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Announcing FY 2023 Javits Program New Awards
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) funded an additional five high quality applications from the FY 2022 Javits discretionary grant competition. These grants support evidence-based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities that enhance the capacity of elementary and secondary schools to identify gifted and talented students and meet their special educational needs.
For more information about these grantees and to view their funded applications, please go to the Awards tab.
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to carry out a coordinated program of evidence-based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary schools and secondary schools nationwide to identify gifted and talented students and meet their special educational needs. The major emphasis of the program is on serving students traditionally underrepresented in gifted and talented programs (particularly economically disadvantaged, limited English proficient (LEP), and disabled students) to help reduce the serious gap in achievement among certain groups of students at the highest levels of achievement.
Grants are awarded under two priorities. Priority One supports initiatives to develop and scale up models serving students who are underrepresented in gifted and talented programs. Priority Two supports state and local efforts to improve services for gifted and talented students.
Types of Projects
Programs and projects assisted under this program may include any of the following:
- Conducting evidence-based research on methods and techniques for identifying and teaching gifted and talented students and for using gifted and talented programs and methods to identify and provide the opportunity for all students to be served, particularly low-income and at-risk students.
- Establishing and operating programs and projects for identifying and serving gifted and talented students, including innovative methods and strategies (such as summer programs, mentoring programs, peer tutoring programs, service learning programs, and cooperative learning programs involving business, industry and education) for identifying and educating students who may not be served by traditional gifted and talented programs.
- Providing technical assistance and disseminating information, which may include how gifted and talented programs and methods may be adapted for use by all students, particularly low-income and at-risk students.
In addition, the program supports the National Center for Research on Gifted Education for the purpose of carrying out the allowable activities described above.
Javits Program Grantees and Funded Applications
The following chart provides the names of the new award grantees by respective fiscal year, the award numbers associated with each grant, the total amount awarded to each grantee for Year 1 of a five-year funding cycle and a redacted copy of the grantee's funded application. Copies of the redacted applications are available by clicking the link to each award number.
FY 2023
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount |
| S206A230021 | University of Iowa | IA | $420,091 |
| S206A230044 | John Hopkins University | MD | $716,122 |
| S206A230020 | Pennsylvania Department of Education | PA | $622,282 |
| S206A230027 | University of Connecticut | CT | $622,490 |
| S206A230046 | Northwestern University | IL | $118,954 |
FY 2022
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount |
| S206A220049 | University of Hawaii | HI | $680,854 |
| S206A220026 | The School District of Osceola County, Florida | FL | $503,339 |
| S206A220040 | University of Connecticut | CT | $463,436 |
| S206A220009 | Florida Atlantic University | FL | $484,293 |
| S206A220019 | St. John's University, New York | NY | $523,250 |
| S206A220037 | Educational Service Unit 2 | NE | $730,000 |
| S206A220015 | Purdue University | TN | $714,640 |
| S206A220048 | Independent School District 271 | MN | $403,753 |
| S206A220047 | Austin Independent School District | TX | $597,260 |
| S206A220014 | Ball State University | IN | $388,335 |
| S206A220038 | Purdue University | IN | $554,022 |
| S206A220010 | Milwaukee Board of School Directors | WI | $136,927 |
| S206A220031 | Eastern Michigan University | MI | $528,362 |
FY 2020
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount |
| S206A200038 | Johns Hopkins University | MD | $667,261 |
| S206A200029 | Colorado Seminary dba University of Denver | CO | $524,660 |
| S206A200037 | Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation | NY | $398,934 |
| S206A200007 | East Tennessee State University | TN | $495,774 |
FY 2019
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount |
| S206A190008 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | AR | $494,260 |
| S206A190009 | Milwaukee Board of School Directors | WI | $563,652 |
| S206A190014 | West Virginia University | WV | $94,331 |
| S206A190020 | Purdue University | IN | $334,186 |
| S206A190022 | Minnesota Department of Education | MN | $401,425 |
| S206A190023 | University of Connecticut | CT | $434,119 |
| S206A190025 | George Mason University | VA | $594,527 |
| S206A190028 | University of Connecticut | CT | $470,551 |
| S206A190030 | School Board of Pinellas County, Florida | FL | $342,501 |
2018
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2017
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2015
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2014
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2012
No New Awards
2011
No New Awards
2010
No New Awards
The 2009 grantees are being funded down the slate.
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In 2008, the Department received 65 applications for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program. Of the 57 applications deemed eligible for review, the Department funded 7 grants totaling $2,639,726. Future funding for these grants will be contingent on the availability of funds and each grantee's substantial progress toward accomplishing the goals and objectives of the project as described in its approved application. (The attached MS Word document includes project abstracts, contact, and funding information).
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In 2007, the Javits appropriation was cut substantially. As a result, a new competition for 2007 will not be held. Future competitions are contingent upon future appropriations.
In 2006, the Javits appropriation was cut substantially. As a result, a new grant competition was not held.
In 2005, the Department received 140 applications for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program. Of the 140 applications received, the Department funded 14 Priority Two grants totaling approximately $3.5 million. Future funding is pending the availability of any new funds in FY 2006. (The attached MS Word document includes project abstracts, contact, and funding information).
