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National Professional Development Program Grants for English Learner Instruction

The U.S. Department of Education, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, is soliciting applications for the National Professional Development (NPD) Program to improve instruction for English learners (ELs). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (administering on behalf of Education) - Program Overview: - National Professional Development (NPD) Program (Assistance Listing Number 84.365Z) - Discretionary grants for pre-service and in-service professional development - Focus on improving instruction for English learners and supporting educational personnel in meeting certification and licensure requirements - Eligibility and Requirements: - Eligible applicants: public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education (IHEs) and other entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State or Local Educational Agencies (SEAs/LEAs) - No cost sharing or matching required - Subgrantee awards are not permitted - Indirect cost reimbursement is limited by federal regulations - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $49,000,000 - Estimated 10-13 awards - Each award: $500,000 to $1,000,000 per year - Project period: up to 60 months (5 years) - Services Requested: - Professional development services for English learner instruction (pre-service and in-service) - Activities must help educational personnel meet high professional standards, including certification and licensure - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience and capacity - Activities must be designed to improve instruction for English learners - No subgrantee awards allowed

Description

The National Professional Development (NPD) program provides grants to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education and public and private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State educational agencies and/or local educational agencies. The grants support pre-service and in-service professional development activities aimed at improving instruction for English learners and assisting educational personnel to meet high professional standards. The program funding is $49,000,000 with expected awards of 10-13 grants, each ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per year, for a project period of up to 60 months. Applications must be submitted by July 14, 2026.

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