Important Dates and Deadlines for FY 2027 Competitions
The IES FY 2027 Requests for Applications are being released on a rolling basis. Please note that not all FY 2027 competitions may have the same deadlines. See the IES funding page for more information about the FY 2027 competitions.
Competitions with a October 1, 2026 deadline
Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences - 84.305B
Statistical and Research Methodology in Education — 84.305D
Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking - 84.305S
Research Training Programs in Special Education - 84.324B
Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education - 84.324S
| Milestone | Date | Website |
| Letter of Intent Due | September 3, 2026 | https://iesreview.ed.gov/LOI/LOISubmit |
| Application Package Available | August 6, 2026 | https://www.grants.gov/ |
| Application Due (no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time) | October 1, 2026 | https://www.grants.gov/ |
| Applicants Notified | By July 1, 2027 | https://iesreview.ed.gov/ |
| Possible Start Dates | July 1 - September 1, 2027 |