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Presidential 1776 Award is sponsored by Department of Education. Description: In the American system, educated citizens who know their rights and embrace their responsibilities cooperate to build a more perfect Union. It is imperative that future generations know about America’s Founding principles, political institutions, and rich history. For students to truly understand American values, the tireless work it has taken to live up to them, and this country’s exceptional place in world history is the best way to inspire an informed patriotism and love of country. Patriotic education presents American history in a way that is accurate, honest, and inspiring. It emphasizes a unifying and uplifting portrayal of the nation's founding ideals, highlights the progress the United States has made in living up to those principles, especially the battles fought by civil rights heroes to extend the protections of the U.S. Constitution to all citizens, and affirms that dedication to America's core values is both meaningful and justified. To this end the Department of Education has established a national competition to choose the recipient of the Presidential 1776 Award. The competition will be for students at the 9th-12th grade level, of 14-19 years of age at registration. Eligible students will first sit for a 90-minute online electronically proctored multiple choice exam where 224 semifinalists are identified (4 finalists per state/district/territory). All five in-person, regional semifinals will be held during the same weekend in May 2026. The regional semifinals will consist of two rounds of short-answer oral examinations. The top 4 from each region advance to the finals. A final tournament to take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C in June 2026. The final tournament will consist of three rounds of short-answer oral examinations. Key Dates: December 15, 2025 - January 31, 2026 Promotion and sign up https://www.presidential1776award.org February 1, 2026 – February 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Official Registration Window Februar

Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is sponsored by Freedom Forum Inc.. An annual five-day journalism program in Washington, D.C., for 51 high school juniors (one from each state and the District of Columbia). The program includes skill-building workshops, newsroom visits, and networking with top journalists and industry leaders to inspire students to pursue careers in media and journalism. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Journalism, First Amendment, Free Expression, Media Literacy

The National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) is a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care that funds cooperative agreements to develop and deliver technical assistance to existing and potential health centers. With $24 million expected to fund three NTAP cooperative agreements, the program focuses on supporting comprehensive, high-quality primary health care delivery, chronic disease management, nutrition, and preventive services, as well as operational effectiveness and compliance. Eligible applicants are organizations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The application deadline for fiscal year 2026 is March 31, 2026.