CFDA 84.407 · Education · Active

Race to the Top

Federal assistance program administered by U.S. Department of Education (ED), catalogued in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings.

$500K–$50M
Typical award range
9
Indexed opportunities
0
Open now
ED
Administering agency

The verdict

CFDA 84.407 is an active Education program with 9 indexed Grants.gov opportunities - 0 open for application right now.

$500K–$50M
typical award range (SAM.gov)
-
next application deadline
$2.0 million
largest award ceiling indexed
18%
of the catalog is Education

Program overview. CFDA 84.407 - Race to the Top - 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 $500,000 to $50.0 million. The program is currently active in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. Eligible applicants include State or Local Government.

Funding opportunities. PlainGrants has indexed 9 Grants.gov opportunity announcements tied to CFDA 84.407. Of those, 0 are currently open for applications and 9 have closed. The largest award ceiling seen across these announcements is $2.0 million. Agencies have projected roughly $50.0 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 84.407, 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.

Where Education sits in the federal catalog

Education accounts for 93 of the 504 catalogued programs (18%). This is one of them.

Programs21%18.5%10.3%8.7%8.3%17.7%HealthEducationAgricultureScience & ResearchBusiness & Economic DevelopmentEnvironmentPublic SafetyOther
Share of the 504 federal assistance programs by functional category, SAM.gov Assistance Listings
Typical award as share of ceiling 1.0%

$500,000 to $50.0 million

Program Description

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

Who Is Eligible?

State or Local Government

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official program website for current application requirements and deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CFDA 84.407 grant program?
CFDA 84.407 is the "Race to the Top" program administered by U.S. Department of Education. Competitive grants for states implementing comprehensive education reform in standards, assessment, and data systems.
Who is eligible for Race to the Top?
Eligible applicants include: State or Local Government. Always verify current eligibility requirements directly with the awarding agency, as requirements can change between funding cycles.
How much funding is available through CFDA 84.407?
The typical award range for this program is $500,000 to $50.0 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 Race to the Top?
The listed deadline is One-Time. 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: Aug 13, 2025

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.407A

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Closed Closes: Aug 13, 2025

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Program (TPSID-CC), Assistance Listing Number 84.407B

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Closed Closes: Sep 7, 2021

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities-National Technical Assistance and Dissemination Center (PPSID-NTAD) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.407C

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Closed Closes: Jul 10, 2020

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID) CFDA 84.407A

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Closed Closes: Jul 10, 2020

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Coordinating Center for Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education—(TPSID-CC) CFDA 84.407B

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Closed Closes: Aug 10, 2015

Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID): Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: CFDA Number: 84.407A

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Closed Closes: Aug 10, 2015

Coordinating Center for Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID): ModelComprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities CFDA Number 84.407B

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Closed Closes: Aug 2, 2010

Office of Postsecondary Education: Overview Information; Coordinating Center for Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students With Intellectual Disabilities CFDA 84.407B

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Closed Closes: Jul 30, 2010

Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Into Higher Education (TPSID)--Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students With Intellectual Disabilities CFDA Number 84.407A

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What to do next

Turn CFDA 84.407 into an application.

  • Confirm your organization is eligible and registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID before the next deadline. Check eligibility
  • Read the application path end-to-end, forms, narratives, and deadlines live in the current NOFO on Grants.gov. How to apply
  • Compare with the other Education programs to pick the best fit for your project. All Education grants

Award ranges and deadlines reflect the SAM.gov catalog snapshot; always verify against the live NOFO before applying.

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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