Federal agencies have launched the Fiscal Year 2026 funding competitions for the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program, aimed at supporting educators and school administrators through performance-based incentives. The initiative, jointly announced by the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor, seeks proposals to strengthen teaching effectiveness and leadership in schools nationwide. Applications will focus on innovative strategies to improve student outcomes by rewarding high-performing educators and fostering professional growth. Details on eligibility and submission requirements 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 ...