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Competitive Grants for State Assessments | U.S. Department of Education Competitive Grants for State Assessments Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) State Educational Agencies (SEAs) Estimated Total Grant Funding Expected Number Of Awards 06/16/2026 - 11:59 PM EDT Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance Applicant Information and Eligibility The purpose of the Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA) program is to enhance the quality of assessment instruments and assessment systems used by States for measuring the academic achievement of elementary and secondary school students.
This program is authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This program replaces a similar program, the Enhanced Assessment Grants (EAG) program authorized by the ESEA as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
Projects that address program objectives by producing significant research methodologies products or tools, regarding assessment systems, or assessments.
An eligible applicant awarded a grant under this program must propose activities that fit one or more of the following categories: Developing or improving assessments for English learners, including assessments of English language proficiency as required under ESEA section 1111(b)(2)(G) and academic assessments in languages other than English to meet the State's obligations under ESEA section 1111(b)(2)(F).
Developing or improving models to measure and assess student progress or student growth on State assessments under ESEA section 1111(b)(2) and other assessments not required under ESEA section 1111(b)(2).
Developing or improving assessments for children with disabilities, including alternate assessments aligned to alternate academic achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities described in ESEA section 1111(b)(2)(D), and using the principles of universal design for learning.
Allowing for collaboration with institutions of higher education, other research institutions, or other organizations to improve the quality, validity, and reliability of State academic assessments beyond the requirements for such assessments described in ESEA section 1111(b)(2). Measuring student academic achievement using multiple measures of student academic achievement from multiple sources.
Evaluating student academic achievement through the development of comprehensive academic assessment instruments (such as performance and technology-based academic assessments, computer adaptive assessments, projects, or extended performance task assessments) that emphasize the mastery of standards and aligned competencies in a competency-based education model.
Proficiency on State assessments required under Title I, Part A, of the ESEA is the primary indicator in the ESEA of student academic achievement and, hence, the primary measure of State success in meeting the goals of ESEA.
In view of the critical importance of these State assessments, section 6361 provides formula grants to all SEAs, and section 6363 authorizes the Secretary to make competitive grant awards to State educational agencies (SEAs) to help them enhance the quality of assessment and accountability systems. Formula Grants for State Assessments , Title I, Part B of the ESEA.
Awarded through a competition in 2024 Abstracts for 2024 Competitive Grant Awards Lead State Award Amount Arkansas Department of Education $3,641,720 Connecticut State Department of Education $1,238,363 Indiana Department of Education $2,986,685 Kansas State Department of Education $2,206,425 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $3,944,375 Minnesota Department of Education $3,999,688 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $995,587 Montana Office of Public Instruction $3,999,974 Nebraska Department of Education $2,908,565 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction $3,989,451 Awarded through a competition in 2022 Abstracts for 2022 Competitive Grant Awards Lead State Award Amount Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education $2,145,418 Hawaii Department of Education $2,998,466 Illinois State Board of Education $3,000,000 Kentucky Department of Education $3,000,000 Louisiana Department of Education $2,943,173 Louisiana Department of Education $2,953,137 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $2,544,344 Montana Office of Public Instruction $2,967,259 Nebraska Department of Education $2,999,858 New York State Education Department $2,999,713 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction $2,988,951* *a partial award of $1,171,196 was made with FY 22 funds; and a supplemental award of $1,817,755 was subsequently made using FY23 funds.
