2023 Federal Funding Task Force Debrief-November 8 Session Recording

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During a federal funding task force briefing, representatives from various agencies provided updates on grant programs and funding opportunities. The Department of Education's International Education of Foreign Language program will not hold a competition this year, but suggests that more community colleges apply for the Fulbright-Hays and Useful Programs. The department also emphasized the need for articulation agreements and MOUs for institutional partnerships. The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education highlighted the teacher shortage problem and mentioned the possibility of a competition in 2024 for the Title V program. They also encouraged partnerships with K-12 schools in addressing teacher shortages. The Department of Labor mentioned the availability of grants for workforce training programs, including the SCC4, Apprenticeships, and Youth Build programs. They also discussed the availability of technical assistance funding and the importance of completing the single audit on time. The EPA mentioned new funding and technical assistance opportunities, including grants for environmental education, pollution prevention, and community restoration projects. The Department of Justice's Community-Oriented Policing Services highlighted several programs, including those focused on active shooter situations, mental health, and de-escalation training. The NEA stressed the importance of clarity and specificity in grant proposals and highlighted the availability of various programs, such as Challenge America and Our Town, that support arts and community engagement projects. The NIH provided updates on programs such as the Bridges to Baccalaureate program, Native American Research Centers for Health, and the Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research. The National Endowment for the Arts encouraged applicants to focus on paying artists and engaging the community in their proposals, and emphasized the need for clarity and specificity in project descriptions.

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federal funding

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Department of Education

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workforce training

environmental education

community policing

arts projects

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project descriptions