Federal agencies have announced new funding competitions under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program, aimed at supporting educators and school administrators through targeted grants. The initiative seeks proposals for innovative strategies to improve teaching quality, leadership development, and student outcomes in schools. Competitions will focus on evidence-based approaches, including performance-based incentives and professional growth opportunities for educators. Applications are now open for the Fiscal Year 2026 funding cycle, with details available through the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor.
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 ...