Education Dept. Demands Patriotic Flair for Grant Cash
Published Date: 9/17/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Secretary is adding a new priority to support patriotic education in current and future grant programs. This means schools and organizations applying for education grants might see new ways to get funding focused on teaching American history and values. Keep an eye out for updates starting in late 2025 that could bring fresh money and opportunities your way!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Grant Priority for Patriotic Education
Schools and organizations that apply for federal discretionary education grants could have a new priority available that supports teaching American history and values. The Secretary may use this new priority or parts of it in current or future grant competitions, creating new ways to compete for federal grant funding.
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