National Professional Development Program Grant Competition
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This notice opens the FY 2026 National Professional Development grant competition for projects that train educators working with English learners. Eligible universities and qualified public or private entities can apply, but they must work in partnership with state or local education agencies. The program will fund pre-service and in-service professional development aimed at improving instruction for English learners and helping education staff meet professional standards. Applications are due through Grants.gov by July 14, 2026, and awards can reach up to $1 million per year.
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Key Changes
- Opens the FY 2026 National Professional Development grant competition.
- Sets July 14, 2026 as the electronic application deadline through Grants.gov.
- Makes eligible projects focused on professional development to improve instruction for English learners, with awards up to $1 million per year.
Obligations
What this law requires
Applicants must submit complete proposals electronically through the Grants.gov “APPLY” function.
To be considered for an award, applicants must be an institution of higher education or a public or private entity with relevant experience and capacity, participating in a consortium with a local educational agency or State educational agency.
Funded projects must implement pre-service and in-service professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners and help education personnel working with English learners meet high professional standards.
Applications must address the competition’s absolute priority: providing professional development to improve instruction for English learners.