Federal agencies have announced new grant competitions under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program, aiming to support educators and school administrators through targeted funding opportunities. The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor are opening applications for Fiscal Year 2026, encouraging innovative approaches to improve teaching quality and leadership in schools. These initiatives seek to address workforce development and educational excellence by providing financial incentives for effective practices. Details on eligibility and program priorities are now available for applicants seeking to participate.


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 ...