Education Dept Cancels 2025 Native American Career Grants Competition
Published Date: 5/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education just canceled the 2025 application process for the Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP). This means no new grants will be awarded this year, affecting tribes and schools that were planning to apply. If you were gearing up for funding, hold tight—no money is on the table right now, but stay tuned for future updates!
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NACTEP FY2025 Competition Canceled
The Department of Education withdrew the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP) for fiscal year (FY) 2025. That means there will be no FY2025 application competition for NACTEP grants.
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