Foundations of freedom for today's classrooms: america 250 seminars for civics teachers

Grant Award Summary

Utah Valley University's Office of Sponsored Programs received a $1.649 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), effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The award funds "Foundations of Freedom for Today's Classrooms: America 250 Seminars for Civics Teachers," a professional development initiative designed to enhance civics instruction among K-12 educators.

Under this grant, Utah Valley University will deliver seminars and professional development programming focused on founding documents, constitutional principles, and innovative civics instruction strategies aligned with America's 250th anniversary commemoration. The program targets civics teachers as participants in structured seminars intended to improve the quality of teaching and learning in American history, civics, and government. Activities will be conducted at the university's Vineyard, Utah campus and will contribute to the broader federal objective of strengthening civic education capacity in K-12 schools, with emphasis on evidence-based instructional approaches and teacher preparation.