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Grant Opportunities - Education Newsletter for Sunday May 17, 2026 ( 13 items )  

D.O.E. Unveils $65 Million Initiative to Transform Distressed Communities Through Promise Neighborhoods
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Education has announced a funding opportunity through its Promise Neighborhoods program, aiming to enhance the academic and developmental outcomes for children and youth in the nation's most challenged communities. With an estimated total funding pool of $65 million, the initiative is expected to support approximately 12 awards. Eligible applicants for the Promise Neighborhoods grant include institutions of higher education, Indian Tribes or Tribal o  more

DOE Grants $1.5 Million to Enhance Literacy for Students with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Education, through its Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), has announced a funding opportunity under the Comprehensive Centers Program. This initiative, designated with Assistance Listing Number 84.283D, will award a single grant of up to $1.5 million to establish a National Comprehensive Center focused on Improving Literacy for Students with Disabilities. The primary aim of this grant is to provide vital capacity-building services t  more

DOL Grant Program Enhances Career Pathways for Students
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, has announced the Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program (84.424J), aimed at enriching career exploration opportunities for elementary and secondary students. With an expected total funding pool of $44 million, the program will provide competitive grants to eligible states, with an award ceiling of $9 million. This initiative is designed to integrate career exploration into statewide  more

DOL Grants $180,000 to $550,000 for High School Equivalency Programs
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, has unveiled the High School Equivalency Program 84.141A. This grant opportunity aims to enhance educational access for out-of-school youth, providing critical support for programs that assist individuals in obtaining their high school equivalency credentials. With awards ranging from $180,000 to $550,000, the initiative seeks to alleviate barriers to education and facilitate pathways f  more

DOL Grants College Assistance Migrant Program to Support Educational Opportunities
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, has unveiled the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) aimed at providing essential support for students from migrant or seasonal farmworking backgrounds. This initiative offers funding ranging from $180,000 to $550,000 to eligible organizations looking to enhance educational access and opportunities for these underserved youth. CAMP is designed to assist students in their pursuit o  more

DOL Supports Teacher Quality Through $70 Million TQP Program Competition
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, has announced the FY 26 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program Competition, aimed at improving student achievement by enhancing teacher preparation and professional development. With an estimated total funding of $70 million, the program is designed to hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education accountable for meeting State certification and licensure   more

ED Grant Opportunity: Enhancing Workforce Readiness of Special Education Teachers Through Registered Apprenticeships
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Education has announced a grant opportunity aimed at expanding career pathways for special education teachers and early intervention personnel through registered apprenticeships. This initiative, known as OSERS-OSEP, offers a total estimated funding pool of $7 million, with an award ceiling of $1 million per project. Eligible applicants for this competitive grant include state educational agencies (SEAs), IDEA Part C lead agencies, and state apprenti  more

ED Seeks Partnerships to Prepare Personnel for Special Education and Early Intervention
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the quality of services for children with disabilities through its Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel program. With an estimated total funding of $8.8 million available, the initiative will fund approximately 35 awards, each with a ceiling of $350,000. Eligible applicants for this grant include institutions of higher education and  more

HHS Funds Initiative to Enhance Early Childhood Education Through Ready To Learn Programming
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, has announced the Ready To Learn (RTL) Programming grant, aimed at promoting school readiness and academic achievement for preschool and elementary school children. With a total estimated funding of $31 million, the initiative is set to award up to three grants aimed at the development and dissemination of educational content accessible to disadvantaged families. Eli  more

HHS Promotes Educational Equity through $65 Million Promise Neighborhoods Grant Initiative
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, has announced a major funding opportunity as part of its Promise Neighborhoods program. With an estimated total funding pool of $65 million, the initiative aims to enhance the academic and developmental outcomes for children and youth residing in the nation's most distressed communities. The Promise Neighborhoods program is designed to ensure school readiness, promot  more

OESE Expands Support for Educational Initiatives with Comprehensive Centers Program
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Education, through its Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), has announced the availability of funding under the Comprehensive Centers Program, designated by Assistance Listing Number 84.283B. This initiative aims to provide tailored support services to state and local educational agencies, fostering improvements in teaching and learning across the nation's schools. The program is designed to assist educational systems in implementing   more

U.S. Dept. of Ed. Announces $31 Million Grant for Ready to Learn Programming
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled the Ready to Learn (RTL) Programming grant, aimed at enhancing school readiness and academic success among disadvantaged preschool and elementary school children. With an estimated total funding allocation of $31 million, the initiative expects to distribute awards to two qualified public telecommunications entities capable of creating high-quality educational television programming. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a prove  more

U.S. State Department Supports American Spaces Programming in Zambia
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Zambia, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing American Spaces programming. This initiative seeks to foster community engagement and promote educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Zambia. The grant, titled PDS Lusaka and ZUEA American Spaces Programming, offers financial support ranging from $10,000 to $29,409. It welcomes proposals that focus on innovative projects designed   more