Education Dept Offers Promise Neighborhoods Grants
Published Date: 5/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The Promise Neighborhoods Program is calling on colleges, tribes, and nonprofits to apply for grants that help kids in tough communities succeed in school and life. Applications are due by August 6, 2026, and focus on boosting literacy, learning, and family support. This is a big chance to bring real change and funding to neighborhoods that need it most!
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Grant applications due Aug 6, 2026
Organizations must submit complete Promise Neighborhoods proposals electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on August 6, 2026. The Grants.gov application notice and instructions are the official governing documents for the competition.
Priority focus on Non‑Rural, Rural, Tribal areas
The FY2026 competition lists three absolute priorities: Non‑Rural and Non‑Tribal Communities, Rural Communities, and Tribal Communities. The program targets children and youth living in the most distressed communities to improve school readiness, high school graduation, and access to high-quality community-based services.
Competitive preferences favor literacy & family supports
The competition includes competitive preference priorities such as Promoting Evidence‑Based Literacy; Meaningful Learning Opportunities—High‑Quality Interventions or Accelerated Learning Supports for Students and Supporting Families; and Meaningful Learning Opportunities—Career Connected Learning. Projects addressing these areas will receive competitive preference in selection.
Who may apply for grants
Eligible applicants under section 4622 of the ESEA include: institutions of higher education (IHEs); Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; or one or more nonprofit entities partnering with at least one required partner such as a high-need local educational agency, an IHE, the office of a chief elected official, or an Indian Tribe. Applicants must follow the requirements in the funding opportunity announcement.
Accessible formats available on request
Individuals with disabilities can obtain this notice in an accessible format by contacting the program contact person listed in the notice (Rich Wilson) via telephone (202-453-6709) or email. Requests for accessible formats will be accommodated.
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