Awarded through a competition in 2020 Abstracts for 2020 Competitive Grant State Assessment Awards Lead State Award Amount Nebraska Department of Education $2,999,878 Hawaii Department of Education $500,000 Louisiana Department of Education $2,948,166 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $2,891,504 Texas Education Agency $3,000,000 Awarded through a competition in 2019 Abstracts for 2019 Competitive Grant State Assessment Awards Lead State Award Amount Iowa Department of Education $7,823,519 Mississippi State Department of Education $2,376,010 Minnesota Department of Education $3,998,938 Awards made under the predecessor to the Competitive Grants for State Assessments program, the Enhanced Assessment Grants (EAG) Awarded through a competition in 2016 Abstracts for 2016 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Lead State Award Amount Maryland State Department of Education $3,843,805 Nebraska Department of Education $3,987,395 Awarded through a competition in 2015 Abstracts for 2015 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Lead State Award Amount Arizona State Department of Education $1,977,086 California Department of Education For the State Board of Education $2,690,672 Kansas State Education Agency $5,816,159 Michigan Education Agency $4,341,835 Minnesota Education Agency $2,961,888 Awarded through a competition in 2013 Abstracts for Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards made in 2013 Lead State Award Amount Maryland State Department of Education $4,999,994 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction $6,131,422 Texas Education Agency $3,988,124 2011 Funds (awarded through competitions in 2012) Abstracts for FY 2011 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Lead State Award Amount Kansas State Department of Education $1,757,103 Maryland State Department of Education $1,926,577 Oregon Department of Education $6,273,320 2010 Funds (awarded through a competition in 2011) Abstract for FY 2010 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Lead State Award Amount Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction $10,486,195 Abstracts for FY 2009 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Abstracts for FY 2008 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Abstracts for FY 2007 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Abstracts for FY 2006 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Abstracts for FY 2005 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Revised 2003 Performance Plan Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended Title I, Part B, Section 6363(b)(1): Competitive Grants for State Assessments The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
The Education Department suspension and debarment regulations in 2 CFR part 3485.
Program-Specific Regulations Notice of final priorities (May 1, 2020) Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria (August 8, 2016) Notice of final priorities, requirement, definitions, and selection criteria (May 23, 2013) | PDF Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria(April 30, 2012) PDF Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria(April 19, 2011) (PDF) Notice of final requirements for optional State consolidated applications submitted under section 9302 of the ESEA see Appendix E (May 22, 2002) PDF FY 2021 and 2022 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2022 Estimated Available Funds: $29,200,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 Number of Awards: 9-10 FY 2019 and 2020 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2020 Estimated Available Funds: $12,300,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $750,000 to $3,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 Number of Awards: 4-6 FY 2018 and 2019 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2019 Estimated Available Funds: $17,622,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $1,000,000 to $4,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 FY 2016 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2016 Estimated Available Funds: $8,860,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $100,000 to $4,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 Estimated Number of Awards: 3-6 Note: funding under the predecessor to the Competitive Grants for State Assessments program, the Enhanced Assessment Grants (EAG) FY 2014 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2015 Estimated Available Funds: $8,495,000 to $17,870.
000 Estimated Range of Awards: $1,000,000 to $6,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 Estimated Number of Awards: 3-6 Note: The Department is not bound by these estimates.
FY 2012 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2013 Estimated Available Funds: $9,200,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $4,200,000 to 5,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $4,600,000 Estimated Number of Awards: 2 Note: The Department is not bound by these estimates.
FY 2011 Funds Awarded through Competitions in 2012 Available Funds: $9,900,000 EAG English Language Proficiency (ELP) Competition Size of Award: $6,273,320 EAG Accessibility Competition Range of Awards: $1,757,103 to $1,926,577 FY 2010 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2011 Size of Award $10,486,195 Range of Awards: $930,982 to $1,918,845 Available Funds: $8,732,480 Range of Awards: $789,179 to $1,961,563 Available Funds: $7,563,200 Range of Awards: $1,220,427 to $1,729,088 Available Funds: $7,563,200 Range of Awards: $708,537 to $1,890,401 Available Funds: $11,680,000 Range of Awards: $1,061,204 to $2,117,809 Available Funds: $4,484,000 Range of Awards: $723,009 to $1,058,243 Available Funds: $17,000,000 Range of Awards: $1,442,453 to $2,338,169 Return to Grant Enhanced Assessment Instruments Current Application - FY 2026 The Application Notice and Instructions (ANI) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Grants for State Assessment (CGSA) program was published on Grants.
gov on April 30, 2026. The deadline for submission of a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p. m.
Eastern Time (ET) on June 16, 2026. Deadline for Intent to Apply: May 29, 2026 Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 16, 2026 Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 17, 2026 Application Technical Assistance This webinar was held on May 11, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 p. m.
Eastern time (ET). During the webinar, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) reviewed the competition eligibility requirements, priorities, selection criteria, and application requirements. ED staff also answered participants' questions during the webinar.
