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Federal Education Grants

Below are excerpts from the "notice inviting applications" for each grant opportunity. For more complete information, please see the full notice inviting applications in the Federal Register. We try to ensure that the web version and the Federal Register notice are the same; however, the Federal Register notice should be consulted for complete and authoritative information.

For application packages and other information related to ED funding opportunities, please see: www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department.

Activities for Underserved Populations

Purpose of Program: A purpose of the Activities for Underserved Populations program is to improve the quality, access, and delivery of services and the outcomes of services provided under the Rehabilitation Act, especially services provided to individuals with disabilities from underserved backgrounds, and to increase the capacity of minority entities and Indian Tribes to participate in activities funded under the Rehabilitation Act.

Eligible Applicants: Minority entities and Indian Tribes. As defined in section 21(b)(5)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act, “minority entity” means a historically Black college or university, a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, an American Indian Tribal college or university, or another institution of higher education whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent. The definition of “Indian Tribe” in section 7(19)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act is “any Federal or State Indian tribe, band, rancheria, pueblo, colony, or community, including any Alaskan native village or regional village corporation (as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) and a tribal organization (as defined in section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(l)).”

Applications available: May 31, 2023.

Deadline for transmittal of applications: July 21, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/31/2023-11600/applications-for-new-awards-activities-for-underserved-populations

Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program

Purpose of Program: The CCAMPIS Program supports the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education by providing campus-based child care services.

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education that awarded a total of $250,000 or more of Federal Pell Grant funds during FY 2022 to students enrolled at the institution.

Applications Available: May 31, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 31, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 29, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/31/2023-11469/applications-for-new-awards-child-care-access-means-parents-in-school-program

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (State Grants)

Purpose of Program: The GEAR UP program is a discretionary grant program that encourages eligible entities to provide support, and maintain a commitment to, eligible students from low-income backgrounds, including students with disabilities, to assist the students in obtaining a secondary school diploma (or its recognized equivalent) and to prepare for and succeed in postsecondary education. Under the GEAR UP program, the Department awards grants to two types of entities: (1) States and (2) eligible partnerships.

Eligible Applicants: States (as defined in section 103(20) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1003(20)), which includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Freely Associated States. Per congressional direction in House Report 117–403 2023 (Pub. L. 117–328), only States without an active State GEAR UP grant, or States that have an active State GEAR UP grant that is scheduled to end prior to October 1, 2023, are eligible to receive a new State GEAR UP award in this competition. States with grants remaining open beyond October 1, 2023, for a no-cost extension period or for the sole purpose of data collection and analysis activities are not considered active for purposes of implementing this directive.

Applications Available: June 1, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 31, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 30, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/01/2023-11641/applications-for-new-awards-gaining-early-awareness-and-readiness-for-undergraduate-programs-state

Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program-Early-Phase Grants

Purpose of Program: The EIR program, established under section 4611 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA), provides funding to create, develop, implement, replicate, or take to scale entrepreneurial, evidence-based (as defined in this notice), field-initiated innovations to improve student achievement and attainment for high-need students and to rigorously evaluate such innovations. The EIR program is designed to generate and validate solutions to persistent education challenges and to support the expansion of those solutions to serve substantially more students.

Eligible Applicants:

(a) An LEA;

(b) An SEA;

(d) A consortium of SEAs or LEAs;

(e) A nonprofit (as defined in this notice) organization; and

(f) An LEA, an SEA, the BIE, or a consortium described in clause (d), in partnership with—

(1) A nonprofit organization;

(2) A business;

(3) An educational service agency; or

(4) An IHE.

To qualify as a rural applicant under the EIR program, an applicant must meet both of the following requirements:

(a) The applicant is—

(1) An LEA with an urban-centric district locale code of 32, 33, 41, 42, or 43, as determined by the Secretary;

(2) A consortium of such LEAs;

(3) An educational service agency or a nonprofit organization in partnership with such an LEA; or

(4) A grantee described in clause (1) or (2) in partnership with an SEA; and

(b) A majority of the schools to be served by the program are designated with a locale code of 32, 33, 41, 42, or 43, or a combination of such codes, as determined by the Secretary.

Applicants are encouraged to retrieve locale codes from the National Center for Education Statistics School District search tool (https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/), where districts can be looked up individually to retrieve locale codes, and the Public School search tool (https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/), where individual schools can be looked up to retrieve locale codes. More information on rural applicant eligibility will be in the application package for this competition.

