HE125426R5000: Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program
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 DoD Education Activity notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 23, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$500,000
- Total funding$15.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 24, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 24, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools awards averaged $1.3 million; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (90% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools (12.556) awarded $263 million across 204 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii State Department of Education | Hawaii | 9 | $15.0 million |
| Escambia County School Board | Florida | 4 | $8.4 million |
| Clover Park School District | Washington | 4 | $8.3 million |
| Fort Leavenworth USD #207 | Kansas | 4 | $7.5 million |
| International Leadership of Texas, Inc. | Texas | 4 | $7.3 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 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.
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