EdPro Federal Grants News
Stay up to date on trending Federal Grant Opportunities Supporting Innovative Educational and Workforce Development Programs, Projects, and Services
On this page you’ll find some of the federal grant trends and federal grant funding opportunities EdPro is tracking.*
Agency News
Track key changes at relevant federal funding agencies that impact education and workforce funding initiatives.
Trending Federal Grant Opportunities
Find highlights about open opportunities and their deadlines.
Key Federal Funding Agencies for Education Innovators
Department of Education
Department of Labor
US Department of Agriculture (rural workforce, training, and education)
NIH (school-based mental health; innovative school-based mental health and behavioral interventions; HE training)
SAMHSA (AWARE funding, school mental health interventions: programming, equity, innovations
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Federal Grants News for Education Innovators
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Federal Grants:
Notices & Grant Funding Opportunities
Last updated 9/17/2026
1. IES — Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking
Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
ALN: 84.305S
Posted: August 6, 2026
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Maximum award: $1.2 million
Primary area: Education research / State policy / K–12 through postsecondary
URL: Department of Education listing
2. IES — Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences
Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
ALN: 84.305B
Posted: August 6, 2026
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Primary area: Education research / Higher education / Research workforce
URL: Department of Education listing
3. IES — Statistical and Research Methodology in Education
Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
ALN: 84.305D
Posted: August 6, 2026
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Maximum award: $900,000 (Core); $350,000 (Toolkit)
Primary area: Education research / Research methods / Data and evaluation
URL: Department of Education listing
4. IES — Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education
Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
ALN: 84.324S
Posted: August 6, 2026
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Maximum award: $1.2 million
Primary area: Special education research / State policy / Longitudinal data
URL: IES program listing
5. IES — Research Training Programs in Special Education
Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
ALN: 84.324B
Posted: August 6, 2026
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Primary area: Special education research / Research workforce / Early intervention
URL: IES program listing
6. NSF — Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)
Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Posted: August 31, 2026
Deadline: December 9, 2026
Expected awards: 20
Primary area: Higher education / Community colleges / STEM / Workforce pathways
URL: NSF program information
7. USDA-NIFA — Higher Education Challenge Grants
Agency: USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Posted: August 5, 2026
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Expected awards: 36
Award range: $150,000–$750,000
Primary area: Higher education / STEM / Agricultural sciences education
URL: USDA-NIFA program listing
8. USDA-NIFA — National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship Grants
Agency: USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Posted: August 13, 2026
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Expected awards: 28
Award range: $78,000–$705,000
Primary area: Graduate education / Workforce development / STEM
URL: USDA-NIFA program listing
9. USDA-NIFA — Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants
Agency: USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Posted: August 24, 2026
Deadline: October 7, 2026
Expected awards: 35
Primary area: Tribal colleges / Higher education / Educational equity / Agricultural-STEM education
URL: USDA-NIFA program listing
10. USDA-NIFA — Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program
Agency: USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Posted: September 10, 2026
Deadline: December 3, 2026
Total program funding: $30.6 million
Expected awards: 40
Award range: $25,000–$1.2 million
Primary area: Higher education / HSIs / STEM / Workforce preparation
URL: USDA-NIFA program listing
Closed Opportunities
Remote Health Workforce Development
USDA - Rural Development
Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants
Deadline: June 30, 2026
K–12 Assessment Innovation & Systems
U.S. Department of Labor (on behalf of U.S. Department of Education)
Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA) – 84.368A DOL-OESE-34017
Deadline: June 16, 2026
Educator Workforce Development & Effectiveness
U.S. Department of Labor / U.S. Department of Education
Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) – 84.423A
Deadline: June 1, 2026
K–12 Assessment Innovation & Systems
U.S. Department of Labor (on behalf of U.S. Department of Education)
Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA) – 84.368A DOL-OESE-34017
Deadline: June 16, 2026
Charter School Expansion & Replication
U.S. Department of Labor / U.S. Department of Education
Charter School Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities – 84.282A
Deadline: June 18, 2026
Apprenticeship System Expansion (Formula Funding)
U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration
State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)
Deadline: May 26, 2026
Literacy Development (PreK–12, High-Need Communities)
U.S. Department of Labor / U.S. Department of Education
Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) – 84.215G
Deadline: June 9, 2026
Teacher & School Leader Incentives / Human Capital Systems
U.S. Department of Labor / U.S. Department of Education
Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (TSL) – 84.374A
Deadline: June 9, 2026
Workforce Development for Native American Communities
U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration
WIOA Indian and Native American Programs (INAP) – FOA-ETA-26-20
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Postsecondary Access & Financial Aid Advising
U.S. Department of Labor / U.S. Department of Education
Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Program – ED-GRANT-26-024
Deadline: May 14, 2026
Community College Workforce Training Systems
U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration
Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6)
Deadline: May 20, 2026
Educational Technology & Students With Disabilities (IDEA - Access and Compliance)
Department of Education
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program 84.327
Deadline: June 26, 2026