This information collection allows
institutions of higher education; state and local education
agencies; public and private organizations; institutions and
agencies; and individuals to apply for grants under the
Field-Initiated Studies Education Research Grant Program supported
by OERI's five National Research Institutes. Funds will support
education research that will improve American education. This
information collection falls under the Streamlined Discretionary
Grant Process, 1890-0001.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.