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Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The purpose of this program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through the development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.
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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program Office of Postsecondary Education Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANT-26-036 Funding Opportunity Title:Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Education Expected Number of Awards:20 Assistance Listings:84.
116 -- Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jun 02, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 23, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 23, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date:Jul 23, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 45,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that are public or private nonprofit IHEs, and public and private nonprofit organizations and agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,000,000 (Award Ceiling). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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