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The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2025 fiscal year for Charter School Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities. These grants are designed to support and expand high-quality charter schools across the U.S. by helping state entities open new charter schools, replicate successful ones, and provide necessary resources and technical assistance. Applications open on January 21, 2025, with a submission deadline of April 21, 2025, and a review deadline of June 20, 2025. The initiative aligns with the Department’s goal to improve educational opportunities and outcomes, particularly for underserved students.

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 is inviting applications for the Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP) for fiscal year 2025. This initiative aims to fund projects that improve career and technical education for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, consistent with the goals of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Alaska Native entities. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a notice of intent by February 6, 2025, with the final application due by March 10, 2025.

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 Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), part of the U.S. Department of Treasury, has announced the availability of up to $500 million in guarantees for fiscal year 2025 under the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. This program is designed to help Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) by offering bond guarantees that support lending for economic development projects. Interested parties need to submit their applications by specified deadlines in early 2025. The rules and detailed requirements for the application and qualification processes are explained in the notice, which also includes guidance on compliance with regulations and statutes.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards for the Education Research and Development Center Program for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to fund research centers that will tackle specific educational problems and enhance knowledge in their fields. The department plans to fund projects on topics like improving gifted education and using generative artificial intelligence in higher education. Applications are open from December 20, 2024, with a deadline for submission set on March 14, 2025.

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 Department of Education has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 fiscal year Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. This program aims to fund projects that enhance educator skills through evidence-based practices, focusing on increasing educator diversity and providing quality professional development. Applicants, including institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, need to demonstrate a 25% cost match from non-federal sources and will be assessed based on their project's design, significance, management plan, and evaluation methods. The grants range between $1,000,000 and $6,000,000 annually, with applications due by March 18, 2025.

The Department of Education has released a notice inviting applications for the 2025 fiscal year for the Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Fellowship Program. This program offers grants to colleges and universities to support fellowships for faculty members conducting research abroad to improve their language skills and area studies expertise. The notice outlines important details regarding eligibility, application requirements, and evaluation criteria, with a focus on research projects in specific world regions and academic fields, as well as promoting equity in access to educational resources. The deadline for application submission is March 10, 2025.

The Department of Education is proposing new priorities and requirements for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program, focusing on the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) and six rehabilitation topic areas. These updates aim to address the need for more qualified vocational rehabilitation (VR) personnel in state services by supporting the training of aspiring professionals and RSA scholars. The proposal outlines two main priorities for academic training and suggests various innovative methods for effective learning. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until February 20, 2025.