Competitive Grants for State Assessments
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Competitive Grants for State Assessments Deadline: Jun 16, 2026 · up to $4M
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.368 (USAspending.gov).
- North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction 2 awards $6,978,402
- Public Instruction Montana Office Of $3,999,974
- Minnesota Department Of Education $3,999,688
- Massachusetts Department Of Elementary & Secondary Education $3,944,375
- Department Of Education Nebraska $3,936,541
- Connecticut Department Of Education $3,891,712
- Kansas State Department Of Education $3,676,537
- Department Of Education Arkansas $3,641,720
- Department Of Education Indiana $2,986,685
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The purpose of the program is to support efforts to: (1) improve the quality, validity, and reliability of State academic assessments; (2) measure student academic achievement through the use of multiple measures from multiple sources; (3) develop or improve models to measure and assess student progress or growth; (4) develop or improve assessments for English learners, including assessments of English language proficiency or assessments of academic content in languages other than English; (5) develop or improve assessments for children with disabilities, including alternate assessments aligned to alternate academic achievement standards; and (6) develop and use comprehensive assessment instruments, such as performance- and technology-based assessments, computer adaptive assessments, or extended performance task assessments that improve assessment ability to measure critical thinking, writing and problem solving skills.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
State educational agencies (SEAs) and/or consortia of SEAs are eligible to receive grants.
Beneficiaries
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State educational agencies (SEAs) and/or consortia of SEAs, local educational agencies and local schools will benefit.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
The applicant may work in collaboration with institutions of higher education, other research institutions or other organizations. An application from a consortium of SEAs must designate one SEA as the fiscal agent. The designated SEA submits the application. The application package includes instructions and guidance on submitting an applications as well as a list of required documents and forms.
Award Procedure
Funds are awarded on a competitive basis.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Successful applicants must use funds to carry out the activities described in their approved applications and in accordance with regulations.
Required Documentation
Applicants must prepare and submit applications in accordance with the application package, which includes instructions and guidance for completing and submitting an application.
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