Teacher and School Leader Incentive Grants (formerly the Teacher Incentive Fund)
Department Of Education, Office Of Elementary And Secondary Education
To help eligible entities develop, implement, improve, or expand human capital management systems or performance-based compensation systems for teachers, principals, or other school leaders in schools (and especially those in high-need schools) served by the grantees. NOTE: The program was authorized by P.L. 114-95, the ESEA, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act. The provisions listed here reflect the requirements in that legislation, and are applicable to awards made with FY 201
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Helps schools improve how they manage and pay teachers and school leaders. This is especially for schools that need extra support.
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📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- Indirect Cost Rate Agreement
- IRB Approval Letter
- Environmental Review
- 📎Optional Documents
- Individual Resumes for Project Director & Key Personnel
- Logic Model
- Commitment letters, surveys, or other evidence demonstrating educator support
- Documentation of Nonprofit Status
- Letters of Support and MOUs from partners
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference are required to demonstrate educator support.
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This program offers funding up to $9,999,999,999 (minimum $850).
The application deadline is June 9, 2026.
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