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.
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
Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program
Purpose of Program: The Hawkins Program, authorized under part B of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), is designed to support comprehensive, high-quality State-accredited teacher preparation programs by creating centers of excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribal Colleges or Universities (TCUs); or Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), such as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Hawkins Program will help increase the number of, and retain, well-prepared teachers from diverse backgrounds, resulting in a more diverse teacher workforce prepared to teach in our Nation's most underserved elementary and secondary schools and close student opportunity and achievement gaps. This program focuses on the various aspects of the teacher preparation pipeline, including the recruitment, preparation, support, placement, retention, and retraining of teachers for and in under-resourced schools to support underserved students. Through this program, the Secretary seeks to fund applicants that propose to incorporate evidence-based practices into their teacher preparation program.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible institutions (as articulated under section 241(1) of the HEA) under the Hawkins Program include—
(i) An IHE that has a qualified teacher preparation program that is—
(A) A part B institution (as defined in section 322 of the HEA);
(B) A Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 502 of the HEA);
(C) A Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316 of the HEA);
(D) An Alaska Native-serving institution (as defined in section 317(b) of the HEA);
(E) A Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as defined in section 317(b) of the HEA);
(F) A Predominantly Black Institution (as defined in section 318 of the HEA);
(G) An Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (as defined in section 320(b) of the HEA); or
(H) A Native American-serving, nontribal institution (as defined in section 319 of the HEA);
(ii) A consortium of institutions described in paragraph (i); or
(iii) An institution described in paragraph (i), or a consortium described in paragraph (ii), in partnership with any other IHE, but only if the center of excellence established is located at an institution described in paragraph (i).
Applications Available: April 4, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 18, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 19, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/04/2024-07132/applications-for-new-awards-augustus-f-hawkins-centers-of-excellence-program#h-11
Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Program
Purpose of Program: The purposes of the TQP program are to improve student achievement; improve the quality of prospective and new teachers by improving the preparation of prospective teachers and enhancing professional development activities for new teachers; hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) accountable for preparing teachers who meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements; and recruit highly qualified individuals, including individuals of color and individuals from other occupations, into the teaching force.
Eligible Applicants: An eligible applicant must be an “eligible partnership” as defined in section 200(6) of the HEA. The term “eligible partnership” means an entity that—
(1) Must include—
(i) A high-need LEA;
(ii)(A) A high-need school or a consortium of high-need schools served by the high-need LEA; or
(B) As applicable, a high-need ECE program;
(iii) A partner institution;
(iv) A school, department, or program of education within such partner institution, which may include an existing teacher professional development program with proven outcomes within a four-year IHE that provides intensive and sustained collaboration between faculty and LEAs consistent with the requirements of title II of the HEA; and
(v) A school or department of arts and sciences within such partner institution; and
(2) May include any of the following:
(i) The Governor of the State.
(ii) The State educational agency (SEA).
(iii) The State board of education.
(iv) The State agency for higher education.
(v) A business.
(vi) A public or private nonprofit educational organization.
(vii) An educational service agency.
(viii) A teacher organization.
(ix) A high-performing LEA, or a consortium of such LEAs, that can serve as a resource to the partnership.
(x) A charter school.
(xi) A school or department within the partner institution that focuses on psychology and human development.
(xii) A school or department within the partner institution with comparable expertise in the disciplines of teaching, learning, and child and adolescent development.
(xiii) An entity operating a program that provides alternative routes to State certification of teachers.
Applications Available: April 4, 2024.
Deadline for notice of intent to apply: Applicants are strongly encouraged, but not required, to submit a notice of intent to apply by May 6, 2024.
Deadline for transmittal of applications: June 3, 2024.
Deadline for intergovernmental review: August 2, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/04/2024-07183/applications-for-new-awards-teacher-quality-partnership-grant-program
Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities-National Center on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority Serving Institutions To Diversify the Workforce Serving Children With Disabilities
Eligible Applicants: HBCUs, TCCUs, MSIs, and private nonprofit organizations that have legal authority to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with the Federal Government on behalf of an HBCU, TCCU, or MSI.
Applications Available: March 19, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 15, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 29, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/19/2024-05767/applications-for-new-awards-personnel-development-to-improve-services-and-results-for-children-with
Technical Assistance and Dissemination To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities-The National Center for Systemic Improvement
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program is to promote academic achievement and to improve results for children with disabilities by providing TA, supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities that are supported by scientifically based research.
Eligible Applicants: SEAs; LEAs, including public charter schools that operate as LEAs under State law; IHEs; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
Applications Available: March 21, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 20, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 19, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/21/2024-05979/applications-for-new-awards-technical-assistance-and-dissemination-to-improve-services-and-results
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (Partnership 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) Partnerships consisting of at least one degree-granting institution of higher education (IHE) and at least one local educational agency (LEA).
