Supporting Effective Educator Development 84.423A

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The SEED program provides funding 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 to improve student outcomes. These grants will allow eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated.Applicants can receive competitive preference points to projects or proposals endorsed by a Governor or chief State education official for purposes of implementing the project or proposal. Applicants can also receive competitive preference points for projects or proposals that are designed to responsibly advance artificial intelligence and/or prioritize and expand Registered Apprenticeships.

Program Details

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is a federal agency that offers the Supporting Effective Educator Development 84.423A grant program to support apprenticeship, education programs, and workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office of Elementary and Secondary Education through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for apprenticeship, education programs, and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office of Elementary and Secondary Education or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0. Applications are due by June 1, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports apprenticeship, education programs, and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611110, 541511, 541715, 611430. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by ED-OESE
• Programs related to artificial intelligence
• Programs related to apprenticeship

Award details

Award range: $0. Applications close on June 1, 2026.

Categories

Apprenticeship · Education · Workforce