Federal agencies have announced the opening of grant competitions for education-focused initiatives under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program and the Innovative Approaches program for fiscal year 2026. The funding opportunities aim to support efforts to improve teaching quality, leadership development, and innovative educational strategies. Applications will address challenges in teacher retention, school leadership effectiveness, and creative solutions to enhance student learning outcomes. Educators, administrators, and organizations are invited to apply for grants that could shape the future of K-12 education.


Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competitions for the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program and the Innovative Approaches to ...