Supporting Effective Educator Development Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.423 (USAspending.gov).
- Voorhees University $16,543,805
- Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc $14,797,304
- National Board For Professional Teaching Standards, Inc. $14,252,797
- Chico State Enterprises $13,318,352
- University Of Missouri System $11,812,741
- Center For Civic Education $11,653,965
- Western Michigan University $11,414,098
- Alder Graduate School Of Education $10,805,267
- Virginia Commonwealth University $10,578,813
- The Administrators Of Tulane Educational Fund $10,261,487
Program Objective
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
The only eligible applicants are institutions of higher education and nonprofit entities meeting specific statutory requirements, the Bureau of Indian Education, and partnerships of one or more of those entities and a for-profit entity.
Beneficiaries
- Other
Educators and prospective educators benefit from this program.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
If an applicant is successful, the Department of Education will notify the applicant's U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and will send the successful applicant a Grant Award Notification (GAN).
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The SEED program provides funding to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators. These grants will allow eligible entities to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models to be sustained and disseminated.
Mission Categories
Primary: Teacher Education
Other categories:
Higher Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grantees may use the funds to recruit and train prospective teachers, principals, or other school leaders. They may also use the funds to provide professional development activities to address the needs of LEAs. Grantees may also provide professional enhancement activities that lead to an advanced credential.
Required Documentation
The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) apply to this program.
Matching Requirements
Grantees must match not less than 25 percent of the total cost for each year of activities, in cash or in kind. The Secretary may waive the matching requirement in cases of demonstrated financial hardship.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements