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Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The SEED program provides funding to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators to improve student outcomes.
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Supporting Effective Educator Development Grant Program (84. 423A) | U.S. Department of Education Supporting Effective Educator Development Grant Program (84.
423A) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Estimated Total Grant Funding Expected Number Of Awards 06/01/2026 - 11:59 PM EDT Applicant Info and Eligibility The purpose of the SEED program is to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of Evidence-Based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators.
These grants will allow eligible applicants to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. The SEED program also encourages the use of rigorous evidence in selecting and implementing interventions to support educators' development across the continuum of their careers.
New FY 2026 Supporting Effective Educator Development Program Competition On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program.
ED and DOL plan to award approximately $90 million to eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. This grant competition contains four absolute priorities and three competitive preference priorities. Please review the published competition notice in the Federal Register and the Application Notice Instructions (ANI) published in Grants.
gov under opportunity number DOL-OESE-33914 for complete details on the FY 2026 SEED funding opportunity. Additionally, visit the Eligibility and Applicant Information tab for additional information on the types of entities that are eligible to apply, as well as information on how to apply.
Peer Review Panel Member Opportunity The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is seeking expert peer reviewers for the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. Please visit the Applicant Info and Eligibility tab for more information.
On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program. ED and DOL plan to make approximately 25-30 new awards totaling approximately $90 million. Please refer to the posting on the Federal Register .
The FY 2026 SEED grant competition will close on June 1, 2026. FY 2026 SEED Competition Timeline SEED Application Date of Publication: April 16, 2026 Intent to Apply: May 1, 2026 (Email notice of intent to apply to SEED@ed. gov , SUBJECT: Intent to Apply SEED FY 2026 Competition) Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 1, 2026 (11:59:59 p.
m. Washington, DC time) Estimated Date of Award Announcement: On or before September 30, 2026 Pre-Application Informational Webinars On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 1:00 pm EST to 3:00 pm EST, the Department of Education hosted a pre-application webinar designed to provide technical assistance to prospective FY 2026 SEED competition applicants. You may watch a recording of the webinar below or on YouTube.
You may also download a copy of the slide presentation from the webinar, and view responses to Frequently Asked Questions asked during the pre-application webinar . You may also download a copy of the slide presentation from the webinar. Grant Opportunity and Application Package (Grants.
gov) The link to apply to this grant competition may be found on Grants. gov , using Opportunity Number DOL-OESE-33914 or the program's Assistance Listing Number 84. 423A.
The Application Notice and Instructions are available both on Grants. gov and linked directly here . Electronic Application Submission Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants.
gov system . Applicants are encouraged to download and read through the FY 2026 Application Notice Instructions (ANI) document and review it in its entirety as it contains important information applicants will need as they prepare to submit their SEED grant application. Required Application Forms The following 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. All forms may be accessed on ED. gov .
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) ED Supplemental Information for SF-424 ED Grant Application Form for Project Objectives and Performance Measures Information Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) Application Narrative (Project Narrative Attachment Form) Budget Narrative Attachment Form Individual Resumes for Porject Director & Key Personnel Documentation of Nonprofit Status (if applicable) Assurances and Certifications Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL) Optional SEED Application Checklist NOTE : Please do not attach any narratives, supporting files, or application components to the Standard Form (SF 424).
Although this form accepts attachments, the Department of Education will review only materials/files attached to the section labeled “Other Attachments Form.
” An institution of higher education that provides course materials or resources that are evidence-based in increasing academic achievement, graduation rates, or rates of postsecondary education matriculation; A national nonprofit entity with a demonstrated record of raising student academic achievement, graduation rates, and rates of higher education attendance, matriculation, or completion, or of effectiveness in providing preparation and professional development activities and programs for teachers, principals, or other school leaders; The Bureau of Indian Education; or A partnership consisting of: 1 or more entities described in point (1) or (2); and Peer Review Panel Member Opportunity The Effective Educator Development Division (EED), within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, is seeking peer reviewers for FY 2026 grant competitions.
About the Effective Educator Development Division (EED) Programs The Effective Educator Development Division manages multiple programs that support the quality of teaching and school administration.
