# Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J (ED-GRANTS-101526-001)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ED-GRANTS-101526-001 |
| Title | Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J |
| Agency | Department of Education |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-10-16 |
| Close date | 2026-12-11 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Education |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | 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. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 84.305 |
| Summary | 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 intention |
| Agency contact | Akilah.Nelson@ed.gov |

## Why this score
- 35 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.
- Award ceiling of $500,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364086). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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