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ED — Department of Education
The Department of Education funds K-12, higher education, special education, and workforce development programs across the country.
ACTIVE GRANTS: 8 // TOTAL CAPACITY: $1,485,000,000 // STATUS: LIVE
Mission
To promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
Established 1979
Annual Budget $79 billion
Active Grants 8
Total Capacity $1,485,000,000
Department of Education: Key Programs & Funding Mechanisms
Title I Grants
Funding for schools serving high percentages of low-income students.
IDEA Special Education
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grants for special education services.
i3 / EIR Grants
Education Innovation and Research — scaling evidence-based educational interventions.
TRIO Programs
Outreach and student services for low-income, first-generation college students.
Active ED Grant Opportunities
SEC_ID: EDA-DISASTER-2025 See Registry
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
Award $1,447,000,000
Through this Disaster NOFO, EDA will award investments in regions experiencing severe economic distress or other economic harm res...
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SEC_ID: ED-GRANTS-060126-001 07/30/2026
OSERS-OSEP: National Technical Assistance Center for Postsecondary Education and Training for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Assistance Listing Number 84.326D
Award Agency Discretion
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SEC_ID: ED-GRANTS-060526-001 07/07/2026
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Centers Aligned with Areas for National Need (CAANN) Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.015C
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SEC_ID: PWEAA2023 See Registry
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
Award $30,000,000
PLEASE FIND THE NOFO IN THE 'DOCUMENTS' SECTION OF THIS POST This opportunity has been updated as of May 11, 2026 Program Overv...
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SEC_ID: ED-GRANTS-051326-001 07/13/2026
OSERS-OSEP: Expanding Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness of Special Education Teachers and Early Intervention Personnel Through Registered Apprenticeships, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.325J
Award $7,000,000
Program Description: The purposes of the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities prog...
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SEC_ID: ED-GRANTS-052026-001 07/20/2026
OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G
Award $1,000,000
Program Description: The purpose of this grant competition is to establish a National Assessment Center to improve children with d...
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SEC_ID: ED-GRANTS-061526-002 08/10/2026
OSERS-OSEP: National Center on Academic Interventions Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.326Q
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SEC_ID: ED-GRANTS-061526-001 07/15/2026
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE):Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange (MECE) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.021C
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ED Frequently Asked Questions
Can private schools receive Department of Education grants?
Private schools can receive some ED funding indirectly through programs like Title I (which allows services to eligible private school students) and IDEA. However, most competitive ED grants go to public schools, districts, state education agencies, and institutions of higher education.
What is the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant program?
EIR is the Department of Education's flagship competitive grant for scaling evidence-based educational interventions. It has three tiers: Early-Phase grants (up to $4M over 5 years) for promising but not yet rigorously evaluated interventions; Mid-Phase grants (up to $12M) for interventions with moderate evidence; and Expansion grants (up to $25M) for scaling proven interventions nationally. Eligible applicants include local education agencies, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education partnering with LEAs.
How do colleges and universities access federal Title IV and financial aid grants?
Institutions of higher education access federal student aid programs (Pell Grants, SEOG, Work-Study, and Direct Loans) through the Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office. Participation requires institutional eligibility determination, Program Participation Agreement (PPA) approval, and annual reporting through IPEDS. Competitive institutional grants — like TRIO Student Support Services, GEAR UP, and McNair Scholars — are applied for separately through Grants.gov. Eligibility for most institutional grants requires a current PPA and proof of nonprofit or public status.
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