Grant applications received in EED grant competitions may be focused on a variety of activities, including but not limited to: Increasing the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence practices that prepare, develop or enhance the skills of educators to improve student outcomes; Developing, implementing, improving, or expanding comprehensive performance-based compensation systems (PBCS) or human capital management systems (HCMS) for educators especially in high-need schools who raise student growth and academic achievement, and support workforce readiness; Supporting high-quality teacher preparation and professional development for prospective teachers and school leaders; and Developing evidence-based approaches with the potential to improve the quality of American history, civics and government, or geography learning and teaching.
Who Should Apply to Be an EED Peer Reviewer? Current or retired educators—including teachers, school leaders, administrators, and faculty—with experience in PK–12 and higher education settings.
Please consider applying to be an EED Peer Reviewer if you possess expertise in program evaluation, education and public policy, teacher and school leader preparation and/or certification programs, working with underserved and high needs student populations, teacher professional development, increasing student achievement especially in high need schools, and initiatives that support literacy, numeracy, and remediation.
What is the Time Commitment for EED Peer Reviewers? Each 2026 Peer Review will take place over a 3-week period. Reviewers will be assigned approximately 8-10 grant applications to be reviewed during the three-week review period.
Each panel will review their assigned applications at a pace of approximately 3-5 applications per week. Each week of the review will culminate in a 3–4-hour panel discussion meeting focused on the applications assigned for the week.
Reviewers will only be required to be available to meet with their panel during the scheduled panel discussion meetings and will be free to work at their own pace at all other times during the three-week review period.
Overall, reviewers should expect to dedicate approximately 35-40 hours to the total review process, which includes training; reading and scoring applications and providing written comments; and discussing findings during the weekly panel discussion meetings. When Will the 2026 EED Peer Reviews Take Place? We expect to host multiple discretionary grant competitions in 2026.
The tentative windows for the FY 2026 competitions are as follows: July 20 - August 10, 2026 July 27 – August 17, 2026 Where Will the Peer Review Take Place? The 2026 EED peer reviews will be conducted entirely in a virtual format and reviewers will not be required to travel. How Do I Apply to Be an EED Peer Reviewer?
Please click the following link to complete the EED Peer Reviewer Interest Form by no later than Friday May 8, 2026 . Upon completing the Interest Form, please send a copy of your resume to EEDPeerReviews@ED. gov .
Once we have received your completed form and resume, we will review your information and notify you if you have been selected as a peer reviewer for the FY 2026 discretionary competitions. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the program staff at EEDPeerReviews@ED.
gov. Fiscal Year (FY) Appropriations for new and continuation awards FY 2026 $90,000,000 FY 2020 $80,000,000 FY 2019 $75,000,000 FY 2018 $75,000,000 FY 2017 $65,000,000 FY 2016 $93,993,200 FY 2015 $54,046,090 FY 2014 $46,996,600 FY 2013 $35,067,454 FY 2012 $36,888,601 FY 2011 $24,592,860 Legislation The U.S. Secretary of Education is authorized to award grants for this program under section 2242 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 U.S.C.
6672). SEED program statute: Title II, Part B, Subpart 4.
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions: FY 2026 Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant Competition Resources for Project Evaluators Evaluation 101 for Your Program Team Welcome to the 5-minute evaluation series, designed to provide you with clear, easy to access information on how to build evidence on programs that support educator effectiveness.
The series includes videos and resources written in plain language and designed to be watched or read in 5 minutes or less. To view all videos in the series, visit the YouTube channel . A description of each video is listed below.
This video is designed for people who are not evaluators but want to understand important evaluation issues as they consider evaluating an education program or policy. Life Cycle of an Evaluation This video provides an overview of the evaluation life cycle and WWC standards for rigorous education evaluation. Watch the Life cycle of an evaluation video or read the illustrated video script .
This video provides an overview of the evaluation life cycle and WWC standards for rigorous education evaluation. View this one-page infographic Life cycle of an evaluation that provides definitions for each stage. Carefully Describe the People and Context of Your Program This video discusses the importance of choosing the right comparison groups and outlines the most important factors in these decisions.
Determine Your Sample Size — Part 1 This 6-minute video explains why an adequate sample size is important to ensure that your results are meaningful, and describes the role that the minimum detectable effect (MDE) plays estimating the sample size you will need.
