Comprehensive centers

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $2,230,093.05 on December 11, 2025, to the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) under the Comprehensive Centers program (CFDA 84.283, Project Grant S283B250003). The award obligates funds through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Chicago, Illinois.

NORC provides training, professional development, and technical assistance to state educational agencies, local educational agencies, regional educational agencies, and schools to improve educational opportunities and student outcomes, close achievement gaps, and improve instruction quality, particularly for student populations with the greatest need. The Comprehensive Centers program supports no fewer than 20 centers nationwide delivering capacity-building services across the K–12 education system. Grants under this program run for up to five years subject to appropriations availability and grantee performance.