Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J
Open. Closes December 11, 2026, 50 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Department of Education, opportunity number ED-GRANTS-101526-001.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Department of Education |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ED-GRANTS-101526-001 |
| Assistance listing | 84.305 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Education |
| Posted | October 16, 2026 |
| Closes | December 11, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Institutions that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education and non-profit, for-profit, public, or private organizations and entities. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
Through the From Seedlings to Scale (S2S) Grants program, IES will invest in innovative ideas within an identified focus area through three phases of increasing funding and duration to support ideas as they grow from seedlings to scalable solutions. Projects will incorporate high-quality research, robust solution development, and attention to sustainability and scaling throughout all phases. For the FY 2027 S2S program, IES invites applications for Phase One projects under the Coordinating Systems to Translate Evidence into Policy and Practice (C-STEP) focus area. C-STEP seeks to develop and…
Official notice and documents
- FY2027_305J.pdf (Full Announcement)
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