Notice2026-08695
Notice Announcing Competitive Grants for State Assessments Program Competition
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May 5, 2026
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Education Department
Abstract
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA) program, Assistance Listing Number 84.368A, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 24213]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08695]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Notice Announcing Competitive Grants for State Assessments
Program Competition
AGENCY: Department of Education, Department of Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL), is soliciting applications in support of the
administration of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Grants for
State Assessments (CGSA) program, Assistance Listing Number 84.368A, 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 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 16,
2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Peasley. Telephone: (202) 453-
7518. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0742544246294674746274746a62697347626329606871"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2c697f696d026d5f5f495f5f414942586c4948024b435a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the CGSA program is to
enhance the quality of assessment instruments and assessment systems
used by States for measuring the academic achievement and growth of
elementary and secondary school students. The FY 2026 competition
includes two absolute priorities, three competitive preference
priorities, two invitational priorities, selection criteria, and
requirements. The absolute priorities are: (1) Developing Innovative
Assessment Item Types and Design Approaches and (2) Meaningful Learning
Opportunities. The competitive preference priorities are: (1) Improving
Assessment Scoring and Score Reporting, (2) Assessing Student Growth,
and (3) Comprehensive Academic Assessment Instruments. The invitational
priorities are: (1) Assessment and Data Literacy and (2) Comprehensive
Assessment Systems: Aligned Formative, Diagnostic, and Interim
Assessments.
Maximum Award: The maximum award an eligible applicant may receive
is $4,000,000 for the total project period (up to 48 months).
Minimum Award: The minimum award an eligible applicant may receive
is proportional to the State's proportion of the school-age children
across all States. See the application notice and instructions on
<a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> for more information.
Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies (SEAs) (as defined
in section 8101(49) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) of
the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, and consortia of such SEAs.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 6363(b)(1).
To Apply: The complete funding opportunity announcement and all
information needed to apply, including the priorities, selection
criteria, and requirements, are available on ED's website at <a href="https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-birth-grade-12/school-and-community-improvement-grants/competitive-grants-state-assessments#applicant-information-and-eligibility">https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-birth-grade-12/school-and-community-improvement-grants/competitive-grants-state-assessments#applicant-information-and-eligibility</a>, on DOL's website at
<a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants/apply/find-opportunities">https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants/apply/find-opportunities</a>, and
on <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> at <a href="https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362142">https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362142</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: Henry Maklakiewicz signs this notice in furtherance of DOL's
role in providing support to ED.
Kirsten Baesler,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In concurrence.
Henry Maklakiewicz,
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Department of Labor.
[FR Doc. 2026-08695 Filed 5-4-26; 8:45 am]
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