ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED's 4,200 employees and $68.6 billion budget (FY 2008) are dedicated to:

• Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds.
• Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research.
• Focusing national attention on key educational issues.
• Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education

(Taken from website; http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml?src=a ; June 6, 2008)

 

All grant opportunities and applications found within the Department of Education is administered through Grants.gov website.

Here are the Grants and Contracts features for the Department of Education.

1. Looking for Funding
   (includes application packages for grant competitions
2. Guide to ED Programs
   (search for ED programs by topic, eligibility and more)
3. Contracts at ED
   (Active contracts, solicitations and other information)
4. Submitting an Application
   (ED discretionary grants application process)
5. Forecast of Funding Opportunities
   (Applications for new awards; deadlines and contacts)
6. Funding Announcements
   (Federal Register notices of funding opportunities
7. National Center for Education Research
   (Solution of significant educational problems)

Note: Links above open in a new window.

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