Bgsu cultivating informed voices in classrooms 250 (bgsu civics 250)

Bowling Green State University received a $620,539 Project Grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, 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). The BGSU Cultivating Informed Voices in Classrooms 250 (BGSU CIVICS 250) initiative supports improved teaching and learning in American civics and government instruction, aligning with the federal program's mandate to advance evidence-based instructional strategies and professional development for K-12 educators. The project advances civics education innovation in alignment with America's 250th anniversary initiatives and targets enhanced civic preparation for students at the elementary and secondary levels.

The American History and Civics Education program funds innovative curriculum development, teacher professional development, and instructional strategies to strengthen civics and government education. As a one-year award typical of recent program distributions, this grant enables BGSU to deliver civics education resources and professional development activities to educators and students in the Bowling Green, Ohio area and potentially beyond. The award reflects the Department of Education's accelerated investment in civics education, with 73 awards distributed in fiscal year 2025 under this program, supporting institutions with demonstrated expertise in evidence-based civics instruction and serving underrepresented populations.