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Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305S

Federal funding opportunity ED-GRANTS-080626-004 from Department of Education.

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes October 1, 2026

Posted
August 6, 2026
Closes
October 1, 2026
Award ceiling
$1,200,000
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Grant
Assistance listing
84.305
Category
Education
Archives
October 31, 2026

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 84.305 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated
$175.1M
FY2025 obligated
$128.6M
FY2026 (to date) obligated
$44.5M
Awards in window
500

Top recipients: American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences, Mdrc, Wested, Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, University of Washington

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026

Synopsis

Through this grant program, IES supports state agencies’ use of their statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs) to provide evidence for their own program and policy decisions, and those of their local education agencies regarding increasing learners’ access to high-quality education and increased academic achievement.


Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305S.

Who can apply

For the Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking (ALN 84.305S) grants programs, institutions that have the demonstrated ability and capacity to conduct rigorous research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, state agencies responsible for education programs and policies, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities. Applications must include the State agency or State postsecondary system responsible for the education issue, program, or policy to be examined. Eligible State agencies include the State educational agency (SEA) responsible for the State’s K-12 sector as well as other State agencies responsible for other specific education sectors such as prekindergarten, career and technical education, postsecondary education, and adult education. In addition, a State postsecondary system may serve as the eligible State agency. Eligible State agencies may apply alone, or in conjunction with research organizations such as universities and research firms, and/or with other appropriate organizations (such as other State agencies or local educational agencies).

How to apply

Applications go through the official government listing. Grants Radar links you straight to the source — applying is free.

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