ED-GRANTS-042226-001: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Well-Rounded Education Programs: Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education (Javits) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.206A
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Education notices from 2026.
Department of Education offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 17 awards worth $9.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 23, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 22, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$9.0 million
- Expected awards17
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED-GRANTS-021622-001 | February 16, 2022 | Closed April 11, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 23, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 23, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
To be considered for an award under this competition, an applicant must be one or more of the following:(a) State educational agency (SEA);(b) Local educational agency (LEA);(c) Bureau of Indian Education (BIE);(d) Institution of higher education (IHE);(e) Other public agency; or(f) Other private agency or organization. Note: A faith-based organization is eligible to apply for and receive a grant under this program on the same basis as any other private organization, consistent with Appendix A to 34 CFR part 75.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (64% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Program Description: The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program (Javits) supports evidence-based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary schools and secondary schools nationwide to identify gifted and talented students and meet their special educational needs. A major emphasis of the program is on implementing evidence-based activities that accelerate learning and improve student outcomes. Assistance Listing Number: 84.206A. Applicants are required to follow the 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on August 29, 2025 (90 FR 42234) and available at ED 2025 Common Instructions. Note: For new potential grantees unfamiliar with grantmaking at ED, please consult our “Getting Started with Discretionary Grant Applications” webpage.
Who has won Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education (84.206) awarded $62.6 million across 44 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Health Center | Connecticut | 6 | $8.7 million |
| Purdue University | Indiana | 3 | $6.6 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 2 | $3.6 million |
| Educational Service Unit | Nebraska | 1 | $3.2 million |
| Florida Atlantic University | Florida | 2 | $3.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is ED-GRANTS-042226-001 still open?
No. It closed on June 23, 2026.
Who can apply for Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Well-Rounded Education Programs: Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education (Javits) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.206A?
Department of Education accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Well-Rounded Education Programs: Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education (Javits) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.206A?
Closed June 23, 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 $9.0 million in total across about 17 awards.
Who has won Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Connecticut Health Center, Purdue University, The Johns Hopkins University. The program made 44 awards worth $62.6 million in that time.
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