Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovation and Early Learning Programs: Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program Expansion Grants Assistance Listing Number 84.411A
ID: 360559Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360559

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-12/pdf/2025-17671.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program Expansion Grants, aimed at funding evidence-based innovations to enhance student achievement for high-need populations. Eligible applicants include local education agencies (LEAs), state education agencies (SEAs), the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), nonprofit organizations, and consortia, with a requirement for a 10% matching contribution that may be waived under certain conditions. This program is crucial for scaling successful educational interventions and requires rigorous evaluation of funded projects to ensure effectiveness and sustainability. The total estimated funding for this opportunity is $253 million, with individual awards reaching up to $15 million over a period of 60 months. Applications will be accepted starting September 12, 2025, with a submission deadline of October 14, 2025. For further information, interested parties can contact Dr. Sonji Jones-Manson at eir@ed.gov or call 202-987-1753.

    Point(s) of Contact
    eir@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2025-16571.pdf
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    2025-17671.pdf
    The Department of Education is inviting applications for Fiscal Year 2025 Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program Expansion Grants. These grants aim to fund evidence-based, field-initiated innovations that improve student achievement for high-need students, with a focus on scaling successful interventions nationally. Projects must have strong prior evidence of effectiveness and will be rigorously evaluated for reproducibility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The competition prioritizes projects promoting evidence-based literacy and offers competitive preference for State- and Tribal-led efforts and high-impact tutoring programs. Eligible applicants include LEAs, SEAs, the BIE, nonprofit organizations, and consortia, with a mandatory 10% matching contribution that may be waived under exceptional circumstances. Grantees must conduct independent evaluations and publicly report results. Applications are available September 12, 2025, with a transmittal deadline of October 14, 2025. Total estimated funds are $253,000,000, with awards up to $15,000,000 over 60 months. At least 25% of funds are reserved for rural applicants.
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