Grant opportunity
Promise Neighborhoods 2026
Promise Neighborhoods supports cradle-to-career services intended to improve educational and developmental outcomes for children and young people in distressed communities.
- Funder
- U.S. Department of Education
- Applications closed 6 August 2026
- Applications closed 6 August 2026: Aug 6, 2026
- Award
- USD 65 million programme funding; up to 12 awards
- Applicant
- Eligible United States institutions and community partnerships serving distressed neighbourhoods under the official competition rules.
- Discipline
- Education and Community Development
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Promise Neighborhoods supports cradle-to-career services intended to improve educational and developmental outcomes for children and young people in distressed communities.
Who can apply
Eligible United States institutions and community partnerships serving distressed neighbourhoods under the official competition rules.
What it supports
- School readiness
- Academic achievement
- Community-based family services
Funding and duration
- USD 65 million programme funding; up to 12 awards
Applications closed 6 August 2026
Applications closed 6 August 2026: Aug 6, 2026
How to apply
Review the official call page and follow the stated submission instructions.
Call details
Source-based overview
Promise Neighborhoods supports cradle-to-career services intended to improve educational and developmental outcomes for children and young people in distressed communities. Applicants should use the linked official call page for the definitive eligibility rules, required documents and submission route.
Eligibility
Eligible United States institutions and community partnerships serving distressed neighbourhoods under the official competition rules.
Funding and benefits
USD 65 million programme funding; up to 12 awards
Themes and supported activities
School readiness
Academic achievement
Community-based family services
Deadline and timeline
Applications closed 6 August 2026: Applications closed 6 August 2026: Aug 6, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review the official call page and follow the stated submission instructions.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.