The University of Notre Dame DU Lac received a $652,642 Project Grant award 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) for the "Notre Dame Leadership Seminar: The American Experiment: Liberty for All?" The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, supports a leadership seminar focused on advancing understanding of American history, civics, and constitutional principles. This award aligns with the program's mission to improve the quality of teaching and learning in American history and civics through innovative instructional strategies and professional development initiatives.
The seminar represents a National Activities grant under the American History and Civics Education program, which funds projects promoting evidence-based approaches to civics and government instruction. Notre Dame's seminar contributes to the broader federal investment in strengthening American history and civics education, particularly through initiatives that engage educators and develop curriculum resources tied to civic formation and constitutional understanding. No sub-awardees or specific subcontractor arrangements are identified in the award documentation.