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Supporting Effective Educator Development 84.423A

ID: DOL-OESE-33914 • Type: Posted
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Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program 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. These grants will allow eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated.Applicants can receive competitive preference points to projects or proposals that will be carried out by State educational agency grantees. This priority aligns to the Administration"s efforts to ensure federal education dollars empower states to best meet their teachers" and students" needs. Applicants can also receive competitive preference points for projects or proposals that are designed to responsibly advance artificial intelligence and/or prioritize and expand Registered Apprenticeships.
Background
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The SEED program aims to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting evidence-based practices that enhance educators' skills to improve student outcomes. This initiative aligns with federal efforts to empower states in meeting their educational needs.

Grant Details
The SEED program provides funding for eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as sustainable models. Key tasks include:

1. Implementing evidence-based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance educator skills.
2. Developing projects that can be carried out by State educational agency grantees.
3. Advancing artificial intelligence responsibly and expanding Registered Apprenticeships.
4. Applicants must demonstrate how their projects will improve student outcomes through rigorous evaluation methods.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include:

(a) Institutions of higher education providing evidence-based course materials;
(b) National nonprofit entities with a record of improving academic achievement;
(c) The Bureau of Indian Education;
(d) Partnerships between eligible entities and for-profit organizations.

Period of Performance
The project period is up to 36 months, with potential for a 24-month renewal based on performance data.

Grant Value
Estimated available funds total $90 million, with individual awards ranging from $1 million to $6 million per project year. The average size of awards is approximately $3.5 million per performance period, with an estimated 25-30 awards expected.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Labor (DOL)
Category of Funding
Employment, Labor and Training
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
84.423 - Supporting Effective Educator Development Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/15/26 the Department of Labor posted grant opportunity DOL-OESE-33914 for Supporting Effective Educator Development 84.423A with funding of $90.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 84.423 Supporting Effective Educator Development Program. It is expected that 85 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
April 15, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 1, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 13 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.
Last Updated
April 15, 2026, 9:44 a.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
July 1, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Info
To receive funds under this program, an applicant must be:An institution of higher education (IHE) 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; orA partnership consisting of--One or more entities described in paragraph (a) or (b); andA for-profit entity.Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by any of the following means: (1) proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) a statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual; (3) a certified copy of the applicant"s certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or (4) any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
Not Listed
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$90,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
85

Contacts

Contact
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Contact Email
orman.feres@ed.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 693-2606
Additional Information Site
https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/teacher-preparation-grants/supporting-effective-educator-development-grant-program

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