Webinar Recording and Presentation Slides Webinar Question and Answers Application Package and Submission CGSA Application Package Instructions : Please note this is an electronic copy for you to download and use as a guide only. Note-corrected link to ED 424 supplemental instructions. On page 21 of the Application Package, there is an incorrect link provided for ED 424 supplemental instructions.
Please use the following link instead: https://www. ed. gov/media/document/instructions-sf-424-ed-supplemental-2026-113023.
pdf Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants. gov system. Please do not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to U.S. Department of Education staff.
Paper applications will not be reviewed or considered. Required Application Forms Note: The forms listed below are in the electronic application package on Grants. gov. The following is a list of the required forms that must be completed, examples of which can be found on Grants.
gov and on ED. gov . Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) ED Supplemental Information SF-424 Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) Application Narrative (Project Narrative Attachment Form) Budget Narrative (Budget Narrative Attachment Form) Individual Resumes for Project Director & Key Personnel Documentation of Nonprofit Status Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) Registering on Grants.
gov and SAM. gov REGISTER EARLY - Grants. gov registration involves many steps, including registration on SAM ( SAM.
gov ) which usually takes approximately 7-10 business days for approval but can take longer depending on the completeness and accuracy of the data entered into the SAM database by an applicant. You may begin working on your application while completing the registration process, but you cannot submit an application until all of the registration steps are complete.
Please note that once your SAM registration is active, it will take 24-48 hours for the information to be available in Grants. gov thus allowing you to submit an application through Grants. gov. Grantees and other entities seeking to do business with the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., entities applying for a grant), that are not already registered in SAM.
gov must complete the "Register Entity" registration option and NOT the "Get a Unique Entity ID" option. The "Get a Unique Entity ID" option, which is not a full registration, is only available to entities for reporting purposes. Failing to complete the "Register Entity" option may result in loss of funding, loss of applicant eligibility, and/or delays in receiving a grant award.
Information about SAM is available at SAM. gov . To further assist you with registering in SAM or updating your existing SAM registration, see the Guidance for Federal Assistance Applicants and the Entity Registration Video .
Who May Apply: (by category) State Educational Agencies (SEAs). Who May Apply: (specifically) A consortium of SEAs also may apply. An application from a consortium of SEAs must designate one SEA as the fiscal agent.
Notice Extending Deadline for 2024 Competition available for public inspection (May 13, 2024) Notice Inviting Applications (March 8, 2024) Notice Inviting Applications (February 16, 2022) Notice Extending Deadline for 2022 Competition (April 7, 2022) Notice Inviting Applications (May 1, 2020) Notice of Final Priorities (May 1, 2020) Notice of Proposed Priorities (January 8, 2020) Notice Inviting Applications (January 28, 2019) Notice Inviting Applications (August 8, 2016) Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria (August 8, 2016) Notice Inviting Applications (April 28, 2015) Notice Inviting Applications (May 23, 2013) Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria PDF (May 23, 2013) Notice of of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria (PDF) (April 19, 2011) Program Specific Resources Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded through a 2013 Competition Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded with FY2011 Funds Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded with FY2010 Funds Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded with FY2009 Funds Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded with FY2008 Funds Enhanced Assessment Grant Program Performance Indicators under the Government Performance & Results Act (GPRA) MS WORD (96K) Applies to Cohorts in 2012 and Earlier MS WORD (24K) Applies to Cohort Awarded Through a 2013 Competition Training Resources for Grant Administration Competitive Grants for State Assessments Program 2022 Competition Pre-Application Webinar February 25, 2022 Slide Deck — Webinar Chat Transcript Competitive Grants for State Assessments Program 2020 Competition Pre-Application Webinar May 12, 2020 Recording .
Competitive Grants for State Assessments Program 2020 Competition Pre-Application Webinar May 12, 2020 PDF (778KB) Competitive Grants For State Assessments Program 2019 Competition Pre-Application Webinar February 2019 PDF The purpose of the Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA) program is to enhance the quality of assessment instruments and assessment systems used by States for measuring the academic achievement of elementary and secondary school students.
This program is authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This program replaces a similar program, the Enhanced Assessment Grants (EAG) program authorized by the ESEA as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
Projects that address program objectives by producing significant research methodologies products or tools, regarding assessment systems, or assessments.
