U.S. Department of Education

Adult Education State Grants

Grants to states for adult literacy, basic skills, and English language acquisition programs.

Advanced Placement Program

Increases access to advanced placement courses and exams for students from low-income families.

Arts in Education

Supports model arts education programs and professional development for teachers in high-need schools.

Assistive Technology Programs

Funds state programs providing access to assistive technology devices and services for people with disabilities.

Career and Technical Education State Grants (Perkins)

Formula grants to strengthen career and technical education programs in secondary and postsecondary institutions.

Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement

Formula grants to strengthen career and technical education programs at secondary and postsecondary levels.

Centers for Independent Living

Consumer-controlled nonprofit centers that provide independent living services to individuals with disabilities.

Charter Schools

Grants to support the creation, quality, and expansion of effective charter schools.

Demonstration Grants for Indian Children

Supports innovative programs meeting educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian children.

Early Learning Alignment and Improvement Grants

Helps states align, coordinate, and improve early learning and development programs for children birth through age 5.

Early Reading First

Transforms early childhood programs in high-poverty communities into centers of excellence for early literacy.

Education for Homeless Children and Youths

Ensures homeless children have equal access to free and appropriate public education.

Education Research and Development

Supports scientific research to improve student academic achievement and address educational challenges.

English Language Acquisition State Grants

Helps English language learners attain proficiency and meet academic standards through state and local programs.

Even Start Family Literacy

Family literacy services for low-income families to improve parent literacy and children's school readiness.

Federal Direct Student Loans

Federal student loans for undergraduate and graduate students with lower interest rates than most private loans.

Federal Pell Grant Program

Need-based grant for undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree at eligible colleges and universities.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

Campus-based grants for exceptional financial need; priority to Pell Grant recipients with lowest expected family contribution.

Fund for Improvement of Postsecondary Education

Competitive grants for innovative reform projects to improve postsecondary education practice.

Fund for the Improvement of Education

Promotes innovative approaches to improving education and educational equity.

Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)

Competitive grants to improve postsecondary education through reforms, innovations, and new program development.

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

Grants to help low-income middle and high school students prepare for college.

GED Testing Services

Support for GED and high school equivalency programs for adults who did not complete high school.

Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need

Fellowships to attract U.S. citizens to graduate study in fields of national need.

Grants for Early Childhood Education

Supports high-quality early childhood education programs for children from birth through age 5.

Higher Education Facilities Loans and Insurance

Loans and loan insurance for construction and renovation of academic facilities at eligible institutions.

Higher Education Institutional Aid

Formula grants to strengthen academic quality and financial stability of eligible colleges serving underserved students.

Impact Aid

Compensates local school districts for revenues lost due to federal land ownership and federally connected students.

Improving Literacy Through School Libraries

Helps states and districts improve school library programs, collections, and technology to support student literacy.

Improving Teacher Quality State Grants

Funds teacher recruitment, training, and retention programs to improve instruction quality.

Independent Living State Grants

Supports independent living centers and services for individuals with significant disabilities.

Indian Education Discretionary Grants

Competitive grants for educational programs benefiting American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Indian Education Formula Grants

Formula grants to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian students.

Innovative Approaches to Literacy

Funds high-quality literacy programs for children and teens in high-need schools and communities.

Investing in Innovation Fund (i3)

Supports development, validation, and scale-up of evidence-based educational practices.

Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education

Supports research and development for identifying and serving gifted and talented students.

Magnet Schools Assistance

Competitive grants to magnet schools that promote diversity and student achievement.

Mathematics and Science Partnerships

Partnerships between higher education and K-12 schools to improve math and science teacher quality and student achievement.

McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement

Prepares Pell-eligible and first-generation undergraduates for doctoral study through research mentorship.

Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Program

Trains school-based mental health professionals for placement in high-need schools.

Migrant Education Basic State Formula Grants

Helps meet the educational needs of migratory children whose families move to find agricultural or fishing work.

Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program

Increases participation of underrepresented minorities in STEM fields through institutional development.

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

Research grants to improve the lives of people with disabilities through knowledge generation and translation.

Race to the Top

Competitive grants for states implementing comprehensive education reform in standards, assessment, and data systems.

Race to the Top — Early Learning Challenge

Competitive grants to improve early learning and development programs for children birth through age five.

Reading First

Supports evidence-based reading instruction in kindergarten through grade 3 in high-poverty schools.

Ready to Learn Television

Supports educational technology projects using public telecommunications for learning and professional development.

Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers

Conducts research and training to improve rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.

Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation

Formula grants to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities seeking employment.

Rehabilitation Short-Term Training

Short-term training for rehabilitation professionals to improve knowledge and skills for serving people with disabilities.

Rehabilitation Training

Training grants for rehabilitation counselors, assistive technology specialists, and other rehab professionals.

Research in Special Education

Funds research to improve education outcomes for children with disabilities.

Rural Education Achievement Program

Assists rural school districts with special challenges through formula and competitive grants.

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities

Programs to prevent violence and drug use in schools and communities.

School Improvement Grants

Competitive grants to turn around persistently lowest-achieving schools through evidence-based transformation models.

School Improvement Grants

Grants to identify and turn around persistently lowest-performing schools.

School Leadership

Develops leaders who can improve instruction and raise student achievement in high-need schools.

Special Education Grants to States (IDEA Part B)

Formula grants to ensure free and appropriate education for children with disabilities.

Special Education Preschool Grants

Supports states in providing special education and related services to children aged 3-5 with disabilities.

Striving Readers

Develops and evaluates approaches to raising the literacy levels of middle and high school students.

Supported Employment Services for Individuals with Severe Disabilities

Grants to states for supported employment programs helping individuals with severe disabilities work competitively.

Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program

Grants for developing, implementing, and evaluating human capital management systems for teachers and leaders.

Teacher Incentive Fund

Competitive grants for performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools.

Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants

Competitive grants for colleges, universities, and states to reform teacher preparation programs.

Teacher Quality Partnerships

Competitive grants to partnerships between higher education and high-need schools for teacher preparation reform.

Teaching American History

Supports programs to raise student achievement in American history through professional development for teachers.

Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

Formula grants to improve academic achievement of disadvantaged students in high-poverty schools.

Training Interpreters for Individuals who are Deaf

Training for interpreters serving individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Transition to Teaching

Recruits mid-career professionals and recent college graduates to teach in high-need schools as certified teachers.

TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers

Counseling and informational services to adults seeking to enter or continue college education.

TRIO Programs — Veteran Upward Bound

Academic support programs to help veterans prepare for and succeed in postsecondary education.

TRIO — McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement

Prepares eligible participants for doctoral programs through research and scholarly activities.

TRIO — Student Support Services

Provides academic tutoring, counseling, and financial assistance to first-generation college students.

TRIO — Talent Search

Identifies potential college students from disadvantaged backgrounds and assists with preparation and enrollment.

TRIO — Upward Bound

Academic support for high school students from low-income families to succeed in postsecondary education.

TRIO — Veteran Upward Bound

Programs to help veterans develop academic skills and prepare for college enrollment.

Vocational Education Basic Grants to States

Formula grants supporting secondary and postsecondary vocational and technical education programs.