OIE grants offer training and support to increase the number of qualified Native American teachers and administrators serving Native American students.
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Funder: Department of Education
Due Dates: May 13, 2025 (Application) | July 13, 2025 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000/year for up to 3 years (with possible 2-year renewal for induction services at up to $120,000/year); estimated average award $450,000; total program funding approx. $13M
Summary: Supports training and professional development to increase the number of qualified Native American teachers and administrators serving Native American students.
Key Information: Applicants who submitted before April 3, 2025 must resubmit by May 13, 2025 due to updated application instructions.
This program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education, provides discretionary grants to support the training and professional development of Native American individuals to become teachers and administrators. The goal is to increase the number of qualified Native educators and leaders serving Native American students, particularly in schools and districts with high proportions of Indian students. The program funds pre-service and induction activities, including support for degree completion, licensure, and job placement, as well as induction services for new teachers and administrators.