Invigorating liberty and self-governance: first principles for 21ST century america

New College of Florida received a $1.8 million 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), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2026. The award supports the "Invigorating Liberty and Self-Governance: First Principles for 21st Century America" initiative, which promotes enhanced teaching and learning in American history and civics education. This project aligns with the program's broader objectives of improving instructional quality and professional development in American history, civics, government, and geography instruction, with particular emphasis on evidence-based approaches and serving K-12 educational needs.

The grant funding supports New College of Florida's development and delivery of educational resources, curriculum materials, and professional development activities centered on American founding principles and constitutional governance. As a higher education institution with demonstrated expertise in history and civics instruction, New College serves as a hub for creating innovative instructional strategies and materials that advance civic knowledge and engagement among educators and students. The one-year funding period is consistent with typical awards in the American History and Civics Education program portfolio, which has experienced significant funding acceleration in 2025 with 73 awards distributed nationally totaling approximately $198.3 million.