Who May Apply: (by category) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Nonprofit Organizations, State Education Agencies (SEAs)
Tag Archives: Discretionary Grants
Applicant Information
Current Competitions: None. Contract was awarded in July 2003.
Legislation, Regulation and Guidance
Legislation Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title VI, Part A, Subpart 3, Sec. 6131(a)(4); 20 U.S.C 7451(a)(4). Regulations 2023 STEP Notice Inviting Applications: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/02/2023-09200/applications-for-new-awards-state-tribal-education-partnership-grant-program (Published May 2, 2023) June 1, 2020 State Tribal Education Partnership Grants to Tribal Education Agencies Regulations: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/06/01/2020-11729/applications-for-new-awards-state-tribal-education-partnership-grants-to-tribal-educational-agencies June 13, 2019 State Tribal Education Partnership Grants to Tribal Education […]
Funding Status
A grant competition is planned for this program in FY 2020. Please continue to check back for the latest updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Select a link below to jump to the relevant page section. What is the purpose of the STEP Program? What do we mean by “SEA-type functions” and what are examples of SEA-level responsibilities that a TEA might assume as part of this grant program? For purposes of STEP, what is an LEA, […]
Eligibility & Funding Status
Eligibility Who May Apply: A tribal education agency (TEA) that is from an eligible Indian tribe and is authorized by its tribe to administer this program, or a consortium of such TEAs, in partnership with a State educational agency (SEA) and local educational agency (LEA).
How To Apply
The Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023) competition is now closed. No applications are being accepted at this time. Ask to be added to the OIE Listserv to receive OIE program updates, key dates and deadlines, etc.: indianeducation@ed.gov
Resources
Comprehensive Regional Assistance Centers – provide technical assistance services focused on the implementation of reform programs. Equity Assistance Centers – provide assistance in the areas of race, gender, and national origin equity to public schools to promote equal educational opportunities.