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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is requesting feedback on the development of Child Nutrition Programs Tribal Pilot Projects. These projects, authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, will allow Tribes and Tribal organizations to take on roles traditionally held by State agencies in administering school meal programs. The USDA is seeking input from Tribes, Tribal organizations, State agencies, and others on topics like eligibility criteria and the selection process for these pilot projects. Written comments are being accepted until March 24, 2025, to help shape the application process and evaluate potential challenges and support needs.

The Department of Education, specifically the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, announced a proposal for a new information collection request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection is part of the National Evaluation for the Pathways to Partnerships Program, which supports improving employment outcomes for children and youth with disabilities through collaboration among various state and local agencies. Interested persons are invited to provide feedback by February 13, 2025. The initiative involves surveys, interviews, and collecting data to assess the effectiveness of these programs.

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.

The U.S. Department of Education is opening applications for new grants under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA). This initiative is aimed at public and nonprofit universities and colleges that did not receive prior funding under a similar program in the CARES Act. The CRRSAA provides about $22.7 billion for higher education, with grants intended to cover pandemic-related costs, support student activities, and offer financial aid to students. The Department will automatically provide supplemental funds to eligible institutions that have already received grants from the previous CARES Act but requires new applications from institutions that did not.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on its plan to reinstate, with some changes, the information collection for two grant programs: the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) and the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP). These programs provide funding to enhance the security of transit systems and private bus operators against terrorism and other threats. FEMA is inviting feedback on whether the data collection is necessary and how it might be improved. Comments must be submitted by May 16, 2025.

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is seeking public comments on a new information collection request for the COPS Community Policing Advancement Performance Report. This report is used by law enforcement agencies that receive COPS grant funding. The public has until February 21, 2025, to provide feedback on the proposed collection, which aims to improve community policing. The estimated time for each respondent to complete the application is 11 hours, and participation is voluntary.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for public comments on a new information collection for the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Program (COPPGP). This program provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments to help prevent injuries and deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning by supporting the installation of alarms and public education programs. The application process, estimated to take up to 58 hours annually for non-tribal governments, will determine which applicants are eligible for grants ranging from $50,000 to $400,000, with a total estimated burden cost of $127,728. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments on this proposal by May 12, 2025.

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.

The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund under the Treasury Department has announced the availability of grants for the Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Program for the fiscal year 2025. These grants, which include Financial Assistance (FA) and Technical Assistance (TA), are aimed at aiding financial institutions that serve Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations to enhance their lending capacity. The program aims to strengthen both for-profit and non-profit community-based organizations to support various markets, and the awards are contingent on funding availability. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria and complete their submissions through designated platforms by the stated deadlines.