Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program
DOD-DODEA Posted HE125426R5000
Close Date:
April 24, 2026
31 days remaining
Description
Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) plans to award multiple WORLD LANGUAGE grants, subject to funding availability. Each grant will range from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Award amount is subject to eligibility requirements as described within this announcement. Period of performance for each grant awarded under this announcement will begin on September 30, 2026, and will end on May 31, 2031. All applicants who are selected for award will be notified by DoWEA of their award selection no later than September 30, 2026. This announcement is for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program Grant only! Prospective applicants must complete the mandatory forms and project narrative in accordance with the instructions provided.
Eligibility
Eligible Recipients: A Local Education Agency (LEA) with schools that have a military- connected student enrollment of 10% or greater for the 2024-2025 school year. Eligible schools must be part of an LEA that hosts or has a pending application to host a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) unit.
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $500,000.00
- Award Ceiling
- $2,000,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $15,000,000.00
- Expected Awards
- Not specified
Key Dates
- Posted
- March 23, 2026
- Closes
- April 24, 2026 31d
- Archive Date
- May 24, 2026
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- DOD-DODEA
- Agency Code
- DOD-DODEA
- Funding Instrument
- Other