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The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, part of the Department of Education, has released final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program. These guidelines are meant to improve academic outcomes in distressed communities by ensuring children have access to quality services and educational success. The Assistant Secretary has clarified various aspects, such as requirements for evidence-based activities and the application process for grants, which are applicable for the fiscal year 2021 and beyond. The document emphasizes collaboration with community organizations to address issues like opioid abuse prevention and crime reduction through community-level efforts.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a 30-day period for public comments regarding an information collection related to the Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program. This request, reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to extend the current information collection without changes. The feedback will help evaluate aspects like the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the collection process. Public comments can be submitted online, and USCIS seeks input on how to improve the process while minimizing the burden on respondents.

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has issued a Notice detailing the application process for the 2025 Technology Initiative Grants (TIGs). These grants support legal service organizations in using technology to improve access to legal aid for low-income individuals. There are different grant categories, including those for General Technology Initiatives, Technology Improvement Projects, and Sustainability, Enhancement, and Adoption. Applicants must be current LSC grantees and meet certain conditions, with some requiring pre-applications by March 21, 2025, and full applications by June 18, 2025.

The Department of Education is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Perkins Innovation and Modernization Program Grants. This initiative is part of a discretionary grant program under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, aimed at improving career and technical education. The department is seeking feedback on the necessity, timeliness, and burden of the collection, as well as suggestions for enhancing the quality and clarity of the information gathered. Comments must be submitted by February 25, 2021.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for a new initiative called Community Parent Resource Centers. These centers aim to provide parents of children with disabilities with resources and training to help them better support their children's education. The proposal includes funding for 25 centers across the country, each designed to assist parents and youth facing challenges in accessing information and services. Grants will focus on boosting families' capacity to help their children achieve better educational and developmental outcomes.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps, is requesting public feedback on their proposed information collection titled AmeriCorps External Reviewer Survey. This survey is a new initiative aimed at individuals who have served as External Reviewers or External Panel Coordinators to help evaluate and improve AmeriCorps' grant application processes. The public is invited to submit their comments before February 11, 2021, via the provided online portal. The proposed survey plans to collect electronic responses from approximately 250 individuals, with an estimated total response time of 60 hours.

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 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Rapid Response Program (RRP) is a funding initiative by the Treasury Department aimed at aiding Certified CDFIs to tackle the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, with award amounts reaching up to $5 million. The program's grants, backed by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, are intended to help CDFIs provide financial services to underserved communities, including Native Communities. The application process requires compliance with various regulatory and eligibility requirements, and selected applicants must enter into an Assistance Agreement stipulating terms for the grant use.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to renew its collection of information related to proposals and awards, as outlined in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide. They are inviting public comments until February 10, 2025. This initiative aims to update the guide with necessary changes to improve clarity and incorporate new statutory and policy requirements. The NSF annually receives around 40,000 proposals, with an estimated public burden of 4.8 million hours, and provides about 10,500 awards based on merit review.

The Department of Education is seeking to extend an existing information collection request without any changes. This request is related to grants under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which support various activities like technology development and parent training. The public is invited to comment on this request by May 19, 2025, focusing on its necessity, efficiency, and how it might reduce the burden on respondents. Comments will be considered public records, and additional information can be found at www.reginfo.gov.