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National Professional Development Program (84. 365Z) | U.S. Department of Education National Professional Development Program (84.
365Z) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) Estimated Total Grant Funding Expected Number Of Awards 07/14/2026 - 11:59 PM EDT Applicant Info and Eligibility On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the National Professional Development (NPD) program.
ED and DOL plan to award approximately $49 million to eligible applicants to implement pre-service and in-service professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards. For more information about these awards, visit the Awards tab.
The National Professional Development program (NPD) program provides grants to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education (IHEs) and public and private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State educational agencies (SEAs) and/or local educational agencies (LEAs) to implement pre-service and in-service professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards.
Grants from this program may be used to support professional development opportunities designed to enhance classroom instruction for ELs and help educational staff working with these students meet high professional standards, including requirements for certification and licensure for teachers in language instruction programs or those serving ELs.
Funding can also be directed toward effective pre-service or in-service training programs that improve the qualifications and skills of educational personnel involved in educating ELs, including uncertified staff and educational paraprofessionals, as well as other initiatives aimed at boosting the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders in addressing the needs of ELs.
Included in the chart below is the amount of funding per fiscal year for new awards under the National Professional Development program (NPD) in recent years.
Funding Year Appropriation for New Awards FY 2026 $49,000,000 FY 2024 $59,374,147 FY 2023 $53,096,587 FY 2022 $51,687,543 FY 2021 $51,575,845 FY 2020 $50,925,095 FY 2019 $47,691,345 FY 2018 $45,691,345 FY 2017 $46,121,345 FY 2016 $45,148,489 Legislation The National Professional Development (NPD) program was authorized by sections 3111(c)(1)(C) and 3131 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), the Department awards grants to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education (IHEs) and public and private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State educational agencies (SEAs) and/or local educational agencies (LEAs) to implement pre-service and in-service professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards.
To download and read NPD's Authorizing legislation please visit Title III, Part A, Subpart 3 of the ESSA Law . Institutions of higher education (IHEs) Public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State educational agencies (SEAs) or local educational agencies (LEAs).
FY 2026 NPD Application Notice and Instructions FY 2026 NPD Competition Timeline NPD Application Publish Date: May 15, 2026 Intent to Apply: May 29, 2026 (Email Intents to Apply to NPD@ed. gov .
Subject: Intent to Apply NPD FY26) Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 14, 2026 (11:59:59 PM EDT) Estimated Award Announcement: By September 30, 2026 Pre-Application Information Webinar On Friday, May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education held a pre-application webinar for the FY 2026 NPD competition. The presentation slides and video recording of the event are now available. View the webinar slides .
FY 2026 Frequently Asked Questions Consult the Frequently Asked Questions for additional guidance. If you have further questions, please email NPD@ed. gov. Electronic Applicant Submission Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants.
gov system . Applicants are encouraged to download the NPD Application Notice and Instructions document and review it in its entirety. It contains information and instructions that will be helpful to you as you prepare to submit your NPD application.
Use the following link to download and review the NPD Application Notice and Instructions . Required Application Forms The following ED-required forms are included in the electronic application package in Grants. gov. Below is a list of the required forms that must be completed and submitted at the time of application.
Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs ED Grant Application Form for Project Objectives and Performance Measures Information — ( Project Objective Form and Instructions ) Standard Form LLL — Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Required Response to Section 427 of GEPA EED Budget Narrative Template (see Application Instructions ) Included below is information regardign new NPD grants made in recent years.
Fiscal Year (FY) Number of New Awards FY 2024 13 FY 2022 44 FY 2021 50 FY 2017 42 FY 2016 9 View Full List of Grantees and Award Information by Fiscal Year Awarded On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the National Professional Development (NPD) program.
ED and DOL plan to award approximately $49 million to eligible applicants to implement pre-service and in-service professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards. For more information about these awards, visit the Awards tab.
The National Professional Development program (NPD) program provides grants to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education (IHEs) and public and private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State educational agencies (SEAs) and/or local educational agencies (LEAs) to implement pre-service and in-service professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards.
Grants from this program may be used to support professional development opportunities designed to enhance classroom instruction for ELs and help educational staff working with these students meet high professional standards, including requirements for certification and licensure for teachers in language instruction programs or those serving ELs.
Funding can also be directed toward effective pre-service or in-service training programs that improve the qualifications and skills of educational personnel involved in educating ELs, including uncertified staff and educational paraprofessionals, as well as other initiatives aimed at boosting the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders in addressing the needs of ELs.
Included in the chart below is the amount of funding per fiscal year for new awards under the National Professional Development program (NPD) in recent years.
Funding Year Appropriation for New Awards FY 2026 $49,000,000 FY 2024 $59,374,147 FY 2023 $53,096,587 FY 2022 $51,687,543 FY 2021 $51,575,845 FY 2020 $50,925,095 FY 2019 $47,691,345 FY 2018 $45,691,345 FY 2017 $46,121,345 FY 2016 $45,148,489 Legislation The National Professional Development (NPD) program was authorized by sections 3111(c)(1)(C) and 3131 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), the Department awards grants to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education (IHEs) and public and private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State educational agencies (SEAs) and/or local educational agencies (LEAs) to implement pre-service and in-service professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards.
To download and read NPD's Authorizing legislation please visit Title III, Part A, Subpart 3 of the ESSA Law . Applicant Info and Eligibility Institutions of higher education (IHEs) Public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State educational agencies (SEAs) or local educational agencies (LEAs).
FY 2026 NPD Application Notice and Instructions FY 2026 NPD Competition Timeline NPD Application Publish Date: May 15, 2026 Intent to Apply: May 29, 2026 (Email Intents to Apply to NPD@ed. gov .
Subject: Intent to Apply NPD FY26) Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 14, 2026 (11:59:59 PM EDT) Estimated Award Announcement: By September 30, 2026 Pre-Application Information Webinar On Friday, May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education held a pre-application webinar for the FY 2026 NPD competition. The presentation slides and video recording of the event are now available. View the webinar slides .
FY 2026 Frequently Asked Questions Consult the Frequently Asked Questions for additional guidance. If you have further questions, please email NPD@ed. gov. Electronic Applicant Submission Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants.
gov system . Applicants are encouraged to download the NPD Application Notice and Instructions document and review it in its entirety. It contains information and instructions that will be helpful to you as you prepare to submit your NPD application.
Use the following link to download and review the NPD Application Notice and Instructions . Required Application Forms The following ED-required forms are included in the electronic application package in Grants. gov. Below is a list of the required forms that must be completed and submitted at the time of application.
Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs ED Grant Application Form for Project Objectives and Performance Measures Information — ( Project Objective Form and Instructions ) Standard Form LLL — Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Required Response to Section 427 of GEPA EED Budget Narrative Template (see Application Instructions ) Included below is information regardign new NPD grants made in recent years.
Fiscal Year (FY) Number of New Awards FY 2024 13 FY 2022 44 FY 2021 50 FY 2017 42 FY 2016 9 View Full List of Grantees and Award Information by Fiscal Year Awarded Grant Applicants / Grantees National Professional Development Program Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Page Last Reviewed: July 20, 2026
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