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The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Charter Schools Program's Charter Management Organization (CMO) Grants for fiscal year 2025. These grants aim to help charter management organizations replicate or expand high-quality charter schools that can support a diverse student body, including underserved students. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with traditional public schools and offer programs that promote multilingualism. Applications are due by April 21, 2025, and further details are available on the Department's website. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria like the quality of the applicant, the project design, evaluation plan, and management plan.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is organizing a public workshop titled "FY 2025 Generic Drug Science and Research Initiatives Workshop" to discuss science and research initiatives for generic drugs. The workshop will take place on June 3 and 4, 2025, at the FDA White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, MD, and will also be accessible virtually. The FDA seeks input from various interested groups, including industry professionals and patient advocates, as part of their ongoing commitment to develop annual science initiatives under the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). Attendees can submit electronic or written comments about the workshop until July 7, 2025.

The Inter-American Foundation will hold a Board of Directors meeting on December 16, 2024, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, which will be open to the public and conducted virtually. The meeting agenda includes a call to order, a review of meeting rules, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, a review of the Fiscal Year 2024, and planning for Fiscal Year 2025, focusing on strategic priorities and updates on programs, fellowships, and operations. For more information or to obtain dial-in details, attendees can contact Nicole Stinson, the Associate General Counsel. This meeting is part of the Sunshine Act compliance.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing changes to its fee schedules for fiscal year 2025 to comply with the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, which mandates recovering nearly all of its annual budget through fees. The updates include amendments to licensing, inspection, and annual fees, and introducing a reduced hourly rate for advanced nuclear reactor applicants and pre-applicants. This reduced rate is set to encourage the development and application of versatile, advanced nuclear technologies, aligning with recent legislative acts. Public comments on these proposals are invited until March 21, 2025.

The Rural Utilities Service of the USDA has announced that applications are open for the Community Connect Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025. This program provides approximately $26 million to help construct broadband networks in rural areas lacking such services. Eligible entities like incorporated organizations, state or local governments, and Indian tribes can apply for grants ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000 to ensure rural communities have access to affordable, high-speed internet. Applications must be submitted online between February 20, 2025, and April 21, 2025.

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), part of the USDA, has extended and reopened the application period for the Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Utility Infrastructure Purposes Program, also known as the 313A Program. This program is now accepting applications until January 31, 2025. The program supports loans used for utility infrastructure projects and refinancing, aimed at borrowers who have received or are eligible for loans under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Applicants must submit their completed applications electronically to RUS.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a notice about updating the Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the fiscal year 2025. These updates are based on new survey data and take effect on April 28, 2025. The revised FMRs, which reflect the 40th percentile rent levels, are available on the HUD USER website. The notice clarifies that this update does not impact environmental review processes since it does not involve any physical development projects.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) Program for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to provide training and technical assistance to state agencies and service providers to improve services and support for older adults who are blind, focusing on independence and self-sufficiency. Applicants have until March 17, 2025, to apply, and the funding available is estimated at $599,706 for a single cooperative agreement that will run for up to 60 months.

The Department of Education has withdrawn the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program grants for fiscal year 2025 as published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2025. This decision is part of a comprehensive review to ensure the program aligns with the priorities of the Trump Administration. The Department plans to issue a new NIA that will focus on promoting innovation and minimizing unnecessary oversight. The change is not expected to affect the Department's ability to award grants in 2025, as a new NIA will be issued soon.

The U.S. Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2025 State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) program. These grants aim to assist state educational agencies in improving professional development systems for teachers and staff working with children with disabilities. By focusing on increasing qualified special education teachers and enhancing instruction and services, the program intends to improve educational outcomes for these children. The application deadline is February 18, 2025, and the grant winners will be eligible for funding amounts ranging from $500,000 to $2,100,000.