Education Department Extends One Arts Program Grant
Published Date: 5/28/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Education wants to extend funding for one Arts in Education National Program project until September 30, 2027, by waiving usual rules that stop extra federal money from being added. This means the project gets more time and cash to keep inspiring creativity in schools. If you have thoughts, you can share them by June 29, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
One AENP Grantee Gets More Funding
The Department proposes to waive 34 CFR 75.261(a) and (b)(2) so the FY 2022 Arts in Education National Program (ALN 84.351A) grantee (John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, award S351A220007) may receive a continuation award in FY 2026. The additional project period may extend the grant funding for one more year, not to exceed September 30, 2027, at an amount consistent with the FY 2025 extension.
Activities Must Match Approved Grant Work
If the continuation award is made, any work done during the extra year must be consistent with, or a logical extension of, the scope, goals, and objectives approved in the grantee's FY 2022 application. Continuation award rules referenced are set forth in 34 CFR 75.253.
Agency Says Small Entities Won't Be Hurt
The Secretary certifies under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this proposed waiver and extension would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and that the only entity affected is the current AENP grantee.
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