Funder: U.S. Department of Education

Due Dates: Closed (May 28, 2025)

Funding Amounts: $4.35 billion total program funding; awards to states varied, with at least 50% distributed as subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs)

Summary: Competitive grant program to encourage and reward states implementing ambitious education reforms in standards, teacher effectiveness, data systems, and turning around low-performing schools.

Key Information: Eligibility limited to U.S. states, D.C., and Puerto Rico; at least 50% of funds must be subgranted to LEAs.