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Federal Register · April 17, 2026
The title they went with Proposed Waiver and Extension of the Project Period With Funding-Title I, Part C Consortium Incentive Grant Program Noisy translates that to

39 education programs get two more years of federal funding

What happened
The US Education Department wants to let 39 grant programs continue for up to two more years. This means these programs can keep receiving federal money until September 2028, even though rules usually prevent extending grants with new funds.
Why it matters
Federal grants usually have strict end dates. This prevents programs from becoming permanent without new approval. This waiver means these specific programs get a temporary reprieve, allowing them to continue their work without interruption for a few more years. It also means the Education Department can keep funding projects it likes, even if they haven't met their original timelines.
The signal
Watch if these 39 programs show significant progress or new outcomes by 2028, or if the department seeks further extensions.
If you insist
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