Top 10 Federal Education Grants Available on G5 Gov
The G5 Gov portal is the official gateway to some of the most impactful education grants in the United States. Managed by the U.S. Department of Education, G5 enables institutions to apply for funding, manage grants, and stay compliant with federal requirements.
Here are the top 10 grant programs available on G5 Gov—whether you’re an educator, policymaker, or nonprofit administrator.
🎓 1. Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs
Purpose: Support schools with high percentages of low-income students
Eligible Applicants: Local Education Agencies (LEAs), school districts
Focus Areas: Academic achievement, teacher quality, support services
Managed via: G5 Gov post-award
👩🏫 2. Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction
Purpose: Improve teacher and principal effectiveness
Eligible Applicants: States and LEAs
Focus Areas: Recruitment, retention, professional development
Managed via: G5 Gov (grant drawdowns and reporting)
🌍 3. Title III – English Language Acquisition
Purpose: Help English learners achieve academic success
Eligible Applicants: State agencies and LEAs
Focus Areas: ESL programming, cultural integration
Managed via: G5 portal from award to closeout
📈 4. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
Purpose: Increase college readiness among low-income students
Eligible Applicants: States, partnerships (school districts + universities)
Focus Areas: Academic support, counseling, financial literacy
Application via: G5 Gov directly
🎓 5. TRIO Programs (e.g., Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services)
Purpose: Serve first-gen, low-income, and disabled students
Eligible Applicants: Colleges, universities, nonprofits
Focus Areas: College access, tutoring, mentoring, retention
Managed in full on: G5 Gov
👶 6. IDEA Part B – Special Education Grants
Purpose: Fund services for children with disabilities
Eligible Applicants: State Education Agencies (SEAs)
Focus Areas: IEP implementation, assistive technology
Drawdowns/reporting via: G5 Gov
🧠 7. Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program
Purpose: Support innovative, evidence-based practices in education
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits, districts, consortia
Focus Areas: STEM, equity, rural access
Applications handled via: G5 Gov
🏫 8. Charter Schools Program (CSP)
Purpose: Fund creation and replication of high-quality charter schools
Eligible Applicants: State entities, nonprofits, developers
Focus Areas: Expansion, facilities, educational models
Managed through: G5 platform
💵 9. Pell Grant Program (Institutional Backend)
Purpose: Provide need-based aid to low-income college students
Eligible Applicants: Institutions (backend administration)
Note: While students apply via FAFSA, schools manage disbursements via G5 Gov
📚 10. Native American and Alaska Native Education Program
Purpose: Improve education outcomes for Native students
Eligible Applicants: Tribes, tribal organizations, LEAs, nonprofits
Focus Areas: Language preservation, culturally-relevant education
Administered via: G5 Gov
🛠 How to Apply
Most of these programs are listed on Grants.gov, but final submission and full grant management are done through G5.gov. Be sure to:
- Register your organization
- Assign user roles
- Review application deadlines
- Use the G5 training resources for assistance
Final Thoughts
If you’re working in education and want to access federal funding, G5 Gov is your go-to platform. From Title I to TRIO, these programs directly support underserved communities, student achievement, and innovation in education.