Notice2026-08420
Notice Announcing State Tribal Education Partnerships Program Competition
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Published
April 30, 2026
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Education Department
Abstract
The Bureau of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 for the State Tribal Education Partnerships (STEP) program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.415A, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 83 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 23254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08420]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Notice Announcing State Tribal Education Partnerships Program
Competition
AGENCY: Department of Education, Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of the
Interior (DOI) is soliciting applications in support of the
administration of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 for the State Tribal
Education Partnerships (STEP) program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN)
84.415A, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
DATES: Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through the
<a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> ``APPLY'' function by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time June 11, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Brake. Telephone: 202-987-0796.
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cf0f5f2f8fdb2feeefdf7f9dcf9f8b2fbf3ea"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="086461666c69266a7a69636d486d6c266f677e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The STEP program promotes Tribal self-
determination in education; supports improvement in the academic
achievement of Indian children and youth; and promotes the coordination
and collaboration between Tribal Educational Agencies (TEAs), State
Educational Agencies, and Local Educational Agencies. The FY 2026
competition includes priorities, selection criteria, and requirements.
The absolute priorities are: Creating a TEA and Expanding the Capacity
of Early TEAs.
Eligible Applicants: Indian tribes, Tribal organization approved by
an Indian Tribe, TEAs, or a consortium of eligible applicants.
Program Authority: Section 6132 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7452).
To Apply: The complete funding opportunity announcement and all
information needed to apply, including the priorities and program
requirements, are available on ED's website at <a href="https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/state-tribal-education-partnership-step">https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-native-americans-alaskan-natives-and-pacific-islanders/state-tribal-education-partnership-step</a>, on DOI's website at <a href="https://www.bia.gov/atc">https://www.bia.gov/atc</a>, and on
<a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> at <a href="https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362076">https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362076</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 program contact person listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities
can obtain this document in an accessible format.
Note: William Henry Kirkland, III signs this notice in furtherance
of DOI's role in providing support to ED.
Kirsten Baesler,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education,
Department of Education.
In concurrence
William Henry Kirkland, III,
Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2026-08420 Filed 4-29-26; 8:45 am]
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