Author: jpetrait
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NSF Announces Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education Grants
What does innovation in STEM education look like at the two-year college level? With total funding of $10 million for up to 20 awards, the National Science Foundation has put out a call for innovation in two-year college STEM education due December 13th. Open to two-year colleges of higher education, NSF is focusing on institutions…
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EDA Recompete Phase 1 Closes October 5th
$200 Million available for applicants who receive approval of a phase 1 Recompete Plan Phase 1 applications for the Economic Development Administration’s Recompete funding opportunity close October 5th. WIth funding from the CHIPS and Science Act, grants will help, “alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term comprehensive economic development and job creation in eligible areas.” …
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DOL Clarifies Allowable Use of Funds for Outreach Activities
New TEGL demonstrates the flexible uses of both formula and competetive grant funds to conduct outreach On Wednesday USDOL released TEGL 03-23, clarifying the allowable uses of funds for outreach activities for federal formula and competetive grant awards and providing examples of effective and equitable outreach strategies. The Allowable Outreach Activities section gets at the…
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Preparing Job Quality and Just Transition plans for Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants applications
Energy’s recent announcement of Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants calls out job quality and a just transition as essential elements. How should you prepare this part of a compelling application? Last week the U.S. Department of Energy released their Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants program, a $2 billion opportunity to convert commercial ICE manufacturing facilities to electrified…
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HHS TANF Data Collaborative Equity Analysis Awards Coming In April
TANF agencies have the opportunity to prepare and review the work completed by the TANF Data Collaborative in advance of applying The Department of Health and Human Services anticipates a solicitation in April for TANF Data Collaborative Equity Analysis Awards. The basics: Anticipated post date: April 19 2024 Total available: $1,040,000 Award ceiling: $130,000 Expected…
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Strengthening Community Colleges Round 4 is here
Due November 14th, this round continues career pathway focus with $65m total available Last week USDOL announced round 4 of Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC4), meant to increase the capacity and responsiveness of community colleges to meet the skill development needs of employers. Quick Facts Due: November 14, 2023 Total Available: $65,000,000 Award Ceiling: $5.75m consortia,…