Formula Grant S367A260022

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Minnesota Department of Education $5.478 million on July 1, 2026, under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367).

The award funds activities to increase student academic achievement consistent with challenging state academic standards and improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders. State-level activities include reforming teacher and principal certification programs, providing support for new teachers, and delivering professional development for teachers and principals. Local-level activities include recruiting and retaining effective teachers and principals, providing professional development, and reducing class size. The program aims to increase the number of effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective educators.

The Minnesota Department of Education, operating from Lauderdale, Minnesota, serves as the State Educational Agency (SEA) distributing funds through sub-awards to local educational agencies, school districts, and other educational entities. The award period runs through September 30, 2027. Funds obligated total $5.478 million and remain available for obligation and expenditure through an additional fiscal year beyond the stated completion date, consistent with standard SEA fund availability rules under the program.