Funding
$3.5M, awarded competitively
Eligibility
Institution of higher education or nonprofit educational organization, museum, library, or research center with demonstrated expertise; or a consortium of such entities.
Sample Use of Funds
Activities could include:
- Expanding, developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating for voluntary use, innovative, evidence-based approaches or professional development programs in American history, civics and government, and geography, which may include hands-on civic engagement activities for teachers and students;
- Programs that educate students about the history and principles of the Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights;
- Expanding, developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating for voluntary use, innovative, evidence-based approaches or professional development programs in American history, civics and government, and geography, which must show potential to improve the quality of student achievement in, and teaching of, American history, civics and government, or geography, in elementary schools and secondary schools; and demonstrate innovation, scalability, accountability, and a focus on underserved populations.
This grant has an extensive list of uses of funds. View the complete ESSA Federal Funding Guide below for the full list.
Key Provision: Duration of Grant Awards
For an initial period of up to 3 years, and may renew grants for an additional 2 years.
For more information, contact Tom Zembar at 202.822.7109 or [email protected]
Next Steps
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