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Grant Competition for High School Equivalency Program (HEP) Administration

This opportunity seeks qualified organizations to administer the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) for migratory or seasonal farmworkers and their families: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible applicants are institutions of higher education (IHEs) and private nonprofit organizations (with requirements for nonprofit status and collaboration with IHEs) - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and delivery of services to help eligible individuals obtain a secondary school diploma equivalent - Support for transition to employment, military service, or postsecondary education/training (including Registered Apprenticeships) - No hardware, software, or commercial products are specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Discretionary grant competition with estimated total funding of $11,550,000 - 3-4 awards expected, each ranging from $180,000 to $550,000 per year, for up to 5 years (60 months) - No cost sharing or matching required - Nonprofit applicants must collaborate with an IHE and demonstrate nonprofit status - Indirect cost rate governed by 34 CFR 75.562 (training rate) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Federal offices: U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor and the Secretary of Education are soliciting applications to administer the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The program aims to assist migratory or seasonal farmworkers and their immediate family members in obtaining the equivalent of a secondary school diploma. The program supports improved employment opportunities, military service entry, or placement in higher education or other postsecondary training, including Registered Apprenticeships. The grant competition offers discretionary funding with an estimated total of $11,550,000 available and expects to award 3-4 grants with amounts ranging from $180,000 to $550,000 per year over a 60-month project period.

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