What's New
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program.
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.
Funding
2025
Appropriation: $7,946,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$4,799,896 for Continuation Awards
$2,146,104 for Frontloaded Awards to 8 of 12 Existing Grantees
2024
Appropriation: $16,500,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$12,006,798 for Continuation Awards
$3,493,202 for Frontloaded Awards to 12 Existing Grantees
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
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).
Regulations
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
Applicant Information
FY 2026 Javits Competition Timeline
- Competition Notice: April 22, 2026
- Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: May 11, 2026 -- Please email OESE.Javits@ed.gov with subject line "Intent to Apply" and include the applicant's name and a contact person's name and email address.
- Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 23, 2026
The Javits Application Notice and Instructions is available for applicants to download and use as a guide only. This document can also be found on Grants.gov. Unless the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, all Javits grant applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
Eligibility
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- Local educational agencies (LEAs)
- Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)
- Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
- Other public agencies
- Other private agencies or organizations
Note: A faith-based organization is eligible to apply for and receive a grant under this program on the same basis as any other private organization, consistent with Appendix A to 34 CFR part 75.
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 | ED Contact |
| S206A230021 | University of Iowa | IA | $420,091 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A230044 | John Hopkins University | MD | $716,122 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A230020 | Pennsylvania Department of Education | PA | $622,282 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A230027 | University of Connecticut | CT | $622,490 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A230046 | Northwestern University | IL | $118,954 | Gay Ojugbana |
FY 2022
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount | ED Contact |
| S206A220049 | University of Hawaii | HI | $680,854 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220026 | The School District of Osceola County, Florida | FL | $503,339 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220040 | University of Connecticut | CT | $463,436 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A220009 | Florida Atlantic University | FL | $484,293 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A220019 | St. John's University, New York | NY | $523,250 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A220037 | Educational Service Unit 2 | NE | $730,000 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A220015 | Purdue University | TN | $714,640 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220048 | Independent School District 271 | MN | $403,753 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220047 | Austin Independent School District | TX | $597,260 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A220014 | Ball State University | IN | $388,335 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A220038 | Purdue University | IN | $554,022 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A220010 | Milwaukee Board of School Directors | WI | $136,927 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220031 | Eastern Michigan University | MI | $528,362 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
FY 2020
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount | ED Contact |
| S206A200038 | Johns Hopkins University | MD | $667,261 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A200029 | Colorado Seminary dba University of Denver | CO | $524,660 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A200037 | Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation | NY | $398,934 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A200007 | East Tennessee State University | TN | $495,774 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
FY 2019
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount | ED Contact |
| S206A190008 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | AR | $494,260 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A190009 | Milwaukee Board of School Directors | WI | $563,652 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A190014 | West Virginia University | WV | $94,331 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A190020 | Purdue University | IN | $334,186 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A190022 | Minnesota Department of Education | MN | $401,425 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A190023 | University of Connecticut | CT | $434,119 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A190025 | George Mason University | VA | $594,527 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A190028 | University of Connecticut | CT | $470,551 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A190030 | School Board of Pinellas County, Florida | FL | $342,501 | Charm L. Smith |
Javits Team Office Hours
The Javits Team has established Office Hours to better support Javits Program grantees in providing technical assistance. This is an opportunity for grantees to discuss and ask questions regarding programmatic issues, grant administration, fiscal financial management, and other challenges regarding your Javits project. Each of the contacts will be available during the scheduled timeframe.
Appointments must be scheduled in advance with your assigned program officer and will consist of 15 minutes intervals during the hours of availability. Appointments will be scheduled in the order each request is received and a meeting link will be emailed to you by your program officer. For appointments outside of office hours, please contact your Program Officer. Locate your Program Officer in the Awards tab.
| ED Contacts | Hours of Availability |
| Jeanette Horner-Smith, Javits Team Lead | Tuesdays, 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. ET |
| Gay Ojugbana, Program Officer | Mondays, 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET |
| Charm L. Smith, Program Officer | Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. ET |
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
What's New
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program.
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.
