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Supporting Effective Educator Development Grant Program

Grant Type
Discretionary grant
Office
ALN
84.423A
Contact
Orman Feres
(202) 453-6921
Eligibility
For Profit Organizations
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)
Non-Profit Organizations
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
Consortia
Application Deadline
Application Status
Closed

The purpose of the SEED program is to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of Evidence-Based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators.  These grants will allow eligible applicants to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated.  The SEED program also encourages the use of rigorous evidence in selecting and implementing interventions  to support educators' development across the continuum of their careers.  For a quick overview of the SEED program, please view our SEED - Program at A Glance.

 

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) expanded the eligibility for the SEED program. ESSA allows the following entity types to apply for a SEED grant. Please see the NIA for additional eligibility information, program requirements, and definitions.

Who may apply:

  1. an institution of higher education that provides course materials or resources that are evidence-based in increasing academic achievement, graduation rates, or rates of postsecondary education matriculation;
  2. a national nonprofit entity with a demonstrated record of raising student academic achievement, graduation rates, and rates of higher education attendance, matriculation, or completion, or of effectiveness in providing preparation and professional development activities and programs for teachers, principals, or other school leaders;
  3. the Bureau of Indian Education; or
  4. a partnership consisting of—
  5. 1 or more entities described in paragraph (1) or (2); and
  6. a for-profit entity.

Evaluation 101 for Your Program Team

Welcome to the 5-minute evaluation series, designed to provide you with clear, easy to access information on how to build evidence on programs that support educator effectiveness. The series includes videos and resources written in plain language and designed to be watched or read in 5 minutes or less.

To view all videos in the series, visit our YouTube channel. A description of each video is listed below.

 

 

Evaluation for educators

This video is designed for people who are not evaluators but want to understand important evaluation issues as they consider evaluating an education program or policy.

Life cycle of an evaluation

This video provides an overview of the evaluation life cycle and WWC standards for rigorous education evaluation.

Watch the Life cycle of an evaluationvideo or read the illustrated video script [PDF 1 MB]This video provides an overview of the evaluation life cycle and WWC standards for rigorous education evaluation.

View this one-page infographic Life cycle of an evaluation [PDF 1 MB]that provides definitions for each stage.

 

 

Carefully describe the people and context of your program.

This video discusses the importance of choosing the right comparison groups and outlines the most important factors in these decisions.

 

 

Determine your sample size — Part 1

This 6-minute video explains why an adequate sample size is important to ensure that your results are meaningful, and describes the role that the minimum detectable effect (MDE) plays estimating the sample size you will need.

Determine your sample size — Part 2

This 6-minute video describes how different decisions related to cluster experimental designs affect sample size as well as the availability of pre-intervention data.

 

Evaluation Resource Database

Database for Evaluation Resources - This database, designed for both non-technical and technical audiences, can be filtered by each step and stage of the evaluation life cycle. It can also be filtered by focus on educator effectiveness, length, audience, and type of resource.

User's guide for the database - A guide to getting the most out of the Database for
Evaluation Resources.

Evaluation Resource Definitions - A list of definitions for the filter fields of the database.

Technical Assistance Materials for Conducting Rigorous Impact Evaluations - The materials on this page are designed for evaluators who want basic resources on the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of findings from impact studies.

Evidence Resources - Information on how to meet the evidence requirements for this year's competition.

 

Year awardedGranteeProject TitleDuration (Years)Year 1 FundingTotal Expected FundingCityStateScoreAbstractsApplicationReviewer Comments                                      

