CFDA 84.367: Improving Teacher Quality State Grants (Title II Part A)
Federal formula and competitive grants supporting teacher and principal recruitment, training, and retention. The largest federal investment in K-12 educator workforce development.
What this CFDA funds
Programs improving teacher and principal quality — recruitment, induction, professional development, leadership preparation, evidence-based practices, equitable access. Funds flow through SEAs to LEAs, with substantial discretion at the state level on competitive sub-awards.
What winning applicants look like
LEAs with documented teacher-shortage data, IHEs with strong educator-prep programs, and 501(c)(3)s partnered with multiple LEAs. Evidence-based program registration (e.g., on the What Works Clearinghouse) is increasingly a precondition.
Common pitfalls + things to know
Title II compliance is dense (ESSA Section 2102+). Allowable costs are constrained — cannot supplant existing state/local spending. Many states prioritize specific districts or populations in their sub-award competitions; non-priority applicants face uphill climbs. Application windows are typically 60-90 days from state RFA release.
Related CFDAs to also explore
- CFDA 84.215 — Education Innovation and Research
- CFDA 84.116 — Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
- CFDA 84.299 — Indian Education — Special Programs for Indian Children
Audiences who use this CFDA
If you fall into one of these audience groups, the audience guide gives you the broader picture of all federal funding streams you qualify for — not just CFDA 84.367.
Always verify in the official source. CFDA program details, eligibility, and award ranges change with each annual NOFO cycle. Confirm at sam.gov/content/assistance-listings or the agency's program office before you build an application strategy. This page is editorial reference, not an official agency notice.