The purpose of this directory was to identify and describe education practices to take federally-funded GEAR UP and TRIO programs online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs improve academic performance, close the achievement gap, and improve persistence towards graduation for low-income, first-generation, and…

Although planned as a comprehensive listing of special programs for minority group members several decisions were made which significantly expanded its scope, and hopefully, makes it even more useful to candidates, counselors, and employers. A number of programs for "disadvantaged" persons were included. Some general programs, open to all persons,…

Specifically organized for the use of South Carolina public and private agencies providing information and referral services to migrant farmworkers, the directory is the most current listing of federal, state, and local resources available. Federal programs of the Farmers Home Administration, applicable sections of the Social Security Act, and…

The special section contains information on federal programs, state programs, independent programs, social/recreational programs and agencies, and supportive organizations and agencies serving the deaf. (SBH)

This directory promotes better coordination among agencies and organizations that serve migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFWs) and their families. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, and…

Among the services, programs, assistance, and contact persons included in this document are several types of assistance provided by HEW for the educationof Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees, the national Indochinese Clearinghouse, the college assistance hotline, fellowship offerings, the refugee orientation handbook, and Red Cross aid. A general…

Disabled students preparing for the transition from high school to working life will find current, practical information in this reference circular, which was prepared to facilitate the transition to higher education or directly to a work situation. The information is arranged according to three basic transition models: (1) without special…

This directory is one component of the Career Survival Kit prepared for teenage parents in Wisconsin. The directory lists resources in Wisconsin for education, employment, social services, and organizations in a variety of areas that can help students with their roles as parent/homemaker and wage earner/student. The directory identifies…

This publication contains information on 101 federal programs that provide funding to rural projects initiated by local governments, public agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, citizen groups, and individuals. Eligible local project categories include conservation, farm ownership and operation, housing,…

In this revised edition listings are included for over 50 organizations offering some kind of student financial aid or exchange programs. For each organization the address or addresses and telephone number are given, as well as information on its composition and purposes, areas of interest, holdings (specialized information collections),…

This directory aims to provide useful information for American Indian tribes and Native American communities about programs funded by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) that benefit tribal and other Native American service populations. Included are profiles of ACF programs that tribes and eligible Native American organizations may…

This inventory contains summary abstracts of 305 current (1976-1987) non-bibliographic machine-readable databases and national health care data that have been created by public and private organizations throughout the United States. Each of the abstracts contains pertinent information on the sponsor or database, a description of the purpose and…

Program information on nine federal library programs and 76 federal library-related programs is provided for use by libraries seeking funding sources for projects which have been proposed to meet their assessed needs. A grantsmanship bibliography is included, as well as five indexes: an applicant eligibility index, an authorization index, a…

This directory, compiled as a reference tool for information and service providers, lists and briefly describes national level organizations which provide information about disabilities and direct services to disabled individuals. Organizations are categorized as: advocacy, consumer, and voluntary health organizations (124); information/data…

This report presents summaries of federally-assisted and state (Virginia) funded programs as required by Public Law 100-146, The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987. Information presented for each of the 55 programs includes: (1) the administering agency; (2) the legislation enabling the provision of…