Education Department Renews Grant Data Collection Effort
Published Date: 6/12/2026
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Summary
The Department of Education is asking to keep collecting info about how grant money is shared among states and local groups, without changing the current process. This affects state, local, and tribal governments who handle these grants. You’ve got until July 13, 2026, to share your thoughts, but no new costs or big changes are coming.
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