Federal Register #2026-07504

Waiver and Extension for Title I, Part C Consortium Incentive Grant Program Funding

This opportunity involves a proposed waiver and extension for the Title I, Part C Consortium Incentive Grant Program, managed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - Program Details: - Proposed waiver of administrative regulations to allow 39 current state educational agency grantees under ALN 84.144F to extend their project periods for up to two additional 12-month periods - Extension would permit obligation of additional federal funds, which is typically restricted - Intended to ensure continuity of services for migratory children while the Department considers program changes - Grantees: - 39 state educational agencies across the U.S., including Kansas, Utah, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Alabama, Arizona, and Arkansas - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs; this is a grant program for state agencies - Service: Project period extension for Title I, Part C Consortium Incentive Grant Program grantees (ALN 84.144F), quantity: 39 - Notable Requirements: - Grantees must demonstrate substantial progress toward project goals, comply with federal civil rights laws, and align with approved applications to receive continuation awards - Waiver is subject to public comment and intergovernmental review - Place of Performance: - Primary contracting office: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC - Program activities performed at state education agencies in all 39 participating states

Description

The Department of Education proposes to waive certain regulations to allow 39 current grantees of the Title I, Part C Consortium Incentive Grant Program to extend their project periods for up to two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed September 30, 2028. This extension would enable continued funding and program activities while the Department considers changes to the program's priorities and structure. The waiver would permit the obligation of additional federal funds for these extensions, which is generally prohibited. Comments on this proposal are due by May 18, 2026.

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