Policy Resources & Government Grant Opportunities
Policy Resources
NAF's Policy & Advocacy team is pleased to share the below resources with the NAF network to support efforts to engage your local policy makers and understand policy trends in your communities. As always, please reach out to policy@naf.org with additional questions or ideas for resources that may be helpful.
- Share your use of Perkins Funding with the Policy Team
Engaging Policymakers in Your NAF Academy
Contact your Federal Representatives on Perkins Funding and other federal policies related to CTE
Current Grant Opportunities
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently opened applications for the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, which supports the education of technicians in high-demand technology fields through educational and industry partnerships. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions (grades 7-12, IHEs), industry, and economic development agencies to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians. Proposals are due by October 1.
The U.S. Department of Education released the "Careers in Your Community" Challenge which invites high school students to create proposals that improve career exploration in their schools. Submissions must be led by a CTE teacher, coordinator or director and are due by Thursday, November 19th at 6 PM EST. There is a $50,000 prize pool for up to 10 winning submissions. Learn more about the Challenge!
Opportunities for Comment
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a proposal that would make changes to the Consolidated Annual Report for Perkins Funding. The proposed changes aim to reduce burdens on states by updating financial reporting systems and forms. NAF encourages our Network to submit comments on the potential impact of proposal to your schools and districts before the October 20th deadline.
The Federal Communications Commission proposed a rule that would narrow the E-Rate program, potentially limiting discounted rates schools receive on internet access, telecommunications and internal intranet connections. NAF encourages our Network to submit comments on the impact of this proposal by the October 13 deadline.
