Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education
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- Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Well-Rounded Education Programs: Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education (Javits) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.206A Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.206 (USAspending.gov).
- Educational Service Unit $3,228,104
- New York Edge, Inc. $3,059,668
- George Mason University $2,986,875
- Milwaukee Board Of School Directors $2,929,319
- University Of Denver $2,845,155
- Purdue University $2,830,027
- University Of Connecticut $2,806,175
- St John'S University, New York $2,788,696
- Florida Atlantic University $2,730,447
- Austin Independent School District $2,650,737
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To promote and initiate a coordinated program of evidence-based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary and secondary schools nationwide to identify gifted and talented students and meet their special educational needs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Federally recognized tribes
State and local educational agencies, the Bureaus of Indian Education, institutions of higher education, and other public and private agencies and organizations may apply for project grants.
Beneficiaries
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Students (including gifted and talented students) and their teachers benefit.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Procedures are described in an application notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants should contact the headquarters office as listed below for application packages containing the announcement, application, and other forms.
Award Procedure
New project grant awards are made if funds are available and are not necessarily made each year. The selection of grantees is competitive and based on a nonfederal review of applications using selection criteria contained in 34 CFR 700, Evaluation of Applications for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
Approximately two to four months after the application deadline.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are used to make project grants and to establish and maintain a National Center for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children and Youth. Funds may be used for: (1) conducting research on methods and techniques for identifying and teaching gifted and talented students and for using gifted and talented programs and methods to serve all students; (2) establishing and operating programs and projects for identifying and serving gifted and talented students, including innovative methods and strategies for identifying and educating students who might not be served by a traditional program; and (3) technical assistance and information dissemination, including on how gifted and talented programs and methods may be adapted for use by all students. Funds may also be used for the training of personnel in the identification and education of gifted and talented students and in the use, where appropriate, of gifted and talented services, materials, and methods for all students.
Required Documentation
OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions and OMB Circular No. A-122 for private nonprofit organizations apply to this program.
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