According to notices published in the Federal Register, on May 7, 2025 the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) cancelled two grant competitions for fiscal year 2025 meant to improve career opportunities for Native American and Native Hawaiian students. The USDE cancelled the competitions because they do not “align with the objectives established by the Trump Administration while fostering consistency across all grant programs.” The USDE also said in its notices that canceling the competition for FY 2025 is part of “enhancing the economic effectiveness of Federal education funding.”
In previous years, the Native American and Native Hawaiian grants have supported schools and districts — in addition to tribes and higher education institutions — in establishing postsecondary career pathways.
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