At a glance
This program funds projects that develop, implement, expand, evaluate, and share evidence-based and innovative teaching or professional development in American history, civics and government, and geography. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education and other nonprofit or for-profit organizations with demonstrated expertise in evidence-based approaches to improve these subjects. Awards are discretionary grants of about $500,000 to $1 million, with an estimated average of $650,000 per budget period and about 10 awards expected. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and applicants may not use the funds to make subgrants. The competition is not limited by geography, but projects must address the program’s absolute priority and may earn extra points for certain patriotic education or state-endorsed projects.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
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
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education