Grant Programs & Federal Policy

National Professional Development Program

The National Professional Development (NPD) discretionary grants program, administered by the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), provides professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assists education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards. Professional development activities may include both preservice and inservice activities. 


Native American & Alaska Native Children in School Program

The Native American and Alaska Native Children in School (NAM) discretionary grants program, administered by the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), provides support for increasing the English language proficiency of participating students, and the teaching and learning of Native American languages. [The term Native American language means the historical, traditional languages spoken by Native Americans, consistent with section 103 of the Native American Languages Act (25 U.S.C. 2902).]


Title III State Formula Grants

The Title III State Formula Grant Program, administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), is designed to improve the education of English learners (ELs). 


Title III Grants FAQ

Find information about frequently asked questions on Title III grants.