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New England Prison Education Collaborative Accelerator Grants is sponsored by New England Prison Education Collaborative (NEPEC) / New England Board of Higher Education, supported by Ascendium Education Group. Supports public or independent higher education institutions in New England to develop or expand Pell‑eligible prison education programming, build partnerships, and support reentry.
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Awardees were announced on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Read the full press release here . Click here to view and download the Request for Proposals for the Year 1 Accelerator Grants from the New England Prison Education Collaborative.
Click here to view and download the list of questions on the RFP form. Please note that this document is for informational purposes only. Only a completed Microsoft Form will satisfy that portion of the application requirements.
Five Accelerator Grants will be awarded to eligible higher education institutions located across the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont to increase Pell-eligible prison education programming in their state.
Grant recipients will develop or expand programs, build partnerships, increase access to Pell funding, and support reentry efforts for students transitioning back to campus and home. Applicants are asked to submit proposals for $100,000 of funding for use over 12 months. Grant applications were due on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5 P.
M. EDT. Click here to view and download the Request for Proposals for the Accelerator Grants.
Questions? Access our frequently asked questions here . For further questions, contact the team at nepec@nebhe.
org . Read the press release here . To watch the recording of the RFP webinar, please click here .
Access our frequently asked questions (FAQ) here. Click here to watch the recording of the RFP informational webinar, which took place on May 6, 2025.
The New England Prison Education Collaborative (NEPEC), under The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), was established in 2024 with a five-year grant from Ascendium Education Group to implement the 2023 New England Commission on the Future of Higher Education in Prison’s recommendations and prepare for the reinstatement of federal Pell Grants for incarcerated learners.
NEPEC aims to accelerate and support efforts to ensure all incarcerated individuals in New England have access to high-quality, workforce-aligned, equitable postsecondary education. Stay updated about NEPEC’s work here and follow them on LinkedIn .
Founded in 1955 by six visionary New England governors who recognized that the region’s future prosperity depended on higher education, the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) has since worked to promote greater educational opportunities across New England.
Today, NEBHE serves the residents of New England and over 250 colleges and universities, advancing equitable postsecondary outcomes through convenings, research, and programs for students, institutional leaders, and policymakers. Stay updated on NEBHE’s work online here and on LinkedIn .
About Ascendium Education Group Ascendium Education Group® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization driven by the belief that learning after high school gives people the power to build better futures. Our national philanthropy focuses on increasing opportunities for learners from low-income backgrounds to achieve upward mobility through postsecondary education and workforce training.
We partner with organizations whose objectives align with our core strategies to expand opportunity, support learner success, and connect and align systems. Our grantees include postsecondary education and workforce training providers, intermediaries, researchers, and media organizations from across the U.S. To learn more, visit ascendiumphilanthropy. org .
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Which of the following eligible activities does the proposed project align with? (select one of five eligible activity categories)
Please provide a detailed narrative explanation of the parameters of the proposed project (about 250 to 500 words). Please make particular mention of how the proposed project will emphasize programming quality and prioritize access and affordability for students.
Please outline the specific phases of implementation for the proposed project.
Please describe any factors that might delay implementation for the proposed project and what steps the applying institution is prepared to take to minimize related setbacks.
What training will be provided to faculty and staff who will serve students through the proposed project?
Does the program at the center of the proposed project plan to use any of the following trauma-informed practices to support student success for incarcerated learners? (select all that apply)
Please describe the anticipated impact(s) of the proposed project if it is funded and implemented (e.g., would the proposed project fill a key statewide ecosystem gap?)
What resources can the applying institution muster to support continued operation of the proposed project beyond the 12-month funding period?
Please provide a budget narrative contextualizing the proposed allocations on the project budget spreadsheet.
How will Accelerator Grant funding provide the applying institution with what it needs to move forward the eligible activity at the center of the proposed project?
Will the applying institution be drawing on additional resources--beyond Accelerator Grant funding--to support implementation of the proposed project?
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Any public or private-not-for-profit (independent) postsecondary institution within New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) seeking to carry out eligible prison education activities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 per grant Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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