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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10554
    Reading Time:about 33 minutes

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

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is looking for ideas to help teachers get better at their jobs, and they want people to send in their plans for how to do this. But, the way to apply is a bit tricky, like when you have a big puzzle with many pieces that need to fit just right.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5154
    Reading Time:about 49 minutes

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 fiscal year for the Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program. It aims to enhance educational and developmental outcomes for children in distressed U.S. communities. The program focuses on offering a range of high-quality services to ensure school readiness, high school graduation, and readiness for higher education and careers. Interested applicants should check eligibility requirements and be prepared to meet specific application criteria, including submitting a memorandum of understanding with partnering organizations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education wants to give money to help kids in need do better in school, but some rules might make it harder for smaller groups to get this help. They need to follow lots of steps and show they can get some money on their own too.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1923
    Reading Time:about 41 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is giving out money to help people in the countryside improve homes and communities. People who want the money must show they have the same amount to match, and they need to follow many rules to get it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8191
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Education is giving money to small and rural schools to help them with their special needs. Schools must ask for the money online by April 16, 2021, and the details for how to apply are being sent out soon.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2397
    Reading Time:about 25 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is giving out money to help schools teach Native American kids better, but you have to ask for it online, and there are lots of rules to follow. It's a bit like a treasure hunt where there are different maps for small and big treasures, and even though anyone can play, it might be easier if you've played before or have friends who know the rules well.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8186
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is giving away money to help students study and research in other countries. They have a lot of rules and steps to apply, which might be tricky for some people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10070
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA tells airports they need to say if they will use their special money to fix or improve things by March 15, 2021, and they need to ask for the money by May 3, 2021, to make sure everything is ready on time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6694
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the fiscal year 2021 adjustments to transaction fee rates under Sections 31(b) and (c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These fee rates are applied based on the total dollar amount of sales of certain securities, either on a national securities exchange or through members of a national securities association. The new fee rate is set at $5.10 per million dollars starting February 25, 2021. This rate aims to cover the SEC’s annual budget of $1,926,162,000, as specified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC decided that starting February 25, 2021, they would charge $5.10 for every million dollars of certain stocks sold to help pay their $1.9 billion budget. This plan uses complicated math which some people might find hard to understand.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3142
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is letting people know they can apply for money to go study and learn languages in other countries. It's like a special trip for learning, but they must be careful because there might not be enough money to go around for everyone who wants to apply.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4012
    Reading Time:about 28 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education wants to give money to help schools teach kids about art, especially those who might not have as many opportunities. They have set aside a big bag of money for schools and groups to ask for, but the rules and steps to get it are a bit tricky and might be easier for bigger or more experienced groups.

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