Determine Your Sample Size — Part 2 This 6-minute video describes how different decisions related to cluster experimental designs affect sample size as well as the availability of pre-intervention data. Evaluation Resource Database Database for Evaluation Resources - This database, designed for both non-technical and technical audiences, can be filtered by each step and stage of the evaluation life cycle.
It can also be filtered by focus on educator effectiveness, length, audience, and type of resource. User's guide for the database - A guide to getting the most out of the Database for Evaluation Resource Definitions - A list of definitions for the filter fields of the database.
Technical Assistance Materials for Conducting Rigorous Impact Evaluations - The materials on this page are designed for evaluators who want basic resources on the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of findings from impact studies.
FY 2023 Awards (Funded from 2022 Competition) Grantee Project Title Duration (Years) Year 1 Funding Total Expected Funding City State Score Files Cleveland State University The Urban Network to Inspire Teaching Excellence 3 $381,203 $3,490,854 Cleveland OH 98. 67 Abstract Pivot Learning Partners Adolescent Literacy Planning & Implementation Collaborative 3 $2,450,960 $6,770,638 Oakland CA 98.
33 Abstract University of North Georgia Grow Your Own Programs: Non-Traditional Pathways and Induction-Level Support Structures 3 $202,240 $662,744 Dahlonega GA 98. 33 Abstract Kansas State University Project RAÍCES (Re-Envisioning Action and Innovation through Community) 3 $1,229,203 $3,391,044 Manhattan KS 98. 00 Abstract Saint Louis University P2B: Paraprofessional to Bachelor's Degree 3 $1,355,513 $6,286,401 St.
Louis MO 98. 00 Abstract University of St. Thomas Learn, Work, and Earn: "Grow Your Own" Practice-Based Residency Pathways to Prepare Effective Educators 3 $2,098,718 $6,862,220 St.
Paul MN 97. 67 Abstract Western Michigan University High-Impact Leadership (HIL 2. 0) Model for School Renewal 3 $4,639,288 $15,020,199 Kalamazoo MI 97.
66 Abstract William Cary University Stepping Up STEM at WCU 3 $782,061 $2,172,133 Hattiesburg MS 97. 67 Abstract 2022 Award (Funded during the 2023 Fiscal Year Grantee Project Title Duration (Years) Year 1 Funding Total Expected Funding City State Score Files TNTP, Inc. TNTP's FellowsPlus: Pathways to Expand Access and Economic Mobility 3 $3,114,222 $12,645,980 New York NY 103.
66 Abstract FY 2022 Awards Grantee Project Title Duration (Years) Year 1 Funding Total Expected Funding City State Score Files New Leaders, Inc. New Leaders National Aspiring Principals Fellowship 3 $2,921,287 $9,876,928 New York NY 110 Abstract East Tennessee State University STEM, Literacy and Computation in Education for School Leaders (SLICE-SL) 3 $1,626,074 $5,418,048 Johnson City TN 109 Abstract WestED The Bridge Project: Statewide Supports for Future Illinois Principals of Color 3 $2,292,719 $7,242,869 San Francisco CA 109 Abstract Center for Civic Education We the People: Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS) 3 $2,271,756 $11,653,965 Calabasas CA 106.
33 Abstract Board of Control for the Southern Region Retaining and Inspiring STEM Educators (RAISE): Oklahoma 3 $1,607,009 $4,550,065 Atlanta GA 106 Abstract The University of Maryland UMD School Improvement Leadership Academy 3 $1,809,688 $4,808,682 College Park MD 105. 99 Abstract The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of U.
at Buffalo UBTR SEED: Tiered Professional Learning for Inclusive & Equitable Educator Practice 3 $1,143,766 $3,564,905 Amherst NY 105. 67 Abstract Center for Strategic Leadership and Organizational Coherence LIFT: Leveraging Innovation Fuels Transformation 3 $6,913,268 $17,976,360 Cambridge MA 105.
33 Abstract University of Texas at Arlington Increasing Teachers' Capacity for Integrating Mathematics, Social-Emotional Learning, and Equity (Math+SEL+E) 3 $1,790,447 $5,645,548 Arlington TX 105 Abstract Community Training and Assistance Center Project Extended Impact (IMPACT) 3 $3,581,551 $9,471,505 Boston MA 104.
