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 and sign up for IES newsflashes to stay informed.
- Attend our virtual office hour sessions to ask questions about the application process and choosing an appropriate funding opportunity, or View a video on the application review process.
- Download the Application Submission Guide, as well as the appropriate Request for Applications and application package (Search for ALN 84.305 or ALN 84.324).
- Submit your Letter of Intent (optional but strongly encouraged).
- Register (or update) your organization on Grants.gov and SAM.gov. Read the Department's Fact Sheet for information about the Federal government's transition from DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- 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.
Online Resources for Applicants
On-demand webinars
Virtual office hours
Newflashes
Frequently asked questions
Cost analysis/cost-effectiveness analysis
Data management plans
General resources for researchers
IES Peer Review Panel Discussions
After Submitting an IES Application
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.
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).
FY 2025 Funding Opportunities for Research and Training
Federal Register Notice (5/03/24, 5/28/24, 6/17/2024, 8/15/2024)
Education Research and Training
FY 2025 RFAs will be posted on a rolling basis.
- Education Research Grants Programs
- Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice
- From Seedlings to Scale
- Statistical and Research Methodology in Education
- Transformative Research in the Education Sciences
- Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking
Special Education Research and Training
FY 2025 RFAs will be posted on a rolling basis.
- Special Education Research Grants Program
- Research Training Programs in Special Education
- Special Education Dissertation Research Fellowship Program Coming soon
Other IES Funding Opportunities
Closed FY 2024 Funding Opportunities for Research and Training
All FY 2024 RFAs are available at https://ies.ed.gov/funding/24rfas.asp