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Federal Register · May 20, 2025
The title they went with Proposed Waiver and Extension of the Project Period With Funding for Arts in Education National Program Noisy translates that to

One arts education program gets an extra two years of federal funding

What happened
The US Education Department wants to extend funding for a specific arts education program. This would allow one project to receive federal money for an additional period, lasting until September 30, 2026.
Why it matters
Federal rules usually prevent the Education Department from extending project funding past its original end date. This proposed waiver means that, for this one program, the department can keep paying for it. It sets a precedent for extending funding for specific projects beyond standard limits.
The signal
Watch if other federal programs or agencies start requesting similar waivers to extend funding for individual projects, rather than creating new programs or competitive grants.
If you insist
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