Notice Announcing Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Competition
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The Department of Education announces the FY 2026 Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program competition (Assistance Listing Number 84.206A), offering competitive grants to develop evidence-based research and strategies for identifying and serving gifted and talented students in elementary and secondary schools. The FY 2026 competition includes two absolute priorities focused on improving identification capabilities and one competitive preference priority for meaningful learning opportunities. Eligible applicants include state educational agencies, local educational agencies, Bureau of Indian Education, institutions of higher education, other public agencies, and private agencies or organizations, including faith-based organizations.
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The Department of Education published a notice announcing the FY 2026 Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program competition, providing competitive grant opportunities to support evidence-based research, demonstration projects, and innovative strategies for identifying and serving gifted and talented students. The competition includes two absolute priorities: (1) developing information that improves schools' ability to identify and serve gifted students while returning education to the states, and (2) developing information that improves identification and service capabilities. One competitive preference priority applies to meaningful learning opportunities. Eligible applicants include state educational agencies, local educational agencies, Bureau of Indian Education, institutions of higher education, other public agencies, and private agencies or organizations. Faith-based organizations are eligible on the same basis as other private organizations under 34 CFR part 75.
Eligible applicants seeking funding should prepare proposals addressing the stated absolute priorities and competitive preference priority, with submissions due by June 23, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time via Grants.gov. Applicants should consult the complete funding opportunity announcement on the Department of Education website and on Grants.gov for full priority and program requirements. State and local education agencies nationwide represent the primary audience for this program, which is authorized under Section 4644 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
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- Submit complete proposals electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time June 23, 2026
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Notice Announcing Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Competition
A Notice by the Education Department on 04/27/2026
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- Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-08113 (91 FR 22528) Document Headings ###### Department of Education
AGENCY:
Department of Education.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Education (ED) announces the opportunity to apply for competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program (Javits), Assistance Listing Number 84.206A.
DATES:
Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through the Grants.gov “APPLY” function by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time June 23, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mildred Horner-Smith. Telephone: (202) 987-1700. Email: OESE.Javits@ed.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Javits program supports evidence-based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary schools and secondary schools nationwide to identify gifted and talented students and meet their special educational needs. The FY 2026 competition includes two absolute priorities, one competitive preference priority, selection criteria, and requirements. The absolute priorities are: (1) Developing new information that improves the capability of schools to identify and serve Gifted and Talented Students and Returning Education to the States; (2) Developing new information that improves the capability of schools to identify and serve Gifted and Talented Students. The competitive preference priority is: Meaningful Learning Opportunities for Students.
Eligible Applicants: To be considered for an award under this competition, an applicant must be a State educational agency, local educational agency, Bureau of Indian Education, institution of higher education, other public agency, or other private agency or organization.
Note:
A faith-based organization is eligible to apply for and receive a grant under this program on the same basis as any other private organization, consistent with Appendix A to 34 CFR part 75.
Program Authority: Section 4644 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) (20 U.S.C. 7294).
To Apply: The complete funding opportunity announcement and all information needed to apply, including the priority and program requirements, are available on ED's website at https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-birth-grade-12/well-rounded-education-grants/jacob-k-javits-gifted-and-talented-students-education-program#Home and on Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362001. The application notice and instructions on Grants.gov is the official document governing the grant competition.
Accessible Format: On request to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities can obtain this document in an accessible format.
Kirsten Baesler,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2026-08113 Filed 4-24-26; 8:45 am]
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Published Document: 2026-08113 (91 FR 22528)
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