2023 Awards (Funded from 2022 Competition)
2023Cleaveland State UniversityThe Urban Network to Inspire Teaching Excellence3$381,203$3,490,854ClevelandOH98.67PDF
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2023Pivot Learning PartnersAdolescent Literacy Planning & Implementation Collaborative3$2,450,960$6,770,638OaklandCA98.33PDF
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2023University of North GorgiaGrow Your Own Programs: Non-Traditional Pathways and Induction-Level Support Structures3$202,240$662,744DahlonegaGA98.33PDF
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2023Kansas State UniversityProject RAÍCES (Re-Envisioning Action and Innovation through Community)3$1,229,203$3,391,044ManhattanKS98.00PDF
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2023Saint Louis UniversityP2B: Paraprofessional to Bachelor's Degree3$1,355,513$6,286,401St. LouisMO98.00PDF
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2023University of St. ThomasLearn, Work, and Earn: "Grow Your Own" Practice-Based Residency Pathways to Prepare Effective Educators3$2,098,718$6,862,220St. PaulMN97.67PDF
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2023Western Michigan UniversityHigh-Impact Leadership (HIL 2.0) Model for School Renewal3$4,639,288$15,020,199KalamazooMI97.66PDF
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2023William Cary UniversityStepping Up STEM at WCU3$782,061$2,172,133HattiesburgMS97.67PDF
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2022 Award (Funded during the 2023 Fiscal Year)
2022TNTP, Inc.TNTP's FellowsPlus: Pathways to Expand Access and Economic Mobility3$3,114,222$12,645,980New YorkNY103.66PDF
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2022
2022New Leaders, Inc.New Leaders National Aspiring Principals Fellowship3$2,921,287$9,876,928New YorkNY110PDF
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2022East Tennessee State UniversitySTEM, Literacy and Computation in Education for School Leaders (SLICE-SL)3$1,626,074$5,418,048Johnson CityTN109PDF
(95 KB)
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2022WestEDThe Bridge Project: Statewide Supports for Future Illinois Principals of Color3$2,292,719$7,242,869San FranciscoCA109PDF
(92 KB)
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2022Center for Civic EducationWe the People: Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS)3$2,271,756$11,653,965CalabasasCA106.33PDF
(93 KB)
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2022Board of Control for the Southern RegionRetaining and Inspiring STEM Educators (RAISE): Oklahoma3$1,607,009$4,550,065AtlantaGA106PDF
(96 KB)
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2022The University of MarylandUMD School Improvement Leadership Academy3$1,809,688$4,808,682College ParkMD105.99PDF
(93 KB)
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2022The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of U. at BuffaloUBTR SEED: Tiered Professional Learning for Inclusive & Equitable Educator Practice3$1,143,766$3,564,905AmherstNY105.67PDF
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2022Center for Strategic Leadership and Organizational CoherenceLIFT: Leveraging Innovation Fuels Transformation3$6,913,268$17,976,360CambridgeMA105.33PDF
(110 KB)
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2022University of Texas at ArlingtonIncreasing Teachers' Capacity for Integrating Mathematics, Social-Emotional Learning, and Equity (Math+SEL+E)3$1,790,447$5,645,548ArlingtonTX105PDF
(96 KB)
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2022Community Training and Assistance CenterProject Extended Impact (IMPACT)3$3,581,551$9,471,505BostonMA104.66PDF
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2022Center for Leadership and Educational EquityEquity Leader Accelerator Program (ELAP)3$3,220,795$9,754,963ProvidenceRI103.66PDF
(65 KB)
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2022National Center for Teacher ResidencesProject Title: Centering Equity, Building & Scaling Teacher Residencies (Centering Equity)3$2,263,823$6,307,866ChicagoIL103.66PDF
(93 KB)
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2022National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsSupporting Teacher Diversity, Quality, and Retention (M2C)3$4,811,540$14,252,797ArlingtonVA102.99PDF
(67 KB)
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2022Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.Cross-Institutional Collaboration and Reimagining toward
Equity, Access, and Teacher Effectiveness: Expanding and Sustaining Project CREATE
3$4,447,469$14,994,560AtlantaGA102.66PDF
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2022University of KansasSupporting Effective School Leaders through Professional Learning and Resources for Equity Leadership & Educator Well-Being3$3,894,756$10,112,318LawrenceKS102.33PDF
(67 KB)
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2022Reach Institute for School Leadership, dba Reach UniversityThe Reach to Teach Project3$1,883,584$6,903,111OaklandCA101.99PDF
(67 KB)
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2022The Corporation of Mercer UniversityGeorgia Educators Networking to Revolutionize and Transform Education (GENERATE)3$3,350,316$9,146,065MaconGA101PDF
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2022Voorhees CollegeCHICAGO SEED!3$6,924,954$17,969,972DenmarkSC100.33PDF
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2022Administrator of the Tulane Educational FundA Project to Improve & Expand Nontraditional Educator Pathways (NOLA SEED)3$3,699,093$10,68,883New OrleansLA100.32PDF
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2022Chico State EnterprisesNorCal GREAT (Growing Responsive, Equitable, Adaptable and Transformative) Teachers Pipeline3$5,153,610$13,444,422ChicoCA100PDF
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2022Center for Educational ImprovementThe Compassionate School Leadership Academy (CSLA)3$1,073,020$2,801,628ViennaVA99.33PDF
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2022High Point UniversityASCEND: Amalgamating School Leadership Certificates and Executive Coaching for New Leader Development3$4,575,422$10,390,282High PointNC99.33PDF
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2021
2021WestEDSupporting Effective Teaching With Disciplinary Inquiry2 (Renewal Award)$1,704,222$3,575,489San FranciscoCA100n/aComing SoonPDF
(196 KB)
                                      
