Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305S

The Institute of Education Sciences, through its National Center for Education Research, is offering a grant program to support state agencies in leveraging their statewide longitudinal data systems to inform and improve education policy and practice. The initiative aims to enhance learners’ access to high-quality education and drive improved academic outcomes by enabling states to use data-driven evidence in decision-making at both the state and local levels. This effort is aligned with the broader mission of the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen educational equity and effectiveness through research and data utilization. Applications for this opportunity are solicited under Assistance Listing Number 84.305S, with the official solicitation number ED-GRANTS-080626-004, posted on August 6, 2026, and a firm deadline for responses on October 1, 2026. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541720, indicating it pertains to research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The program is open to federal entities and managed by the Department of Education, with Holly Clark serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries via email and phone. There is no set-aside designation for this solicitation, and performance is expected to occur across the United States without a specific geographic limitation.