Federal agencies have announced the opening of grant competitions for education initiatives under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program, along with another focused on innovative approaches to workforce development. The programs aim to support efforts that improve teaching quality and expand career opportunities for educators. Funding will target strategies designed to attract, retain, and reward effective educators while fostering collaboration between schools and employers. Details on eligibility and application processes are now available for applicants seeking to participate in these initiatives.
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 ...