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 (project period up to 60 months); estimated total program funding $253,000,000; 8–15 awards expected.
Summary: Supports scaling and rigorous evaluation of evidence-based innovations to improve achievement for high-need students, with a focus on literacy.
Key Information: 10% matching required (may be waived in exceptional cases); must serve high-need students; independent evaluation required.