Promise Neighborhoods-84.215N
Promise Neighborhoods aims to boost academic and developmental outcomes for children in distressed U.S. communities by providing comprehensive, accessible support services and promoting school success.
Funder: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: June 22, 2026 (Notice of Intent to Apply) | August 6, 2026 (Full Application) | October 6, 2026 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $65 million; typical awards: $4–6 million each for up to 5 years; 9–12 awards expected.
Summary: Supports place-based, comprehensive strategies to improve academic and developmental outcomes for children and youth in distressed U.S. communities.
Key Information: Significant matching funds required (50–100% of award, depending on applicant type); strong partnerships and evidence-based approaches are essential.
Description
The Promise Neighborhoods program funds comprehensive, place-based initiatives to improve educational and developmental outcomes for children and youth in the nation’s most distressed communities. The program supports a continuum of high-quality services from birth through college and career, including early learning, K-12 education, family and community supports, and pathways to postsecondary success. Projects must address multiple indicators of community distress (e.g., poverty, academic underachievement, high rates of juvenile delinquency) and ensure that all strategies are accessible to children with disabilities and English learners.
Applicants are expected to establish strong, formal partnerships with local agencies and organizations, leverage community assets, and implement evidence-based interventions targeting measurable improvements in school readiness, academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall well-being.
