Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

American History and Civics National Activities - 84.422B

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the American History and Civics…

Agency
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Deadline
Jul 13, 2026 (1 days left)
Total program funding
$19,800,000
Expected awards
10
Opportunity #
DOL-OESE-34068
CFDA
84.422
Cost sharing
Not required
EducationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businesses

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About this opportunity

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the American History and Civics Education – National Activities (AHC-NA) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

The purpose of the AHC-NA program is to promote new and existing evidence-based strategies to encourage innovative American history, civics and government, and geography instruction, learning strategies, and professional development activities and programs for teachers, principals, or other school leaders, particularly such instruction, strategies, activities, and programs that benefit students from low-income backgrounds and other underserved populations.

America"s 250th anniversary is a particularly appropriate time to promote innovative teaching and learning that unites our country, honors our history, promotes informed citizenship, and cherishes our freedom as we build the golden age of opportunity.

ED encourages applications to include strong partnerships and active collaboration between eligible entities, local educational agencies, and State educational agencies in their design and proposed implementation. Project activities should reflect the best available research and practice in teaching and learning.

Who can apply

Eligible ApplicantsTo receive funds under this program, an applicant must be an institution of higher education or other nonprofit or for-profit organization with demonstrated expertise in the development of evidence-based approaches with the potential to improve the quality of American history, civics and government, or geography learning and teaching. Note: If multiple eligible entities wish…

How to apply

Applications for federal grants are submitted through grants.gov under opportunity number DOL-OESE-34068. Before you start, confirm your organization's eligibility, register in SAM.gov if you haven't already, and note the response deadline of Jul 13, 2026. AutoGrantHunter helps you decide whether this opportunity is worth pursuing before you invest in a full application.

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