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Grant Funding for American History and Civics Education National Activities Program

This opportunity seeks applications for the American History and Civics Education National Activities (AHC-NA) program, managed by the U.S. Department of Labor on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (Office of Elementary and Secondary Education) - Program Details: - Funding for evidence-based projects to improve teaching and learning in American history, civics, government, and geography - Focus on underserved and low-income student populations - Eligible applicants: institutions of higher education, nonprofit, or for-profit organizations with expertise in educational approaches - Estimated total funding: $19.8 million - Expected 10 awards, each ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per 12-month budget period - Project period up to 36 months, with possible renewal for up to 24 additional months - No cost sharing or matching required; subgrants not permitted - Products/Services Requested: - Development, implementation, expansion, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative, evidence-based instructional strategies and professional development programs in American history, civics, government, and geography - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on partnerships and collaboration among eligible entities, local educational agencies, and state educational agencies - Projects must target teachers, principals, school leaders, and students from underserved backgrounds - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic activities rather than product procurement.

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor is soliciting applications to support the administration of the American History and Civics Education – National Activities program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The program aims to promote innovative, evidence-based strategies for American history, civics and government, and geography instruction, focusing on benefiting students from low-income and underserved populations. Applications should include strong partnerships and collaboration between eligible entities, local educational agencies, and State educational agencies. The program supports professional development activities for teachers, principals, and school leaders to improve teaching and learning quality.

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