Education Enhancements (15.151)
Education Enhancements (Assistance Listing 15.151) is run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $4.1 million in 9 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $450,600 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $119,981. Half of the 9 awards fell between $45,894 and $358,000, and they ranged from $30,024 to $1.8 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$4.1 million
- Grant awards9
- Typical award$119,981
- Awarded in FY 2025-$55,072
- Size rank1,656 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- It is the 1656th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 8 largest recipients received 103% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 6 states and territories.
What the program funds
Education Program Enhancements provide resources for special studies, projects, new activities, and other costs associated with enhancing the basic educational programs provided to students. These funds allow BIE to provide specialized assistance to schools struggling to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) that is targeted to address the schools’ unique needs and specific gaps in achievement. Typically, assistance involves implementation of specialized programs in reading and math, and staff development for principals, teachers and support staff.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments on reservations with Bureau-funded schools may apply to administer the program.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds must be used for staff development, and approved math and reading enhancement programs.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Assistance Listing administering agency organizational unit establishes deadlines – June 1 of current year
Award range and average, in the agency's words
In Fiscal Year 2012 the average Reads grant was $23,052, and the maximum Reads grant was $176,038; the average Math Counts grant was $17,353 and the maximum Math Counts grant was 232,507..
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Provide resources for special studies, projects, new activities, and other costs associated with enhancing the basic educational programs provided to students.Fiscal Year2026: Provide resources for special studies, projects, new activities, and other costs associated with enhancing the basic educational programs provided to students.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Education Enhancements (15.151) awarded $4.1 million across 9 grant awards, an average of $450,600 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation | Oklahoma | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Wested | California | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Schoolhouse Connection | District of Columbia | 1 | $358,000 |
| Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc | Florida | 1 | $119,981 |
| J. Munoz Solutions LLC | Massachusetts | 1 | $110,000 |
| Miccosukee Corporation | Florida | 1 | $45,894 |
| Kickapoo Nation School | Kansas | 1 | $40,149 |
| Chickasaw Nation | Oklahoma | 1 | $30,024 |
Who usually wins
Tribal governments and organizations received 47% of the money, nonprofits 44% and businesses 8.8%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribal governments and organizations | 5 | $1.9 million | 47% |
| Nonprofits | 2 | $1.8 million | 44% |
| Businesses | 2 | $360,000 | 8.8% |
By state
2 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are Oklahoma and California.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 2 | $1.8 million |
| California | 2 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $237,187 |
| Florida | 2 | $165,875 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $110,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $40,149 |