GUIDANCE ON PREPARING AN APPLICATION <br /> FOR THE FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION <br /> 84.215K— Earmarked Awards <br /> Each application should include the following: <br /> • The title page form (ED -424). <br /> Please ensure that this form has been: <br /> (1) completed according to the instructions which are attached to the form; <br /> and <br /> (2) signed and dated by an authorized official of your organization. <br /> • A table of contents. <br /> • A one -page abstract (double- spaced) describing the project. Please include the name <br /> of your organization and the name of the project on the abstract. <br /> • A narrative. <br /> The narrative should be double- spaced and it must address the "selection criteria" <br /> which are enclosed with this letter. Please number the pages. We strongly <br /> suggest that the application narrative not exceed a total of 20 double - spaced pages <br /> with printing on only one side of an 8 '/z by 11 -inch paper. <br /> • The budget summary form (ED -524). <br /> Please include funds for 1 or 2 project staff to attend a project directors' meeting <br /> in Washington, DC. <br /> • A detailed budget justification. <br /> • List of key project personnel which clearly identifies their qualifications. <br /> • Statement of equitable participation (GEPA 427). <br /> • Certifications and assurances. <br /> Please send an original and one copy of your application to: <br /> Pat Knight <br /> Fund for the Improvement of Education <br /> U.S. Department of Education, Room 502A <br /> 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW <br /> Washington, DC 20208 -5645 <br />