# Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ed-grants-101526-001-institute-of-education-sciences-ies-national-center-on/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364086

> Department of Education is offering grants of up to $500,000 to the applicants described in the notice. Applications close on December 11, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ED-GRANTS-101526-001 |
| Agency | Department of Education |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 11, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 84.305 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

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 rigorously test innovative AI- and technology-enabled solutions that help education systems intentionally integrate evidence-based products, processes, and policies to improve outcomes for prekindergarten through grade 12 students. Proposed solutions should reflect a deep understanding of the systems in which they operate and enable education leaders to align resources, anticipate impacts, and overcome implementation barriers, thereby strengthening the connection between research, policy, and practice. Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.305J

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J?

Department of Education accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J?

Closes December 11, 2026 (41 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each.