Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): American History and Civics Education National Activities-Seminars; Assistance Listing Number 84.422C
This grant supports projects that develop or expand evidence-based, innovative teaching strategies for American history, civics, government, and geography in schools.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Department of Education has archived this opportunity.
Funder: U.S. Department of Education – Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: June 23, 2025 (Applications Open) | July 8, 2025 (Notice of Intent) | July 23, 2025 (Application Deadline) | August 22, 2025 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $14,200,000 | Expected awards: 5–10 | Award range: $500,000–$1,000,000/year (up to 36 months) | Max per award: $1,000,000/year
Summary: Supports evidence-based seminars for educators or students to innovate and improve American history, civics, government, and geography instruction in honor of the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
Key Information: No cost sharing/match required; open to IHEs and nonprofits/for-profits with relevant expertise.
Description
This program funds the development and implementation of innovative, evidence-based seminars for educators or students, focused on American history, civics, government, and geography. The seminars must commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and promote a deeper understanding of the nation's founding principles, constitutional heritage, and ongoing development. Projects should aim to improve teaching and learning outcomes in elementary and secondary education, with an emphasis on innovation, scalability, accountability, and reaching underserved populations.
The initiative prioritizes projects that:
- Directly commemorate the Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of the U.S.
- Focus on American political traditions, foundational documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights), and their evolution.
- Offer professional development or educational programs with measurable impact on knowledge and teaching quality.
- Demonstrate a rationale and evidence base for their approach.
Priority is given to applications from institutions of higher education with established academic units dedicated to civic thought, constitutional studies, American history, leadership, or economic liberty.
