Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program
Office of Postsecondary Education ED-GRANT-26-036
Description
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.
Award Ceiling
$2.5M
Award Floor
$1.5M
Total Funding
$45.0M
CFDA Number
84.116
Funding Instrument
Grant
Funding Level
Federal
Jurisdiction
US
Cost Sharing
No
Open Date
May 21, 2026
Close Date
June 23, 2026
Posted Date
May 21, 2026
Eligible Applicant Types
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Tags
DOL-OPECFDA:84.116GrantEducation
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