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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 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.

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.

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Education published a notice inviting applications for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program in the Federal Register. This notice corrects the application availability date, adds the deadline for submitting applications, and updates the deadline for intergovernmental review. The new application availability date is January 15, 2025, with a transmittal deadline of March 17, 2025, and an intergovernmental review deadline of May 16, 2025. The rest of the information in the original notice remains unchanged.

The Department of Education has withdrawn the notice inviting applications for the Charter Schools Program CMO Grants for fiscal year 2025. This decision is part of a review to ensure that the program priorities align with the current administration's goals and to increase the economic impact of federal education funds. A new notice inviting applications is expected to be announced soon, aiming to simplify the application process and reduce oversight and reporting burdens for applicants.

On December 16, 2024, the Department of Education announced a notice for the Special Education Parent Information Centers competition for fiscal year 2025. The original deadline for applications was March 3, 2025, but the Department has revised this by removing certain requirements, changing selection criteria, and reopening the application process. The new deadline for submitting applications is March 26, 2025, and for intergovernmental review, it is May 25, 2025. Applicants need to submit updated applications for consideration before the new deadlines.

The Department of Education has decided to withdraw the notice inviting applications for the fiscal year 2025 Charter Schools Program (CSP) grants to state entities. This withdrawal is part of a review to make sure the program aligns with current priorities and executive orders. The Department plans to issue a new notice soon, which aims to reduce oversight and simplify the application process. The withdrawal is not expected to disrupt the grant awards for FY 2025 since a new notice will be announced shortly.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the user fee rates for fiscal year 2025 under the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph Drug User Fee Program. This program allows the FDA to collect fees from manufacturers of OTC monograph drugs, which do not require a new drug application. For FY 2025, the fee for facilities manufacturing these drugs is set at $37,556 for monograph drug facilities and $25,037 for contract manufacturing organizations. These fees help the FDA cover the costs associated with regulating OTC monograph drugs.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has released a notice regarding the Postal Service's FY 2024 Performance Report and the FY 2025 Performance Plan. The notice informs the public about these documents, invites them to submit comments by March 14, 2025, and reply comments by March 28, 2025. The report evaluates the Postal Service's performance goals for fiscal year 2024, which include providing high-quality service and a safe workplace, and outlines plans for fiscal year 2025. The Commission is looking for public feedback on whether the goals were met and on any recommendations for future improvements.

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.