Nextgen roundtable: america 250

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $2.96 million to Close Up Foundation under the American History and Civics Education program (CFDA 84.422) for the NEXTGEN ROUNDTABLE: AMERICA 250 initiative. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports the development of innovative educational programs and evidence-based instructional strategies focused on American history and civics education.

Close Up Foundation will deliver professional development services and instructional resources for teachers serving students from low-income and underserved populations. The initiative aligns with the broader American History and Civics Education program objectives, which emphasize teacher development, curriculum innovation, and improved civic learning outcomes. Close Up Foundation's established expertise in civic education and youth leadership development positions the organization to create and disseminate materials that enhance teaching quality in American history, civics, and government instruction across K-12 populations.