Federal Register #84.423A

Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program Funding Opportunity

This opportunity seeks applications for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program, managed by the U.S. Department of Education with support from the Department of Labor. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education (primary agency) - Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor (supporting agency) - Program Overview: - SEED program funds evidence-based practices to prepare, develop, or enhance educator skills - Focus areas include supporting effective teachers, principals, school leaders, promoting literacy, and workforce readiness - Eligibility: - Institutions of higher education - National nonprofit entities - Bureau of Indian Education - Partnerships involving these entities and for-profit organizations - Program Priorities: - Four absolute priorities: Supporting Effective Teachers; Supporting Effective Principals and Other School Leaders; Promoting Evidence-Based Literacy; Meaningful Learning Opportunities for Students - Three competitive preference priorities: Returning Education to the States; Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education; Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness - Submission Requirements: - All proposals must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov - NAICS Codes: - 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) - 611710 (Educational Support Services) - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are identified in this notice

Description

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The program aims to increase the number of highly effective educators by funding evidence-based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance educator skills. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, national nonprofit entities, the Bureau of Indian Education, and partnerships involving these entities and for-profit organizations. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by June 1, 2026.

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