66 Abstract Center for Leadership and Educational Equity Equity Leader Accelerator Program (ELAP) 3 $3,220,795 $9,754,963 Providence RI 103. 66 Abstract National Center for Teacher Residences Project Title: Centering Equity, Building & Scaling Teacher Residencies (Centering Equity) 3 $2,263,823 $6,307,866 Chicago IL 103.
66 Abstract National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Supporting Teacher Diversity, Quality, and Retention (M2C) 3 $4,811,540 $14,252,797 Arlington VA 102. 99 Abstract Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc. Cross-Institutional Collaboration and Reimagining toward Equity, Access, and Teacher Effectiveness: Expanding and Sustaining Project CREATE 3 $4,447,469 $14,994,560 Atlanta GA 102.
66 Abstract University of Kansas Supporting Effective School Leaders through Professional Learning and Resources for Equity Leadership & Educator Well-Being 3 $3,894,756 $10,112,318 Lawrence KS 102. 33 Abstract Reach Institute for School Leadership, dba Reach University The Reach to Teach Project 3 $1,883,584 $6,903,111 Oakland CA 101.
99 Abstract The Corporation of Mercer University Georgia Educators Networking to Revolutionize and Transform Education (GENERATE) 3 $3,350,316 $9,146,065 Macon GA 101 Abstract Voorhees College CHICAGO SEED! 3 $6,924,954 $17,969,972 Denmark SC 100. 33 Abstract Administrator of the Tulane Educational Fund A Project to Improve & Expand Nontraditional Educator Pathways (NOLA SEED) 3 $3,699,093 $10,68,883 New Orleans LA 100.
32 Abstract Chico State Enterprises NorCal GREAT (Growing Responsive, Equitable, Adaptable and Transformative) Teachers Pipeline 3 $5,153,610 $13,444,422 Chico CA 100 Abstract Center for Educational Improvement The Compassionate School Leadership Academy (CSLA) 3 $1,073,020 $2,801,628 Vienna VA 99.
33 Abstract High Point University ASCEND: Amalgamating School Leadership Certificates and Executive Coaching for New Leader Development 3 $4,575,422 $10,390,282 High Point NC 99.
33 Abstract Grantee Project Title Duration (Years) Year 1 Funding Total Expected Funding City State Score Files WestED Supporting Effective Teaching With Disciplinary Inquiry 2 (Renewal Award) $1,704,222 $3,575,489 San Francisco CA 100 Reviewer Comments Texas A&M University Massively Open Online Virtual Practice-Based Professional Development for Teachers in High Need Schools 2 (Renewal Award) $1,508,675 $3,029,196 College Station TX 99.
66 Reviewer Comments Virginia Commonwealth University VCU SEED 2 (Renewal Award) $2,806,312 $5,643,047 Richmond VA 99.
33 Reviewer Comments The University of Texas at Austin Expanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach 2 (Renewal Award) $2,666,372 $5,372,672 Austin TX 96 Reviewer Comments The Curators of the University of Missouri Innovation in the Heartland: Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness in Rural Missouri and Kansas 2 (Renewal Award) $424,174 $1,473,854 Columbia MO 96 Reviewer Comments Alder Graduate School of Education Students First: Coordinating Resident and Mentor Roles to Support Student Learning and Develop Effective Teachers for High-Need Students in California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee 2 (Renewal Award) $1,891,943 $3,805,445 Redwood City CA 96 Reviewer Comments FY 2020 Awards Grantee Project Title Duration (Years) Year 1 Funding Total Expected Funding City State Score Files Illinois State University Together Everyone Achieves More Through Integrated Leadership 2 (Renewal Award) $2,274,614 $4,549,228 Normal IL 100 Application Western Michigan University High Impact Leadership for School Renewal Project 2 (Renewal Award) $1,532,272 $3,210,237 Kalamazoo MI 100 Application Texas A&M University Project A-PLUS 2 (Renewal Award) $989,386 $1,989,065 College Station TX 97.
