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.
Education Research and Development Center Program
Purpose of Program: In awarding the grants, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) intends to provide national leadership in expanding knowledge and understanding of (1) education outcomes for all learners from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education, and (2) employment and wage outcomes when relevant (such as for those engaged in career and technical, postsecondary, or adult education). IES research grant programs are designed to provide interested individuals and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all learners. These interested individuals include parents, educators, learners, researchers, and policymakers. In carrying out its grant programs, IES provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need.
The dates when applications are available and the deadlines for transmittal of applications invited under this notice are indicated in the chart at the end of this notice and in the Request for Applications (RFA) that is posted at the following website: https://ies.ed.gov/funding.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/27/2023-26008/applications-for-new-awards-education-research-and-development-center-program
Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs-Native American Language Program
Purpose of Program: The purposes of this program are to (1) support schools that use Native American and Alaska Native languages as the primary language of instruction; (2) maintain, protect, and promote the rights and freedom of Native Americans and Alaska Natives to use, practice, maintain, and revitalize their languages, as envisioned in the Native American Languages Act of 1990 (25 U.S.C. 2901, et seq.); and (3) support the Nation's First Peoples' efforts to maintain and revitalize their languages and cultures, and to improve educational opportunities and student outcomes within Native American and Alaska Native communities.
Eligible Applicants: The following entities, either alone or in a consortium, that have a plan to develop and maintain, or to improve and expand, programs that support the entity's use of a Native American or Alaska Native language as the primary language of instruction in one or more elementary or secondary schools (or both) are eligible under this program:
(a) An Indian Tribe.
(b) A Tribal College or University (TCU).
(c) A Tribal education agency.
(d) An LEA, including a public charter school that is an LEA under State law.
(e) A school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).
(f) An Alaska Native Regional Corporation (as described in section 3(g) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(g))).
(g) A private, Tribal, or Alaska Native nonprofit organization.
(h) A non-Tribal for-profit organization.
Applications Available: November 28, 2023.
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: January 17, 2024.
Date of Pre-Application Meeting: December 26, 2023.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 7, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 6, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/28/2023-26216/applications-for-new-awards-indian-education-discretionary-grants-programs-native-american-language
High School Equivalency Program
Purpose of Program: The HEP is designed to assist migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or immediate family members of such workers) to obtain the equivalent of a secondary school diploma and subsequently to gain improved employment, enter military service, or be placed in an institution of higher education (IHE) or other postsecondary education or training.
Eligible Applicants: An IHE (as defined in section 101 and 102 of the HEA) or a private nonprofit (as those terms are defined in 34 CFR 77.1) organization may apply for a grant to operate a HEP project. If a private nonprofit organization other than an IHE applies for a HEP grant, that organization must plan the project in cooperation with an IHE and must propose to operate some aspects of the project with the facilities of that IHE.
Applications Available: November 17, 2023.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 16, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 13, 2024.
Pre-Application Webinar Information: The Department will hold a pre-application workshop via webinar for prospective applicants. The date and time of the workshop will be announced on the Department's website at:
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-migrant-education/high-school-equivalency-program/applicant-information-high-school-equivalency-program/.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/14/2023-25001/applications-for-new-awards-high-school-equivalency-program
College Assistance Migrant Program
Purpose of Program: The CAMP is designed to assist migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or immediate family members of such workers) who are enrolled or are admitted for enrollment on a full-time basis at an institution of higher education (IHE) to complete their first academic year.
Eligible Applicants: An IHE (as defined in section 101 and 102 of the HEA) or a private nonprofit (as those terms are defined in 34 CFR 77.1) organization may apply for a grant to operate a CAMP project. If a private nonprofit organization other than an IHE applies for a CAMP grant, that organization must plan the project in cooperation with an IHE and must propose to operate the project with the facilities of that IHE.
Applications Available: November 17, 2023.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 16, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 13, 2024.
