Notice Announcing Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education-Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program Competition

Education Department — Notice Announcing Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education-Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program Competition

Education Department is a funding organization that offers the Notice Announcing Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education-Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program Competition grant program to support community economic, education programs, and workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Education Department through Federal Register. Organizations seeking funding for community economic, education programs, and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on Federal Register for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Education Department or on Federal Register before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Applications are due by June 23, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports community economic, education programs, and workforce. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Federal Register. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Education Department before applying.

Award details

Applications close on June 23, 2026.

Categories

Community Economic · Education · Workforce