Description
The U.S. Department of Labor, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, is soliciting applications for the American History and Civics Education – National Activities (AHC-NA) program. The purpose of the AHC-NA program is to promote new and existing evidence-based strategies to encourage innovative American history, civics and government, and geography instruction, learning strategies, and professional development activities and programs for teachers, principals, or other school leaders. Key aspects of the program include:
• Developing, implementing, expanding, evaluating, and disseminating innovative, evidence-based approaches or professional development programs in American history, civics and government, and geography.
• Demonstrating innovation, scalability, accountability, and a focus on underserved populations.
• Providing an introduction to and understanding of the founding documents and primary sources of the American political tradition.
• Encouraging strong partnerships and active collaboration between eligible entities, local educational agencies, and State educational agencies.
The program has an estimated available funding of $19,800,000 and an estimated range of awards between $500,000 and $1 million. The project period is up to 36 months, with potential for renewal of up to an additional 24 months.