Applications Available: May 25, 2023.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 22, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 1, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: October 2, 2023.

Pre-Application Information: The Department will post additional competition information for prospective applicants on the EIR program website:
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/innovation-early-learning/education-innovation-and-research-eir/fy-2023-competition/.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/23/2023-10998/applications-for-new-awards-education-innovation-and-research-eir-program-early-phase-grants

Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program-Expansion Grants

Eligible Applicants:

(a) An LEA;

(b) An SEA;

(d) A consortium of SEAs or LEAs;

(e) A nonprofit (as defined in this notice) organization; and

(f) An LEA, an SEA, the BIE, or a consortium described in clause (d), in partnership with—

(1) A nonprofit organization;

(2) A business;

(3) An educational service agency; or

(4) An IHE.

To qualify as a rural applicant under the EIR program, an applicant must meet both of the following requirements:

(a) The applicant is—

(1) An LEA with an urban-centric district locale code of 32, 33, 41, 42, or 43, as determined by the Secretary;

(2) A consortium of such LEAs;

(3) An educational service agency or a nonprofit organization in partnership with such an LEA; or

(4) A grantee described in clause (1) or (2) in partnership with an SEA; and

(b) A majority of the schools to be served by the program are designated with a locale code of 32, 33, 41, 42, or 43, or a combination of such codes, as determined by the Secretary.

Applications Available: May 25, 2023.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 22, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 12, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 11, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/23/2023-11000/applications-for-new-awards-education-innovation-and-research-eir-program-expansion-grants

Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program-Mid-Phase Grants

Purpose of Program: The EIR program, established under section 4611 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA), provides funding to create, develop, implement, replicate, or take to scale entrepreneurial, evidence-based (as defined in this notice), field-initiated innovations to improve student achievement and attainment for high-need students; and to rigorously evaluate such innovations. The EIR program is designed to generate and validate solutions to persistent education challenges and to support the expansion of those solutions to serve substantially more students.

Eligible Applicants:

(a) An LEA;

(b) An SEA;

(d) A consortium of SEAs or LEAs;

(e) A nonprofit organization; and

(f) An LEA, an SEA, the BIE, or a consortium described in clause (d), in partnership with—

(1) A nonprofit (as defined in this notice) organization;

(2) A business;

(3) An educational service agency; or

(4) An IHE.

To qualify as a rural applicant under the EIR program, an applicant must meet both of the following requirements:

(a) The applicant is—

(1) An LEA with an urban-centric district locale code of 32, 33, 41, 42, or 43, as determined by the Secretary;

(2) A consortium of such LEAs;

(3) An educational service agency or a nonprofit organization in partnership with such an LEA; or

(4) A grantee described in clause (1) or (2) in partnership with an SEA; and

(b) A majority of the schools to be served by the program are designated with a locale code of 32, 33, 41, 42, or 43, or a combination of such codes, as determined by the Secretary.

Applications Available: May 25, 2023.

Deadline for Notice of Intent To Apply: June 22, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 12, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 11, 2023.

Pre-Application Information: The Department will post additional competition information for prospective applicants on the EIR program website:

https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/innovation-early-learning/education-innovation-and-research-eir/fy-2023-competition/.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/23/2023-11001/applications-for-new-awards-education-innovation-and-research-eir-program-mid-phase-grants

Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program-Native American Teacher Retention Initiative

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Demonstration program is to provide financial assistance to projects that develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of Indian students attending preschool, elementary, and secondary schools.

Eligible Applicants: The following entities, either alone or in a consortium, are eligible under this program:

(a) A State educational agency.

(b) A local educational agency (LEA), including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law.

(d) An Indian organization.

(e) A federally supported elementary school or secondary school for Indian students.

Applications Available: May 23, 2023.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 22, 2023.

Date of Pre-Application Webinar: June 7, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 20, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/23/2023-10901/applications-for-new-awards-demonstration-grants-for-indian-children-and-youth-program-native

Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program

Purpose of Program: The purpose of TSL is to assist States, local educational agencies (LEAs), and nonprofit organizations to develop, implement, improve, or expand comprehensive performance-based compensation systems (PBCS) or human capital management systems (HCMS) for teachers, principals, or other school leaders (as defined in this notice) (especially for teachers, principals, or other school leaders in high-need schools who raise student growth and academic achievement and close the achievement gap between high- and low-performing students. In addition, a portion of TSL funds may be used to study the effectiveness, fairness, quality, consistency, and reliability of PBCS or HCMS for educators. Many of the terms used here are defined terms and can be found in the “Definitions” section of this notice.

