Closed on Jul 13, 2026

American History and Civics National Activities - 84.422B

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education · Opportunity number DOL-OESE-34068

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	DOL-OESE-34068
Agency	Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Department of Labor
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	84.422
Posted	May 26, 2026
Deadline	Jul 13, 2026
Expected number of awards	10
Estimated total program funding	$19,800,000
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Grant
Category	Education
Last updated here	Jun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Private colleges and universities
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Public and state colleges and universities

Who should take a closer look

Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

Small businesses
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations
Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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 to form a consortium and jointly submit a single application, they must follow the procedures for group applications described in 34 CFR 75.127 - 75.129.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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Before you apply

Read the full official notice, including the evaluation criteria.
Confirm your organization type and location are eligible.
Check your SAM.gov registration is active.
Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.