At a glance
Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305S is a federal competitive grant from Department of Education for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $1.2M. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). For the Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking (ALN 84.305S) grants programs, institutions that have th. The application deadline is October 1, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $1.2M
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Through this grant program, IES supports state agencies’ use of their statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs) to provide evidence for their own program and policy decisions, and those of their local education agencies regarding increasing learners’ access to high-quality education and increased academic achievement. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305S.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). For the Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking (ALN 84.305S) grants programs, institutions that have the demonstrated ability and capacity to conduct rigorous research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, state agencies responsible for education programs and policies, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities. Applications must include the State agency or State postsecondary system responsible for the education issue, program, or policy to be examined. Eligible State agencies include the State educational agency (SEA) responsible for the State’s K-12 sector as well as other State agencies responsible for other specific education sectors such as prekindergarten, career and technical education, postsecondary education, and adult education. In addition, a State postsecondary system may serve as the eligible State agency. Eligible State agencies may apply alone, or in conjunction with research organizations such as universities and research firms, and/or with other appropriate organizations (such as other State agencies or local educational agencies).
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number ED-GRANTS-080626-004. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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