Title II, Part A
Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants
Helps states and districts improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals and other school leaders through recruitment, retention and professional learning.
How to access it: Teachers do not apply to the U.S. Department of Education. Ask your district's federal programs office how the district plans to use these funds and how to propose an activity.
- Federal agency
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
- State / local administration
- State education agency subgrants to districts by formula.
- Intended beneficiaries
- Teachers, principals and other school leaders — and ultimately their students.
- Eligible applicants
- School districts via their state's consolidated application.
- Funding mechanism
- Formula funding — Allocated through established federal and state formulas — districts receive it automatically when eligible; no open competition.
- Automatic or competitive
- Allocated automatically by formula to districts that apply through the state.
- Application process
- Districts decide how to use Title II funds. Ask your district's federal programs or professional learning office.
- Current status
- Ongoing formula programme
- Funding year
- Federal fiscal year 2026 funds, used mainly in school year 2026–27. Allocation amounts are set each year — confirm yours with your state agency or district.
What this funding could pay for
Potential uses only. Whether a cost is allowable depends on current federal rules, your state's requirements and your district's plan. Confirm with your district or state before spending.
Evidence-based professional learning for teachers and school leaders.
Conference or workshop registration and travel as part of a professional learning plan.
Check: Must be part of the district's plan and meet cost principles; one-off attendance may not qualify.
Training on curriculum and instructional practice.