Pre-Application Webinar Information: The Department will hold a pre-application workshop via webinar for prospective applicants. The date and time of the workshop will be announced on the Department's website at:
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-migrant-education/college-assistance-migrant-program/applicant-information-college-assistance-migrant-program/.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/14/2023-24999/applications-for-new-awards-college-assistance-migrant-program
Alaska Native Education Program
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the ANE program is to support innovative projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Natives. These projects must include the activities authorized under section 6304(a)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), and may include one or more of the activities authorized under section 6304(a)(3) of the ESEA, including, but not limited to, curriculum development, training and professional development, early childhood and parent outreach, and enrichment programs.
Eligible Applicants:
(a) Alaska Native organizations with experience operating programs that fulfill the purposes of the ANE program;
(b) Alaska Native organizations that do not have experience operating programs that fulfill the purposes of the ANE program, but are in partnership with—
(i) An SEA or LEA; or
(ii) An Alaska Native organization that operates a program that fulfills the purposes of the ANE program; or
(c) An entity located in Alaska, and predominately governed by Alaska Natives, that does not meet the definition of an Alaska Native organization but—
(i) Has experience operating programs that fulfill the purposes of the ANE program; and
(ii) Is granted an official charter or sanction from at least one Alaska Native Tribe or Alaska Native organization to carry out programs that meet the purposes of the ANE program.
Applications Available: November 20, 2023.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: February 13, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: April 15, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/15/2023-25125/applications-for-new-awards-alaska-native-education-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: November 16, 2023.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 16, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 15, 2024.
Pre-Application Webinar Information: No later than November 21, 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/2023/11/16/2023-25307/applications-for-new-awards-personnel-development-to-improve-services-and-results-for-children-with
Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants)
Purpose of Program: The CSP CMO Grant program (ALN 84.282M) 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 CSP CMO Grants, the Department awards grants to charter management organizations (CMOs) on a competitive basis to enable them to replicate or expand one or more high-quality charter schools. Grant funds may be used to significantly increase the enrollment of, or add one or more grades to, an existing high-quality charter school or to open one or more new charter schools or new campuses of a high-quality charter school based on the educational model of an existing high-quality charter school. Charter schools that receive financial assistance through CSP CMO Grants provide elementary or secondary education programs, or both, and may also serve students in early childhood education programs or postsecondary students, consistent with the terms of their charter.
Eligible Applicants: CMOs. Eligible applicants may apply individually or as part of a group or consortium.
Applications Available: September 26, 2023.
Notice of Intent to Apply: Applicants are strongly encouraged but not required to submit a notice of intent to apply by October 2, 2023. Applicants that do not meet this deadline may still apply.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 5, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 5, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/26/2023-20838/applications-for-new-awards-expanding-opportunity-through-quality-charter-schools-program-csp-grants
Education Research Grant Programs
Purpose of Program: In awarding the research grants, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) intends to provide national leadership in expanding knowledge and understanding of (1) education outcomes for all learners from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education, and (2) employment and wage outcomes when relevant (such as for those engaged in career and technical, postsecondary, or adult education). IES research grant programs are designed to provide interested individuals and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all learners. These interested individuals include parents, educators, learners, researchers, and policymakers. In carrying out its grant programs, IES provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. In awarding research training grant programs, IES aims to prepare individuals to conduct rigorous and relevant education and special education research that advances knowledge within the field and addresses issues important to education policymakers and practitioners.
Eligible Applicants: For the Early Career Development and Mentoring Program for Faculty at Minority-Serving Institutions under the Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences competition (ALN 84.305B), applicants must be a minority-serving institution (MSI) located in the territorial United States that confers bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in academic fields relevant to education. For the Methods Training for Education Researchers topic under the Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences competition (ALN 84.305B), applicants must be located in the territorial United States and have the ability and capacity to conduct training in scientific research methods for education research.
For all other competitions in this notice, applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct rigorous research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private agencies and institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities.
Applications Available: September 11, 2023.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 11, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/11/2023-19497/applications-for-new-awards-education-research-grant-programs
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