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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The Department of Education has withdrawn the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program grants for fiscal year 2025 as published in the Federal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 Department of Defense announced a meeting of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board that will occur on March 27 and 28, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The meeting will be closed to the public due to classified discussions. The agenda includes working sessions and updates on fiscal year 2025 study panels. Members of the public who want to provide input can submit written statements to the designated officer.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) issued a report identifying countries eligible for economic assistance through compacts for Fiscal Year 2025. Liberia was newly selected, while Cabo Verde, Senegal, and The Gambia were re-selected to continue compact development. The Philippines and Tanzania were chosen to keep developing threshold programs. The criteria for selection included governance and economic performance, with a focus on reducing poverty through economic growth.

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 Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards for the fiscal year 2025 as part of its Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs. This initiative aims to provide training grants to increase the number of qualified Indian professionals, including teachers and administrators who serve Indian students. The program focuses on supporting pre-service training for teachers and administrators, with specific funding priorities and a competitive preference system for certain applicants, such as Tribal and consortium applications. The total estimated funding available for this competition is $13 million, with awards ranging from $400,000 to $500,000 each.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), is introducing a temporary rule to help U.S. businesses struggling from a lack of workers by increasing the number of H-2B visas available for Fiscal Year 2025 by up to 64,716. These visas will be distributed over the fiscal year in four allocations, with a portion reserved specifically for nationals of certain countries including Guatemala, El Salvador, and Haiti. The rule also allows greater job flexibility for H-2B workers already in the U.S. by letting them change employers more easily. Businesses must attest they are facing severe loss without these workers for their applications to be considered.

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 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has set deadlines for airport sponsors to notify the FAA if they plan to use their 2025 funds for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. By April 1, 2025, sponsors must inform the FAA of their intent to apply for grants using these funds, and final grant applications are due by April 28, 2025. The funds are part of efforts for planning and airport development authorized by legislation and can include unused funds from previous years. Additionally, applications for discretionary funding are accepted on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of June 16, 2025.