Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Effective Educator Development (EED) Program American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.422A
Agency: Department of Education
- 84.422 -- American History and Civics Education
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768), or at www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-02-13/pdf/2019-02206.pdf.
Purpose of Program: The Academies Program supports the establishment of: (1) Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics that offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers to strengthen their knowledge of American history, civics, and government education (Presidential Academies); and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics that provide high school students opportunities to enrich their understanding of these subjects (Congressional Academies).
Background: The Academies Program supports projects to raise student achievement in American history and civics by improving teachers’ and students’ knowledge, understanding, and engagement with these subjects through intensive workshops with scholars, master teachers, and curriculum experts. Project activities should reflect the best available research and practice in teaching and learning. This program is authorized under section 2232 of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA).
Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.422A.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Program Manager
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-15364.pdf | Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 02:31 PM UTC |
| 2019-02206.pdf | Common Instructions for Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs Document | Jul 15, 2021 04:42 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 17, 2021
Award
$1,700,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
ED-GRANTS-071921-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
July 19, 2021
Archive date:
September 17, 2021
