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Department of Education Solicits Applications for Gifted and Talented Education Grants

The U.S. Department of Education is soliciting applications for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program, supporting research and innovative strategies to improve identification and services for gifted and talented students. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) - Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program - Services Requested: - Evidence-based research, demonstration projects, and innovative strategies to enhance gifted and talented education - Activities to accelerate learning and improve student outcomes - Training personnel and providing technical assistance - Eligible Applicants: - State educational agencies (SEAs) - Local educational agencies (LEAs) - Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) - Institutions of higher education (IHEs) - Other public or private agencies or organizations, including faith-based organizations - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $9,000,000 - Approximately 17 awards - Individual awards range: $400,000 to $650,000 - Project period: up to 60 months - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must address one of the absolute priorities - Competitive preference points for projects strengthening mathematics instruction or accelerating conceptual understanding in mathematics - No cost sharing or matching required - Subgrants are not permitted - Place of Performance: - U.S. Department of Education (federal office)

Description

The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program supports evidence-based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary and secondary schools nationwide to identify gifted and talented students and meet their special educational needs. The program emphasizes implementing evidence-based activities that accelerate learning and improve student outcomes. Eligible applicants include state educational agencies, local educational agencies, Bureau of Indian Education, institutions of higher education, and other public or private agencies or organizations. The program offers discretionary grants with an estimated total funding of $9,000,000 and expects to award approximately 17 grants.

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