Civic educators fellowship program

The University of Pikeville, Inc. received a $532,849 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the American History and Civics Education program (CFDA 84.422), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports the Civic Educators Fellowship Program, which aligns with the program's broader mission to improve the quality of teaching and learning in American history, civics, government, and geography.

While specific project deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, the Civic Educators Fellowship Program typically supports professional development initiatives for educators, consistent with the American History and Civics Education program's focus on teacher training through academies, seminars, and innovative instructional strategies. As a one-year project grant, the award is designed to advance civics education through fellowship activities that enhance educator capacity and promote effective teaching methodologies in American history and civic principles.