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.
From Seedlings to Scale Grant Program and Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice
Purpose of Program: In awarding 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). The 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.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are organizations that have the demonstrated ability and capacity to conduct rigorous research and development. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education and non-profit, for-profit, public, or private entities.
Application Packages Available: June 20, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 15, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/17/2024-13268/applications-for-new-awards-from-seedlings-to-scale-grant-program-and-research-networks-focused-on
Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program
Purpose of Program: The Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs), or a consortia or system of such institutions, to advance systemic and sustainable
solutions to student basic needs insecurity through support programs that address the basic needs of students and to report on practices that improve outcomes for students.
Eligible Applicants: Community colleges (as defined in this notice), and two- and four-year public and private Historically Black colleges and universities (as defined in this notice), Tribal Colleges and Universities (as defined in this notice), other Minority-serving institutions (as defined in this notice), or a consortium or system of eligible institutions.
Applications Available: June 4, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 5, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: October 2, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/04/2024-12169/applications-for-new-awards-basic-needs-for-postsecondary-students-program
Student Support Services Program
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the SSS Program is to increase the number of disadvantaged students, including low-income college students, first-generation college students, and college students with disabilities, who successfully complete a program of study at the postsecondary level. The support services that are provided should increase the retention and graduation rates for these categories of students and facilitate their transfer from two-year to four-year colleges and universities. The support services should also foster an institutional climate that supports the success of students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are historically underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system, and other disconnected students. Student support services should also improve the financial and economic literacy of students.
Eligible Applicants: IHEs or combinations of IHEs.
Applications Available: May 1, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 15, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 13, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/01/2024-08328/applications-for-new-awards-student-support-services-program
Disability Innovation Fund-Creating a 21st Century Workforce of Youth and Adults With Disabilities Through the Transformation of Education, Career, and Competitive Integrated Employment Model Demonstration Project
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program, as provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), 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: State agencies or their equivalents under State law: (1) State Educational Agency; (2) State Juvenile Justice agency; (3) State Developmental Disabilities agency; (4) State Department of Health; (5) State Department of Human Services; or (6) Designated State unit for Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Public, Private and Nonprofit Entities, including Indian Tribes and Institutions of Higher Education.
Applications Available: April 9, 2024.
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: April 23, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 8, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/09/2024-07502/applications-for-new-awards-disability-innovation-fund-creating-a-21st-century-workforce-of-youth
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