ACCT's First Session of its New Advocacy Series, Webinar on Title III Grants, Dear Colleague Letter on H.R. 1
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July 21, 2025
Leading the News this Week
After ten Senate Republicans sent Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, a letter requesting that funds being held under review be released, the Trump administration unfroze about $1.3 billion meant for K-12 afterschool programming. This is out of over $6 billion that were withheld on July 1st as part of the administration's effort to review these and higher education programs. Meanwhile, $716 million in funding for Adult Basic and Literacy Education State Grants are still being withheld under review.
News in Higher Education
Join ACCT in the First Session of its New Advocacy Series
This week on July 24th from 1:30-3:00 PM ET, ACCT will hold the first session in the three-part Advocacy Training Series to learn the art of crafting a story to share the unique value of your institution. This virtual session, presented by Penn Hill Group, will include small breakout groups and the opportunity to draft and practice your story. This session is recommended for community college trustees, CEOs, government relations & communications officers. Click here to register!
Please note that this series is for ACCT members only. Sessions will be interactive and will not be recorded.
Save the Date: Webinar on Title III Grants
Join ACCT and Dr. Chris McCaghren, Acting Assistant Secretary from the Office of Postsecondary Education on Tuesday July 29th at 1 PM ET for an overview of the recently opened Title III grant competitions - including the AANAPISI, ANNH, and NASNTI programs (acronyms explained below under the Grants section). The webinar will provide opportunities for community colleges to learn about new priorities for the competitions and best practices when completing the application. We encourage new and returning applicants to attend. Be on the look for the registration link that will go out to ACCT members and in our second edition of this week's LAW Updates. Please view the Grants section for additional information on these grants.
Dear Colleague Letter on H.R. 1 the “One, Big Beautiful Bill” Implementation
The department of education issued a dear colleague letter on the immediate implementation of the education provisions of the recently enacted H.R. 1 as they pertain to the student loan space including changes to Income Based Repayment, Parent PLUS Loans, and loan limits for part-time students. This will be in addition to regulations and guidance on the other provisions of this law coming later this year.
Workforce Pell Survey is Open
With Workforce Pell now enacted into law, ACCT is interested in better understanding of the needs of community colleges as they navigate the implementation of Workforce Pell. As such, ACCT has opened up a survey for members to share what will be the most helpful areas in which ACCT can support them. Click here to access the Workforce Pell Implementation Support Survey.
Grant Opportunities
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program
The AANAPISI Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education to enable them to improve and expand their capacity to serve Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students. Institutions may use these grants to plan, develop, or implement activities that strengthen the institution's services, leading to student success. The closing date for this grant is August 13. Click here for additional information.
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNH) Program, Part A
The ANNH Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education to enable them to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students. Institutions may use these grants to plan, develop, or implement activities that strengthen the institution. The closing date for this grant is August 13. Click here for additional information.
Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program
The NASNTI Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education to enable them to improve and expand their capacity to serve Native Americans and low-income individuals. Institutions may use the grants to plan, develop, undertake, and carry out activities to improve and expand their capacity to serve Native American and low-income students. The closing date for this grant is August 13. Click here for additional information.
Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) into Higher Education
The purpose of the TPSID program is to support model demonstration programs that promote the successful transition of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education and to enable institutions of higher education (IHEs), or consortia of IHEs, to create or expand high-quality, inclusive model comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities. The closing date for this grant is August 13. Click here for additional information.
July 24th, 1:30 PM ET - 3 PM ET: Storytelling for Advocacy Meetings
July 29, 1:00 PM ET: Title III Grant Funding Opportunities: What to Expect from the Currently Open Competitions
Aug 1, 01:00 PM ET: LAW Live Webinar
- Aug 6th, 2:30 PM ET - 4:00 PM ET: Op-Ed How To - Community College Value
- Aug 13th, 2:30 PM ET - 4:00 PM ET: Navigating the Federal Grant Landscape
- Aug 13th: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program, Part A Grant Deadline
- Aug 13th: Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program Grant Deadline
- Aug 13th: Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Grant Deadline
- Aug 13th: Transition Programs for Students With Intellectual Disabilities Into Higher Education Grant Deadline
- Sep 5, 01:00 PM ET: LAW Live Webinar
- October 22 - 25: ACCT Leadership Congress
Outreach Efforts
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Would you Like a Federal Update Session for Your Team?
Both this new presidential administration and new Congress have brought with them a flurry of developments in the federal landscape that can make keeping up a monumental task. ACCT's Government Relations team is here to help by offering a 45-minute to an-hour federal update session to community college leadership teams who are ACCT members. To request a session, fill out this form and please email publicpolicy@acct.org with any questions.
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