Eligible Applicants: Partnerships consisting of (a) at least one degree-granting IHE and (b) at least one LEA. Partnerships may include not less than two other community organizations or entities, such as businesses, professional organizations, State agencies, institutions or agencies sponsoring programs authorized under the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program authorized in part A, subpart 4, of title IV of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1070c et seq.), or other public or private agencies or organizations (20 U.S.C. 1070a–21(c)(2)).
Applications Available: March 8, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 7, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 8, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/08/2024-04913/applications-for-new-awards-gaining-early-awareness-and-readiness-for-undergraduate-programs
Competitive Grants for State Assessments Program
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the CGSA program is to enhance the quality of assessment instruments and assessment systems used by States for measuring the academic achievement and growth of elementary and secondary school students.
Eligible Applicants: SEAs, as defined in section 8101(49) of the ESEA, of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and consortia of such SEAs.
Applications Available: March 8, 2024.
Deadline for Notice of Intent To Apply: April 8, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 22, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 22, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/08/2024-04972/applications-for-new-awards-competitive-grants-for-state-assessments-program
National Professional Development
Purpose of Program: Under the NPD program, authorized by sections (1)(C) and 3131 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), the Department awards grants to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education (IHEs) and public and private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State educational agencies (SEAs) and/or local educational agencies (LEAs) to implement pre-service and in-service professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards. Grants awarded under this program may be used for effective pre-service professional development programs that will increase the number and diversity of fully licensed or certified bilingual or multilingual teachers. The purpose of the grants to be awarded under this competition is to increase the number of bilingual and multilingual teachers supporting ELs.
Eligible Applicants: IHEs, or public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with LEAs or SEAs.
Applications Available: March 12, 2024.
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: April 11, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 13, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 10, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/12/2024-05206/applications-for-new-awards-national-professional-development
Braille Training Program
Purpose of Program: The Braille Training program offers financial assistance to projects that will (1) provide training in the use of braille for personnel providing vocational rehabilitation (VR) services or educational services to youth and adults who are blind; (2) develop braille training materials; (3) develop methods used to teach braille; and (4) develop activities used to promote the knowledge and use of braille and nonvisual access technology for youth and adults who are blind.
Eligible Applicants: States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education.
Applications Available: March 13, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 13, 2024.
Date of Pre-Application Meeting: No later than March 18, 2024, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) will post a PowerPoint Presentation specifically about the Braille Training program at
https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info. In addition to posting the PowerPoint, OSERS will conduct a pre-application meeting specific to this competition via conference call to respond to questions. Information about the pre-application meeting will be available at https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info prior to the date of the call. OSERS invites you to send questions to 84.235E@ed.gov in advance of the pre-application conference call. A summary of questions and responses will be available at https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info within six business days after the pre-application conference call.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 11, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/13/2024-05290/applications-for-new-awards-braille-training-program
Magnet Schools Assistance Program
Purpose of Program: MSAP, authorized under title IV, part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), provides grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) and consortia of LEAs to create or revise magnet schools under required or voluntary desegregation plans.
Eligible Applicants: LEAs or consortia of LEAs implementing a desegregation plan as specified in section III, paragraph 4 of this notice.
Applications Available: March 14, 2024.
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: April 29, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 13, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 12, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/14/2024-05420/applications-for-new-awards-magnet-schools-assistance-program
Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans Program
Purpose of Program: The purposes of the PPOHA Program are to: (1) expand postbaccalaureate educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic students; and (2) expand the postbaccalaureate academic offerings, as well as enhance the program quality, at the institutions of higher education (IHEs) that are educating the majority of Hispanic college students and helping large numbers of Hispanic and low-income students complete postsecondary degrees.
Eligible Applicants: IHEs that (a) qualify as an eligible HSI and (b) offer a postbaccalaureate certificate or postbaccalaureate degree program are eligible to apply for new grants under the PPOHA Program. See section 512(b) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1102a(b)).
Applications Available: March 14, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 13, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 12, 2024.
Deadline for Optional Notice of Intent to Apply: May 3, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/14/2024-05463/applications-for-new-awards-promoting-postbaccalaureate-opportunities-for-hispanic-americans-program
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program-Stepping-Up Technology Implementation
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (ETechM2 Program) is to improve results for children with disabilities by (1) promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; (2) supporting educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom for children with disabilities; (3) providing support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom; and (4) providing accessible educational materials to children with disabilities in a timely manner.
Eligible Applicants: SEAs; LEAs, including public charter schools that operate as LEAs under State law; IHEs; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
Applications Available: March 1, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 30, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 1, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/01/2024-04316/applications-for-new-awards-educational-technology-media-and-materials-for-individuals-with
Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program
Purpose of Program: The MHSP Program provides competitive grants to support and demonstrate innovative partnerships to train school-based mental health services providers (as defined in section 4102 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA)) (services providers) for employment in schools and local educational agencies (LEAs). The goal of this program is to increase the number and diversity of high-quality, trained providers available to address the shortages of mental health services professionals in schools served by high-need LEAs (as defined in this notice). The partnerships must include (1) one or more high-need LEAs or a State educational agency (SEA) on behalf of one or more high-need LEAs and (2) one or more eligible institutions of higher education (eligible IHE) (as defined in this notice).