An eligible applicant awarded a grant under this program must propose activities that fit one or more of the following categories: Developing or improving assessments for English learners, including assessments of English language proficiency as required under ESEA section 1111(b)(2)(G) and academic assessments in languages other than English to meet the State's obligations under ESEA section 1111(b)(2)(F).
Developing or improving models to measure and assess student progress or student growth on State assessments under ESEA section 1111(b)(2) and other assessments not required under ESEA section 1111(b)(2).
Developing or improving assessments for children with disabilities, including alternate assessments aligned to alternate academic achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities described in ESEA section 1111(b)(2)(D), and using the principles of universal design for learning.
Allowing for collaboration with institutions of higher education, other research institutions, or other organizations to improve the quality, validity, and reliability of State academic assessments beyond the requirements for such assessments described in ESEA section 1111(b)(2). Measuring student academic achievement using multiple measures of student academic achievement from multiple sources.
Evaluating student academic achievement through the development of comprehensive academic assessment instruments (such as performance and technology-based academic assessments, computer adaptive assessments, projects, or extended performance task assessments) that emphasize the mastery of standards and aligned competencies in a competency-based education model.
Proficiency on State assessments required under Title I, Part A, of the ESEA is the primary indicator in the ESEA of student academic achievement and, hence, the primary measure of State success in meeting the goals of ESEA.
In view of the critical importance of these State assessments, section 6361 provides formula grants to all SEAs, and section 6363 authorizes the Secretary to make competitive grant awards to State educational agencies (SEAs) to help them enhance the quality of assessment and accountability systems. Formula Grants for State Assessments , Title I, Part B of the ESEA.
Awarded through a competition in 2024 Abstracts for 2024 Competitive Grant Awards Lead State Award Amount Arkansas Department of Education $3,641,720 Connecticut State Department of Education $1,238,363 Indiana Department of Education $2,986,685 Kansas State Department of Education $2,206,425 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $3,944,375 Minnesota Department of Education $3,999,688 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $995,587 Montana Office of Public Instruction $3,999,974 Nebraska Department of Education $2,908,565 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction $3,989,451 Awarded through a competition in 2022 Abstracts for 2022 Competitive Grant Awards Lead State Award Amount Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education $2,145,418 Hawaii Department of Education $2,998,466 Illinois State Board of Education $3,000,000 Kentucky Department of Education $3,000,000 Louisiana Department of Education $2,943,173 Louisiana Department of Education $2,953,137 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $2,544,344 Montana Office of Public Instruction $2,967,259 Nebraska Department of Education $2,999,858 New York State Education Department $2,999,713 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction $2,988,951* *a partial award of $1,171,196 was made with FY 22 funds; and a supplemental award of $1,817,755 was subsequently made using FY23 funds.
Awarded through a competition in 2020 Abstracts for 2020 Competitive Grant State Assessment Awards Lead State Award Amount Nebraska Department of Education $2,999,878 Hawaii Department of Education $500,000 Louisiana Department of Education $2,948,166 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education $2,891,504 Texas Education Agency $3,000,000 Awarded through a competition in 2019 Abstracts for 2019 Competitive Grant State Assessment Awards Lead State Award Amount Iowa Department of Education $7,823,519 Mississippi State Department of Education $2,376,010 Minnesota Department of Education $3,998,938 Awards made under the predecessor to the Competitive Grants for State Assessments program, the Enhanced Assessment Grants (EAG) Awarded through a competition in 2016 Abstracts for 2016 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Lead State Award Amount Maryland State Department of Education $3,843,805 Nebraska Department of Education $3,987,395 Awarded through a competition in 2015 Abstracts for 2015 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Lead State Award Amount Arizona State Department of Education $1,977,086 California Department of Education For the State Board of Education $2,690,672 Kansas State Education Agency $5,816,159 Michigan Education Agency $4,341,835 Minnesota Education Agency $2,961,888 Awarded through a competition in 2013 Abstracts for Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards made in 2013 Lead State Award Amount Maryland State Department of Education $4,999,994 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction $6,131,422 Texas Education Agency $3,988,124 2011 Funds (awarded through competitions in 2012) Abstracts for FY 2011 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Lead State Award Amount Kansas State Department of Education $1,757,103 Maryland State Department of Education $1,926,577 Oregon Department of Education $6,273,320 2010 Funds (awarded through a competition in 2011) Abstract for FY 2010 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Lead State Award Amount Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction $10,486,195 Abstracts for FY 2009 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Abstracts for FY 2008 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Abstracts for FY 2007 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Abstracts for FY 2006 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Abstracts for FY 2005 Enhanced Assessment Grants Awards Revised 2003 Performance Plan Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended Title I, Part B, Section 6363(b)(1): Competitive Grants for State Assessments The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
The Education Department suspension and debarment regulations in 2 CFR part 3485.
