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The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP), funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This program aims to enhance career and technical education for Native Hawaiians. This notice outlines eligibility criteria, application requirements, and deadlines, highlighting significant changes from the Perkins V Act. Successful applicants may receive grants ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 for projects up to five years.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new fiscal year 2021 awards supporting the creation of a National Technical Assistance Center. This center will focus on improving postsecondary education and training outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The initiative aims to foster collaboration among various educational and vocational entities to better meet the needs of these individuals, providing technical assistance and disseminating effective educational practices. The department has allocated $4,000,000 in available funds for this project period.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2025 fiscal year for Charter School Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities. These grants are designed to support and expand high-quality charter schools across the U.S. by helping state entities open new charter schools, replicate successful ones, and provide necessary resources and technical assistance. Applications open on January 21, 2025, with a submission deadline of April 21, 2025, and a review deadline of June 20, 2025. The initiative aligns with the Department’s goal to improve educational opportunities and outcomes, particularly for underserved students.

The executive order describes actions to improve the nation's cybersecurity, focusing on protecting digital infrastructure from cyber threats, especially those linked to the People's Republic of China. It outlines measures for third-party software security, improving federal system cybersecurity, securing federal communication, and enhancing cloud security policies. The document also emphasizes using AI in cybersecurity, promoting technology to prevent cyber fraud, and setting standards for identity verification and securing space systems against cyber attacks.

In January 2021, the President sent a special message to Congress, proposing the rescission of $27.4 billion in budget authority from various federal programs. The message highlights efforts to cut unnecessary or wasteful spending, particularly in areas like foreign aid, energy, and educational exchanges. The proposed cuts would impact numerous departments and agencies, including Agriculture, Energy, and State, as well as international aid programs. If enacted, these rescissions would aim to reduce the federal budget deficit and encourage alternative funding sources for affected programs.

The Rural Housing Service (RHS) of the Department of Agriculture announced updates to the competitive process for lenders submitting applications for the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). The updates include new scoring criteria focusing on priorities like maturing mortgages and Qualified Contract waivers, adjustments in scoring points, and changes to the application process such as requiring lenders to include closing dates and details about commercial spaces. Applications are being accepted continuously, and funding will depend on allocations provided by the Appropriations Act each fiscal year. The goal of the GRRHP is to increase affordable rental housing in rural areas by supporting partnerships between private lenders and public agencies.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final order denying Bernardo Garmendia's request for a hearing and has permanently banned him from providing services related to drug products. This decision stems from Garmendia's conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud while working at AMB Research Center, where he was involved in falsifying clinical trial documents. As of March 14, 2025, using Garmendia’s services in any drug application process incurs civil penalties for involved parties. This ruling highlights the FDA's commitment to safeguarding drug development processes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule under the Federal Clean Water Act to amend the California Toxics Rule by establishing a revised selenium water quality criterion for certain freshwater bodies in California. This new criterion aims to protect aquatic life and wildlife that depend on these aquatic ecosystems from high selenium levels, which can be toxic. The EPA incorporated public feedback and scientific evidence into the rule, and it includes measures to account for site-specific conditions. The rule will take effect on January 16, 2025, unless California develops its own compliant standards.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a total of $12.07 billion in funding through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. This funding is aimed at aiding areas significantly affected by disasters in 2023 and 2024, with specific allocations for housing recovery, infrastructure restoration, and economic revitalization. Eligible entities, including certain counties and cities, must use the majority of these funds to address unmet disaster needs and can apply for additional waivers if needed. The funds are available until fully used, and grantees have up to six years to disburse them properly.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering $180 million in competitive grants for the fiscal year 2021 under the Low or No Emission Grant Program. These grants are aimed at supporting the purchase or lease of low or no-emission vehicles with advanced technology for transit operations. Eligible applicants like states, local government authorities, and tribes can apply electronically through GRANTS.GOV until April 12, 2021. The program aligns with federal goals to enhance sustainable public transportation and address climate change challenges.