This grant helps states improve the tools and systems they use to measure how well students in elementary and secondary schools are learning and growing. The focus is on creating new types of test questions, improving scoring and reporting, and enhancing overall assessment systems.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for state governments looking to enhance their educational assessment systems.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documents
- Not addressing absolute priorities
- Late submission
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Documentation of state government status
- Evidence of addressing absolute priorities
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure all priorities are addressed in the proposal
- Strict adherence to deadlines
- Understand all selection criteria
- Prepare for competitive nature of the grant
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments. This means any government entity at the state level that is responsible for education and can implement statewide assessment systems is eligible to apply.
Overview
This grant is specifically for state governments looking to enhance their educational assessment systems.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documents
- Not addressing absolute priorities
- Late submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop innovative assessment tools, improve scoring and reporting methods, and enhance comprehensive assessment systems for elementary and secondary education.
Total Program Funding
$16,556,000
Expected Awards
6
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 16, 2026(1 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 16, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as a state government
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Register with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Submit application by the deadline