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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 Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA have proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to improve small business participation in multiple-award contracts. This proposal aims to expand the use of small business set-asides, promote more coordination with small business specialists during planning, and increase opportunities for small businesses to win government contracts. It introduces stricter documentation and coordination requirements for agencies, especially when opting not to set aside projects for small businesses, and discusses using tools like "on-ramps" to include more small businesses in long-term contracts. These changes are intended to boost competition and economic strength by involving more small businesses in government contracts.

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 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 Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year 2021 under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program—Television Access Projects. This initiative aims to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by enhancing access to video programming through high-quality audio description and captioning. Eligible applicants include state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. Applicants must demonstrate how their projects will increase the availability and quality of described and captioned educational content, particularly for children with disabilities and English learners.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to extend the Pesticide Registration Fees Program. This program requires pesticide registrants to pay annual fees as mandated by law, and the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act provides a fee system for specific pesticide applications. Public comments on this information collection request are open for an additional 30 days until February 3, 2025. The proposal also details an increase in the number of respondents and related costs compared to prior estimates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew its SmartWay Transport Partnership program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The program, under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce air pollution in the freight industry. Public feedback is being invited for an additional 30 days, and the EPA will continue to collect information from organizations involved with SmartWay to monitor and enhance their environmental performance. The goal is to support freight companies and other related entities in lowering fuel consumption and improving air quality.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced agreements for six social impact partnership projects under the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA), amounting to $46.9 million. These projects, located in cities like Boise, Jacksonville, and New York City, as well as counties in Delaware and South Carolina, aim to address various social challenges such as homelessness, healthcare costs, and early childhood development. Each project outlines specific outcome goals, including healthcare and housing improvements, and defines metrics to evaluate success, with savings estimated for federal, state, and local governments if targets are met. The interventions span various timelines, with detailed methodologies planned for assessing their impact.

The Department of Education announced an opportunity for public agencies and private non-profits to apply for grants to operate Equity Assistance Centers. These centers will provide technical help to schools on developing desegregation plans, ensuring all students have a safe and equitable learning environment, and addressing issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The department plans to fund four centers, one in each geographic region outlined, and encourages applications from entities that have not received similar grants recently. Applying organizations must follow specific guidelines and should aim to improve knowledge, change policies, and enhance the capacity to support equal educational opportunities.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting comments from the public and other Federal agencies on their information collection activities related to the Cooperative Game Fish Tagging Program. This program helps study the migration and biology of fish like billfish, tunas, and swordfish through tagged releases. Fishermen participate by attaching tags provided by NOAA to the fish they catch and release, then sending a report card with details back to NOAA. The information gathered assists in developing management plans for fisheries, and the program is seeking public feedback to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency.