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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 Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA has announced the types of surplus and purchased foods that will be available in 2025 for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). These foods are intended to help provide nutrition assistance to those in need. The program is funded based on factors such as poverty and unemployment in each state. States can distribute these foods to agencies that offer meals or provide food for people to take home. Types of foods include dairy, fruits, vegetables, and meats, but availability might change due to agricultural market conditions.

The Department of Education has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 fiscal year Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. This program aims to fund projects that enhance educator skills through evidence-based practices, focusing on increasing educator diversity and providing quality professional development. Applicants, including institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, need to demonstrate a 25% cost match from non-federal sources and will be assessed based on their project's design, significance, management plan, and evaluation methods. The grants range between $1,000,000 and $6,000,000 annually, with applications due by March 18, 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.

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced a new interest rate of 3.00% for fiscal year 2025, to be used by federal agencies in planning and evaluating water and land resources. This rate, which is higher than the previous year's rate of 2.75%, reflects changes based on the average yield of long-term U.S. Treasury securities. All government agencies must apply this rate for calculating future benefits and costs in such planning efforts. This change ensures consistency with federal rules that set limits on rate changes from year to year.

The Department of Education has proposed new priorities and requirements for the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program. This initiative focuses on modernizing vocational rehabilitation (VR) training for counselors to better serve people with disabilities, ensuring they achieve quality employment outcomes. The proposal outlines six significant areas, such as engaging VR participants, aligning career assessments with current job trends, and preparing individuals for STEM careers. The public is encouraged to provide feedback by January 17, 2025, as part of the ongoing process to refine these proposals.