High School Equivalency Program 84.141A

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Secretary of Education are soliciting applications in support of the administration of the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of HEP is to assist migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or immediate family members of such workers) to obtain the equivalent of a secondary school diploma and subsequently to gain improved employment, enter military service, or be placed in an institution of higher education (IHE) or other postsecondary education or training, which includes Registered Apprenticeships. Program Details Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is a federal agency that offers the High School Equivalency Program 84.141A grant program to support apprenticeship, education programs, and workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office of Elementary and Secondary Education through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for apprenticeship, education programs, and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. 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 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $180K – $550K. Applications are due by June 12, 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 apprenticeship, education programs, and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611110, 111, 112, 611310, 611430. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. 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 Grants.gov. 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

• Funded by ED-OESE
• Programs related to farm
• Programs related to higher education
• Programs related to apprenticeship

Award details

Award range: $180K – $550K. Applications close on June 12, 2026.

Categories

Apprenticeship · Education · Workforce