National Professional Development Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is offering National Professional Development grants to support professional development for educators serving English learners. The program funds higher education institutions and other qualified entities working in consortia with State or local educational agencies to deliver pre-service and in-service activities that improve instruction for English learners and help education personnel meet high professional standards. Applications must satisfy an absolute priority focused on professional development for English learner instruction, and proposals may receive additional consideration for competitive preference priorities tied to evidence-based literacy and returning education to the States. Approximately $49 million is available, with awards of $500,000 to $1 million per year for up to 60 months, and electronically submitted applications are due by July 14, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Eligible Applicants
To be considered for an award under this competition, an applicant must be an IHE (as defined in this notice), or public or private entity with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with LEAs or SEAs.