The U.S. Department of Education is pleased to announce the FY 2024 Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Grant Competitions

U.S. ED is now accepting funding applications for evidence-based projects that include STEM, social emotional learning, educator recruitment/retention, and other field-initiated innovations are welcome.

Notices Inviting Applications:

Deadlines for Transmittal of Applications:

  • Expansion: July 05, 2024
  • Mid-phase: July 05, 2024
  • Early-phase: July 22, 2024

Additional Information:

  • Pre-Application Webinar: May 14, 2024 at 2pm (EST)
  • Office Hours:
    • Organizing and Submitting an Application Q & A Webinar: May 16, 2024 at 2pm (EST)
    • Evidence Q & A Webinar: May 21, 2024 at 1pm (EST)
    • Preparing a Budget Narrative Q & A Webinar: May 23, 2024 at 2pm (EST)
    • Requirements Q & A Webinar: May 28, 2024 at 2pm (EST)
  • Notice of Intent to Apply
  • Call for peer reviewers
  • For more information (including other application material), visit the competition website.  
  • Clarifying questions can be sent to eir@ed.gov. Please note that staff are unable to advise on proposed project ideas, eligibility determinations, or decisions about which tier/priority to submit under.