COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P. O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 21
January 26, 1996

INFORMATIONAL

TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: William C. Bosher, Jr.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Availability of Funds for "Workplace Innovation Grants" in Adult Education

  
  Funds are being targeted for adult education programs
  through provisions of state funds. Funds will be available
  on an open, competitive-bid basis.  Eligible fund recipients
  shall include state and local education agencies and public
  and private non-profit organizations.
  
  Any eligible recipient who wishes to apply for funds under
  the provisions of this legislation will be required to
  submit an application.  Copies of the application packet may
  be obtained from the Office of Adult Education, Department
  of Education, P. O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120. 
  Applications should be in the Office of Adult Education no
  later than 4:00 pm February 7, 1996. The Office of Adult
  Education is located at 101 N. 14th Street, 19th floor,
  Richmond. Any proposals received by mail or in person after
  that date will not be considered.
  
  Applications will be reviewed by a review board and
  recommendations will be made by the review board for funding
  selected projects.
  
  Questions concerning this announcement should be addressed
  to Dr. Rebecca J. Moak, Specialist (804) 371-2924.
  
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