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Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program

DOD-DODEA Posted HE125426R5000

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