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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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Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachia, Delta and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This initiative addresses critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions. It supports job training, apprenticeships, career pathways, and employment services.
YouthBuild - FOA-ETA-26-38 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program awards grants to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth (young adults aged 16 to 24 who are neither in school nor e…
Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104528) and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-30488.Purpose of Program: The purpose of the RLTT program is to provide financial assistance for academic training areas of personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation identified by the Secretary and published in a notice in the Federal Register. Grantees must award at least 65 percent of project funds as scholarships (i.e., awards of financial assistance, including disbursements or credits for student stipends, tuition and fees, books and supplies, and student travel in conjunction with training assignments) to students (herein referred to as RSA scholars) enrolled in the RLTT program. The program trains RSA scholars to possess the skills needed to address the specialized needs of individuals with specific types of disability conditions, which may include, but are not limited to, physical disabilities, mental health disorders or illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities (including Autism), blindness, and deaf or hard of hearing. Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.129B, 84.129E, 84.129H, 84.129L, 84.129P, 84.129Q, and 84.129W This posting is for ALN 84.129W. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-061725-008. Assistance Listing: 84.129. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $200K per award.
Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104528) and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-30488.Purpose of Program: The purpose of the AHC-Seminars program is to promote new and existing evidence-based strategies to encourage innovative American history, civics and government, and geography instruction.The Assistance Listing Number is 84.422C. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-062325-001. Assistance Listing: 84.422. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: $14.2M total program funding.
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
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