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Rural Post Secondary and Economic Development Grant Program - ED-GRANT-26-036 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (Administered by U.S. Department of Labor). The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.
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Opportunity Listing - Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program Agency: Office of Postsecondary Education Assistance Listings: 84. 116 -- Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Last Updated: June 2, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.
Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Eligible applicants are Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C.
1001), that are public or private nonprofit IHEs, and public and private nonprofit organizations and agencies. Note: "Public agencies" includes State Education Agencies and State Higher Education Agencies. Note: An applicant that is a nonprofit organization may, under 34 CFR 75.
51, demonstrate its nonprofit status by providing: Proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
A statement from a state taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual.
A certified copy of the applicant's certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or Any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated Full_Announcement_84.
116W_FY_2026_FIPSE_RPED_Notice_and_Instructions_FINAL_5. 21. 26_-_Copy.
pdf Full Announcement_84. 116W FY 2026 FIPSE RPED Notice and Instructions_FINAL 5. 21.
26 - Copy. pdf May 21, 2026 06:29 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not specified, but aims to improve postsecondary outcomes for rural students. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Post Secondary and Economic Development Grant Program - ED-GRANT-26-036 is funded by U.S. Department of Education (Administered by U.S. Department of Labor). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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