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Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. Improves teacher preparation and professional development to enhance teacher quality and student achievement.
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Teacher Quality Partnership Program (84. 336S) | U.S. Department of Education Teacher Quality Partnership Program (84.
336S) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) State Educational Agencies (SEAs) Estimated Total Grant Funding Expected Number Of Awards 06/23/2026 - 11:59 PM EDT Applicant Info and Eligibility On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program.
ED and DOL plan to award approximately $70 million to eligible applicants to improve student achievement by strengthening teacher preparation and enhancing professional development for new and perspective teachers and school leaders who will then meet all applicable State certification and licensure requirements. For more information about these awards, visit the Awards tab.
The purpose of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program is to improve student achievement; improve the quality of prospective and new teachers by improving teacher preparation and enhancing professional development to hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) accountable for preparing teachers who meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements; and recruit highly qualified individuals into the teaching force.
The TQP program also supports the use of Registered Apprenticeships as a high-quality, work-based learning pathway for preparing and credentialing new teachers based on demonstrated skill and merit, particularly in high-need schools and subject areas experiencing teacher shortages.
TQP funds teacher preparation programs at the undergraduate or "fifth-year" level (Pre-Baccalaureate Models); and teaching residency programs for individuals new to teaching with strong academic and professional backgrounds (Residency Models), and leadership programs for educators to prepare teachers who desire leadership programs for educators who desire .
careers as superintendents, principals, early childhood education program directors, or other school leaders (Leadership Models). The Pre-Baccalaureate Model requires that an eligible partnership carry out an effective pre-baccalaureate teacher preparation program or a fifth-year initial licensing program that reforms all or an identified part of the institutions of higher education's teacher preparation program.
The Residency Model calls for the recruitment and training of diverse candidates who can meet the needs of partner high need districts and provide compensation to residents in exchange for a three-year teaching commitment which helps to promote teacher retention. Additionally, Leadership Models are in conjunction with a Pre-Baccalaureate or a Residency model.
Leadership Models are an opportunity for applicants to carry out an effective school leadership program that will prepare individuals enrolled or preparing to enroll in those programs for careers as superintendents, principals, early childhood education program directors, or other school leaders (including individuals preparing to work in local educational agencies located in rural areas who may perform multiple duties in addition to the role of a school leader).
The Department recognizes the value of supporting educators and is committed to providing resources and opportunities that advance innovations and improvements for the educator pipeline. If you have any questions about any upcoming TQP competitions, please send your questions to TQPartnership@ed. gov .
Included in the chart below is the appropriations amount for program funding per fiscal year since FY 2014.
Fiscal Year (FY) Appropriations for new and continuation awards FY 2026 $70,000,000 FY 2025 $70,000,000 FY 2024 $70,000,000 FY 2023 $70,000,000 FY 2022 $70,000,000 FY 2021 $50,092,000 FY 2020 $50,000,000 FY 2019 $43,092,000 FY 2018 $43,092,000 FY 2017 $43,092,000 FY 2016 $43,092,000 FY 2015 $40,592,000 FY 2014 $40,592,000 Legislation The Teacher Quality Partnership program statute is contained in Title II of the Higher Education Act, as amended on August 14, 2008, by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) (HEA).
Definitions for the program (including those for components of an eligible partnership) are contained in section 200 of the HEA, as amended, while the program authority itself is in Title II, Part A of that Act (section 201 - 204) On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program.
ED and DOL plan to award approximately $70 million to eligible applicants to improve student achievement by strengthening teacher preparation and enhancing professional development for new and perspective teachers and school leaders who will then meet all applicable State certification and licensure requirements. The FY 2026 TQP Competition will close on June 23, 2026.
TQP Application Publish Date: May 7, 2026 Deadline for Intent to Apply: June 1, 2026 (Email: TQPartnership@ed. gov , Subject: Intent to Apply FY 2026) Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 23, 2026 (11:59:59 PM Washington, DC time) Pre-Application Information Webinar The pre-application webinar was hosted on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM EST. View the webinar recording .
Required Program Checklist Required TQP Program Checklists must be submitted by all applicants. Required Absolute Priority Checklists Select only one that applies to your application. The Effective Educator Development Programs Division announced on April 4, 2024 in the Federal Register a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant program.
The TQP FY 2024 grant competition had an estimated $25,000,000 and anticipated making approximately 15-17 new awards contingent upon the availability of funds and quality of applications. The FY 2024 TQP grant competition closed on June 3, 2024. Frequently Asked Questions Please review the FY 2024 TQP FAQ document .
