Education Department Offers Grants for English Teacher Training
Published Date: 5/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor and Education are teaming up to offer up to $1 million a year in grants for colleges and education groups to help teachers get better at teaching English learners. If you’re part of a school or group that trains teachers, you can apply by July 14, 2026. This program focuses on improving teaching skills, using proven literacy methods, and boosting student success.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Grants Up to $1,000,000 Per Year
If you are part of a college or an education organization that trains teachers, you can apply for grants under the FY 2026 National Professional Development program. Awards are up to $1,000,000 per year for successful applicants.
Who Is Eligible to Apply
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education or public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, applying in consortia with State educational agencies and/or local educational agencies. Applicants must meet those consortium requirements to be considered for an award.
Funding Focus: English Learners & Literacy
The FY 2026 competition has an absolute priority of providing professional development to improve instruction for English learners (ELs). Competitive preference priorities include promoting evidence-based literacy and returning education to the States, and there is an invitational priority for developing a collaborative framework to measure teacher pedagogical practices to enhance student outcomes.
Apply by July 14, 2026 Deadline
If you intend to apply for these grants, you must submit a complete proposal electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on July 14, 2026. Late submissions will not meet the stated deadline.
Accessible Documents for People with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities can request this notice and related materials in an accessible format by contacting the program contact person listed in the notice. The program contact is Cynthia Hunter at the Department of Labor.
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