Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Wisconsin System received a $1,098,684 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 Wisconsin Civic Education Teacher Training Project. The grant, awarded October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports professional development and teacher training initiatives designed to enhance civic education instruction. Based on the program's emphasis on evidence-based approaches and educator engagement, this project will likely deliver teacher seminars, professional development workshops, and curriculum resources focused on American history and civics education aligned with current national priorities in civic learning.

The Wisconsin Civic Education Teacher Training Project operates within a broader federal initiative that has significantly expanded support for teacher professional development in civics and history education. The program prioritizes serving educators through training academies and seminars while advancing evidence-based instructional practices. This award positions the University of Wisconsin System to contribute to strengthening civic education capacity across the state through specialized teacher preparation and instructional support activities during the 12-month performance period.