# Direct Grant Programs
> **US Department of Education** · Optional procedure for conducting fiscal year 1995 grant competitions under the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994. · Published 1995-03-07 · Effective 1995-04-06 · 60 FR 12648
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-5450
- **Category:** education-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Education
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 12648
- **CFR reference:** 34 CFR 75
- **Publication date:** 1995-03-07
- **Effective date:** 1995-04-06
## Abstract

The Secretary establishes an optional procedure for conducting fiscal year (FY) 1995 grant competitions under the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994. The Secretary takes this action to reduce the need for Federal regulations, to ensure timely award of grants in FY 1995, and to provide an additional mechanism for awarding grants that addresses Congress' intent in enacting the affected program authorities.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/03/07/95-5450/direct-grant-programs)
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