The Department of Education has funds available to help state education agencies (SEAs), local education agencies (LEAs), and other education stakeholders to support state and local efforts to improve student achievement, educational equity, and access to educational opportunities for all students. Ready to apply for a discretionary grant? Find helpful application resources and information here. A list of all programs and competitions under which ED has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards this year. Learn about the Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities (SSPs) and definitions for use in ED discretionary grant competitions. Find important forms you may need to complete your grant application. Learn about common grant-related terms and definitions used in the grant application process. The Impact Aid Grant System (IAGS) streamlines and automates the grant application review and payment process for Impact Aid LEA applicants.