[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 14, Volume 5]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 14CFR1259.400]

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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
 
                   CHAPTER V--NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
                          SPACE ADMINISTRATION
 
PART 1259_NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM--Table of 
 
        Subpart 4_Space Grant College and Consortium Designation
 
Sec.  1259.400  Description.


    (a) The Administrator may designate Space Grant colleges, Space 
Grant college consortia and Space Grant regional consortia in order to 
establish

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Federal/university partnerships to promote a strong educational base in 
the space and aeronautical sciences. These designated colleges and 
consortia will provide leadership for a network of American colleges and 
universities, industry and State and local governments in space-related 
fields. The Administrator hereby delegates this authority to the 
Director, Educational Affairs Division.
    (b) Designation of Space Grant colleges, Space Grant college 
consortia and Space Grant regional consortia shall be for 5 years. 
Designation of Space Grant colleges and consortia may be continued based 
on a merit review at the beginning of the fifth year.
    (c) Each designated Space Grant college or consortium will receive:
    (1) A Space Grant award that requires a 100 percent match; and
    (2) Funds for fellowships.
    (d) Each Space Grant college or consortium will be funded annually.