Washington, DC 20590, or toll free (800) 532-1169. Telephone: (202) 366- 2852. MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES Current Year: Grants: $2,600,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,600,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide management and technical assistance and access to capital and other forms of financial assistance and business training and counseling through qualified individuals, public or private organizations to 8(a) certified firms and other existing or potential businesses, which are economically and socially disadvantaged; businesses operating in areas of high unemployment or low income; firms owned by low-income persons; or participants in activities authorized by Sections 7(i), 7(j) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (a) Public
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