Funding
2025
Appropriation: $7,946,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$4,799,896 for Continuation Awards
$2,146,104 for Frontloaded Awards to 8 of 12 Existing Grantees
2024
Appropriation: $16,500,000
$1,000,000 for Research (IES)
$12,006,798 for Continuation Awards
$3,493,202 for Frontloaded Awards to 12 Existing Grantees
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
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).
Regulations
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
Applicant Information
FY 2026 Javits Competition Timeline
- Competition Notice: April 22, 2026
- Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: May 11, 2026 -- Please email OESE.Javits@ed.gov with subject line "Intent to Apply" and include the applicant's name and a contact person's name and email address.
- Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 23, 2026
The Javits Application Notice and Instructions is available for applicants to download and use as a guide only. This document can also be found on Grants.gov. Unless the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, all Javits grant applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
Eligibility
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- Local educational agencies (LEAs)
- Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)
- Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
- Other public agencies
- Other private agencies or organizations
Note: A faith-based organization is eligible to apply for and receive a grant under this program on the same basis as any other private organization, consistent with Appendix A to 34 CFR part 75.
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 | ED Contact |
| S206A230021 | University of Iowa | IA | $420,091 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A230044 | John Hopkins University | MD | $716,122 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A230020 | Pennsylvania Department of Education | PA | $622,282 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A230027 | University of Connecticut | CT | $622,490 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A230046 | Northwestern University | IL | $118,954 | Gay Ojugbana |
FY 2022
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount | ED Contact |
| S206A220049 | University of Hawaii | HI | $680,854 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220026 | The School District of Osceola County, Florida | FL | $503,339 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220040 | University of Connecticut | CT | $463,436 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A220009 | Florida Atlantic University | FL | $484,293 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A220019 | St. John's University, New York | NY | $523,250 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A220037 | Educational Service Unit 2 | NE | $730,000 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A220015 | Purdue University | TN | $714,640 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220048 | Independent School District 271 | MN | $403,753 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220047 | Austin Independent School District | TX | $597,260 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A220014 | Ball State University | IN | $388,335 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A220038 | Purdue University | IN | $554,022 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A220010 | Milwaukee Board of School Directors | WI | $136,927 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A220031 | Eastern Michigan University | MI | $528,362 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
FY 2020
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount | ED Contact |
| S206A200038 | Johns Hopkins University | MD | $667,261 | OESE.Javits@ed.gov |
| S206A200029 | Colorado Seminary dba University of Denver | CO | $524,660 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A200037 | Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation | NY | $398,934 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A200007 | East Tennessee State University | TN | $495,774 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
FY 2019
| PR Award Number/Application | Grantee Name | State | Year 1 Award Amount | ED Contact |
| S206A190008 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | AR | $494,260 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A190009 | Milwaukee Board of School Directors | WI | $563,652 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A190014 | West Virginia University | WV | $94,331 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A190020 | Purdue University | IN | $334,186 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A190022 | Minnesota Department of Education | MN | $401,425 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A190023 | University of Connecticut | CT | $434,119 | Charm L. Smith |
| S206A190025 | George Mason University | VA | $594,527 | Gay Ojugbana |
| S206A190028 | University of Connecticut | CT | $470,551 | Jeanette Horner-Smith |
| S206A190030 | School Board of Pinellas County, Florida | FL | $342,501 | Charm L. Smith |
Javits Team Office Hours
The Javits Team has established Office Hours to better support Javits Program grantees in providing technical assistance. This is an opportunity for grantees to discuss and ask questions regarding programmatic issues, grant administration, fiscal financial management, and other challenges regarding your Javits project. Each of the contacts will be available during the scheduled timeframe.
Appointments must be scheduled in advance with your assigned program officer and will consist of 15 minutes intervals during the hours of availability. Appointments will be scheduled in the order each request is received and a meeting link will be emailed to you by your program officer. For appointments outside of office hours, please contact your Program Officer. Locate your Program Officer in the Awards tab.
| ED Contacts | Hours of Availability |
| Jeanette Horner-Smith, Javits Team Lead | Tuesdays, 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. ET |
| Gay Ojugbana, Program Officer | Mondays, 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET |
| Charm L. Smith, Program Officer | Tuesdays, 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. ET |
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