OVERVIEW

This year the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is providing...

  • nearly $37 billion to states and school districts to improve K-12 schools and meet the special needs of students
  • about $2.4 billion to help strengthen teaching and learning in colleges and other postsecondary institutions
  • over $4 billion to support rehabilitation, adult education, research and development, statistics, and assessment
  • about $1.5 billion in contracts for goods and services necessary to carry out its mission.

Use topics at the left to find education grants or keep up with existing ones. (If you're looking for grants or loans to help you pay for college, please visit the Financial Aid Information Center.)

Features

Looking for Funding?

Look here for answers. Includes application packages for grant competitions. GO >

Submitting an Application?

The ED discretionary grants application process is moving to Grants.gov. GO >

Guide to ED Programs

Search or browse ED programs by topic, who's eligible to apply, and more. GO >

Forecast of Funding Opportunities

Programs under which ED expects to invite applications for new awards. Includes deadlines and contacts. GO >

Contracts at ED

Active contracts, contract solicitations, and other contract information at ED. GO >

Funding Announcements

Federal Register notices announcing funding opportunities. GO >