U.S. Department of Education Grants

Open U.S. Department of Education grants

• Disability Innovation Fund: Creating a 21st Century Workforce (84.421F)

  Up to $10Mopen

  Disability Innovation Fund: Creating a 21st Century Workforce (84.421F) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. Supports projects that enhance c...

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• Comprehensive Centers Program

  Up to $6.0Mopen

  Comprehensive Centers Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes...

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• FIPSE Special Projects Program for AI Integration and AI Literacy in Postsecondary Education

  Up to $5.0Mopen

  The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Special Projects (FIPSE-SP) program is a major Department of Education initiative that in FY20...

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• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

  Up to $1.3Mopen

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program ...

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• Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program

  Up to $750Kopen

  Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. Provides fellowships to graduate students ...

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• Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Military Parent Technical Assistance Center CFDA Number 84.328R

  Up to $650Kopen

  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Military Parent T...

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• Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program

  Up to $600Kopen

  Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects a...

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• Federal Pell Grants

  Up to $7Kopen

  Federal Pell Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. Pell Grants are federal grants that do not have to be repaid and are available to el...

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• Federal Pell Grant Program

  Up to $7Kopen

  Federal Pell Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant for undergraduate students who d...

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• Federal Pell Grant

  Up to $7Kopen

  Federal Pell Grant is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. Federal Pell Grants are awarded to qualifying undergraduates pursuing their first bac...

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• Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants

  Up to $4Kopen

  Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. These grants are for underg...

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• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

  Up to $4Kopen

  Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. The FSEOG is for undergraduate students with ...

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• Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs)

  Deadline: Jun 5, 2026open

  Provides funding to organizations that assist parents of children with disabilities in understanding and participating in their children's education.

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• Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs)

  Deadline: Jun 5, 2026open

  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs...

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• State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program

  Deadline: Jun 16, 2026open

  State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Se...

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• Expanding Opportunities Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities (84.282A)

  Deadline: Jun 18, 2026open

  Expanding Opportunities Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities (84.282A) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education....

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• Workforce Pell Grants (Federal Pell Grant Expansion)

  Deadline: Jul 1, 2026open

  Workforce Pell Grants (Federal Pell Grant Expansion) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects ...

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• Technical Assistance & Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities

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  Technical Assistance & Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This...

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• Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools

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  Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High...

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• Perkins V Reserve Fund

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  Perkins V Reserve Fund is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. Supports career and technical education programs, including STEM integration, thr...

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What U.S. Department of Education funds

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How to apply for U.S. Department of Education grants

Most U.S. Department of Education applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.