Formative (Interim) Assessment Grant
Forecasted
The Formative (Interim) Assessment Grant from the Indiana Department of Education funds schools to implement research-based assessments and professional development to improve data-driven instruction and student achievement.
Funder: Indiana Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Vendor Registration/LOI) | January 2027 (Vendor Submission) | February 2027 (Vendor Appeal) | June 2027 (Grant Application)
Funding Amounts: Estimated $8–$16 per student per subject; allocations based on grade band and enrollment; not a competitive grant.
Summary: Supports Indiana schools in adopting high-quality formative, interim, and benchmark assessments plus professional development to advance data-driven instruction and student achievement.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm deadlines on the program page.
Description
The Formative (Interim) Assessment Grant, administered by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), provides funding for Indiana public, charter, and accredited non-public schools to implement approved formative, interim, and benchmark assessment programs. The grant also supports associated professional development, with the aim of increasing data-driven instructional practices and improving learning outcomes for students in kindergarten through grade ten. Programs funded must be approved by IDOE and aligned with Indiana Academic Standards and legislative requirements. The initiative includes universal screeners for early reading and mathematics, and is structured to help educators gather actionable evidence to inform classroom instruction and interventions.
