Federal education and labor agencies have announced the opening of grant competitions for Fiscal Year 2026 under key incentive programs. The Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program will offer funding to support performance-based rewards for educators and school administrators, while another initiative will focus on innovative strategies to improve workforce development and education outcomes. Schools, districts, and organizations are invited to apply for these competitive grants, which aim to strengthen teaching quality and leadership in K-12 education. Details on eligibility and application processes are now available for interested applicants.


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 ...