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Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305S

Funds a state agency using its own longitudinal data system to answer its own education policy question.

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States have spent years building statewide longitudinal data systems that follow students over time. Collecting that data is one job; actually using it to answer a live program or policy question is a different one, and this programme funds the second job specifically.

What is funded is a state agency using its own already-existing longitudinal data system to produce evidence for its own program …

A State agency (or State postsecondary system) using its own statewide longitudinal data system to produce evidence for its own education program or policy decisions, applying alone or with universities, research firms, other State agencies or local education agencies as partners.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: ED-GRANTS-080626-004Source: www.grants.gov