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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published its annual report as required by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. This report covers the budgetary effects of legislation enacted during the second session of the 118th Congress, detailing the PAYGO scorecards that track the financial impacts over 5- and 10-year periods. Due to adjustments made by the American Relief Act of 2025, the scorecards' budgetary balances were set to zero, which means no sequestration order is needed for fiscal year 2025. The report also notes that 46 laws were identified with PAYGO effects, though some were excluded from calculations under specific statutory provisions.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has named Albania as eligible to receive assistance for fiscal year 2025. This decision allows MCC to enter into a Millennium Challenge Compact with Albania, which aims to reduce poverty through economic growth. Albania was selected based on its satisfactory performance in key policy areas like just governance and economic freedom, as well as its progress in fighting corruption and ongoing development challenges. The selection was part of a reconsideration prompted by the new MCC Candidate Country Reform Act.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new fiscal year 2025 awards for the Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP). The program aims to improve career and technical education programs benefiting Native Hawaiians, in line with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations primarily serving Native Hawaiians, and grants can range from $150,000 to $650,000 each year, with a project period of up to 60 months. Applications should propose specific, measurable targets and may include projects focused on helping participants gain skills for high-demand jobs.

The Department of Education has decided to withdraw the notice inviting applications for the fiscal year 2025 Charter Schools Program (CSP) grants to state entities. This withdrawal is part of a review to make sure the program aligns with current priorities and executive orders. The Department plans to issue a new notice soon, which aims to reduce oversight and simplify the application process. The withdrawal is not expected to disrupt the grant awards for FY 2025 since a new notice will be announced shortly.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of funds for grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This notice of funding opportunity outlines the application process for both renewal and new applicants, specifying that operations funded by these grants will start on October 1, 2025. The main goal of the program is to provide supportive services to very low-income veteran families that are either currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The notice also details funding priorities, application submission instructions, and the eligibility criteria for organizations interested in applying for the grants.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a notice inviting applications for new grants for the 2025 fiscal year under the Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs, specifically for the Professional Development Program focused on Native American teacher retention. This initiative aims to improve skills and retention rates among qualified Native American educators working with Indian students, recognizing the importance of having educators who reflect the students' cultural backgrounds. The department emphasizes the need for Native American teachers and leaders in schools, highlighting the significant role they play in improving educational outcomes for Native American students. Additionally, competitive preferences are provided for applications involving Tribal entities or consortia with Tribal or educational institutions.

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced a new interest rate of 3.00% for fiscal year 2025, to be used by federal agencies in planning and evaluating water and land resources. This rate, which is higher than the previous year's rate of 2.75%, reflects changes based on the average yield of long-term U.S. Treasury securities. All government agencies must apply this rate for calculating future benefits and costs in such planning efforts. This change ensures consistency with federal rules that set limits on rate changes from year to year.

The Department of Education has announced the process for determining eligible colleges and universities for certain federal programs and is seeking applications for waivers from eligibility requirements for the 2025 fiscal year. These programs, under Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act, provide funding to strengthen institutions serving minority and underserved student populations. Eligible colleges may receive grants or waivers for some financial aid requirements even if they don't receive certain types of grants. Institutions can check their eligibility status online and apply for waivers if needed. Applications are due by April 7, 2025, and must be submitted electronically unless there's no internet access.

The Rural Utilities Service, a part of the USDA, is inviting applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grants for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to fund projects that enhance education and healthcare services through technology in rural areas, with an estimated $40 million available. Applications must be submitted online by March 6, 2024. The grants require a 15% funding match, and successful projects could receive between $50,000 to $1,000,000, provided they meet certain eligibility and criteria.

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Education published a notice inviting applications for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program in the Federal Register. This notice corrects the application availability date, adds the deadline for submitting applications, and updates the deadline for intergovernmental review. The new application availability date is January 15, 2025, with a transmittal deadline of March 17, 2025, and an intergovernmental review deadline of May 16, 2025. The rest of the information in the original notice remains unchanged.