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Educational Opportunity Centers Program Grant Competition

The Department of Education, in partnership with the Department of Labor, is inviting applications for the Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Program competition. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Education (primary) - Department of Labor (supporting agency) - Program Overview: - EOC Program provides information and assistance to individuals seeking to enter or continue postsecondary education - Services include help with admissions, financial aid applications, and improving financial/economic literacy - Application Requirements: - Applicants may submit multiple proposals for different geographic target areas - Projects must serve at least 850 participants annually - Per participant cost must not exceed $280 - Maximum annual award is $1,300,000 for most applicants; $3,000,000 for state-level applicants or Indian tribes with preference points - Notable Priorities: - Expanding Education Choice - Returning Education to the States - Expanding Access to Talent Marketplaces - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a grant for program administration and services, not a product procurement.

Description

The Department of Education, in coordination with the Department of Labor, is announcing a competition for the Educational Opportunity Centers Program. This program aims to provide information and assistance to individuals seeking to enter or continue postsecondary education, including help with admissions and financial aid applications, and improving financial literacy. Applicants may submit multiple proposals for different geographic target areas, with specific priorities and selection criteria outlined. The maximum annual award varies based on applicant designation, and projects must serve at least 850 participants annually with a per participant cost not exceeding $280.

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