World Language Grants for Military Schools
Summary
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is offering multiple World Language Advancement and Readiness Program grants ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. These grants are for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with a significant military-connected student enrollment and a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) unit. The application deadline is April 24, 2026.
What changed
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) has announced the availability of grants through the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program. These grants, ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 per award, are intended to support military-connected local educational agencies (LEAs) that meet specific enrollment criteria and host a JROTC unit. The program aims to enhance world language proficiency among students in these schools.
Eligible LEAs must have at least 10% military-connected student enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year and host or have a pending application for a JROTC unit. Prospective applicants must submit mandatory forms and a project narrative by the closing date of April 24, 2026. Awards are expected to be announced by September 30, 2026, with performance periods running from September 30, 2026, to May 31, 2031.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program Grant.
- Complete and submit mandatory forms and project narrative by April 24, 2026.
- Ensure LEA has a military-connected student enrollment of 10% or greater and hosts or has a pending application for a JROTC unit.
Source document (simplified)
Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program
Agency: DoD Education Activity
Assistance Listings: 12.556 -- Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools
Last Updated: March 23, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) plans to award multiple WORLD LANGUAGE grants, subject to funding availability. Each grant will range from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Award amount is subject to eligibility requirements as described within this announcement. Period of performance for each grant awarded under this announcement will begin on September 30, 2026, and will end on May 31, 2031. All applicants who are selected for award will be notified by DoWEA of their award selection no later than September 30, 2026. This announcement is for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program Grant only! Prospective applicants must complete the mandatory forms and project narrative in accordance with the instructions provided.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Independent school districts
Additional information
Eligible Recipients: A Local Education Agency (LEA) with schools that have a military- connected student enrollment of 10% or greater for the 2024-2025 school year. Eligible schools must be part of an LEA that hosts or has a pending application to host a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) unit.
Grantor contact information
Description
Jennifer Dailey-Perkins
DoWEA Grant Program Manager
Phone 571-372-5861
DoWEA Grant Program Office
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FINAL__FY26WLARPNOFO.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Mar 23, 2026 06:37 PM UTC |
| 2026DoDEABudgetTable.xlsx | Excel Budget Table | Mar 23, 2026 06:22 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
DoDEA Evaluation Technical Assistance Center
Closing: April 24, 2026
Application process
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Award
$15,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$500,000
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HE125426R5000
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
4
Posted date:
March 23, 2026
Archive date:
May 24, 2026
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