American History and Civics Education - Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics Program

Overview

The Academies Program supports the establishment of: (1) Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics that offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers to strengthen their knowledge of American history, civics, and government education (Presidential Academies); and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics that provide high school students opportunities to enrich their understanding of these subjects (Congressional Academies).

This notice contains two absolute priorities, two competitive preference priorities, and one
invitational priority. 

Absolute Priority 1: Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics.

Absolute Priority 2: Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics.

Competitive Preference Priority 1: Using the Resources of the National Parks. (up to 3 points)

Competitive Preference Priority 2: Promoting Equity in Student Access to Educational Resources and Opportunities. (up to 7 points) 

Invitational Priority: Projects that describe how they will foster critical thinking and promote student engagement in civics education through professional development and/ or student-facing projects involving media literacy, digital citizenship, or other activities designed to support students in—

   (a) Evaluating sources and evidence using standards of proof; 

   (b) Understanding their own biases when reviewing information, as well as uncovering and                  recognizing bias in primary and secondary sources; 

   (c) Synthesizing information into cogent communications; and

   (d) Understanding how inaccurate information may be used to influence individuals and                        developing strategies to recognize accurate and inaccurate information.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: May 30, 2023.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: : July 12, 2023.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 11, 2023.

Cost Sharing or Matching: Under section 2232(g)(1) of the ESEA, each grant recipient must provide, from nonFederal sources, an amount equal to 100 percent of the amount of the grant, which may be provided in cash or through in-kind contributions, to carry out the activities supported by the grant. To meet this requirement, grantees must provide matching contributions on an annual basis relative to the amount of
Academies Program funds received for a fiscal year. 

Award Information: 
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $650,000 per year.
Estimated Number of Awards: 3–5
Project Period: Up to 60 months.