Competitive Grants for State Assessments
Who can apply
(by category) State Education Agencies (SEAs)Who May Apply: (specifically) A consortium of SEAs also may apply.An application from a consortium of SEAs must designate one SEA as the fiscal agent.Federal Register NoticesNotice Extending
About this opportunity
The purpose of the Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA program is to enhance the quality of assessment instruments and assessment systems used by States for measuring the academic achievement of elementary and secondary school students. This program is authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This program replaces a similar program, the Enhanced Assessment Grants (EAG) program authorized by the ESEA as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Projects that address program objectives by producing significant research methodologies products or tools, regarding assessment systems, or assessments. An eligible applicant awarded a grant under this program must propose activities that fit one or more of ...