CFDA Number
84.407
Unique assistance listing ID
CFDA 84.407 Education Active
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
Race to the Top
CFDA 84.407 — 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 84.407 — 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.
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 1.0%
$500,000 to $50.0 million
Typical Award Range
$500,000 to $50.0 million
Application Deadline
One-Time
Category
Education
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.
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 84.407 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
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
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
Closed Closes: Jul 10, 2020
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID) CFDA 84.407A
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
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
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
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
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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