State grantVirginia
Critical National Security Languages (CNSL) Grant
Offered by Virginia Department of Education
Found automatically on doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/k-12-standards-instruction/world-language/nsli-grant. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Virginia public school divisions offering world language courses in critical NSLI languages.
- How much
- Amount not listed
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Last round closed September 15, 2026. Applications for FY2027 and FY2028 are due September 15, 2026; the application period runs August 13 – September 15, 2026, with status notifications by October 15, 2026.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
About this grant
The Virginia Department of Education awards competitive grants to public school divisions that offer world language courses in languages designated as critical by the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI). Funds support one or more full-time equivalent teaching positions in eligible languages such as Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, and Russian. The program is funded through the state Appropriations Act for FY2027 and FY2028.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Open to Virginia public school divisions that provide one or more world language courses in a language currently identified as critical by the NSLI for Youth scholarship program (Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin, Korean, Russian for this cycle). No local match required; funds may not supplant existing funding.
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