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State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED) (administered by Bureau of Indian Education at U.S. Department of Interior (DOI)). The purpose of STEP is to promote Tribal self-determination in education, improve the academic achievement of Indian children and youth, and promote coordination and collaboration between Tribal Educational Agencies (TEAs), State Educational Agencies (SEAs), and Local Educationa…
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Opportunity Listing - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Indian Education (OIE): State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Grant Program; Assistance Listing Number 84. 415A Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Indian Education (OIE): State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Grant Program; Assistance Listing Number 84. 415A Agency: Department of Education Assistance Listings: 84.
415 -- Indian Education National Activities (State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) and Native American Language (NAL) Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov Program Description: The Bureau of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the State Tribal Education Partnerships (STEP) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
The purpose of State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) is to promote Tribal self-determination in education; improve the academic achievement of Indian children and youth; and promote the coordination and collaboration between Tribal Educational Agencies (TEAs), State Educational Agencies (SEAs), and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to meet the unique education and culturally related academic needs of Indian students.
STEP is authorized under section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA). The intent of this competition is to return education to the Tribes and create opportunities where Tribes can exert sovereignty and self-determination. ED expects that TEA-SEA-LEA coordination will result in TEAs maintaining greater systemic connections with their Native children in public schools.
The requirement for a draft written agreement (DWA), as defined in this notice, helps to ensure that all relevant partners needed to achieve the project goals are included from the outset.
For example, applicants could propose projects that include developing a TEA aimed at creating a Tribal education system that provides policies, structures and oversight that improves such student outcomes as attendance, graduation rate, academic achievement, workforce development, and career readiness.
ED remains committed to engaging in regular and meaningful consultation with Indian Tribes and sourced the design of this competition using input recently received from Tribal leaders on August 26, 2025, and previous input as published in the Federal Register on December 28, 2022 (87 FR 79824).
On August 26, 2025, Tribal leaders expressed strong support for the STEP program's role in fostering collaboration between LEAs and Tribes, particularly in areas like college readiness and student advising. Several leaders noted that maintaining Tribal control over education is essential for preserving culture and language opportunities for Native students, especially in off-reservation schools. Assistance Listing Number: 84.
415A. Applicants should refer to the 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on August 29, 2025 (90 FR 42234) and available at ED 2025 Common Instructions . Indian Tribes, An Indian Tribe that receives funds from BIE under section 1140 of the Education Amendments of 1978 (25 U.S.C.
2020) is not eligible to receive funds under this program. Tribal organization approved by an Indian Tribe,TEA, or a consortium of eligible applicants. Grantor contact information Telephone: (202) 987-0796 Email: linda.
brake@ed. gov File name Description Last updated 84. 415A_STEP_FY2026_Grants.
Gov_Application_Notice_and_Instructions_ANI. pdf 84. 415A STEP FY2026 Application Notice and Instructions Apr 27, 2026 05:06 PM UTC Link to additional information Applications Available: April 27, 2026.
Application Deadline: June 11, 2026. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August ... 11, 2026.
For further information contact:Linda Brake. Telephone: (202) 987-0796. Email: linda.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations approved by an Indian Tribe, Tribal Education Agencies (TEAs), or a consortium of eligible applicants. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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