American History and Civics National Activities - 84.422B
Agency: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Assistance Listings: 84.422 -- American History and Civics Education
Last Updated: May 26, 2026
Description
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the American History and Civics Education – National Activities (AHC-NA) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of the AHC-NA program is to promote new and existing evidence-based strategies to encourage innovative American history, civics and government, and geography instruction, learning strategies, and professional development activities and programs for teachers, principals, or other school leaders, particularly such...
instruction, strategies, activities, and programs that benefit students from low-income backgrounds and other underserved populations. America"s 250th anniversary is a particularly appropriate time to promote innovative teaching and learning that unites our country, honors our history, promotes informed citizenship, and cherishes our freedom as we build the golden age of opportunity. ED encourages applications to include strong partnerships and active collaboration between eligible entities, local educational agencies, and State educational agencies in their design and proposed implementation. Project activities should reflect the best available research and practice in teaching and learning.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Eligible ApplicantsTo receive funds under this program, an applicant must be an institution of higher education or other nonprofit or for-profit organization with demonstrated expertise in the development of evidence-based approaches with the potential to improve the quality of American history, civics and government, or geography learning and teaching. Note: If multiple eligible entities wish to form a consortium and jointly submit a single application, they must follow the procedures for group applications described in 34 CFR 75.127 - 75.129.
Grantor contact information
Description
Orman Feres
orman.feres@ed.gov
orman.feres@ed.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| AHC-NA_FY2026_Full_Announcement_ANI_final_5_26_2026.pdf | AHC-NA FY2026 Full Announcement_ANI_final 5 26 2026.pdf | May 26, 2026 02:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: July 13, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.
Award
$19,800,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DOL-OESE-34068
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 26, 2026
Archive date:
August 12, 2026
