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Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (TSL)

Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program

Funds United States schools to test performance-linked educator reward systems and leadership growth.

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The Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Incentive Program (CFDA 84.374A) awards competitive grants to develop, implement, improve, or expand performance-based compensation systems and human capital management systems for educators in high-need schools. Authorized under Title II, Part B, Subpart 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as amended by ESSA — formerly known as the Teacher Incentive…

What this grant funds

Performance-based compensation systems and human capital management systems for K-12 educators in high-need schools.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — 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.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$60M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ed.gov