Notice2026-08113
Notice Announcing Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Competition
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April 27, 2026
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Education Department
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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.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 80 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08113]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Notice Announcing Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students
Education Program Competition
AGENCY: Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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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
<a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> ``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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#044b4157412a4e65726d70774461602a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cd3d9cfd9b2d6fdeaf5e8efdcf9f8b2fbf3ea">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 <a href="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">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</a> and on <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> at <a href="https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362001">https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362001</a>. The application notice and instructions on
<a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> 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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