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

DOD-DODEA HE125426R5000
Posted: Mar 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/24/2026

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$15,000,000
Award Ceiling
$2,000,000
Award Floor
$500,000

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. 

Synopsis

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 Applicants:
Independent school districts
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 Activity Categories

Education

CFDA Numbers

  • 12.556 - Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools

Contact Information

Agency: Jennifer E Dailey-Perkins Grantor
Contact: Jennifer E Dailey-Perkins Grantor
Phone: 571-372-5861
Jennifer Dailey-Perkins
DoWEA Grant Program Manager
Phone 571-372-5861

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 4
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2026 02:41:51 PM EDT

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