Register. Award Procedure: Proposals are reviewed and evaluated by CSREES staff with the assistance and advice of a peer panel of scientists, educators, representatives from the private sector, and representatives from other Federal agencies. Proposals will be supported in order of merit to the extent permitted by available funds. Deadlines: For fiscal year 1999, the deadline for submission of proposals was April 20, 1999. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 180 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) State; (b) Public nonprofit institution/organization; (c) Other public institution/organization; (d) Minority group; (e) Graduate Student; (f) Spanish Origin; INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: USDA, CSREES, Higher Education Programs, Science and Education Resources Development, Room 3912-S, Washington, DC 20250-2251. Telephone: (202) 720-7854. HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS ASSISTING COMMUNITIES Current Year: Grants: $6,500,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $6,500,000 OBJECTIVES: To help Hispanic-Serving Institutions of higher education (HSIs) expand their role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs in their localities, including neighborhood revitalization, housing, and economic development consistent with the purposes of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
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