Federal agencies have announced new grant competitions under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program, aiming to support educational innovation and leadership development in schools. The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor are seeking proposals for initiatives that encourage effective teaching practices and school leadership strategies. These programs are designed to foster improvements in student learning outcomes through targeted incentives and evidence-based approaches. Applications will focus on expanding opportunities for educators and administrators to implement proven methods in classrooms nationwide.


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 ...