2021Texas A&M UniversityMassively Open Online Virtual Practice-Based Professional Development for Teachers in High Need Schools2 (Renewal Award)$1,508,675$3,029,196College StationTX99.66n/aComing SoonPDF
(274 KB)
                                      
2021Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU SEED2 (Renewal Award)$2,806,312$5,643,047RichmondVA99.33n/aComing SoonPDF
(240 KB)
                                      
2021The University of Texas at AustinExpanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach2 (Renewal Award)$2,666,372$5,372,672AustinTX96n/aComing SoonPDF
(217 KB)
                                      
2021The Curators of the University of MissouriInnovation in the Heartland: Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness in Rural Missouri and Kansas2 (Renewal Award)$424,174$1,473,854ColumbiaMO96n/aComing SoonPDF
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2021Alder Graduate School of EducationStudents First: Coordinating Resident and Mentor Roles to Support Student Learning and Develop Effective Teachers for High-Need Students in California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee2 (Renewal Award)$1,891,943$3,805,445Redwood CityCA96n/aComing SoonPDF
(268 KB)
                                      

2020
2020Illinois State UniversityTogether Everyone Achieves More Through Integrated Leadership2 (Renewal Award)$2,274,614$4,549,228NormalIL100-PDF
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(326 KB)
                                      
2020Western Michigan UniversityHigh Impact Leadership for School Renewal Project2 (Renewal Award)$1,532,272$3,210,237KalamazooMI100-PDF
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(356 KB)
                                      
2020Texas A&M UniversityProject A-PLUS2 (Renewal Award)$989,386$1,989,065College StationTX97.33-PDF
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(357 KB)
                                      
