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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/he125426r5000-grants-to-military-connected-local-educational-agencies-for/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361600

> DoD Education Activity offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $500,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 24, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HE125426R5000 |
| Agency | DoD Education Activity |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 24, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $15.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.556 |

## Who can apply

- 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.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is HE125426R5000 still open?

No. It closed on April 24, 2026.

### Who can apply for Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program?

DoD Education Activity accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program?

Closed April 24, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $15.0 million in total.

### Who has won Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Hawaii State Department of Education, Escambia County School Board, Clover Park School District. The program made 204 awards worth $263 million in that time.