Additionally, applicants should review the EED Division Match FAQ document . If you do not find the answer to your question(s) within these two FAQ documents, please email your question(s) to the TQP program inbox at TQPartnership@ed. gov. Pre-Application Informational Webinars For the FY 2024 TQP Competition, we provided four PDF pre-application slide decks.
These slide decks are designed to provide technical assistance and guidance to perspective applicants. However, they do not supersede the TQP NIA published on April 4, 2024.
Slide Deck 1: Program Purpose, Overview, and Requirements Slide Deck 2: Program Priorities Slide Deck 3: Selection Criteria and Scoring, Performance Measures, and Application Process Slide Deck 4: Allowable, Allocable, and Reasonable Program Costs and Budget Information TQP Live Webinar - May 3, 2024 TQP Live Webinar - May 17, 2024 The Effective Educator Development Programs Division announced on February 25, 2022 the U.S. Department of Education published in the Federal Register a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant program.
The TQP FY 2022 grant competition had an estimated $35,000,000 and anticipated making approximately 25-30 new awards contingent upon the availability of funds and quality of applications. The FY 2022 TQP grant competition closed on April 26, 2022 Please review the FY 2022 TQP FAQ document . Additionally, applicants should review the EED Division Match/Cost Share FAQ document .
For the FY 2022 TQP Competition, we provided four pre-recorded pre-application Webinars designed to provide technical assistance to perspective applicants. Webinars may download to your personal devices for unlimited access as your draft and prepare to submit your TQP application.
WEBINAR 1: TQP Program Purpose, Eligibility Requirements and Program Requirements | Recording WEBINAR 2: TQP Program Priorities | Recording WEBINAR 3: TQP Selection Criteria & Scoring and Application Process | Recording WEBINAR 4: TQP Budget and Match/Cost Share | Recording Grantee Name Grant Duration Year 1 Award Total Expected 5-year Funding City State Total Score Files Miami-Dade SB 5 years $1,514,883 $9,258,547 Miami FL 104.
33 Project Abstract FY 2023 Grantees (Slate Funded) Grantee Name Grant Duration Year 1 Award Total Expected 5-year Funding City State Total Score Files Pacific University 5 $126,951 $633,359 Forest Grove OR 100 Project Abstract On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program.
ED and DOL plan to award approximately $70 million to eligible applicants to improve student achievement by strengthening teacher preparation and enhancing professional development for new and perspective teachers and school leaders who will then meet all applicable State certification and licensure requirements. For more information about these awards, visit the Awards tab.
The purpose of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program is to improve student achievement; improve the quality of prospective and new teachers by improving teacher preparation and enhancing professional development to hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) accountable for preparing teachers who meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements; and recruit highly qualified individuals into the teaching force.
The TQP program also supports the use of Registered Apprenticeships as a high-quality, work-based learning pathway for preparing and credentialing new teachers based on demonstrated skill and merit, particularly in high-need schools and subject areas experiencing teacher shortages.
TQP funds teacher preparation programs at the undergraduate or "fifth-year" level (Pre-Baccalaureate Models); and teaching residency programs for individuals new to teaching with strong academic and professional backgrounds (Residency Models), and leadership programs for educators to prepare teachers who desire leadership programs for educators who desire .
careers as superintendents, principals, early childhood education program directors, or other school leaders (Leadership Models). The Pre-Baccalaureate Model requires that an eligible partnership carry out an effective pre-baccalaureate teacher preparation program or a fifth-year initial licensing program that reforms all or an identified part of the institutions of higher education's teacher preparation program.
The Residency Model calls for the recruitment and training of diverse candidates who can meet the needs of partner high need districts and provide compensation to residents in exchange for a three-year teaching commitment which helps to promote teacher retention. Additionally, Leadership Models are in conjunction with a Pre-Baccalaureate or a Residency model.
Leadership Models are an opportunity for applicants to carry out an effective school leadership program that will prepare individuals enrolled or preparing to enroll in those programs for careers as superintendents, principals, early childhood education program directors, or other school leaders (including individuals preparing to work in local educational agencies located in rural areas who may perform multiple duties in addition to the role of a school leader).
The Department recognizes the value of supporting educators and is committed to providing resources and opportunities that advance innovations and improvements for the educator pipeline. If you have any questions about any upcoming TQP competitions, please send your questions to TQPartnership@ed. gov .
Included in the chart below is the appropriations amount for program funding per fiscal year since FY 2014.
