CFDA Number
84.215
Unique assistance listing ID
CFDA 84.215 Education Active
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
Fund for the Improvement of Education
CFDA 84.215 — federal assistance program administered by U.S. Department of Education, sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.
Administered by U.S. Department of Education (ED)
Program overview. CFDA 84.215 — Fund for the Improvement of Education — is a federal assistance listing in the Education category, administered by U.S. Department of Education (ED). The typical award range cataloged on SAM.gov is $100,000 to $3.0 million. The program is currently active in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. Eligible applicants include State or Local Government, Nonprofit Organization, Educational Institution.
Funding opportunities. PlainGrants has indexed 20 Grants.gov opportunity announcements tied to CFDA 84.215. Of those, 0 are currently open for applications and 20 have closed. The largest award ceiling seen across these announcements is $50.0 million. Agencies have projected roughly $463.3 million in total estimated funding across the indexed announcements for this CFDA number. Individual Notice of Funding Opportunity documents on Grants.gov carry the exact deadlines, required forms, and submission instructions.
Next steps. Before applying for CFDA 84.215, confirm your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) — these are mandatory for every federal funding instrument. Read the current Notice of Funding Opportunity end-to-end, paying close attention to the cost-share or matching requirement, the evaluation criteria, and the narrative page limits. Education-category grants frequently require formal partnerships with local education agencies or accredited institutions — line those commitments up early. For structural help, the guides linked below cover SAM.gov setup, NOFO interpretation, and common rejection reasons.
Federal Grant Distribution
Federal grant distribution by category — FY2025 obligations (USAspending.gov)
Category
Education
Federal grant subject area
Open Opportunities
0
Currently open for applications
Typical award as share of ceiling 3.3%
$100,000 to $3.0 million
Typical Award Range
$100,000 to $3.0 million
Application Deadline
Annual
Category
Education
Program Description
Promotes innovative approaches to improving education and educational equity.
Who Is Eligible?
State or Local Government Nonprofit Organization Educational Institution
Ready to Apply?
Visit the official program website for current application requirements and deadlines.
Administering Agency
ED 77 programs
U.S. Department of Education
Federal education programs, student financial aid, and grants to states for K-12 and higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CFDA 84.215 grant program?
CFDA 84.215 is the "Fund for the Improvement of Education" program administered by U.S. Department of Education. Promotes innovative approaches to improving education and educational equity.
Who is eligible for Fund for the Improvement of Education?
Eligible applicants include: State or Local Government, Nonprofit Organization, Educational Institution. Always verify current eligibility requirements directly with the awarding agency, as requirements can change between funding cycles.
How much funding is available through CFDA 84.215?
The typical award range for this program is $100,000 to $3.0 million. Actual amounts depend on available appropriations, the number of applicants, and the scope of the proposed project. Check the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for exact figures.
How do I apply for this federal grant?
Most federal grants require registration in SAM.gov and submission through Grants.gov. Start by reading the program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific instructions, deadlines, and required documents. See our step-by-step guide for the full application process.
What is the application deadline for Fund for the Improvement of Education?
The listed deadline is Annual. Deadlines vary by funding cycle, so always verify with the current NOFO on Grants.gov.
Where can I find more education grants?
PlainGrants lists education grant programs from across federal agencies. Browse all Education grants by category, or use our Eligibility Finder to filter programs by your organization type and funding needs.
Funding Opportunities
Closed Closes: Sep 10, 2024
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): School choice and Improvement Programs (SCIP): Promise Neighborhoods (PN), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.215N
Closed Closes: Aug 16, 2023
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): School Choice & Improvement Program (SCIP)Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.215J
Closed Closes: May 15, 2023
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Well-Rounded Education Programs: Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.215G
Closed Closes: Oct 21, 2022
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): School Choice & Improvement Programs (SCIP): Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.215N
Closed Closes: Sep 12, 2022
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): School Choice & Improvement Programs (SCIP): Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.215J
Closed Closes: Aug 11, 2021
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program Assistance Listing CFDA Number 84.215G
Closed Closes: Apr 19, 2021
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Programs Assistance Listing Number 84.215N
Closed Closes: Mar 1, 2021
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Full-Service Community Schools (FCCS) Program Assistance Listing Number 84.215J
Closed Closes: Jun 30, 2020
Extension Grants Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Promise Neighborhoods Extension Grantees
Closed Closes: Apr 15, 2019
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Program CFDA Number 84.215J
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Disclaimer: This information is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings (CFDA) and is for informational purposes only. Program requirements, deadlines, and availability change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the awarding agency before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.
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