The Institute of Education Sciences supports research that addresses important issues in education and develops solutions that improve school readiness and academic achievement for all students. Learn more.
Steps to Applying for IES Grants
- Identify a current funding opportunity that matches your research interests and identify the relevant Letter of Intent and application deadlines.
- View a funding opportunities webinar to learn more about the application process and choosing an appropriate funding opportunity.
- Download the appropriate Request for Applications and application package (Search for CFDA 84.305 or CFDA 84.324).
- Submit your Letter of Intent (optional but strongly encouraged).
- Register (or update) your organization on Grants.gov.
- Submit your application to Grants.gov before the application deadline.
Standards and Review
The Standards and Review Office (SRO) is responsible for the scientific peer review process for the grant applications.
Research Funding Webinars
Check out our funding opportunities webinars to receive information on choosing the correct funding opportunity, grant writing, the application process, and more.
- For more information regarding funding opportunities webinars, browse here.
Learn More about IES Grants
Please read an Overview of IES Research and Research Training Grants Programs to learn more about research and training programs supported by IES. You can also learn more about grants funded by IES by using our project search tool.
FY 18 Funding Opportunities for Research and Training
Federal Register Notices (5/30/2017 & 1/22/18)
Education Research
- Education Research Grants (84.305A)* Closed
- Education Research and Development Center Program (84.305C)* Closed
- Partnerships and Collaborations Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy (84.305H)* Closed
- Low-Cost, Short-Duration Evaluation of Education Interventions (84.305L)* Closed
- Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice (84.305N)** NEW
Special Education Research and Training*
- Special Education Research Grants (84.324A) Closed
- Research Training Programs in Special Education (84.324B) Closed
- Low-Cost, Short-Duration Evaluation of Special Education Interventions (84.324L) Closed
- Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Policy and Practice in Special Education (84.324N) Closed
Other IES Funding Opportunities
* Published in the Federal Register on May 30, 2017.
** Published in the Federal Register on Jan. 22, 2018.
Need Help? For general inquires, Contact IES. For questions about specific funding opportunities, contact the National Center for Education Research (84.305 RFAs) or the National Center for Special Education Research (84.324 RFAs).