Federal agencies have announced new grant competitions under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program for the upcoming fiscal year, aiming to support education initiatives that reward effective teaching and leadership. The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor are seeking proposals to fund innovative strategies that improve student outcomes through targeted incentives for educators. Applications will focus on evidence-based approaches to recognizing and retaining high-performing teachers and school leaders. Details on eligibility and program priorities are now available for potential 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 ...