Doe Releases $100 Million In Grants For Teaching American History
Local school districts and charter schools are invited to apply for $100 Million in funding available from the U.S. Department of Education for teaching American history.
The application deadline is July 7.
The Teaching American History grant program supports three-year projects to improve teachers’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation for American history through intensive, ongoing professional development.
Projects must be in partnership with organizations that have extensive knowledge of American history, including libraries, museums, nonprofit history or humanities organizations and higher education institutions.
Project activities should enable teachers to develop further expertise in American history, teaching strategies and other essential elements of teaching to higher standards. Nearly 175 school districts in 45 states and the District of Columbia currently receive Teaching American History grants.
School districts with enrollments of less than 300,000 students are eligible for grants of $350,000-$1 million. School districts with more than 300,000 students are eligible for grants of between $500,000 and $2 million.
More information about the Teaching American History grant program may be obtained by contacting Christine Miller in the Office of Innovation and Improvement at [email protected] or visit www.ed.gov/offices/OII/portfolio/history.html.
