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The U.S. Department of Education has announced the timeline and application process for the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) program grants for fiscal year 2021. These grants are aimed at helping rural school districts with unique challenges by providing funds on a formula basis to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs). Eligible LEAs must submit their applications electronically by April 16, 2021, using the OMB Max Survey platform. The Department will ensure that eligible LEAs receive the necessary application links and instructions by February 10, 2021, and emphasizes the importance of submitting applications on time to ensure funding.

The Department of Education has announced that it is accepting applications for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program for fiscal year 2021. This program provides grants to doctoral candidates to support dissertation research conducted abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. Eligible institutions of higher education must compile and submit applications through the G5 system. The total estimated funding available is $4,274,500, with approximately 90 awards ranging from $15,000 to $60,000 expected to be made. Applications must be submitted electronically unless an exception is granted.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP), funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This program aims to enhance career and technical education for Native Hawaiians. This notice outlines eligibility criteria, application requirements, and deadlines, highlighting significant changes from the Perkins V Act. Successful applicants may receive grants ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 for projects up to five years.

The Department of Education is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the Alaska Native Education (ANE) program, as outlined in the Federal Register notice. This program focuses on projects addressing the educational needs of Alaska Natives, including activities related to curriculum development, training, early childhood education, and remote learning infrastructure. Special preference will be given to projects that provide high-speed internet and remote learning options for underserved Native American students. Eligible applicants include organizations with experience in Alaska Native education, and they can apply individually or as part of a partnership. The application deadline is April 12, 2021, and the estimated funding available is $15.5 million.

The Department of Education is announcing the availability of grants for the fiscal year 2021 to support programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students through the Office of Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies. These grants aim to help local educational agencies and Indian organizations create educational programs that meet the cultural and academic needs of these students. Applications for the grants will be submitted through a two-part electronic system, with strict deadlines for each part. The program does not require cost sharing and is designed to supplement existing educational funding.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 fiscal year for the Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) Program. The program aims to enhance arts education for students, especially those who are disadvantaged or have disabilities, by providing professional development for educators, developing arts-based educational resources, and fostering arts partnerships in communities. Eligible applicants include local education agencies, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations among others. The Department has set aside an estimated $16.5 million for this program, with awards ranging from $375,000 to $2 million.

The Rural Housing Service, part of the US Department of Agriculture, is accepting applications for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Grant Program for fiscal year 2021. These grants are awarded to intermediary organizations, which then provide financial and technical support to other groups working on housing, community facilities, or economic development in rural areas. Applicants must match the federal funds they receive, and the grants range from $50,000 to $250,000. The deadlines for application submissions are March 22, 2021, for electronic applications and March 29, 2021, for paper submissions.

The Department of Education has announced the opening for applications for the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program for fiscal year 2021. This program aims to promote the study of modern foreign languages and area studies by offering opportunities for faculty, teachers, and students to conduct projects overseas. The available funding is approximately $3.5 million, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 for short-term and long-term projects. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, state educational agencies, nonprofit educational organizations, and consortia of these entities.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the National Professional Development (NPD) Program. This

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced deadlines related to the use of entitlement funds for airport improvement projects. Airports must notify the FAA by March 15, 2021, if they plan to use their available funds for eligible projects. The final grant application must be submitted by May 3, 2021. These deadlines are crucial for planning and efficiently administering the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds, which are authorized through September 30, 2021.