WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education, through its Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, has announced a grant opportunity for the establishment of a National Assessment Center aimed at enhancing the participation of children with disabilities in State and districtwide assessments. This grant, identified by Assistance Listing Number 84.326G, has a total funding ceiling of $1 million, with one award anticipated. Eligible applicants for this grant include State  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Office of Postsecondary Education, has introduced the Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program, aiming to support institutions in addressing the basic needs of their students. The grant seeks to provide funding to colleges and universities that create or enhance comprehensive support systems for students facing food insecurity, housing instability, and other challenges that impede academic success. With an award range between  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Office of Postsecondary Education, has unveiled funding opportunities through the Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program. This initiative aims to enhance educational services and improve outcomes for veterans in postsecondary education. Grants will range from $1.5 million to $3 million, supporting institutions of higher education in developing and implementing programs tailored to the unique needs of vete  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Office of Postsecondary Education, has launched the Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition aimed at bolstering the operational and academic capacity of eligible higher education institutions. This grant opportunity is designed to support institutions serving a high percentage of low-income students, assisting them in improving educational quality and student outcomes. The grant awards will range from $250,000 to $3   more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Office of Postsecondary Education, has announced the launch of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) Research and Development Infrastructure Grants Program. This initiative aims to enhance research capacity at historically underserved institutions, providing critical support for their development. Grants under this program will range from $2 million to $5 mi  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Office of Postsecondary Education, has introduced the Open Textbook Pilot Program aimed at improving affordability and access to educational resources in higher education. This initiative seeks to support institutions of higher learning that are committed to expanding the use of open educational resources (OER), which can reduce textbook costs for students. With an award range between $1.5 million and $2 million, the program encour  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, is inviting applications for the American History and Civics National Activities program. With an estimated total funding of $19.8 million, this initiative aims to enhance the quality of American history, civics, and geography instruction, particularly benefiting students from low-income backgrounds and underserved communities. Funded projects will promote evidence-based teaching strate  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Office of Postsecondary Education, has launched a grant opportunity titled the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of TRIO programs that are instrumental in supporting low-income, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities in their pursuit of higher education. With awards ranging from $550,000 to $1.1 million, the program seeks to bolster training an  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Office of Postsecondary Education, has announced the launch of the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program. This initiative aims to bolster economic growth in rural areas by enhancing access to quality postsecondary education and workforce training. The grant program will provide financial assistance ranging from $1.5 million to $2.5 million to eligible institutions and organizations that serve rural communities.  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Office of Postsecondary Education, has announced the FY 2026 Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education (TGIY) Program, aimed at facilitating educational pathways for at-risk youth. This initiative seeks to provide support and resources to gang-involved individuals, guiding them toward higher education opportunities that can foster personal and professional growth. The TGIY Program will allocate awards ranging from $1 mi  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Austria, has launched the Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) to support collaborative projects that enhance the relationship between the United States and Austria. The funding program is aimed at fostering bilateral initiatives across various sectors, including culture, education, and community development. Organizations and individuals in both nations are invited to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to   more