2020Georgia State UniversityCREATE Teacher Residency2 (Renewal Award)$1,261,592$2,568,069AtlantaGA96.67-PDF
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2020Teach for AmericaTeach for America3$5,201,386$16,205,091New YorkNY110PDF
(116 KB)
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2020Center for Collaborative EducationCommunity Partnerships for Teacher Pipeline3$2,919,549$8,996,119BostonMA110PDF
(122 KB)
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2020Unbounded Learning, Inc.Project Math Identity Leadership Accelerator (MILA)3$2,520,939$7,344,419PittsfordNY110PDF
(82 KB)
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2020Georgia State UniversityStrengthening University-District-Community Partnership: Compassion, Reflection, and Equity for Atlanta Teacher Effectiveness (CREATE)3$2,843,601$10,432,548AtlantaGA110PDF
(78 KB)
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2020National Institute for Excellence in TeachingSouth Carolina Principal Leadership Network (SCPLN)3$882,533$2,546,514NashvilleTN109PDF
(114 KB)
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2020Urban Teacher Center, Inc.Urban Teachers: Growth, Accessibility and Inclusion Network3$1,722,603$10,689,398BaltimoreMD108.6PDF
(133 KB)
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2020Clemson UniversityClemson University's STEM Teacher Learning Progression (CU-TLP)3$891,800$3,068,160ClemsonSC108.3PDF
(61 KB)
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2020CSU - Dominguez HillsAPPLE (Accelerated Preparation Program for Leaders in Education)3$1,464,804$5,019,116CarlsonCA108PDF
(108 KB)
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2020Alder Graduate SchoolDeveloping Effective Teachers to Create Culturally Responsive Learning Environments Within Urban Teacher Residency Programs3$1,376,400$8,120,976Redwood CityCA107.3PDF
(66 KB)
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2020University of AlabamaSocial and Emotional Learning Study Groups+ for Educators of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)3$1,198,029$3,606,782TuscaloosaAL107PDF
(87 KB)
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2020University of North FloridaProject InTERSECT: Inquiry to Transform Educator Readiness for STEM+C Early Childhood Teaching3$865,906$4,159,043JacksonvilleFL106.3PDF
(124 KB)
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2020Vorhees CollegeRISE: Rigorous Instruction Supports Equity!3$1,930,514$13,465,246DenmarkSC106.3PDF
(94 KB)
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2018
2018WestEdSupporting Effective Teaching With Disciplinary Inquiry3*$1,233,146$ 6,959,157San FranciscoCA102.33PDF
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(185 KB)
                                      
2018Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU SEED Project3$1,007,946$4,969,512RichmondVA100.33PDF
(71 KB)
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(335 KB)
                                      
2018Sam Houston State University4+1 TEACH: An Extended Teacher Preparation Model to Meet the Needs of Houston Area Schools3$2,044,789$8,915,028HuntsvilleTX100PDF
(103 KB)
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(894 KB)
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(182 KB)
                                      
2018The Curators of the University of MissouriInnovation in the Heartland: Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness in Rural Missouri and Kansas3$3,951,103$10,858,786ColumbiaMO99.33PDF
(74 KB)
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(488 KB)
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(202 KB)
                                      
2018East Carolina UniversityInnovate, Inquire, Iterate, and Impact: Igniting the Power of Network Improvement Communities to Enhance Professional Learning for Educational Leaders3$1,854,395$6,680,687GreenvilleNC98.33PDF
(227 KB)
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2018Texas A&M UniversityMassively Open Online Virtual Practice-Based Professional Development for Teachers in High Need Schools3$2,524,148$7,580,548College StationTX98PDF
(120 KB)
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(1,228 KB)
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(180 KB)
                                      
2018The University of Texas at AustinExpanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach3$970,695$4,578,594AustinTX98PDF
(85 KB)
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(800 KB)
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(185 KB)
                                      