33 Application Georgia State University CREATE Teacher Residency 2 (Renewal Award) $1,261,592 $2,568,069 Atlanta GA 96.
67 Application Teach for America Teach for America 3 $5,201,386 $16,205,091 New York NY 110 Abstract Center for Collaborative Education Community Partnerships for Teacher Pipeline 3 $2,919,549 $8,996,119 Boston MA 110 Abstract Unbounded Learning, Inc. Project Math Identity Leadership Accelerator (MILA) 3 $2,520,939 $7,344,419 Pittsford NY 110 Abstract Georgia State University Strengthening University-District-Community Partnership: Compassion, Reflection, and Equity for Atlanta Teacher Effectiveness (CREATE) 3 $2,843,601 $10,432,548 Atlanta GA 110 Abstract National Institute for Excellence in Teaching South Carolina Principal Leadership Network (SCPLN) 3 $882,533 $2,546,514 Nashville TN 109 Abstract Urban Teacher Center, Inc. Urban Teachers: Growth, Accessibility and Inclusion Network 3 $1,722,603 $10,689,398 Baltimore MD 108.
6 Abstract Clemson University Clemson University's STEM Teacher Learning Progression (CU-TLP) 3 $891,800 $3,068,160 Clemson SC 108.
3 Abstract CSU - Dominguez Hills APPLE (Accelerated Preparation Program for Leaders in Education) 3 $1,464,804 $5,019,116 Carlson CA 108 Abstract Alder Graduate School Developing Effective Teachers to Create Culturally Responsive Learning Environments Within Urban Teacher Residency Programs 3 $1,376,400 $8,120,976 Redwood City CA 107.
3 Abstract University of Alabama Social and Emotional Learning Study Groups+ for Educators of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) 3 $1,198,029 $3,606,782 Tuscaloosa AL 107 Abstract University of North Florida Project InTERSECT: Inquiry to Transform Educator Readiness for STEM+C Early Childhood Teaching 3 $865,906 $4,159,043 Jacksonville FL 106. 3 Abstract Vorhees College RISE: Rigorous Instruction Supports Equity!
3 $1,930,514 $13,465,246 Denmark SC 106. 3 Abstract Grantee Project Title Duration (Years) Year 1 Funding Total Expected Funding City State Score Files WestEd Supporting Effective Teaching With Disciplinary Inquiry 3* $1,233,146 $ 6,959,157 San Francisco CA 102. 33 Abstract Virginia Commonwealth University VCU SEED Project 3 $1,007,946 $4,969,512 Richmond VA 100.
33 Abstract Sam Houston State University 4+1 TEACH: An Extended Teacher Preparation Model to Meet the Needs of Houston Area Schools 3 $2,044,789 $8,915,028 Huntsville TX 100 Abstract The Curators of the University of Missouri Innovation in the Heartland: Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness in Rural Missouri and Kansas 3 $3,951,103 $10,858,786 Columbia MO 99.
33 Abstract East Carolina University Innovate, Inquire, Iterate, and Impact: Igniting the Power of Network Improvement Communities to Enhance Professional Learning for Educational Leaders 3 $1,854,395 $6,680,687 Greenville NC 98.
33 Abstract Texas A&M University Massively Open Online Virtual Practice-Based Professional Development for Teachers in High Need Schools 3 $2,524,148 $7,580,548 College Station TX 98 Abstract The University of Texas at Austin Expanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach 3 $970,695 $4,578,594 Austin TX 98 Abstract University of Kansas Equity Leadership in High Need Schools: Building High Quality Effective Instructional Leaders to Improve Student Outcomes 3 $3,056,801 $10,237,892 Lawrence KS 97.
67 Abstract The College-Ready Promise Learning While Leading: Improving educational leadership through evidence-based practices in the school setting 3 $2,348,715 $7,346,204 Los Angeles CA 97.
33 Abstract Alder Graduate School of Education Students First: Coordinating Resident and Mentor Roles to Support Student Learning and Develop Effective Teachers for High-Need Students in California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee 3 $1,386,087 $7,175,000 Redwood City CA 97. 33 Abstract KIPP Foundation Training Highly-Effective Principals for Students in High-Need Communities 3 $2,659,449 $10,192,031 San Francisco CA 97.
