Formula Grant S367A260021

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Michigan Department of Education $14.802 million on July 1, 2026, under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367).

The Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program funds state educational agencies and, through them, local educational agencies to increase student academic achievement consistent with challenging state academic standards; improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders; increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders. State-level activities include reforming teacher and principal certification programs, providing support for new teachers, and providing professional development for teachers and principals. Local-level activities include recruiting and retaining effective teachers and principals, providing professional development for teachers and principals, and reducing class size.

The award period runs from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Place of performance is Lansing, Michigan. The assistance type is a formula grant. Elementary and secondary schools, teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, other school leaders, and students will benefit from the award.