Program-Specific Regulations Notice of final priorities (May 1, 2020) Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria (August 8, 2016) Notice of final priorities, requirement, definitions, and selection criteria (May 23, 2013) | PDF Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria(April 30, 2012) PDF Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria(April 19, 2011) (PDF) Notice of final requirements for optional State consolidated applications submitted under section 9302 of the ESEA see Appendix E (May 22, 2002) PDF FY 2021 and 2022 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2022 Estimated Available Funds: $29,200,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 Number of Awards: 9-10 FY 2019 and 2020 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2020 Estimated Available Funds: $12,300,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $750,000 to $3,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 Number of Awards: 4-6 FY 2018 and 2019 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2019 Estimated Available Funds: $17,622,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $1,000,000 to $4,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 FY 2016 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2016 Estimated Available Funds: $8,860,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $100,000 to $4,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 Estimated Number of Awards: 3-6 Note: funding under the predecessor to the Competitive Grants for State Assessments program, the Enhanced Assessment Grants (EAG) FY 2014 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2015 Estimated Available Funds: $8,495,000 to $17,870.
000 Estimated Range of Awards: $1,000,000 to $6,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $2,500,000 Estimated Number of Awards: 3-6 Note: The Department is not bound by these estimates.
FY 2012 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2013 Estimated Available Funds: $9,200,000 Estimated Range of Awards: $4,200,000 to 5,000,000 Estimated Average Size of Awards $4,600,000 Estimated Number of Awards: 2 Note: The Department is not bound by these estimates.
FY 2011 Funds Awarded through Competitions in 2012 Available Funds: $9,900,000 EAG English Language Proficiency (ELP) Competition Size of Award: $6,273,320 EAG Accessibility Competition Range of Awards: $1,757,103 to $1,926,577 FY 2010 Funds Awarded through a Competition in 2011 Size of Award $10,486,195 Range of Awards: $930,982 to $1,918,845 Available Funds: $8,732,480 Range of Awards: $789,179 to $1,961,563 Available Funds: $7,563,200 Range of Awards: $1,220,427 to $1,729,088 Available Funds: $7,563,200 Range of Awards: $708,537 to $1,890,401 Available Funds: $11,680,000 Range of Awards: $1,061,204 to $2,117,809 Available Funds: $4,484,000 Range of Awards: $723,009 to $1,058,243 Available Funds: $17,000,000 Range of Awards: $1,442,453 to $2,338,169 Return to Grant Enhanced Assessment Instruments Applicant Information and Eligibility Current Application - FY 2026 The Application Notice and Instructions (ANI) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Grants for State Assessment (CGSA) program was published on Grants.
gov on April 30, 2026. The deadline for submission of a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p. m.
Eastern Time (ET) on June 16, 2026. Deadline for Intent to Apply: May 29, 2026 Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 16, 2026 Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 17, 2026 Application Technical Assistance This webinar was held on May 11, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 p. m.
Eastern time (ET). During the webinar, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) reviewed the competition eligibility requirements, priorities, selection criteria, and application requirements. ED staff also answered participants' questions during the webinar.
Webinar Recording and Presentation Slides Webinar Question and Answers Application Package and Submission CGSA Application Package Instructions : Please note this is an electronic copy for you to download and use as a guide only. Note-corrected link to ED 424 supplemental instructions. On page 21 of the Application Package, there is an incorrect link provided for ED 424 supplemental instructions.