33 Abstract Florida State University Foundations for Success: Developing Effective Mathematics Educators through Cognitively Guided Instruction 3 $2,709,035 $9,733,865 Tallahassee FL 97.
33 Abstract University of Florida Board of Trustees Engaging Quality Instruction through Professional Development (EQuIPD) 3 $1,501,421 $3,730,128 Gainesville FL 97 Abstract New Teacher Center Helping High-Need Districts Hire, Develop, and Retain Highly Effective Teachers 3 $2,439,216 $9,605,085 Santa Cruz CA 96.
67 Abstract Teach for America An Alternative Approach to Recruiting and Preparing a Diverse Pipeline of Effective Educators 3 $8,443,502 $17,875,487 New York NY 98. 67 Abstract The purpose of the SEED program is to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of Evidence-Based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators.
These grants will allow eligible applicants to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. The SEED program also encourages the use of rigorous evidence in selecting and implementing interventions to support educators' development across the continuum of their careers.
New FY 2026 Supporting Effective Educator Development Program Competition On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program.
ED and DOL plan to award approximately $90 million to eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. This grant competition contains four absolute priorities and three competitive preference priorities. Please review the published competition notice in the Federal Register and the Application Notice Instructions (ANI) published in Grants.
gov under opportunity number DOL-OESE-33914 for complete details on the FY 2026 SEED funding opportunity. Additionally, visit the Eligibility and Applicant Information tab for additional information on the types of entities that are eligible to apply, as well as information on how to apply.
Peer Review Panel Member Opportunity The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is seeking expert peer reviewers for the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. Please visit the Applicant Info and Eligibility tab for more information.
Applicant Info and Eligibility On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program. ED and DOL plan to make approximately 25-30 new awards totaling approximately $90 million. Please refer to the posting on the Federal Register .
The FY 2026 SEED grant competition will close on June 1, 2026. FY 2026 SEED Competition Timeline SEED Application Date of Publication: April 16, 2026 Intent to Apply: May 1, 2026 (Email notice of intent to apply to SEED@ed. gov , SUBJECT: Intent to Apply SEED FY 2026 Competition) Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 1, 2026 (11:59:59 p.
m. Washington, DC time) Estimated Date of Award Announcement: On or before September 30, 2026 Pre-Application Informational Webinars On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 1:00 pm EST to 3:00 pm EST, the Department of Education hosted a pre-application webinar designed to provide technical assistance to prospective FY 2026 SEED competition applicants. You may watch a recording of the webinar below or on YouTube.
You may also download a copy of the slide presentation from the webinar, and view responses to Frequently Asked Questions asked during the pre-application webinar . You may also download a copy of the slide presentation from the webinar. Grant Opportunity and Application Package (Grants.
gov) The link to apply to this grant competition may be found on Grants. gov , using Opportunity Number DOL-OESE-33914 or the program's Assistance Listing Number 84. 423A.
The Application Notice and Instructions are available both on Grants. gov and linked directly here . Electronic Application Submission Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants.
gov system . Applicants are encouraged to download and read through the FY 2026 Application Notice Instructions (ANI) document and review it in its entirety as it contains important information applicants will need as they prepare to submit their SEED grant application. Required Application Forms The following 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. All forms may be accessed on ED. gov .
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) ED Supplemental Information for SF-424 ED Grant Application Form for Project Objectives and Performance Measures Information Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) Application Narrative (Project Narrative Attachment Form) Budget Narrative Attachment Form Individual Resumes for Porject Director & Key Personnel Documentation of Nonprofit Status (if applicable) Assurances and Certifications Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL) Optional SEED Application Checklist NOTE : Please do not attach any narratives, supporting files, or application components to the Standard Form (SF 424).
Although this form accepts attachments, the Department of Education will review only materials/files attached to the section labeled “Other Attachments Form.
” An institution of higher education that provides course materials or resources that are evidence-based in increasing academic achievement, graduation rates, or rates of postsecondary education matriculation; A national nonprofit entity with a demonstrated record of raising student academic achievement, graduation rates, and rates of higher education attendance, matriculation, or completion, or of effectiveness in providing preparation and professional development activities and programs for teachers, principals, or other school leaders; The Bureau of Indian Education; or A partnership consisting of: 1 or more entities described in point (1) or (2); and Peer Review Panel Member Opportunity The Effective Educator Development Division (EED), within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, is seeking peer reviewers for FY 2026 grant competitions.
