Notice Announcing FY 2026 State Tribal Education Partnerships Program Competition
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This notice opens the FY 2026 grant competition for the State Tribal Education Partnerships program. It matters for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, tribal education agencies, and consortia that want federal funding to strengthen tribal self-determination in education, improve student outcomes, and build coordination with state and local school agencies. Applicants must submit complete proposals electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 11, 2026. The notice also points applicants to the official funding opportunity documents, which include the program priorities, selection criteria, and requirements.
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Key Changes
- Opens the FY 2026 application window for the State Tribal Education Partnerships grant program.
- Sets the submission deadline at June 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, through Grants.gov.
- Identifies the competition priorities, including creating a Tribal Education Agency and expanding the capacity of early-stage Tribal Education Agencies.
Obligations
What this law requires
Applicants seeking funding under the FY 2026 State Tribal Education Partnerships (STEP) competition must submit complete proposals electronically through Grants.gov using the APPLY function.
Applicants must use the official funding opportunity announcement and application instructions on the Department of Education website, the Bureau of Indian Education website, or Grants.gov, because the Grants.gov application notice and instructions are the official governing documents for the competition.
Applicants must follow the program priorities, selection criteria, and program requirements included in the FY 2026 STEP funding opportunity materials.
Applicants requesting an accessible format for the notice must contact the program contact person listed in the notice.