Opportunity Information: Apply for HE125425R5000
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs and the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program" (Funding Opportunity Number HE125425R5000; CFDA 12.556). The purpose of this competition is to fund academic, student support, and world language-related initiatives in school systems that serve military-connected students. DoDEA expects to make multiple awards, but the number of grants ultimately funded depends on the availability of appropriated funds and the quality of applications received.
Eligible applicants are independent school districts (local educational agencies). Awards are expected to be substantial, with individual grant amounts ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. The final award amount for any applicant is not automatic; it is tied to eligibility conditions and the specific requirements laid out in the full announcement, meaning applicants should pay close attention to how allowable activities, budgets, and program scope align with DoDEA's rules.
The grant period is designed for multi-year implementation. Each funded project will run from September 30, 2025 through May 31, 2030, providing nearly five years for planning, rollout, and sustained execution of proposed services and programming. Applicants selected for funding will receive award notification no later than September 30, 2025, which is also the start date of the period of performance.
Applications must be submitted by the original closing date of April 18, 2025. DoDEA requires prospective applicants to complete the mandatory federal forms and submit a project narrative following the instructions in the announcement. In practical terms, that means applicants should be prepared to clearly describe their proposed program design, target population (with emphasis on military-connected students), implementation timeline, staffing and partnerships, measurable outcomes, and a budget that matches both the program plan and the funding limits.Apply for HE125425R5000
- The DoD Education Activity in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs and the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.556.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-01-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-04-18. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs and the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program."
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HE125425R5000.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 12.556.
What is the purpose of this funding competition?
The purpose is to fund academic initiatives, student support initiatives, and world language-related initiatives in school systems that serve military-connected students.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are independent school districts (local educational agencies).
Are other types of organizations eligible (for example, nonprofits, universities, or state agencies)?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to independent school districts (local educational agencies). No other eligible applicant types are identified here.
Does the program prioritize military-connected students?
Yes. The competition is intended to support school systems that serve military-connected students, and the target population description is expected to emphasize military-connected students.
What types of programs can be supported with grant funds?
The funding supports three broad categories: academic programs, student support programs, and world language-related initiatives (including the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program).
How much funding is available per award?
Individual grant amounts are expected to range from $500,000 to $2,000,000.
Is an award amount guaranteed if a district applies?
No. The final award amount is not automatic and depends on eligibility conditions and the specific requirements in the full announcement, including how proposed activities, budgets, and scope align with DoDEA rules.
Will DoDEA make just one award or multiple awards?
DoDEA expects to make multiple awards. However, the final number of grants funded depends on the availability of appropriated funds and the quality of applications received.
What determines how many awards will be made?
The number of awards depends on two factors stated in the notice: (1) the availability of appropriated funds and (2) the quality of applications received.
What is the project period (period of performance)?
Each funded project will run from September 30, 2025 through May 31, 2030, which is a multi-year period designed for planning, rollout, and sustained execution.
When does the grant start?
The period of performance starts on September 30, 2025.
When does the grant end?
The period of performance ends on May 31, 2030.
When will applicants be notified about awards?
Applicants selected for funding will receive award notification no later than September 30, 2025.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by the original closing date of April 18, 2025.
What must be included in the application?
Applicants must complete the mandatory federal forms and submit a project narrative following the instructions in the announcement.
What should the project narrative cover?
Applicants should be prepared to describe: the proposed program design; the target population (with emphasis on military-connected students); the implementation timeline; staffing and partnerships; measurable outcomes; and a budget that matches the program plan and stays within the stated funding limits.
Do applicants need to propose measurable outcomes?
Yes. The application is expected to include measurable outcomes as part of the project narrative.
Does the budget need to align with the project narrative?
Yes. The budget should match the program plan and align with the funding limits, and applicants should ensure alignment with DoDEA rules described in the full announcement.
Are there restrictions on allowable activities or costs?
The provided information notes that allowable activities, budgets, and program scope must align with DoDEA rules and the specific requirements in the full announcement. Specific restrictions are not detailed here.
Is the grant intended for short-term or multi-year work?
It is intended for multi-year implementation, with nearly five years available for planning, rollout, and sustained execution.
What is the key planning implication of the award timeline?
Award notification is expected no later than September 30, 2025, which is also the start date of the project period, so applicants should plan for an on-time launch aligned to that start date if selected.
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