Eligible Applicants: High-need LEAs, SEAs on behalf of one or more high-need LEAs, and IHEs. High-need LEA applicants and SEA applicants on behalf of one or more high-need LEAs must propose to work in partnership with an eligible IHE, which may include institutions that serve diverse learners such as an HBCU (as defined in 34 CFR 608.2), TCU (as defined in section 316(b)(3) of the HEA), or other MSI (as defined in sections 316 through 320 of part A of title III, under part B of title III, or under title V of the HEA). Eligible IHE applicants must propose to work in partnership with one or more high-need LEAs or a SEA.
Applications Available: March 1, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 15, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 15, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/01/2024-04356/applications-for-new-awards-mental-health-service-professional-demonstration-grant-program
School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program
Purpose of Program: The SBMH program provides competitive grants to State educational agencies (SEAs) (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801(30)), local educational agencies (LEAs) (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801(49), and consortia of LEAs to increase the number of credentialed (as defined in this document) school-based mental health services providers (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7112(6)) providing mental health services to students in LEAs with demonstrated need (as defined in this document).
Eligible Applicants: SEAs, as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801(49), or LEAs, as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801(30), including consortia of LEAs.
Applications Available: March 1, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 30, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 1, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/01/2024-04358/applications-for-new-awards-school-based-mental-health-services-grant-program
Technical Assistance and Dissemination To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities-National Center on Rigorous Comprehensive Education for Students With Disabilities
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program is to promote academic achievement and to improve results for children with disabilities by providing TA, supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities that are supported by scientifically based research.
Eligible Applicants: SEAs; State lead agencies under Part C of the IDEA; LEAs, including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; IHEs; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
Applications Available: February 22, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 22, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 21, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/22/2024-03595/applications-for-new-awards-technical-assistance-and-dissemination-to-improve-services-and-results
Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Fellowship Program
Purpose of Program: The Fulbright-Hays FRA Fellowship Program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund fellowships for faculty members seeking to improve their area studies and foreign language skills by conducting research abroad. The program is designed to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs). Eligible faculty members at the IHE submit their individual research narratives and application forms to their home IHE representative, who compiles all research narratives from faculty and incorporates them into the grant application package that the institution submits electronically through the Department's G6 system on behalf of all applicant faculty.
Applications Available: February 23, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 23, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/23/2024-03156/applications-for-new-awards-fulbright-hays-faculty-research-abroad-fra-fellowship-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.
Applications Available: February 27, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 29, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 26, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/27/2024-03946/applications-for-new-awards-alaska-native-and-native-hawaiian-serving-institutions-program-part-a
Technical Assistance and Dissemination To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities-Model Demonstration Projects to Develop Equitable Family Engagement With Underserved Families of Children With Disabilities
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program is to promote academic achievement and to improve results for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance (TA), supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities that are supported by scientifically based research.
Eligible Applicants: SEAs; LEAs, including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; IHEs; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
Applications Available: February 14, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 24, 2024.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 24, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/14/2024-02973/applications-for-new-awards-technical-assistance-and-dissemination-to-improve-services-and-results
Office of Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Purpose of Program: The Formula Grants program provides grants to support local educational agencies (LEAs), Indian Tribes and organizations, and other eligible entities in developing and implementing elementary and secondary school programs that serve Indian students. These funds must be used to support comprehensive programs that are designed to meet the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students and ensure that all students meet challenging State academic standards. The information gathered from the project's final annual performance report (APR) will be utilized to complete OIE's required annual reporting. Specifically, that report covers the Secretary's established performance measures for assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Formula Grants program as detailed in this notice.
Eligible Applicants: The following entities are eligible under this program: certain LEAs, as prescribed by ESEA section 6112(b), including charter schools authorized as LEAs under State law; certain schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education of the U.S. Department of the Interior (BIE), as prescribed by ESEA section 6113(d); Indian Tribes and IOs under certain conditions, as prescribed by ESEA section 6112(c); and ICBOs, as prescribed by ESEA section 6112(d). Consortia of two or more eligible entities are also eligible under certain circumstances, as prescribed by ESEA section 6112(a)(4).
Part I of Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE) Applications Available: February 5, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of EASIE Part I: March 8, 2024.
Part II of EASIE Applications Available: April 1, 2024.
Deadline for Transmittal of EASIE Part II: May 10, 2024.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/28/2023-28597/applications-for-new-awards-office-of-indian-education-formula-grants-to-local-educational-agencies
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
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