# American History and Civics National Activities - 84.422B

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dol-oese-34068-american-history-and-civics-national-activities-84-422b/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362563

> Office of Elementary and Secondary Education offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities and businesses. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $19.8 million in total. Applications closed on July 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOL-OESE-34068 |
| Agency | Office of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $19.8 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 84.422 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses

Eligible ApplicantsTo receive funds under this program, an applicant must be an institution of higher education or other nonprofit or for-profit organization with demonstrated expertise in the development of evidence-based approaches with the potential to improve the quality of American history, civics and government, or geography learning and teaching. Note: If multiple eligible entities wish to form a consortium and jointly submit a single application, they must follow the procedures for group applications described in 34 CFR 75.127 - 75.129.

## What the grant funds

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the American History and Civics Education – National Activities (AHC-NA) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of the AHC-NA program is to promote new and existing evidence-based strategies to encourage innovative American history, civics and government, and geography instruction, learning strategies, and professional development activities and programs for teachers, principals, or other school leaders, particularly such instruction, strategies, activities, and programs that benefit students from low-income backgrounds and other underserved populations. America"s 250th anniversary is a particularly appropriate time to promote innovative teaching and learning that unites our country, honors our history, promotes informed citizenship, and cherishes our freedom as we build the golden age of opportunity. ED encourages applications to include strong partnerships and active collaboration between eligible entities, local educational agencies, and State educational agencies in their design and proposed implementation. Project activities should reflect the best available research and practice in teaching and learning.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOL-OESE-34068 still open?

No. It closed on July 13, 2026.

### Who can apply for American History and Civics National Activities - 84.422B?

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for American History and Civics National Activities - 84.422B?

Closed July 13, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $19.8 million in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won American History and Civics Education grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, Wilderness Education Project, Corp, Literacy Design Collaborative, Inc. The program made 112 awards worth $181 million in that time.