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SEED

Supporting Effective Educator Development Program

CFDA 84.423 PROJECT GRANTS
Higher EducationK-12 Education
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Program Objectives

The purpose of the SEED program is to (1) Support pathways that allow teachers, principals, or other school leaders with nontraditional preparation and certification to obtain employment in traditionally underserved local educational agencies (LEAs); (2) Provide evidence-based professional development activities that address literacy, numeracy, remedial, or other needs of LEAs and the students they serve; (3) Provide professional development that enhances or enables student opportunities in dual enrollment programs or early college high school settings; (4) Make services and learning opportunities freely available to LEAs, including through publicly accessible electronic means; or (5) Provide teachers, principals, or other school leaders with evidence-based professional enhancement activities, which may include activities that lead to an advanced credential.

Who Can Benefit

Educators and prospective educators benefit from this program.

Financial Information

Award Amounts

Range for new awards: $500,000 to $5 million. Average size of new awards: $2 million. Number of new awards: 8.

Program Funding

(Project Grants) FY 23$90,000,000.00; FY 24 est $90,000,000.00; FY 25 est $90,000,000.00; FY 22$84,869,915.00; FY 21$79,987,196.00; FY 20$80,000,000.00; FY 19$75,000,000.00; FY 18$75,000,000.00; FY 17$65,000,000.00; FY 16$93,993,000.00; -

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

OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Data Source

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

Program Details

CFDA Number
84.423
Assistance Type
PROJECT GRANTS
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