2018University of KansasEquity Leadership in High Need Schools: Building High Quality Effective Instructional Leaders to Improve Student Outcomes3$3,056,801$10,237,892LawrenceKS97.67PDF
(111 KB)
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2018The College-Ready PromiseLearning While Leading: Improving educational leadership through evidence-based practices in the school setting3$2,348,715$7,346,204Los AngelesCA97.33PDF
(143 KB)
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2018Alder Graduate School of EducationStudents First: Coordinating Resident and Mentor Roles to Support Student Learning and Develop Effective Teachers for High-Need Students in California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee3$1,386,087$7,175,000Redwood CityCA97.33PDF
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2018KIPP FoundationTraining Highly-Effective Principals for Students in High-Need Communities3$2,659,449$10,192,031San FranciscoCA97.33PDF
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2018Florida State UniversityFoundations for Success: Developing Effective Mathematics Educators through Cognitively Guided Instruction3$2,709,035$9,733,865TallahasseeFL97.33PDF
(85 KB)
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2018University of Florida Board of TrusteesEngaging Quality Instruction through Professional Development (EQuIPD)3$1,501,421$3,730,128GainesvilleFL97PDF
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2018New Teacher CenterHelping High-Need Districts Hire, Develop, and Retain Highly Effective Teachers3$2,439,216$9,605,085Santa CruzCA96.67PDF
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2018Teach for AmericaAn Alternative Approach to Recruiting and Preparing a Diverse Pipeline of Effective Educators3$8,443,502$17,875,487New YorkNY98.67PDF
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2017 ESSA
2017Georgia State UniversityCREATE (Collaboration and Reflection To Enhance Atlanta Teacher Effectiveness)3*$580,893$4,970,532AtlantaGA105.67PDF
(91 KB)
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2017Illinois State UniversityTogether Everyone Achieves More Through Integrated Leadership (TEAM Lead)3$4,277,527$12,348,257NormalIL99.33PDF
(40 KB)
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2017National Math Science InitiativeDeepening Resources for Instruction by Valuable Educators (DRIVE) College Readiness Program (CRP) Project3$1,262,586$6,127,976DallasTX103.33PDF
(19 KB)
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2017Radford UniversityAppalachian Support for Specialized Education Training (ASSET)3$3,039,197$13,873,847RadfordVA99.67PDF
(108 KB)
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2017Texas A&M UniversityAccelerated Preparation of Leaders for Underserved Schools (A-PLUS)3$4,161,302$13,692,601College StationTX100PDF
(18 KB)
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(288 KB)
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(78 KB)
                                      
2017The New Teacher ProjectTEACh: Bringing Commitment, Diversity and Great Teaching to Clark County, New York City, and Western Texas3$5,905,596$15,753,536BrooklynNY103PDF
(18 KB)
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2017University of MiamiSupporting Educator's Academic Literacies and Enhanced Discourse (SEALED)3$1,106,256$6,148,903Coral GablesFL100.67PDF
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2017University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUWM/MPS Asset-based Cultural Competency for Student Success (ACCESS)3$1,153,730$4,932,897MilwaukeeWI101.67PDF
(76 KB)
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2017Western Michigan UniversityHigh-Impact Leadership for School Renewal3$4,144,593$12,572,588KalamazooMI99.67PDF
(75 KB)
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2017Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans Educator Project3$3,893,400$12,586,449New OrleansLA99.67PDF
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2017 Pre-ESSA
2017Teach for AmericaInvesting in a Diverse Pipeline of Effective Educators for High-Need Students3$17,000,000$17,000,000New YorkNY107.33PDF
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2017The New Teacher ProjectTEACh Prep: Bringing Commitment, Diversity, and Great Teaching to Charlotte, Tulsa, and Western Mass3$14,999,904$14,999,904New YorkNY106.67PDF
(138 KB)
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Fiscal Year (FY)Appropriations for new and continuation awards
FY 2020$80,000,000
FY 2019$75,000,000
FY 2018$75,000,000
FY 2017$65,000,000
FY 2016$93,993,200
FY 2015$54,046,090
FY 2014$46,996,600
FY 2013$35,067,454
FY 2012$36,888,601
FY 2011$24,592,860

 

Legislation

The U.S. Secretary of Education is authorized to award grants for this program under section 2242 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 U.S.C. 6672). Use this link to access the SEED program statute: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/legislation/title-ii.html (Title II, Part B, Subpart 4)

Regulations

The most recent SEED competition was held in 2022. Please see below for information about that and other previous SEED competitions. In addition, you may learn about the grantees that were awarded funds in previous competitions by visiting the Awards page.

At this time no announcements have been made regarding future or upcoming SEED competitions. Should future SEED grant opportunities be announced, relevant information about the opportunity will be posted on this page.

Previous Competitions

To learn more about previous competitions, please visit the links below.

 

 

 

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