Opportunity
Federal Register #ED-2025-OS-0118
Department of Education Prioritizes Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Readiness in Grant Programs
Buyer
Department of Education
Posted
April 13, 2026
Identifier
ED-2025-OS-0118
NAICS
541720, 611710
The U.S. Department of Education has announced final supplemental priorities for discretionary grant programs, with a strong focus on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in education and supporting career pathways and workforce readiness. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Headquarters: 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Services sought include: - Projects to expand AI literacy and age-appropriate AI education - Initiatives for ethical and responsible AI use in educational settings - Professional development for educators on AI integration - Evidence-building activities to assess AI's impact in K-12 and higher education - Programs supporting career pathways and workforce readiness - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on ethical, universal design, and responsible use of AI tools - Compliance with federal privacy, security, and civil rights laws - Requirements for data governance, parental consent, and cybersecurity - Priorities serve as a framework for future grant competitions, not as a direct procurement of goods or services
Description
The U.S. Department of Education announces a final priority and related definitions for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in education to be used in discretionary grant programs. This priority aims to support integration of AI literacy, expand AI and computer science education, provide professional development for educators, and ensure ethical and responsible use of AI tools. The priority complements existing supplemental priorities and emphasizes compliance with federal laws on privacy, security, and civil rights. Effective May 13, 2026, this priority guides grant competitions to foster AI innovation and safety in educational settings.