Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Indian Education (OIE): Indian Education Discretionary Grants Program: Professional Development Program (PD)--Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI) 84.299B
This grant aims to improve skills of Native American educators and retain effective teachers/leaders who help low-achieving Native students succeed academically.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Department of Education has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Department of Education
Due Dates: April 18, 2025 (Notice of Intent) | May 13, 2025 (Application) | July 13, 2025 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award (typical range: $400,000–$500,000); project period up to 36 months, renewable for up to 24 additional months; estimated 29 awards; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports projects to improve skills and retention of Native American educators and school leaders serving low-achieving Native students.
Key Information: Applicants who submitted before April 3, 2025 must resubmit by May 13, 2025 due to program corrections.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education, funds projects designed to improve the skills and retention of qualified Native American educators, principals, and school leaders. The program specifically targets the retention of effective educators who have a record of success in helping low-achieving Native students improve their academic achievement, outcomes, and preparation for postsecondary education or employment.
Projects must focus on retaining educators in local educational agencies (LEAs) that serve a high proportion of Indian students, with an emphasis on building teacher leadership models and supporting professional growth for educators from underrepresented backgrounds and their communities. The initiative aims to address the shortage of Native American educators and expand their impact on Native students’ education.
