Each year the Department convenes panels of external education professionals and practitioners to serve as Peer Reviewers for various grants.
These panels evaluate, provide written feedback on, and score grant applications against program-specific criteria. This feedback is used to inform the Secretary's funding decisions.
Benefits of Serving as a Peer Reviewer
- Development: Network with and learn from other noted education colleagues
- Service: Serve the education community by providing your expertise
- Innovation: Gain exposure to new ideas to expand and enhance education
- Influence: Provide evaluations of application quality that are used by the Secretary in making funding decisions
To learn more about being considered as a peer reviewer, please read through the information thoroughly.
Additional Requirements for Specific Grant Programs
Some grant programs have additional or specific requirements for Peer Reviewers. Learn more about Peer Reviewers for these grant programs below.
Find information about applying to serve as a peer reviewer for the FY 2025 D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program discretionary grant competition.