FY 26 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program Competition

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting application in support of the administration of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of the TQP program is to improve student achievement; improve the quality of prospective and new teachers by improving teacher preparation and enhancing professional development to hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) accountable for preparing teachers who meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements; and recruit highly qualified individuals into the teaching force. The TQP program also supports the use of Registered Apprenticeships as a high-quality, work-based learning pathway for preparing and credentialing new teachers based on demonstrated skill and merit, particularly in high-need schools and subject areas experiencing teacher shortages.

Program Details

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is a federal agency that offers the FY 26 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program Competition 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 educational institutions, government agencies and municipalities, eligible organizations, and for-profit businesses. 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 23, 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, 611310, 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 higher education
• Programs related to apprenticeship

Award details

Award range: $0. Applications close on June 23, 2026.

Categories

Apprenticeship · Education · Workforce