FY 26 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program Competition
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting application in support of the administration of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of the TQP program is to improve student achievement; improve the q
| Agency | Office of Elementary and Secondary Education |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | DOL-OESE-34066 |
| Posted date | 05/07/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 0 |
| Award floor | 0 |
| Estimated total funding | 70,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Who can apply | Eligible ApplicantsAn eligible applicant must be an "eligible partnership" as defined in section 200(6) of the HEA. The term "eligible partnership" means an entity that— Must include—A high-need LEA;(A) A high-need school or a consortium of high-need schools served by the high-need LEA; orAs applicable, a high-need ECE program;A partner institution;A school, department, or program of education within such partner institution, which may include an existing teacher |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 84.336 |
| Description | The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting application in support of the administration of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of the TQP program is to improve student achievement; improve the quality of prospective and new teachers by improving teacher preparation and enhancing professional development to hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) accountable for preparing teachers who meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements; and recruit highly qualified individuals into the teaching force. The TQP program also supports the use of Registered Apprenticeships as a high-quality, work-based learning pathway for p |
| Agency contact | Mia.Howerton@ed.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362300 |