The Maryland Teacher Quality and Diversity Program assists Maryland institutions of Higher Education in (1) taking advantage of national foundation efforts to develop highly qualified teachers and leaders from diverse backgrounds and (2) aiding students from groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession in achieving teacher preparation and certification requirements.
Teacher Quality and Diversity Competitive Grant Program
Purpose: The Maryland Teacher Quality and Diversity Program assists Maryland institutions of higher education in (1) taking advantage of national foundation efforts to develop highly qualified teachers and leaders from diverse backgrounds and (2) aiding students from groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession in achieving teacher preparation and certification requirements.
The Maryland Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant Program provides competitive grants to teacher preparation programs at Maryland institutions of higher education to assist students from groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession in achieving teacher preparation and certification requirements.
Expanding access to the teaching profession includes increasing opportunities for individuals from backgrounds historically underrepresented in education, such as African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Hispanics/Latinos, those from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities.
Authorization: Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Subtitle 4. Teacher Quality and Diversity Program, §§ 17-404
Eligibility: Accredited institutions of higher education in Maryland. Priority is given to historically black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions with a track record of preparing diverse and high-quality teachers.
Funding: Annual funding for the Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant Program is $1,000,000. Final awards are subject to the availability of state funds. Applicants may apply for one (1) award ranging between $50,000 and $100,000.
Deadline: April 24, 2025
FY 2025 RFP
Timetable: Request for
Proposals Issued
| April 3,
2025 |
Technical
Assistance | For
technical assistance, contact Elena Quiroz-Livanis at elena.quiroz@maryland.gov |
Applications
Due to MHEC by 4:00 p.m. | April 24,
2025 |
Award
Notifications (via email prior to midnight) | May 8, 2025 |
Grant Start
Date | May 12, 2025 |
Interim
Report Due | August 22,
2025 |
Grant End
Date | November 12,
2025 |
Final Report
Due | December 1,
2025
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Contact Information: Applications to the Teacher Quality and Diversity Matching Grant Program should be emailed to Elena.Quiroz@Maryland.gov Applications must be received by April 24, 2025 to be considered for funding under this program. Award notifications will be made no later than May 8, 2025.
