Federal agencies have announced new funding competitions under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program for the upcoming fiscal year, aiming to support initiatives that improve educator effectiveness and school leadership. The programs will focus on rewarding high-performing teachers and principals while providing incentives for professional growth and retention in the education sector. Applications will target innovative strategies to address challenges in teacher quality and school leadership development. Details on eligibility and program priorities are now available for potential applicants seeking to participate in the initiative.
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 ...