Grant opportunities

How do I find out about grant opportunities with the Department of Education?

The U.S. Department of Education administers about 200 grant programs. Descriptions of those programs, as well as applications and guidelines, can be found in the grants overview. You may want to note in particular the following:

• Grantmaking at ED provides a general overview of the grant process at the Department.
• Programs website lists all programs organized by subject, title, who is eligible to apply, and more.
• Discretionary Grant Applications lists the application packages that are currently available.
• Forecast of Funding Opportunities for ED Discretionary Grant Programs forecasts when grant competitions are expected to open. These are the dates to begin watching for the application materials. Contact information for each grant is also provided.
• Guide to Education Programs is an annual publication that provides information on financial assistance offered to state and local education agencies, institutions of higher education, other postsecondary institutions, public and private nonprofit organizations, and individuals.
• Student Aid on the Web provides information on grants -- including the Pell Grant -- and loans to go to college.

Additionally, you can now learn about ED grant opportunities by connecting via  Twitter (@edfedregister), signing up for  

• Safety, drug and violence prevention: funding
• Technology funding
• Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF)