Program Purpose
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.
New FY 2026 Supporting Effective Educator Development Program Competition
On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program. ED and DOL plan to award approximately $90 million to eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. This grant competition contains four absolute priorities and three competitive preference priorities. Please review the published competition notice in the Federal Register and the Application Notice Instructions (ANI) published in Grants.gov under opportunity number DOL-OESE-33914 for complete details on the FY 2026 SEED funding opportunity. Additionally, visit the Eligibility and Applicant Information tab for additional information on the types of entities that are eligible to apply, as well as information on how to apply.
Peer Review Panel Member Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is seeking expert peer reviewers for the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. Please visit the Applicant Info and Eligibility tab for more information.
Applicant Information
On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program. ED and DOL plan to make approximately 25-30 new awards totaling approximately $90 million. Please refer to the posting on the Federal Register. The FY 2026 SEED grant competition will close on June 1, 2026.
FY 2026 SEED Competition Timeline
- SEED Application Date of Publication: April 16, 2026
- Intent to Apply: May 1, 2026 (Email notice of intent to apply to SEED@ed.gov, SUBJECT: Intent to Apply SEED FY 2026 Competition)
- Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 1, 2026 (11:59:59 p.m. Washington, DC time)
- Estimated Date of Award Announcement: On or before September 30, 2026
Pre-Application Informational Webinars
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 1:00 pm EST to 3:00 pm EST, the Department of Education hosted a pre-application webinar designed to provide technical assistance to prospective FY 2026 SEED competition applicants.
You may watch a recording of the webinar below or on YouTube. You may also download a copy of the slide presentation from the webinar, and view responses to Frequently Asked Questions asked during the pre-application webinar.
You may also download a copy of the slide presentation from the webinar.
Grant Opportunity and Application Package (Grants.gov)
The link to apply to this grant competition may be found on Grants.gov, using Opportunity Number DOL-OESE-33914 or the program's Assistance Listing Number 84.423A. The Application Notice and Instructions are available both on Grants.gov and linked directly here.
Electronic Application Submission
Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants.gov system.
- Applicants are encouraged to download and read through the FY 2026 Application Notice Instructions (ANI) document and review it in its entirety as it contains important information applicants will need as they prepare to submit their SEED grant application.
Required Application Forms
The following required forms are included in the electronic application package in Grants.gov. Below is a list of the required forms that must be completed and submitted at the time of application. All forms may be accessed on ED.gov.
- Standard Documents
- Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
- ED Supplemental Information for SF-424
- ED Grant Application Form for Project Objectives and Performance Measures Information
- Evidence Form
- Budget Information
- Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A)
- Abstract Form
- Project Abstract
- Project Narrative
- Application Narrative (Project Narrative Attachment Form)
- Budget Narrative
- Budget Narrative Attachment Form
- Other Attachments Form
- Individual Resumes for Porject Director & Key Personnel
- Documentation of Nonprofit Status (if applicable)
- Assurances and Certifications
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL)
- Grants.gov Lobbying Form
- Optional SEED Application Checklist
NOTE: Please do not attach any narratives, supporting files, or application components to the Standard Form (SF 424). Although this form accepts attachments, the Department of Education will review only materials/files attached to the section labeled “Other Attachments Form.”
Eligibility
Who may apply:
- 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;
- 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;
- The Bureau of Indian Education; or
- A partnership consisting of:
- 1 or more entities described in point (1) or (2); and
- a for-profit entity.
Peer Review Panel Member Opportunity
The Effective Educator Development Division (EED), within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, is seeking peer reviewers for FY 2026 grant competitions.
About the Effective Educator Development Division (EED) Programs
The Effective Educator Development Division manages multiple programs that support the quality of teaching and school administration. Grant applications received in EED grant competitions may be focused on a variety of activities, including but not limited to:
- Increasing the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence practices that prepare, develop or enhance the skills of educators to improve student outcomes;
- Developing, implementing, improving, or expanding comprehensive performance-based compensation systems (PBCS) or human capital management systems (HCMS) for educators especially in high-need schools who raise student growth and academic achievement, and support workforce readiness;
- Supporting high-quality teacher preparation and professional development for prospective teachers and school leaders; and
- Developing evidence-based approaches with the potential to improve the quality of American history, civics and government, or geography learning and teaching.
Who Should Apply to Be an EED Peer Reviewer?
Current or retired educators—including teachers, school leaders, administrators, and faculty—with experience in PK–12 and higher education settings. Please consider applying to be an EED Peer Reviewer if you possess expertise in program evaluation, education and public policy, teacher and school leader preparation and/or certification programs, working with underserved and high needs student populations, teacher professional development, increasing student achievement especially in high need schools, and initiatives that support literacy, numeracy, and remediation.
What is the Time Commitment for EED Peer Reviewers?
Each 2026 Peer Review will take place over a 3-week period. Reviewers will be assigned approximately 8-10 grant applications to be reviewed during the three-week review period. Each panel will review their assigned applications at a pace of approximately 3-5 applications per week. Each week of the review will culminate in a 3–4-hour panel discussion meeting focused on the applications assigned for the week. Reviewers will only be required to be available to meet with their panel during the scheduled panel discussion meetings and will be free to work at their own pace at all other times during the three-week review period. Overall, reviewers should expect to dedicate approximately 35-40 hours to the total review process, which includes training; reading and scoring applications and providing written comments; and discussing findings during the weekly panel discussion meetings.
When Will the 2026 EED Peer Reviews Take Place?
We expect to host multiple discretionary grant competitions in 2026. The tentative windows for the FY 2026 competitions are as follows:
- June 15 – July 7, 2026
- July 20 - August 10, 2026
- July 27 – August 17, 2026
Where Will the Peer Review Take Place?
The 2026 EED peer reviews will be conducted entirely in a virtual format and reviewers will not be required to travel.
How Do I Apply to Be an EED Peer Reviewer?
Please click the following link to complete the EED Peer Reviewer Interest Form by no later than Friday May 8, 2026. Upon completing the Interest Form, please send a copy of your resume to EEDPeerReviews@ED.gov. Once we have received your completed form and resume, we will review your information and notify you if you have been selected as a peer reviewer for the FY 2026 discretionary competitions. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the program staff at EEDPeerReviews@ED.gov.
Funding
| Fiscal Year (FY) | Appropriations for new and continuation awards |
| FY 2026 | $90,000,000 |
| 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). SEED program statute: Title II, Part B, Subpart 4.
Regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for Project Evaluators
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 the 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 evaluation video or read the illustrated video script. This video provides an overview of the evaluation life cycle and WWC standards for rigorous education evaluation.
Carefully Describe the People and Context of Your Program
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
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.
FY 2023 Awards (Funded from 2022 Competition)
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| Cleveland State University | The Urban Network to Inspire Teaching Excellence | 3 | $381,203 | $3,490,854 | Cleveland | OH | 98.67 | Abstract |
| Pivot Learning Partners | Adolescent Literacy Planning & Implementation Collaborative | 3 | $2,450,960 | $6,770,638 | Oakland | CA | 98.33 | Abstract |
| University of North Georgia | Grow Your Own Programs: Non-Traditional Pathways and Induction-Level Support Structures | 3 | $202,240 | $662,744 | Dahlonega | GA | 98.33 | Abstract |
| Kansas State University | Project RAÍCES (Re-Envisioning Action and Innovation through Community) | 3 | $1,229,203 | $3,391,044 | Manhattan | KS | 98.00 | Abstract |
| Saint Louis University | P2B: Paraprofessional to Bachelor's Degree | 3 | $1,355,513 | $6,286,401 | St. Louis | MO | 98.00 | Abstract |
| University of St. Thomas | Learn, Work, and Earn: "Grow Your Own" Practice-Based Residency Pathways to Prepare Effective Educators | 3 | $2,098,718 | $6,862,220 | St. Paul | MN | 97.67 | Abstract |
| Western Michigan University | High-Impact Leadership (HIL 2.0) Model for School Renewal | 3 | $4,639,288 | $15,020,199 | Kalamazoo | MI | 97.66 | Abstract |
| William Cary University | Stepping Up STEM at WCU | 3 | $782,061 | $2,172,133 | Hattiesburg | MS | 97.67 | Abstract |
2022 Award (Funded during the 2023 Fiscal Year
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| TNTP, Inc. | TNTP's FellowsPlus: Pathways to Expand Access and Economic Mobility | 3 | $3,114,222 | $12,645,980 | New York | NY | 103.66 | Abstract |
FY 2022 Awards
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| New Leaders, Inc. | New Leaders National Aspiring Principals Fellowship | 3 | $2,921,287 | $9,876,928 | New York | NY | 110 | |
| East Tennessee State University | STEM, Literacy and Computation in Education for School Leaders (SLICE-SL) | 3 | $1,626,074 | $5,418,048 | Johnson City | TN | 109 | |
| WestED | The Bridge Project: Statewide Supports for Future Illinois Principals of Color | 3 | $2,292,719 | $7,242,869 | San Francisco | CA | 109 | |
| Center for Civic Education | We the People: Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS) | 3 | $2,271,756 | $11,653,965 | Calabasas | CA | 106.33 | |
| Board of Control for the Southern Region | Retaining and Inspiring STEM Educators (RAISE): Oklahoma | 3 | $1,607,009 | $4,550,065 | Atlanta | GA | 106 | |
| The University of Maryland | UMD School Improvement Leadership Academy | 3 | $1,809,688 | $4,808,682 | College Park | MD | 105.99 | |
| The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of U. at Buffalo | UBTR SEED: Tiered Professional Learning for Inclusive & Equitable Educator Practice | 3 | $1,143,766 | $3,564,905 | Amherst | NY | 105.67 | |
| Center for Strategic Leadership and Organizational Coherence | LIFT: Leveraging Innovation Fuels Transformation | 3 | $6,913,268 | $17,976,360 | Cambridge | MA | 105.33 | |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Increasing Teachers' Capacity for Integrating Mathematics, Social-Emotional Learning, and Equity (Math+SEL+E) | 3 | $1,790,447 | $5,645,548 | Arlington | TX | 105 | |
| Community Training and Assistance Center | Project Extended Impact (IMPACT) | 3 | $3,581,551 | $9,471,505 | Boston | MA | 104.66 | |
| Center for Leadership and Educational Equity | Equity Leader Accelerator Program (ELAP) | 3 | $3,220,795 | $9,754,963 | Providence | RI | 103.66 | |
| National Center for Teacher Residences | Project Title: Centering Equity, Building & Scaling Teacher Residencies (Centering Equity) | 3 | $2,263,823 | $6,307,866 | Chicago | IL | 103.66 | |
| National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Supporting Teacher Diversity, Quality, and Retention (M2C) | 3 | $4,811,540 | $14,252,797 | Arlington | VA | 102.99 | |
| Georgia 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 | $14,994,560 | Atlanta | GA | 102.66 | |
| University of Kansas | Supporting Effective School Leaders through Professional Learning and Resources for Equity Leadership & Educator Well-Being | 3 | $3,894,756 | $10,112,318 | Lawrence | KS | 102.33 | |
| Reach Institute for School Leadership, dba Reach University | The Reach to Teach Project | 3 | $1,883,584 | $6,903,111 | Oakland | CA | 101.99 | |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Georgia Educators Networking to Revolutionize and Transform Education (GENERATE) | 3 | $3,350,316 | $9,146,065 | Macon | GA | 101 | |
| Voorhees College | CHICAGO SEED! | 3 | $6,924,954 | $17,969,972 | Denmark | SC | 100.33 | |
| Administrator of the Tulane Educational Fund | A Project to Improve & Expand Nontraditional Educator Pathways (NOLA SEED) | 3 | $3,699,093 | $10,68,883 | New Orleans | LA | 100.32 | |
| Chico State Enterprises | NorCal GREAT (Growing Responsive, Equitable, Adaptable and Transformative) Teachers Pipeline | 3 | $5,153,610 | $13,444,422 | Chico | CA | 100 | |
| Center for Educational Improvement | The Compassionate School Leadership Academy (CSLA) | 3 | $1,073,020 | $2,801,628 | Vienna | VA | 99.33 | |
| High Point University | ASCEND: Amalgamating School Leadership Certificates and Executive Coaching for New Leader Development | 3 | $4,575,422 | $10,390,282 | High Point | NC | 99.33 |
FY 2021 Awards
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| WestED | Supporting Effective Teaching With Disciplinary Inquiry | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,704,222 | $3,575,489 | San Francisco | CA | 100 | Reviewer Comments |
| Texas A&M University | Massively Open Online Virtual Practice-Based Professional Development for Teachers in High Need Schools | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,508,675 | $3,029,196 | College Station | TX | 99.66 | Reviewer Comments |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | VCU SEED | 2 (Renewal Award) | $2,806,312 | $5,643,047 | Richmond | VA | 99.33 | Reviewer Comments |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Expanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach | 2 (Renewal Award) | $2,666,372 | $5,372,672 | Austin | TX | 96 | Reviewer Comments |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Innovation in the Heartland: Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness in Rural Missouri and Kansas | 2 (Renewal Award) | $424,174 | $1,473,854 | Columbia | MO | 96 | Reviewer Comments |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | Students First: Coordinating Resident and Mentor Roles to Support Student Learning and Develop Effective Teachers for High-Need Students in California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,891,943 | $3,805,445 | Redwood City | CA | 96 | Reviewer Comments |
FY 2020 Awards
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| Illinois State University | Together Everyone Achieves More Through Integrated Leadership | 2 (Renewal Award) | $2,274,614 | $4,549,228 | Normal | IL | 100 | |
| Western Michigan University | High Impact Leadership for School Renewal Project | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,532,272 | $3,210,237 | Kalamazoo | MI | 100 | |
| Texas A&M University | Project A-PLUS | 2 (Renewal Award) | $989,386 | $1,989,065 | College Station | TX | 97.33 | |
| Georgia State University | CREATE Teacher Residency | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,261,592 | $2,568,069 | Atlanta | GA | 96.67 | |
| Teach for America | Teach for America | 3 | $5,201,386 | $16,205,091 | New York | NY | 110 | |
| Center for Collaborative Education | Community Partnerships for Teacher Pipeline | 3 | $2,919,549 | $8,996,119 | Boston | MA | 110 | |
| Unbounded Learning, Inc. | Project Math Identity Leadership Accelerator (MILA) | 3 | $2,520,939 | $7,344,419 | Pittsford | NY | 110 | |
| Georgia State University | Strengthening University-District-Community Partnership: Compassion, Reflection, and Equity for Atlanta Teacher Effectiveness (CREATE) | 3 | $2,843,601 | $10,432,548 | Atlanta | GA | 110 | |
| National Institute for Excellence in Teaching | South Carolina Principal Leadership Network (SCPLN) | 3 | $882,533 | $2,546,514 | Nashville | TN | 109 | |
| Urban Teacher Center, Inc. | Urban Teachers: Growth, Accessibility and Inclusion Network | 3 | $1,722,603 | $10,689,398 | Baltimore | MD | 108.6 | |
| Clemson University | Clemson University's STEM Teacher Learning Progression (CU-TLP) | 3 | $891,800 | $3,068,160 | Clemson | SC | 108.3 | |
| CSU - Dominguez Hills | APPLE (Accelerated Preparation Program for Leaders in Education) | 3 | $1,464,804 | $5,019,116 | Carlson | CA | 108 | |
| Alder Graduate School | Developing Effective Teachers to Create Culturally Responsive Learning Environments Within Urban Teacher Residency Programs | 3 | $1,376,400 | $8,120,976 | Redwood City | CA | 107.3 | |
| University of Alabama | Social and Emotional Learning Study Groups+ for Educators of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) | 3 | $1,198,029 | $3,606,782 | Tuscaloosa | AL | 107 | |
| University of North Florida | Project InTERSECT: Inquiry to Transform Educator Readiness for STEM+C Early Childhood Teaching | 3 | $865,906 | $4,159,043 | Jacksonville | FL | 106.3 | |
| Vorhees College | RISE: Rigorous Instruction Supports Equity! | 3 | $1,930,514 | $13,465,246 | Denmark | SC | 106.3 |
FY 2018 Awards
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| WestEd | Supporting Effective Teaching With Disciplinary Inquiry | 3* | $1,233,146 | $ 6,959,157 | San Francisco | CA | 102.33 | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | VCU SEED Project | 3 | $1,007,946 | $4,969,512 | Richmond | VA | 100.33 | |
| Sam Houston State University | 4+1 TEACH: An Extended Teacher Preparation Model to Meet the Needs of Houston Area Schools | 3 | $2,044,789 | $8,915,028 | Huntsville | TX | 100 | |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Innovation in the Heartland: Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness in Rural Missouri and Kansas | 3 | $3,951,103 | $10,858,786 | Columbia | MO | 99.33 | |
| East Carolina University | Innovate, Inquire, Iterate, and Impact: Igniting the Power of Network Improvement Communities to Enhance Professional Learning for Educational Leaders | 3 | $1,854,395 | $6,680,687 | Greenville | NC | 98.33 | |
| Texas A&M University | Massively Open Online Virtual Practice-Based Professional Development for Teachers in High Need Schools | 3 | $2,524,148 | $7,580,548 | College Station | TX | 98 | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Expanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach | 3 | $970,695 | $4,578,594 | Austin | TX | 98 | |
| University of Kansas | Equity Leadership in High Need Schools: Building High Quality Effective Instructional Leaders to Improve Student Outcomes | 3 | $3,056,801 | $10,237,892 | Lawrence | KS | 97.67 | |
| The College-Ready Promise | Learning While Leading: Improving educational leadership through evidence-based practices in the school setting | 3 | $2,348,715 | $7,346,204 | Los Angeles | CA | 97.33 | |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | Students First: Coordinating Resident and Mentor Roles to Support Student Learning and Develop Effective Teachers for High-Need Students in California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee | 3 | $1,386,087 | $7,175,000 | Redwood City | CA | 97.33 | |
| KIPP Foundation | Training Highly-Effective Principals for Students in High-Need Communities | 3 | $2,659,449 | $10,192,031 | San Francisco | CA | 97.33 | |
| Florida State University | Foundations for Success: Developing Effective Mathematics Educators through Cognitively Guided Instruction | 3 | $2,709,035 | $9,733,865 | Tallahassee | FL | 97.33 | |
| University of Florida Board of Trustees | Engaging Quality Instruction through Professional Development (EQuIPD) | 3 | $1,501,421 | $3,730,128 | Gainesville | FL | 97 | |
| New Teacher Center | Helping High-Need Districts Hire, Develop, and Retain Highly Effective Teachers | 3 | $2,439,216 | $9,605,085 | Santa Cruz | CA | 96.67 | |
| Teach for America | An Alternative Approach to Recruiting and Preparing a Diverse Pipeline of Effective Educators | 3 | $8,443,502 | $17,875,487 | New York | NY | 98.67 |
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Program Purpose
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.
New FY 2026 Supporting Effective Educator Development Program Competition
On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program. ED and DOL plan to award approximately $90 million to eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated. This grant competition contains four absolute priorities and three competitive preference priorities. Please review the published competition notice in the Federal Register and the Application Notice Instructions (ANI) published in Grants.gov under opportunity number DOL-OESE-33914 for complete details on the FY 2026 SEED funding opportunity. Additionally, visit the Eligibility and Applicant Information tab for additional information on the types of entities that are eligible to apply, as well as information on how to apply.
Peer Review Panel Member Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is seeking expert peer reviewers for the Fiscal Year 2026 competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. Please visit the Applicant Info and Eligibility tab for more information.
Applicant Information
On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competition for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program. ED and DOL plan to make approximately 25-30 new awards totaling approximately $90 million. Please refer to the posting on the Federal Register. The FY 2026 SEED grant competition will close on June 1, 2026.
FY 2026 SEED Competition Timeline
- SEED Application Date of Publication: April 16, 2026
- Intent to Apply: May 1, 2026 (Email notice of intent to apply to SEED@ed.gov, SUBJECT: Intent to Apply SEED FY 2026 Competition)
- Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 1, 2026 (11:59:59 p.m. Washington, DC time)
- Estimated Date of Award Announcement: On or before September 30, 2026
Pre-Application Informational Webinars
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 1:00 pm EST to 3:00 pm EST, the Department of Education hosted a pre-application webinar designed to provide technical assistance to prospective FY 2026 SEED competition applicants.
You may watch a recording of the webinar below or on YouTube. You may also download a copy of the slide presentation from the webinar, and view responses to Frequently Asked Questions asked during the pre-application webinar.
You may also download a copy of the slide presentation from the webinar.
Grant Opportunity and Application Package (Grants.gov)
The link to apply to this grant competition may be found on Grants.gov, using Opportunity Number DOL-OESE-33914 or the program's Assistance Listing Number 84.423A. The Application Notice and Instructions are available both on Grants.gov and linked directly here.
Electronic Application Submission
Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants.gov system.
- Applicants are encouraged to download and read through the FY 2026 Application Notice Instructions (ANI) document and review it in its entirety as it contains important information applicants will need as they prepare to submit their SEED grant application.
Required Application Forms
The following required forms are included in the electronic application package in Grants.gov. Below is a list of the required forms that must be completed and submitted at the time of application. All forms may be accessed on ED.gov.
- Standard Documents
- Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
- ED Supplemental Information for SF-424
- ED Grant Application Form for Project Objectives and Performance Measures Information
- Evidence Form
- Budget Information
- Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A)
- Abstract Form
- Project Abstract
- Project Narrative
- Application Narrative (Project Narrative Attachment Form)
- Budget Narrative
- Budget Narrative Attachment Form
- Other Attachments Form
- Individual Resumes for Porject Director & Key Personnel
- Documentation of Nonprofit Status (if applicable)
- Assurances and Certifications
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL)
- Grants.gov Lobbying Form
- Optional SEED Application Checklist
NOTE: Please do not attach any narratives, supporting files, or application components to the Standard Form (SF 424). Although this form accepts attachments, the Department of Education will review only materials/files attached to the section labeled “Other Attachments Form.”
Eligibility
Who may apply:
- 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;
- 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;
- The Bureau of Indian Education; or
- A partnership consisting of:
- 1 or more entities described in point (1) or (2); and
- a for-profit entity.
Peer Review Panel Member Opportunity
The Effective Educator Development Division (EED), within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, is seeking peer reviewers for FY 2026 grant competitions.
About the Effective Educator Development Division (EED) Programs
The Effective Educator Development Division manages multiple programs that support the quality of teaching and school administration. Grant applications received in EED grant competitions may be focused on a variety of activities, including but not limited to:
- Increasing the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence practices that prepare, develop or enhance the skills of educators to improve student outcomes;
- Developing, implementing, improving, or expanding comprehensive performance-based compensation systems (PBCS) or human capital management systems (HCMS) for educators especially in high-need schools who raise student growth and academic achievement, and support workforce readiness;
- Supporting high-quality teacher preparation and professional development for prospective teachers and school leaders; and
- Developing evidence-based approaches with the potential to improve the quality of American history, civics and government, or geography learning and teaching.
Who Should Apply to Be an EED Peer Reviewer?
Current or retired educators—including teachers, school leaders, administrators, and faculty—with experience in PK–12 and higher education settings. Please consider applying to be an EED Peer Reviewer if you possess expertise in program evaluation, education and public policy, teacher and school leader preparation and/or certification programs, working with underserved and high needs student populations, teacher professional development, increasing student achievement especially in high need schools, and initiatives that support literacy, numeracy, and remediation.
What is the Time Commitment for EED Peer Reviewers?
Each 2026 Peer Review will take place over a 3-week period. Reviewers will be assigned approximately 8-10 grant applications to be reviewed during the three-week review period. Each panel will review their assigned applications at a pace of approximately 3-5 applications per week. Each week of the review will culminate in a 3–4-hour panel discussion meeting focused on the applications assigned for the week. Reviewers will only be required to be available to meet with their panel during the scheduled panel discussion meetings and will be free to work at their own pace at all other times during the three-week review period. Overall, reviewers should expect to dedicate approximately 35-40 hours to the total review process, which includes training; reading and scoring applications and providing written comments; and discussing findings during the weekly panel discussion meetings.
When Will the 2026 EED Peer Reviews Take Place?
We expect to host multiple discretionary grant competitions in 2026. The tentative windows for the FY 2026 competitions are as follows:
- June 15 – July 7, 2026
- July 20 - August 10, 2026
- July 27 – August 17, 2026
Where Will the Peer Review Take Place?
The 2026 EED peer reviews will be conducted entirely in a virtual format and reviewers will not be required to travel.
How Do I Apply to Be an EED Peer Reviewer?
Please click the following link to complete the EED Peer Reviewer Interest Form by no later than Friday May 8, 2026. Upon completing the Interest Form, please send a copy of your resume to EEDPeerReviews@ED.gov. Once we have received your completed form and resume, we will review your information and notify you if you have been selected as a peer reviewer for the FY 2026 discretionary competitions. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the program staff at EEDPeerReviews@ED.gov.
Funding
| Fiscal Year (FY) | Appropriations for new and continuation awards |
| FY 2026 | $90,000,000 |
| 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). SEED program statute: Title II, Part B, Subpart 4.
Regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for Project Evaluators
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 the 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 evaluation video or read the illustrated video script. This video provides an overview of the evaluation life cycle and WWC standards for rigorous education evaluation.
Carefully Describe the People and Context of Your Program
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
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.
FY 2023 Awards (Funded from 2022 Competition)
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| Cleveland State University | The Urban Network to Inspire Teaching Excellence | 3 | $381,203 | $3,490,854 | Cleveland | OH | 98.67 | Abstract |
| Pivot Learning Partners | Adolescent Literacy Planning & Implementation Collaborative | 3 | $2,450,960 | $6,770,638 | Oakland | CA | 98.33 | Abstract |
| University of North Georgia | Grow Your Own Programs: Non-Traditional Pathways and Induction-Level Support Structures | 3 | $202,240 | $662,744 | Dahlonega | GA | 98.33 | Abstract |
| Kansas State University | Project RAÍCES (Re-Envisioning Action and Innovation through Community) | 3 | $1,229,203 | $3,391,044 | Manhattan | KS | 98.00 | Abstract |
| Saint Louis University | P2B: Paraprofessional to Bachelor's Degree | 3 | $1,355,513 | $6,286,401 | St. Louis | MO | 98.00 | Abstract |
| University of St. Thomas | Learn, Work, and Earn: "Grow Your Own" Practice-Based Residency Pathways to Prepare Effective Educators | 3 | $2,098,718 | $6,862,220 | St. Paul | MN | 97.67 | Abstract |
| Western Michigan University | High-Impact Leadership (HIL 2.0) Model for School Renewal | 3 | $4,639,288 | $15,020,199 | Kalamazoo | MI | 97.66 | Abstract |
| William Cary University | Stepping Up STEM at WCU | 3 | $782,061 | $2,172,133 | Hattiesburg | MS | 97.67 | Abstract |
2022 Award (Funded during the 2023 Fiscal Year
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| TNTP, Inc. | TNTP's FellowsPlus: Pathways to Expand Access and Economic Mobility | 3 | $3,114,222 | $12,645,980 | New York | NY | 103.66 | Abstract |
FY 2022 Awards
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| New Leaders, Inc. | New Leaders National Aspiring Principals Fellowship | 3 | $2,921,287 | $9,876,928 | New York | NY | 110 | |
| East Tennessee State University | STEM, Literacy and Computation in Education for School Leaders (SLICE-SL) | 3 | $1,626,074 | $5,418,048 | Johnson City | TN | 109 | |
| WestED | The Bridge Project: Statewide Supports for Future Illinois Principals of Color | 3 | $2,292,719 | $7,242,869 | San Francisco | CA | 109 | |
| Center for Civic Education | We the People: Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS) | 3 | $2,271,756 | $11,653,965 | Calabasas | CA | 106.33 | |
| Board of Control for the Southern Region | Retaining and Inspiring STEM Educators (RAISE): Oklahoma | 3 | $1,607,009 | $4,550,065 | Atlanta | GA | 106 | |
| The University of Maryland | UMD School Improvement Leadership Academy | 3 | $1,809,688 | $4,808,682 | College Park | MD | 105.99 | |
| The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of U. at Buffalo | UBTR SEED: Tiered Professional Learning for Inclusive & Equitable Educator Practice | 3 | $1,143,766 | $3,564,905 | Amherst | NY | 105.67 | |
| Center for Strategic Leadership and Organizational Coherence | LIFT: Leveraging Innovation Fuels Transformation | 3 | $6,913,268 | $17,976,360 | Cambridge | MA | 105.33 | |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Increasing Teachers' Capacity for Integrating Mathematics, Social-Emotional Learning, and Equity (Math+SEL+E) | 3 | $1,790,447 | $5,645,548 | Arlington | TX | 105 | |
| Community Training and Assistance Center | Project Extended Impact (IMPACT) | 3 | $3,581,551 | $9,471,505 | Boston | MA | 104.66 | |
| Center for Leadership and Educational Equity | Equity Leader Accelerator Program (ELAP) | 3 | $3,220,795 | $9,754,963 | Providence | RI | 103.66 | |
| National Center for Teacher Residences | Project Title: Centering Equity, Building & Scaling Teacher Residencies (Centering Equity) | 3 | $2,263,823 | $6,307,866 | Chicago | IL | 103.66 | |
| National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Supporting Teacher Diversity, Quality, and Retention (M2C) | 3 | $4,811,540 | $14,252,797 | Arlington | VA | 102.99 | |
| Georgia 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 | $14,994,560 | Atlanta | GA | 102.66 | |
| University of Kansas | Supporting Effective School Leaders through Professional Learning and Resources for Equity Leadership & Educator Well-Being | 3 | $3,894,756 | $10,112,318 | Lawrence | KS | 102.33 | |
| Reach Institute for School Leadership, dba Reach University | The Reach to Teach Project | 3 | $1,883,584 | $6,903,111 | Oakland | CA | 101.99 | |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Georgia Educators Networking to Revolutionize and Transform Education (GENERATE) | 3 | $3,350,316 | $9,146,065 | Macon | GA | 101 | |
| Voorhees College | CHICAGO SEED! | 3 | $6,924,954 | $17,969,972 | Denmark | SC | 100.33 | |
| Administrator of the Tulane Educational Fund | A Project to Improve & Expand Nontraditional Educator Pathways (NOLA SEED) | 3 | $3,699,093 | $10,68,883 | New Orleans | LA | 100.32 | |
| Chico State Enterprises | NorCal GREAT (Growing Responsive, Equitable, Adaptable and Transformative) Teachers Pipeline | 3 | $5,153,610 | $13,444,422 | Chico | CA | 100 | |
| Center for Educational Improvement | The Compassionate School Leadership Academy (CSLA) | 3 | $1,073,020 | $2,801,628 | Vienna | VA | 99.33 | |
| High Point University | ASCEND: Amalgamating School Leadership Certificates and Executive Coaching for New Leader Development | 3 | $4,575,422 | $10,390,282 | High Point | NC | 99.33 |
FY 2021 Awards
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| WestED | Supporting Effective Teaching With Disciplinary Inquiry | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,704,222 | $3,575,489 | San Francisco | CA | 100 | Reviewer Comments |
| Texas A&M University | Massively Open Online Virtual Practice-Based Professional Development for Teachers in High Need Schools | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,508,675 | $3,029,196 | College Station | TX | 99.66 | Reviewer Comments |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | VCU SEED | 2 (Renewal Award) | $2,806,312 | $5,643,047 | Richmond | VA | 99.33 | Reviewer Comments |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Expanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach | 2 (Renewal Award) | $2,666,372 | $5,372,672 | Austin | TX | 96 | Reviewer Comments |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Innovation in the Heartland: Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness in Rural Missouri and Kansas | 2 (Renewal Award) | $424,174 | $1,473,854 | Columbia | MO | 96 | Reviewer Comments |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | Students First: Coordinating Resident and Mentor Roles to Support Student Learning and Develop Effective Teachers for High-Need Students in California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,891,943 | $3,805,445 | Redwood City | CA | 96 | Reviewer Comments |
FY 2020 Awards
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| Illinois State University | Together Everyone Achieves More Through Integrated Leadership | 2 (Renewal Award) | $2,274,614 | $4,549,228 | Normal | IL | 100 | |
| Western Michigan University | High Impact Leadership for School Renewal Project | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,532,272 | $3,210,237 | Kalamazoo | MI | 100 | |
| Texas A&M University | Project A-PLUS | 2 (Renewal Award) | $989,386 | $1,989,065 | College Station | TX | 97.33 | |
| Georgia State University | CREATE Teacher Residency | 2 (Renewal Award) | $1,261,592 | $2,568,069 | Atlanta | GA | 96.67 | |
| Teach for America | Teach for America | 3 | $5,201,386 | $16,205,091 | New York | NY | 110 | |
| Center for Collaborative Education | Community Partnerships for Teacher Pipeline | 3 | $2,919,549 | $8,996,119 | Boston | MA | 110 | |
| Unbounded Learning, Inc. | Project Math Identity Leadership Accelerator (MILA) | 3 | $2,520,939 | $7,344,419 | Pittsford | NY | 110 | |
| Georgia State University | Strengthening University-District-Community Partnership: Compassion, Reflection, and Equity for Atlanta Teacher Effectiveness (CREATE) | 3 | $2,843,601 | $10,432,548 | Atlanta | GA | 110 | |
| National Institute for Excellence in Teaching | South Carolina Principal Leadership Network (SCPLN) | 3 | $882,533 | $2,546,514 | Nashville | TN | 109 | |
| Urban Teacher Center, Inc. | Urban Teachers: Growth, Accessibility and Inclusion Network | 3 | $1,722,603 | $10,689,398 | Baltimore | MD | 108.6 | |
| Clemson University | Clemson University's STEM Teacher Learning Progression (CU-TLP) | 3 | $891,800 | $3,068,160 | Clemson | SC | 108.3 | |
| CSU - Dominguez Hills | APPLE (Accelerated Preparation Program for Leaders in Education) | 3 | $1,464,804 | $5,019,116 | Carlson | CA | 108 | |
| Alder Graduate School | Developing Effective Teachers to Create Culturally Responsive Learning Environments Within Urban Teacher Residency Programs | 3 | $1,376,400 | $8,120,976 | Redwood City | CA | 107.3 | |
| University of Alabama | Social and Emotional Learning Study Groups+ for Educators of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) | 3 | $1,198,029 | $3,606,782 | Tuscaloosa | AL | 107 | |
| University of North Florida | Project InTERSECT: Inquiry to Transform Educator Readiness for STEM+C Early Childhood Teaching | 3 | $865,906 | $4,159,043 | Jacksonville | FL | 106.3 | |
| Vorhees College | RISE: Rigorous Instruction Supports Equity! | 3 | $1,930,514 | $13,465,246 | Denmark | SC | 106.3 |
FY 2018 Awards
| Grantee | Project Title | Duration (Years) | Year 1 Funding | Total Expected Funding | City | State | Score | Files |
| WestEd | Supporting Effective Teaching With Disciplinary Inquiry | 3* | $1,233,146 | $ 6,959,157 | San Francisco | CA | 102.33 | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | VCU SEED Project | 3 | $1,007,946 | $4,969,512 | Richmond | VA | 100.33 | |
| Sam Houston State University | 4+1 TEACH: An Extended Teacher Preparation Model to Meet the Needs of Houston Area Schools | 3 | $2,044,789 | $8,915,028 | Huntsville | TX | 100 | |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Innovation in the Heartland: Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness in Rural Missouri and Kansas | 3 | $3,951,103 | $10,858,786 | Columbia | MO | 99.33 | |
| East Carolina University | Innovate, Inquire, Iterate, and Impact: Igniting the Power of Network Improvement Communities to Enhance Professional Learning for Educational Leaders | 3 | $1,854,395 | $6,680,687 | Greenville | NC | 98.33 | |
| Texas A&M University | Massively Open Online Virtual Practice-Based Professional Development for Teachers in High Need Schools | 3 | $2,524,148 | $7,580,548 | College Station | TX | 98 | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Expanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach | 3 | $970,695 | $4,578,594 | Austin | TX | 98 | |
| University of Kansas | Equity Leadership in High Need Schools: Building High Quality Effective Instructional Leaders to Improve Student Outcomes | 3 | $3,056,801 | $10,237,892 | Lawrence | KS | 97.67 | |
| The College-Ready Promise | Learning While Leading: Improving educational leadership through evidence-based practices in the school setting | 3 | $2,348,715 | $7,346,204 | Los Angeles | CA | 97.33 | |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | Students First: Coordinating Resident and Mentor Roles to Support Student Learning and Develop Effective Teachers for High-Need Students in California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee | 3 | $1,386,087 | $7,175,000 | Redwood City | CA | 97.33 | |
| KIPP Foundation | Training Highly-Effective Principals for Students in High-Need Communities | 3 | $2,659,449 | $10,192,031 | San Francisco | CA | 97.33 | |
| Florida State University | Foundations for Success: Developing Effective Mathematics Educators through Cognitively Guided Instruction | 3 | $2,709,035 | $9,733,865 | Tallahassee | FL | 97.33 | |
| University of Florida Board of Trustees | Engaging Quality Instruction through Professional Development (EQuIPD) | 3 | $1,501,421 | $3,730,128 | Gainesville | FL | 97 | |
| New Teacher Center | Helping High-Need Districts Hire, Develop, and Retain Highly Effective Teachers | 3 | $2,439,216 | $9,605,085 | Santa Cruz | CA | 96.67 | |
| Teach for America | An Alternative Approach to Recruiting and Preparing a Diverse Pipeline of Effective Educators | 3 | $8,443,502 | $17,875,487 | New York | NY | 98.67 |
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These competitions represent the efforts to expand education choice and support educators’ development across the continuum of their careers.