Grant Award Summary

The University of California, Davis received a $1,919,306 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. The award supports the "Foundations of Freedom: Strengthening Civic Learning in Schools" initiative, which focuses on developing and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and programming designed to enhance teaching and learning of American history, civics, and government in elementary and secondary schools. As a major research institution with established expertise in educational programming, UC Davis will leverage its institutional capabilities to deliver resources and initiatives that strengthen civic education, with particular emphasis on serving students from underserved and low-income backgrounds.

The American History and Civics Education program supports competitive project grants through multiple funding categories, including Presidential and Congressional Academies and National Activities grants. UC Davis's award falls within the typical funding range for this program's 12-month initial performance period, which generally ranges from $500,000 to $3,000,000. The grant represents part of the program's broader portfolio of approximately 80 funded projects totaling several hundred million dollars, administered through the Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and implemented across university campuses, community college facilities, and regional educational centers throughout the United States.