Education

Washington Update - July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026
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Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Policy Update: HHS Issues Dangerous Gain of Function Policy Agency Update: Several U.S. Agencies Announce Initiatives to Partner on the Genesis Mission Funding Opportunity: Department of Defense Releases FY 2027 DURIP Solicitations Funding Opportunity: Large Federal R&D Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunity: U.S. Wildland Fire Service Releases FY27 Joint Fire...

Large Federal R&D Funding Opportunities

July 30, 2026
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Lewis-Burke's Large Federal R&D Funding Opportunities memo provides an overview of major funding opportunities for federal agencies, changes to their funding approaches, and updates on timing and outlook for longtime center programs where intel is available. Please note that there is significant uncertainty in timing of many opportunities within agencies, and new opportunities are increasingly issued with quick turnaround times. The report also includes “...

Funding Opportunity: ED and State Release CAANN and MECE Opportunities

June 18, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

This month, the Department of Education (ED), in coordination with the Department of State (State), announced two funding opportunities through the Centers Aligned with Areas for National Need (CAANN) Program and the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange (MECE) Program. Together, these programs support foreign language instruction, international and area studies, and teacher exchange activities aligned with U.S. national security, economic competitiveness, and diplomatic priorities.

Additional details on both opportunities, including program priorities,...

Funding Opportunity: ED Releases Several Higher Education FY 2026 Grant Competitions

June 4, 2026
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In late May, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released several signature grant programs for institutions of higher education, including programs under the Fund for the Improvement of Higher Education (FIPSE), among others. Please note that these programs have fast approaching deadlines, many being on June 23.

Please see the summary report from Lewis-...

Funding Opportunity: Solicitation from the Department of Labor (DOL) for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program

May 12, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC
On May 7, 2026, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) within the Department of Labor (DOL), on behalf of the Department of Education (ED), released a notice...

Washington Update - April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Policy Update: Senate Budget Committee Releases FY 2026 Budget Resolution with Reconciliation Instructions   Agency Update: ED's AHEAD Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Reaches Consensus    Funding Opportunity: Solicitation from the Department of Labor (DOL) for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program      Funding Opportunity: NIH Launches...

Funding Opportunity: Solicitation from the Department of Labor (DOL) for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program

April 21, 2026
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The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) within the Department of Labor (DOL), on behalf of the Department of Education (ED), released a notice soliciting applications in support of the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. The...

Agency Update: ED's AHEAD Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Reaches Consensus

April 20, 2026
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On April 20, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released proposed rules establishing new institutional accountability metrics under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. This follows the...

Engagement Opportunity: Lewis-Burke Associates "Advancing Apprenticeship Degrees in Higher Education"

April 20, 2026
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As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Lewis-Burke Associates is convening thought leaders in the apprenticeship degree space for a webinar on Wednesday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET to discuss how institutions of higher education can utilize the apprenticeship degree model to realign education and workforce systems around Registered Apprenticeship. Panelists include content experts from Craft Education System, the University of Cincinnati, and Northeastern University.

During this one-hour webinar, attendees will hear from experts about:

The...

Updated Analysis of the President’s FY 2027 Budget Request

April 10, 2026
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Lewis-Burke is has provided a full analysis of the fiscal year (FY) 2027 President’s budget request to Congress. This serves as an update to our preliminary analysis released on Friday, April 3.

As a refresher, the budget proposal includes...