Federal agencies have announced new grant competitions under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program and the Innovative Approaches initiative for the upcoming fiscal year. The programs aim to support educators and school leaders through targeted funding opportunities, encouraging evidence-based strategies to improve teaching quality and student outcomes. Applications will focus on expanding effective practices in education while fostering collaboration between schools and districts. Details on eligibility and priorities for FY 2026 funding 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 ...