Federal Register #2026-09203

Department of Education Comprehensive Centers Program: Priorities and Requirements for Capacity-Building Services

The U.S. Department of Education is establishing final priorities and requirements for the Comprehensive Centers Program to guide future grant competitions supporting educational agencies and schools. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - Comprehensive Centers Program - Services Requested: - Capacity-building services for State, regional, and local educational agencies (SEAs, REAs, LEAs) and schools - National Center: Coordinates technical assistance, manages subject matter experts, develops resources, and provides concierge-style service - Regional Centers: Deliver intensive, client-driven technical assistance aligned to State and local priorities, especially in math and literacy - Content Centers: Address specific national or regional educational needs, including literacy for students with disabilities, field-initiated and emerging needs - Notable Requirements: - Services must be client-driven, evidence-based, and prioritize students with the greatest need, including rural and tribal students - Emphasis on stakeholder engagement, transparency, and alignment with State priorities - Establishment of a national cadre of subject matter experts - Coordination among National, Regional, and Content Centers - No OEMs or product vendors are specified, as the program focuses on technical assistance and service delivery rather than product procurement - Places of Performance: - State, regional, and local educational agencies and schools nationwide - Rural and tribal educational entities - Department of Education contracting office

Description

The Department of Education announces final priorities, requirements, and definitions under the Comprehensive Centers (CC) Program for fiscal year 2026 and later. The program aims to provide high-quality capacity-building services to State, regional, and local educational agencies and schools to improve educational opportunities, close achievement gaps, and enhance instruction quality. These final priorities may be used for competitions to award new CC grants. The Department may decide to end current CC awards and run a grant competition in FY 2026 or subsequent years. The final priorities are effective June 8, 2026.

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