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Education Research, Development and Dissemination

CFDA 84.305 PROJECT GRANTS (CONTRACTS)
Higher EducationK-12 Education
Official Program Website

Program Objectives

To support research activities that improve the quality of education and, thereby, increase student academic achievement, reduce the achievement gap between high-performing and low-performing students, and increase access to and completion of postsecondary education.

Who Can Benefit

Institutions and individuals involved with education will benefit.

Financial Information

Award Amounts

Varies by competition.

Program Funding

(Project Grants (Contracts)) FY 23$48,787,000.00; FY 24 est $52,505,000.00; FY 25 est $58,786,000.00; FY 22$51,902,000.00; FY 21$62,197,000.00; FY 20$42,073,424.00; FY 19$28,895,483.00; FY 18$26,410,109.00; FY 17$22,684,505.00; FY 16$27,745,518.00; - (Project Grants) FY 23$160,885,000.00; FY 24 est $180,619,000.00; FY 25 est $166,852,000.00; FY 22$161,421,000.00; FY 21$135,680,000.00; FY 20$153,803,576.00; FY 19$163,799,517.00; FY 18$166,284,891.00; FY 17$164,815,495.00; FY 16$154,292,737.00; -

Program Recipients

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How to Apply

This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.

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Administering Agency

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Data Source

Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.

Program Details

CFDA Number
84.305
Assistance Type
PROJECT GRANTS (CONTRACTS)
Official Website
ies.ed.gov/ncer....
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