About the Effective Educator Development Division (EED) Programs The Effective Educator Development Division manages multiple programs that support the quality of teaching and school administration.
Grant applications received in EED grant competitions may be focused on a variety of activities, including but not limited to: Increasing the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence practices that prepare, develop or enhance the skills of educators to improve student outcomes; Developing, implementing, improving, or expanding comprehensive performance-based compensation systems (PBCS) or human capital management systems (HCMS) for educators especially in high-need schools who raise student growth and academic achievement, and support workforce readiness; Supporting high-quality teacher preparation and professional development for prospective teachers and school leaders; and Developing evidence-based approaches with the potential to improve the quality of American history, civics and government, or geography learning and teaching.
Who Should Apply to Be an EED Peer Reviewer? Current or retired educators—including teachers, school leaders, administrators, and faculty—with experience in PK–12 and higher education settings.
Please consider applying to be an EED Peer Reviewer if you possess expertise in program evaluation, education and public policy, teacher and school leader preparation and/or certification programs, working with underserved and high needs student populations, teacher professional development, increasing student achievement especially in high need schools, and initiatives that support literacy, numeracy, and remediation.
What is the Time Commitment for EED Peer Reviewers? Each 2026 Peer Review will take place over a 3-week period. Reviewers will be assigned approximately 8-10 grant applications to be reviewed during the three-week review period.
Each panel will review their assigned applications at a pace of approximately 3-5 applications per week. Each week of the review will culminate in a 3–4-hour panel discussion meeting focused on the applications assigned for the week.
Reviewers will only be required to be available to meet with their panel during the scheduled panel discussion meetings and will be free to work at their own pace at all other times during the three-week review period.
Overall, reviewers should expect to dedicate approximately 35-40 hours to the total review process, which includes training; reading and scoring applications and providing written comments; and discussing findings during the weekly panel discussion meetings. When Will the 2026 EED Peer Reviews Take Place? We expect to host multiple discretionary grant competitions in 2026.
The tentative windows for the FY 2026 competitions are as follows: July 20 - August 10, 2026 July 27 – August 17, 2026 Where Will the Peer Review Take Place? The 2026 EED peer reviews will be conducted entirely in a virtual format and reviewers will not be required to travel. How Do I Apply to Be an EED Peer Reviewer?
Please click the following link to complete the EED Peer Reviewer Interest Form by no later than Friday May 8, 2026 . Upon completing the Interest Form, please send a copy of your resume to EEDPeerReviews@ED. gov .
Once we have received your completed form and resume, we will review your information and notify you if you have been selected as a peer reviewer for the FY 2026 discretionary competitions. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the program staff at EEDPeerReviews@ED.
gov. Fiscal Year (FY) Appropriations for new and continuation awards FY 2026 $90,000,000 FY 2020 $80,000,000 FY 2019 $75,000,000 FY 2018 $75,000,000 FY 2017 $65,000,000 FY 2016 $93,993,200 FY 2015 $54,046,090 FY 2014 $46,996,600 FY 2013 $35,067,454 FY 2012 $36,888,601 FY 2011 $24,592,860 Legislation The U.S. Secretary of Education is authorized to award grants for this program under section 2242 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 U.S.C.
6672). SEED program statute: Title II, Part B, Subpart 4.
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions: FY 2026 Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant Competition Resources for Project Evaluators Evaluation 101 for Your Program Team Welcome to the 5-minute evaluation series, designed to provide you with clear, easy to access information on how to build evidence on programs that support educator effectiveness.
The series includes videos and resources written in plain language and designed to be watched or read in 5 minutes
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that provide course materials or resources that are evidence-based in increasing academic achievement, graduation rates, or rates of postsecondary education matriculation; nationa…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Talent Search Program Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Competition is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The Talent Search Program identifies qualified individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with potential for postsecondary education and encourages them to complete secondary school and pursue higher education.
Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). This program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools.
Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs - ED-GRANT-26-026 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). This program provides grants to train the staff and leadership personnel employed in, participating in, or preparing for employment in, projects funded under the Federal TRIO Programs, to improve project operation.
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