United States Department of Education

Mission/Giving Statement: To promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

Grantmaking Program Areas: The US Department of Education administers about 200 grant programs. Descriptions of these programs, their purpose and eligibility can be found at http://www.ed.gov/programs/find/title/index.html?src=ov.  Grant programs have included:

21st Century Community Learning Centers
Adult Education
Arts in Education
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
Early Reading First
Educational Opportunity Centers
Foundations for Learning Grants
Mentoring Grants

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions:  See individual grants for eligibility and restrictions.

Application Instructions: The Department requires all applicants to apply online through its E-grants.ed.gov system. Grant application instructions are available at www.ed.gov/funding.html and vary for each grant. Please note, applications must include a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and register with the Central Contractor’s Registry (CCR). It is suggested that this be completed at least 30 days in advance of the application due date. 

Notes: Register for email announcements through www.grants.gov. Funding opportunities can also be found at http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.htm.  Forecasts of funding opportunities for Department of Education discretionary grant programs can be found at www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.htm.