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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 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 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 U.S. Department of Education has announced a notice inviting applications for new grants for the 2025 fiscal year under the Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs, specifically for the Professional Development Program focused on Native American teacher retention. This initiative aims to improve skills and retention rates among qualified Native American educators working with Indian students, recognizing the importance of having educators who reflect the students' cultural backgrounds. The department emphasizes the need for Native American teachers and leaders in schools, highlighting the significant role they play in improving educational outcomes for Native American students. Additionally, competitive preferences are provided for applications involving Tribal entities or consortia with Tribal or educational institutions.

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 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 Rural Utilities Service, a part of the USDA, is inviting applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grants for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to fund projects that enhance education and healthcare services through technology in rural areas, with an estimated $40 million available. Applications must be submitted online by March 6, 2024. The grants require a 15% funding match, and successful projects could receive between $50,000 to $1,000,000, provided they meet certain eligibility and criteria.

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.