Funder: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 12, 2025 (Applications Open) | October 14, 2025 (Application Deadline) | December 11, 2025 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000,000 per award for up to 60 months; estimated total program funding is $253,000,000; 8–15 awards expected.
Summary: Supports scaling and evaluating evidence-based, field-initiated innovations to improve student achievement and attainment for high-need students, with a focus on literacy.
Key Information: 10% matching required (cash or in-kind); waivers available for exceptional circumstances.