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Grant Opportunity: Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC)

This opportunity seeks applications for the Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC), a federal grant initiative supporting postsecondary access for underserved populations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education) - Program Overview: - Discretionary grants to support counseling and assistance for low-income, first-generation adults pursuing postsecondary education and career pathways, including Registered Apprenticeships - Focus on expanding education choice, workforce readiness, and integration with talent marketplaces - Eligibility and Requirements: - Eligible applicants: institutions of higher education, public/private agencies, secondary schools, and combinations thereof - Each project must serve at least 850 participants annually - Per-participant cost cap of $280 - Emphasis on serving low-income, first-generation college students - Collaboration with other federal TRIO and similar programs required - Projects must be accessible to the target population - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $52,611,659 - Award range: $238,000 to $3,000,000 per project - Up to 55 grants expected - Notable Requirements: - Integration with workforce readiness and Registered Apprenticeship pathways - Projects must demonstrate collaboration with other federal programs - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for service delivery rather than product procurement.

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor is soliciting applications to support the administration of the Educational Opportunity Centers Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The program aims to provide information on financial and academic assistance for individuals pursuing postsecondary education, assist with admission applications, and improve financial and economic literacy. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, public and private agencies, secondary schools, and combinations thereof. The program offers discretionary grants with an estimated total funding of $52,611,659, expecting to award 55 grants ranging from $238,000 to $3,000,000 each, with a project period of 60 months.

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