CFDA 84.428: Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence—Teacher Preparation and Development

Objectives

This program focuses on the various aspects of the teacher preparation pipeline, including the recruitment, preparation, support, placement, and retention of teachers for and in high-need local education agencies (LEAs) to support underserved students.

Eligible applicants

Eligible institutions (as articulated under section 241(1) of the HEA) under the Hawkins Program include—(i) An IHE that has a qualified teacher preparation program that is—(A) a part B institution (as defined in section 322 of the HEA); (B) a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 502 of the HEA); (C) a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316 of the HEA); (D) an Alaska Native-serving institution (as defined in section 317(b) of the HEA); (E) A Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as defined in section 317(b) of the HEA); (F) a Predominantly Black Institution (as defined in section 318 of the HEA); (G) an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (as defined in section 320(b) of the HEA); or (H) a Native American-serving, nontribal institution (as defined in section 319 of the HEA); (ii) A consortium of institutions described in paragraph (i); or (iii) An institution described in paragraph (i), or a consortium described in paragraph (ii), in partnership with any other IHE, but only if the center of excellence established is located at an institution described in paragraph (i).

Financial assistance range

Estimated Range of Awards: $450,000 to $650,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $550,000. Minimum Award: The minimum amount of each grant shall be $500,000 over 5 years.

Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.