This is a federal research grant from the Department of Education for Phase One projects developing and rigorously testing AI- and technology-enabled tools that help preK-12 education systems turn research evidence into policy and practice. It is for organizations with real capacity to conduct scientifically valid research, not for businesses selling into schools without a research component. If you cannot design and run rigorous education research, do not bother applying.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech) | 55 |
| Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, stem) | 54 |
| Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (sustainability) | 46 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 42 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 42 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 33 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Finance & BankingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 33 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 33 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 32 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 32 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 31 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 31 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 29 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 28 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 22 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
IES From Seedlings to Scale (Phase One, C-STEP focus area) funds innovative AI- and technology-enabled solutions that help preK-12 education systems translate evidence into policy and practice. Eligible applicants include institutions capable of scientifically valid research: higher education, nonprofit, for-profit, public, and private organizations. Ceiling $500,000; no cost sharing.
Through the From Seedlings to Scale (S2S) Grants program, IES will invest in innovative ideas within an identified focus area through three phases of increasing funding and duration to support ideas as they grow from seedlings to scalable solutions. Projects will incorporate high-quality research, robust solution development, and attention to sustainability and scaling throughout all phases.
For the FY 2027 S2S program, IES invites applications for Phase One projects under the Coordinating Systems to Translate Evidence into Policy and Practice (C-STEP) focus area. C-STEP seeks to develop and rigorously test innovative AI- and technology-enabled solutions that help education systems intentionally integrate evidence-based products, processes, and policies to improve outcomes for prekindergarten through grade 12 students. Proposed solutions should reflect a deep understanding of the systems in which they operate and enable education leaders to align resources, anticipate impacts, and overcome implementation barriers, thereby strengthening the connection between research, policy, and practice.
Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.305J
Institutions that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education and non-profit, for-profit, public, or private organizations and entities.
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