Please use the following link instead: https://www. ed. gov/media/document/instructions-sf-424-ed-supplemental-2026-113023.
pdf Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants. gov system. Please do not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to U.S. Department of Education staff.
Paper applications will not be reviewed or considered. Required Application Forms Note: The forms listed below are in the electronic application package on Grants. gov. The following is a list of the required forms that must be completed, examples of which can be found on Grants.
gov and on ED. gov . Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) ED Supplemental Information SF-424 Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) Application Narrative (Project Narrative Attachment Form) Budget Narrative (Budget Narrative Attachment Form) Individual Resumes for Project Director & Key Personnel Documentation of Nonprofit Status Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) Registering on Grants.
gov and SAM. gov REGISTER EARLY - Grants. gov registration involves many steps, including registration on SAM ( SAM.
gov ) which usually takes approximately 7-10 business days for approval but can take longer depending on the completeness and accuracy of the data entered into the SAM database by an applicant. You may begin working on your application while completing the registration process, but you cannot submit an application until all of the registration steps are complete.
Please note that once your SAM registration is active, it will take 24-48 hours for the information to be available in Grants. gov thus allowing you to submit an application through Grants. gov. Grantees and other entities seeking to do business with the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., entities applying for a grant), that are not already registered in SAM.
gov must complete the "Register Entity" registration option and NOT the "Get a Unique Entity ID" option. The "Get a Unique Entity ID" option, which is not a full registration, is only available to entities for reporting purposes. Failing to complete the "Register Entity" option may result in loss of funding, loss of applicant eligibility, and/or delays in receiving a grant award.
Information about SAM is available at SAM. gov . To further assist you with registering in SAM or updating your existing SAM registration, see the Guidance for Federal Assistance Applicants and the Entity Registration Video .
Who May Apply: (by category) State Educational Agencies (SEAs). Who May Apply: (specifically) A consortium of SEAs also may apply. An application from a consortium of SEAs must designate one SEA as the fiscal agent.
Notice Extending Deadline for 2024 Competition available for public inspection (May 13, 2024) Notice Inviting Applications (March 8, 2024) Notice Inviting Applications (February 16, 2022) Notice Extending Deadline for 2022 Competition (April 7, 2022) Notice Inviting Applications (May 1, 2020) Notice of Final Priorities (May 1, 2020) Notice of Proposed Priorities (January 8, 2020) Notice Inviting Applications (January 28, 2019) Notice Inviting Applications (August 8, 2016) Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria (August 8, 2016) Notice Inviting Applications (April 28, 2015) Notice Inviting Applications (May 23, 2013) Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria PDF (May 23, 2013) Notice of of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria (PDF) (April 19, 2011) Program Specific Resources Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded through a 2013 Competition Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded with FY2011 Funds Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded with FY2010 Funds Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded with FY2009 Funds Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monitoring Plan for the Enhanced Assessment Grants Program For Grants Funded with FY2008 Funds Enhanced Assessment Grant Program Performance Indicators under the Government Performance & Results Act (GPRA) MS WORD (96K) Applies to Cohorts in 2012 and Earlier MS WORD (24K) Applies to Cohort Awarded Through a 2013 Competition Training Resources for Grant Administration Competitive Grants for State Assessments Program 2022 Competition Pre-Application Webinar February 25, 2022 Slide Deck — Webinar Chat Transcript Competitive Grants for State Assessments Program 2020 Competition Pre-Application Webinar May 12, 2020 Recording .
Competitive Grants for State Assessments Program 2020 Competition Pre-Application Webinar May 12, 2020 PDF (778KB) Competitive Grants For State Assessments Program 2019 Competition Pre-Application Webinar February 2019 PDF Grant Applicants / Grantees Competitive Grants for State Assessments ED and Labor Announce Additional Grants Through Partnership On May 1, 2026 ED and Labor issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA) Program.
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Page Last Reviewed: May 14, 2026
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Assessments for English learners
Models measuring student progress
Assessments for children with disabilities
Institutional collaborations
Multiple achievement measures
Comprehensive competency-based assessments
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants can receive competitive preference points for projects or proposals that are designed to responsibly advance artificial intelligence and/or prioritize and expand Registered Apprenticeships. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 16, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Competitive Grants for State Assessments is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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