Eligible Applicants:

(a) An LEA, including a charter school that is an LEA, or a consortium of LEAs;

(b) A State educational agency (SEA) or other State agency designated by the Chief Executive of a State to participate;

(d) A partnership consisting of—

(i) One or more agencies described in paragraph (a), (b), or (c); and

(ii) At least one nonprofit or for-profit entity.

Applications Available: May 24, 2023.

Pre-Application Webinars: The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education intends to post pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants for TSL grants. These informational webinars will be available on the TSL web page shortly after this notice is published in the Federal Register at oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/effective-educator-development-programs/teacher-and-school-leader-incentive-program/applicant-info-eligibility/. A TSL Frequently Asked Questions document will also be published on the TSL program web page as soon as it is available at https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/effective-educator-development-programs/teacher-and-school-leader-incentive-program/.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 7, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 28, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 28, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/24/2023-11083/applications-for-new-awards-teacher-and-school-leader-incentive-program

Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities-Preparation of Related Services Personnel Serving Children With Disabilities who Have High-Intensity Needs

Purpose of Program: The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for personnel preparation in early intervention, special education, related services, and regular education to work with children, including infants, toddlers, and youth, with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research, to be successful in serving those children.

Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are IHEs and private nonprofit organizations.

Applications Available: May 10, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 29, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 28, 2023.

For More Information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/10/2023-09954/applications-for-new-awards-personnel-development-to-improve-services-and-results-for-children-with#h-11

Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program-Grants for Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities

Purpose of Program: The Credit Enhancement program provides grants to eligible entities to demonstrate innovative methods of helping charter schools address the cost of acquiring, constructing, and renovating facilities by enhancing the availability of loans and bond financing.

Eligible Applicants: (a) A public entity, such as a State or local governmental entity; (b) A private, nonprofit entity; or (c) A consortium of entities described in (a) and (b).

Applications Available: May 10, 2023.

Notice of Intent to Apply: Applicants are strongly encouraged but not required to submit a notice of intent to apply by May 25, 2023. Applicants who do not meet this deadline may still apply.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 26, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 23, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/10/2023-09952/applications-for-new-awards-expanding-opportunity-through-quality-charter-schools-program-grants-for

Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program

Purpose of Program:The purpose of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program (TGIY) is to provide a funding opportunity for organizations that work directly with gang-involved youth to help such youth pursue higher education opportunities that will lead to certification or credentials. Such programs can include apprenticeships or other workforce preparation programs that promote job readiness upon completion of the program, while simultaneously providing essential wraparound services that include culturally competent social and emotional support.

Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are IHEs (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that are public or private nonprofit IHEs, and public and private nonprofit organizations and agencies that partner with institutions of higher education.

Applications Available: May 18, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 17, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 15, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/18/2023-10625/applications-for-new-awards-transitioning-gang-involved-youth-to-higher-education-program

Modeling and Simulation Program

Purpose of Program: The MSP is designed to promote the study of modeling and simulation at institutions of higher education (IHEs) through collaboration with new and existing programs, and specifically to promote the use of technology through the creation of accurate models that can simulate processes or recreate real life, by—

(a) Establishing a task force at the Department to raise awareness of and define the study of modeling and simulation;

(b) Providing grants to IHEs to develop new modeling and simulation degree programs; and

Eligible Applicants: A public or private nonprofit institution of higher education as defined in section 101(a) of the HEA. Applicants must be eligible to apply under either Absolute Priority 1 or Absolute Priority 2 as outlined in the

Absolute Priorities section. Applicants applying under Absolute Priority 1 must also be an institution of higher education that has—

(a) An established modeling and simulation degree program, including a major, minor, or career-track program; or

(b) An established modeling and simulation certificate or concentration program.

Applications Available: April 24, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 23, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 22, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/24/2023-08586/applications-for-new-awards-modeling-and-simulation-program

Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program

Purpose of Program: The DHSI Program provides grants to assist Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) with expanding educational opportunities for, and improving the academic attainment of, Hispanic students. DHSI Program grants enable HSIs to expand and enhance the academic offerings, program quality, faculty quality, and institutional stability of colleges and universities that are educating the largest enrollment of Hispanic college students and help large numbers of Hispanic students and other low-income individuals complete postsecondary degrees.

