Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence—Teacher Preparation and Development (84.428)
Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence—Teacher Preparation and Development (Assistance Listing 84.428) is run by the Department of Education. It awarded $34.2 million in 29 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.2 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.2 million. Half of the 29 awards fell between $706,666 and $1.7 million, and they ranged from $334,074 to $1.9 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$34.2 million
- Grant awards29
- Typical award$1.2 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$15.0 million
- Size rank1,146 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceGrant
Key findings
- It is the 1146th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 85% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 17 states and territories.
What the program funds
This program focuses on the various aspects of the teacher preparation pipeline, including the recruitment, preparation, support, placement, and retention of teachers for and in high-need local education agencies (LEAs) to support underserved students.
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
Eligible institutions (as articulated under section 241(1) of the HEA) under the Hawkins Program include—(i) An IHE that has a qualified teacher preparation program that is—(A) a part B institution (as defined in section 322 of the HEA); (B) a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 502 of the HEA); (C) a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316 of the HEA); (D) an Alaska Native-serving institution (as defined in section 317(b) of the HEA); (E) A Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as defined in section 317(b) of the HEA); (F) a Predominantly Black Institution (as defined in section 318 of the HEA); (G) an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (as defined in section 320(b) of the HEA); or (H) a Native American-serving, nontribal institution (as defined in section 319 of the HEA); (ii) A consortium of institutions described in paragraph (i); or (iii) An institution described in paragraph (i), or a consortium described in paragraph (ii), in partnership with any other IHE, but only if the center of excellence established is located at an institution described in paragraph (i).
What the money can and cannot pay for
Program funds can be used to support the following activities that: Examine the sources of inequity and inadequacy in resources and opportunity and implement pedagogical practices in teacher preparation programs that are inclusive with regard to race, ethnicity, culture, language, and disability status and that prepare teachers to create inclusive, supportive, equitable, unbiased, and identity-safe learning environments for their students; Prepare teacher candidates to integrate rigorous academic content, including through the effective use of technology, instructional techniques, and strategies consistent with universal design for learning principles in pedagogical practices and classroom features to improve student achievement; Prepare teacher candidates to design and deliver instruction in ways that are engaging and provide their students with opportunities to think critically and solve complex problems, apply learning in authentic and real-world settings, communicate and collaborate effectively, and develop academic mindsets, including through project-based, work-based, or other experiential learning opportunities; Prepare teacher candidates to build meaningful and trusting relationships with their students' families to support in-home, community-based, and in-school learning; and Provide sustained and high-quality preservice clinical experiences, including teaching assistant initiatives that facilitate the pathway to the teaching credential for those with...
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
Applications are required to be submitted using Grants.gov. The application then goes through a screening process and is peer reviewed following the Department of Education’s Discretionary Handbook.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Estimated Range of Awards: $450,000 to $650,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $550,000. Minimum Award: The minimum amount of each grant shall be $500,000 over 5 years.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence—Teacher Preparation and Development (84.428) awarded $34.2 million across 29 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 91% of the money, nonprofits 5.5% and state and local governments 3.6%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 26 | $31.0 million | 91% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $1.9 million | 5.5% |
| State and local governments | 2 | $1.2 million | 3.6% |
By state
12 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $9.7 million |
| California | 5 | $5.4 million |
| New York | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Montana | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Nevada | 1 | $1.7 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $1.7 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Florida | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $709,311 |
| Oregon | 1 | $706,635 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $380,158 |
| Washington | 1 | $341,691 |
| Illinois | 1 | $334,074 |