Fiscal Year (FY) Appropriations for new and continuation awards FY 2026 $70,000,000 FY 2025 $70,000,000 FY 2024 $70,000,000 FY 2023 $70,000,000 FY 2022 $70,000,000 FY 2021 $50,092,000 FY 2020 $50,000,000 FY 2019 $43,092,000 FY 2018 $43,092,000 FY 2017 $43,092,000 FY 2016 $43,092,000 FY 2015 $40,592,000 FY 2014 $40,592,000 Legislation The Teacher Quality Partnership program statute is contained in Title II of the Higher Education Act, as amended on August 14, 2008, by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) (HEA).
Definitions for the program (including those for components of an eligible partnership) are contained in section 200 of the HEA, as amended, while the program authority itself is in Title II, Part A of that Act (section 201 - 204) Applicant Info and Eligibility On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program.
ED and DOL plan to award approximately $70 million to eligible applicants to improve student achievement by strengthening teacher preparation and enhancing professional development for new and perspective teachers and school leaders who will then meet all applicable State certification and licensure requirements. The FY 2026 TQP Competition will close on June 23, 2026.
TQP Application Publish Date: May 7, 2026 Deadline for Intent to Apply: June 1, 2026 (Email: TQPartnership@ed. gov , Subject: Intent to Apply FY 2026) Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 23, 2026 (11:59:59 PM Washington, DC time) Pre-Application Information Webinar The pre-application webinar was hosted on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM EST. View the webinar recording .
Required Program Checklist Required TQP Program Checklists must be submitted by all applicants. Required Absolute Priority Checklists Select only one that applies to your application. The Effective Educator Development Programs Division announced on April 4, 2024 in the Federal Register a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant program.
The TQP FY 2024 grant competition had an estimated $25,000,000 and anticipated making approximately 15-17 new awards contingent upon the availability of funds and quality of applications. The FY 2024 TQP grant competition closed on June 3, 2024. Frequently Asked Questions Please review the FY 2024 TQP FAQ document .
Additionally, applicants should review the EED Division Match FAQ document . If you do not find the answer to your question(s) within these two FAQ documents, please email your question(s) to the TQP program inbox at TQPartnership@ed. gov. Pre-Application Informational Webinars For the FY 2024 TQP Competition, we provided four PDF pre-application slide decks.
These slide decks are designed to provide technical assistance and guidance to perspective applicants. However, they do not supersede the TQP NIA published on April 4, 2024.
Slide Deck 1: Program Purpose, Overview, and Requirements Slide Deck 2: Program Priorities Slide Deck 3: Selection Criteria and Scoring, Performance Measures, and Application Process Slide Deck 4: Allowable, Allocable, and Reasonable Program Costs and Budget Information TQP Live Webinar - May 3, 2024 TQP Live Webinar - May 17, 2024 The Effective Educator Development Programs Division announced on February 25, 2022 the U.S. Department of Education published in the Federal Register a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant program.
The TQP FY 2022 grant competition had an estimated $35,000,000 and anticipated making approximately 25-30 new awards contingent upon the availability of funds and quality of applications. The FY 2022 TQP grant competition closed on April 26, 2022 Please review the FY 2022 TQP FAQ document . Additionally, applicants should review the EED Division Match/Cost Share FAQ document .
For the FY 2022 TQP Competition, we provided four pre-recorded pre-application Webinars designed to provide technical assistance to perspective applicants. Webinars may download to your personal devices for unlimited access as your draft and prepare to submit your TQP application.
WEBINAR 1: TQP Program Purpose, Eligibility Requirements and Program Requirements | Recording WEBINAR 2: TQP Program Priorities | Recording WEBINAR 3: TQP Selection Criteria & Scoring and Application Process | Recording WEBINAR 4: TQP Budget and Match/Cost Share | Recording Grantee Name Grant Duration Year 1 Award Total Expected 5-year Funding City State Total Score Files Miami-Dade SB 5 years $1,514,883 $9,258,547 Miami FL 104.
33 Project Abstract FY 2023 Grantees (Slate Funded) Grantee Name Grant Duration Year 1 Award Total Expected 5-year Funding City State Total Score Files Pacific University 5 $126,951 $633,359 Forest Grove OR 100 Project Abstract Associated Federal Register Notice FY 2026 Notice Inviting Applications Teacher Quality Partnership Program (84.
33… Grant Applicants / Grantees Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Page Last Reviewed: June 24, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), Non-Profit Organizations, State Educational Agencies (SEAs), Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Labor. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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