Education Department Extends Native Training Grants
Published Date: 7/24/2026
Rule
Summary
The Department of Education is giving 36 Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP) projects extra time and money to keep going until September 30, 2027. This means these projects can work beyond the usual five-year limit and get more federal funding to help Native American students learn valuable skills. The change starts right away on July 24, 2026, so these programs can keep making a difference without interruption.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
36 NACTEP Grants Get One-Year Extension
The Department of Education is allowing 36 Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP) projects (Assistance Listing Number 84.101A) that are currently in Year 5 to receive additional federal funding and continue their projects through September 30, 2027. The waiver is effective July 24, 2026, and continuation awards will be based on each grantee's Year 5 planned amount subject to carryover review.
No New Competition in FY2026; FY2027 Competition Planned
Instead of running a new competition in FY2026, the Department extended existing NACTEP projects for one year and states it intends to hold a new competition in FY2027, pending FY2027 appropriations. This preserves continuity for current project participants while delaying competition for new awards until FY2027.
Only 36 Grantees Affected; Minimal Small-Entity Impact
The Department certifies that only the 36 ALN 84.101A grantees are affected by this waiver and extension and that the action would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities; the extension imposes minimal compliance costs.
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