Eligible Applicants: (a) Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new Individual Development Grants under the DHSI Program. To be an eligible HSI, an IHE must—

(i) Have an enrollment of needy students, as defined in section 502(b) of the HEA (section 502(a)(2)(A)(i) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(i));

(ii) Have, except as provided in section 522(b) of the HEA, average education and general expenditures that are low, per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student, in comparison with the average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student of institutions that offer similar instruction (section 502(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(ii));

Applications Available: April 14, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 13, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 14, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/14/2023-07904/applications-for-new-awards-developing-hispanic-serving-institutions-program

Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.

Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are IHEs (as defined in section 101 of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that are public or private nonprofit IHEs, and public and private nonprofit organizations and agencies that partner with IHEs.

Applications Available: April 18, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 20, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 16, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/18/2023-08173/applications-for-new-awards-rural-postsecondary-and-economic-development-grant-program

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program, Part A

Purpose of Program: The ANNH Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) 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.

Eligible Applicants: This program is authorized by title III, part A, of the HEA. At the time of submission of their applications, applicants must certify that an Alaska Native-serving institution has an enrollment of undergraduate students that are at least 20 percent Alaska Native students or that a Native Hawaiian-serving institution has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 10 percent Native Hawaiian students. An assurance form, which is included in the application materials for this competition, must be signed by an official for the applicant and submitted with this application.

To qualify as an eligible institution under the ANNH Program, an institution also must—

(i) Be accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered;

(ii) Be legally authorized by the State in which it is located to be a junior or community college or to provide an educational program for which it awards a bachelor's degree;

(iii) Demonstrate that it (1) has an enrollment of needy students as described in 34 CFR 607.3; and (2) has low average education and general expenditures per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student as described in 34 CFR 607.4.

Applications Available: April 18, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 20, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 16, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/18/2023-08094/applications-for-new-awards-alaska-native-and-native-hawaiian-serving-institutions-program-part-a

Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities-Preparation of Early Intervention and Special Education Personnel Serving Children With Disabilities Who Have High-Intensity Needs

Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are IHEs and private nonprofit organizations.

Applications Available: April 19, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 13, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 14, 2023.

Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than April 24, 2023, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will post details on pre-recorded informational webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. Links to the webinars may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/osep/new-osep-grants.html.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/19/2023-08249/applications-for-new-awards-personnel-development-to-improve-services-and-results-for-children-with

Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program

Purpose of Program: The NASNTI Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) 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.

Eligible Applicants: This program is authorized by title III, part A, of the HEA. At the time of submission of their applications, applicants must certify their total undergraduate headcount enrollment and that not less than 10 percent of the IHE's enrollment is Native American. An official for the applicant must execute and submit an assurance form, which is included in the application materials for this competition.

Applications Available: April 12, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 12, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 10, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/12/2023-07685/applications-for-new-awards-native-american-serving-nontribal-institutions-program

Disability Innovation Fund, Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program, as provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. 117–103), is to support innovative (as defined in this notice) activities aimed at increasing competitive integrated employment (CIE) as defined in section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act) (29 U.S.C. 705(5)),[1] for youth and other individuals with disabilities.

Eligible Applicants: SVRAs and SEAs.

Applications Available: April 5, 2023.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: April 19, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 5, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/05/2023-07204/applications-for-new-awards-disability-innovation-fund-pathways-to-partnerships-innovative-model

Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity)

Purpose of Program: The CSP State Entity program, ALN 84.282A, is authorized under Title IV, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) (20 U.S.C. 7221-7221j). Through the CSP State Entity competition, the Department awards grants to State entities that, in turn, award subgrants to eligible applicants for the purpose of opening new charter schools and replicating and expanding high-quality charter schools. State entities also may use grant funds to provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and authorized public chartering agencies in opening new charter schools and replicating and expanding high-quality charter schools, and to work with authorized public chartering agencies in the State to improve authorizing quality, including developing capacity for, and conducting, fiscal oversight and auditing of charter schools. State Entity grant funds may also be used for grant administration, which may include technical assistance and monitoring of subgrants for performance and fiscal and regulatory compliance, as required under 2 CFR 200.332(d).

Eligible Entities: State entities in States with a specific State statute authorizing the granting of charters to schools.

Applications Available: March 20, 2023.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 5, 2023.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 2, 2023.

For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/20/2023-05612/application-for-new-awards-expanding-opportunity-through-quality-charter-schools-program-csp-grants

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