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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 Education has released a notice listing arbitration panel decisions made under the Randolph-Sheppard Act from April 1 to July 31, 2020. This act assists individuals who are blind by providing opportunities to manage vending facilities on federal property. The arbitration decisions result from disputes between state licensing agencies and vendors who are blind or between state agencies and federal agencies. All decisions, including older ones, are accessible on the Department’s website or by request.

The Department of Education has finalized a rule about income-contingent repayment plans for federal student loans. This rule allows new enrollments in the Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plans until July 1, 2027. The extension is to ensure the Department complies with legal requirements while making changes to the existing repayment plans. These actions are meant to help borrowers continue their loan payments and stay on track for forgiveness, especially while a court case delays the new SAVE plan.

In a notice published by the Department of Education, they are revising the criteria for a competition called the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) for fiscal year 2025, and extending the application deadline to April 7, 2025. Changes include updates to the selection criteria and the deadline, aiming to align with objectives from the Trump Administration and enhance the impact of grant competitions. Applicants who previously submitted applications must update and resubmit them by the new deadline to be considered. All other information in the original notice remains unchanged.

The Department of Education has established submission deadlines for State educational agencies (SEAs) to provide financial and attendance data for the fiscal year 2020 using ED Form 2447. These submissions will aid in distributing Federal funds effectively. SEAs should submit this data by March 26, 2021, but the final deadline is August 13, 2021, with any necessary revisions to be made by September 7, 2021. This information is critical for calculating funding allocations for the 2022 fiscal year.

The Department of Education has withdrawn the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program grants for fiscal year 2025 as published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2025. This decision is part of a comprehensive review to ensure the program aligns with the priorities of the Trump Administration. The Department plans to issue a new NIA that will focus on promoting innovation and minimizing unnecessary oversight. The change is not expected to affect the Department's ability to award grants in 2025, as a new NIA will be issued soon.

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 awards for the Education Research and Development Center Program for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to fund research centers that will tackle specific educational problems and enhance knowledge in their fields. The department plans to fund projects on topics like improving gifted education and using generative artificial intelligence in higher education. Applications are open from December 20, 2024, with a deadline for submission set on March 14, 2025.

The Department of Education is proposing to extend the current information collection method without any changes under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are inviting comments from the public on the Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) for disbursing Title IV Aid to students with intellectual disabilities. This effort aims to evaluate if the data collection process is necessary, timely, and accurate, as well as explore ways to improve and reduce the burden of data collection. Interested parties can submit their comments by February 12, 2021.

The Department of Education is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the Alaska Native Education (ANE) program, as outlined in the Federal Register notice. This program focuses on projects addressing the educational needs of Alaska Natives, including activities related to curriculum development, training, early childhood education, and remote learning infrastructure. Special preference will be given to projects that provide high-speed internet and remote learning options for underserved Native American students. Eligible applicants include organizations with experience in Alaska Native education, and they can apply individually or as part of a partnership. The application deadline is April 12, 2021, and the estimated funding available is $15.5 million.