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Who May Apply: (by category) State educational agencies, local educational agencies, the Bureau of Indian Education, institutions of higher education, other public agencies, and other private agencies and organizations.
2023
Appropriation: $16,500,000
$2,499,939 for funding down the 2022 slate (5 New Awards)
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$12,954,154 for Continuation Awards
$45,907 for Frontloaded Awards to 3 Existing Grantees
2022
Appropriation: $14,500,000
$6,708,471 for 13 New Awards
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$5,761,530 for Continuation Awards
$903,309 for Frontloaded Awards to 4 Existing Grantees
2021
Appropriation: $13,500,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$11,514,814 for Continuation Awards
$984,186 for Frontloaded Awards
2020
Appropriation: $13,000,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$9,965,927 for Continuation Awards
$1,419,368 for Funding Down the 2019 Slate (3 new awards)
$614,705 for supplement and frontload awards
2019
Appropriation: $12,000,000
$4,047,789 for new awards
$7,238,635 for continuation awards
$642,962 for frontloaded awards
2018
Appropriation: $12,000,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$10,506,537 for continuation awards
$439,918 for 1 new award
$53,545 for supplemental and frontloaded awards
2017
Appropriation: $12,000,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$5,237,014 for new awards
$5,667,099 for continuation awards
2016
Appropriation: $12,000,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$11,000,000 for continuation awards
2015
Appropriation: $10,000,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$4,000,000 for new awards
$5,000,000 for continuation awards
2014
Appropriation: $5,000,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES).
$4,000,000 for Discretionary Grants.
2013
No funding available
2012
No New Awards
2011
No New Awards
2010
Appropriation: $7,463,000
Number of New Awards Anticipated: 0
Average New Awards $0
Number of Continuation Awards: 15
Average Continuation Award: $386,801
Range of Continuation Awards: $83,072-$450,001
2014
Appropriation: $5,000,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES).
$4,000,000 for Discretionary Grants.
2013
No funding available
2012
No New Awards
2011
No New Awards
2010
Appropriation: $7,463,000
Number of New Awards Anticipated: 0
Average New Awards $0
Number of Continuation Awards: 15
Average Continuation Award: $386,801
Range of Continuation Awards: $83,072-$450,001
2009
Appropriation: $7,463,000
Number of New Awards Anticipated: 8
Average New Awards $350,331
Number of Continuation Awards: 7
Average Continuation Award: $386,801
Range of Continuation Awards: $83,072-$450,001
2008
Appropriation: $7,463,000
Number of New Awards Anticipated: 6
Average New Awards $441,000
Range of Continuation Awards: $200,000-$400,000
2006
Appropriation: $9,596,000
Number of New Awards Anticipated: 1 - NRC
Number of Continuation Awards Anticipated: 25
Average Continuation Award: $300,000
Range of Continuation Awards: $200,000-$400,000
2005
Appropriation: $11,022,112
Number of New Awards Anticipated: 13
Average Award: $300,000
Range of Awards: $200,000 - $400,000
2004
Appropriation: $11,111,056
2003
Appropriation: $11,176,875
Number of New Awards Anticipated: 17
Average Award: $360,000
Range of Awards: $200,000 - $500,000
2002
Appropriation: $11,250,000
2001
Appropriation: $7,500,000
2000
Appropriation: $6,500,000
Legislation
Program Authority: Section 4644 of the ESEA, as amended by the ESSA (20 U.S.C. 7294).
The authorizing legislation can be found at https://www2.ed.gov/documents/essa-act-of-1965.pdf
(see pages 295 through 297 of the legislation).
Regulations
Javits Program Officers and Grant Portfolios
Javits Team Program Office Hours
Javits Program Project Director's Meeting Webinars on January 9-10, 2024:
- Project Director's Meeting Slide Deck - Day 1
- Project Director's Meeting Slide Deck - Day 2
- GM Project ExCEL Ignite Presentation
- MN Project Universal Plus Presentation
- Cross-Cutting Innovations Presentation
- Teacher-Rating Scales Handout Presentation
Javits Program Project Director's Meeting Webinars on December 6, 12, and 13, 2022:
- FY 2022 New Grantees Javits PD Meeting Presentation — December 6, 2022
- All Grantees Javits PD Meeting Presentation — December 12, 2022
- All Grantees Javits PD Meeting Presentation — December 13, 2022
- Twice Exceptional Students with Autism (ASD): How Strength-Based Pedagogy Encourages Academic Achievement, Engagement and Success Presentation
- Twice Exceptional Research Panel Discussion Presentation
- Twice Exceptional Research Panel Discussion Tool
- Breakout Room 1: Identifying and Serving Gifted and Talented Students from Underrepresented Population
- Breakout Room 2: Professional Development Module and Design
- Breakout Room 3: Service Delivery Models for Gifted & Talented in Today's Schools
- Oklahoma Young Scholars Program Presentation
- Project BEAM Presentation
- Project Bridge Presentation
- Grantee Showcase: Appalachian Coders Presentation
- Information Sharing Tips for New Grantees
- Information Sharing from St. John's University
- Information Sharing from Milwaukee Public Schools
- ED Grants Management Policy Division Presentation