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Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program

DoD Education Activity

HE125426R5000

DOD-DODEA

General Information

$15,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
April 24, 2026
Closing Date:
N/a
Expected No. of Awards
$2,000,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
HE125426R5000

Owning Agency:
DOD-DODEA

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) plans to award multiple WORLD LANGUAGE grants, subject to funding availability. Each grant will range from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Award amount is subject to eligibility requirements as described within this announcement. Period of performance for each grant awarded under this announcement will begin on September 30, 2026, and will end on May 31, 2031. All applicants who are selected for award will be notified by DoWEA of their award selection no later than September 30, 2026. This announcement is for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program Grant only! Prospective applicants must complete the mandatory forms and project narrative in accordance with the instructions provided. 

Response Date Apr 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date Mar 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date May 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling 2,000,000
Award Floor 500,000
Cost Sharing No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Independent school districts
Additional Info on Eligibility: Eligible Recipients: A Local Education Agency (LEA) with schools that have a military- connected student enrollment of 10% or greater for the 2024-2025 school year. Eligible schools must be part of an LEA that hosts or has a pending application to host a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) unit.

Additional Information

Agency Name Jennifer E Dailey-Perkins Grantor
Link to Additional Information: DoDEA Evaluation Technical Assistance Center
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 571-372-5861

CFDA Program(s)

  • 12.556: Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools
   

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