State assessments formula grants

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Secondary Education awarded the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction $9,749,676 under the Grants for State Assessments and Related Activities program (CFDA 84.369) on July 1, 2026. The award supports the development and administration of high-quality assessments required by Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Performance occurs in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a period of performance extending from July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. As a formula grant, the award becomes available for obligation for a maximum of 27 months, remaining obligated through the initial 15-month period and eligible for carryover of any unobligated balance for an additional 12 months. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, operating as the State Education Board, manages the state assessment program and typically sub-awards portions of federal education grants to local school districts, charter schools, and educational organizations to implement services across the state's public school system.