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Grant Opportunity: Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program

The U.S. Department of Education, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor, is seeking applications for the Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program to support veteran students in higher education. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (coordination) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; this is a grant opportunity for educational institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Development and administration of model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education - Establishment of a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success on campus - Formation of a veteran student support team - Appointment of a dedicated coordinator for veteran student services - Monitoring and reporting of veteran student outcomes - Development of a sustainability plan for the center post-grant - Outreach, counseling, housing support, and career readiness services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants are public, state, and private institutions of higher education - No cost sharing or matching is required - Subgrants are not permitted - Grants are discretionary and competitive, with an estimated total funding of $9 million - Four awards are anticipated, each ranging from $1.5 million to $3 million for a 36-month project period

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor is soliciting applications to administer the Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The program aims to encourage institutions of higher education to develop model programs supporting veteran student success by coordinating services addressing academic, financial, physical, and social needs. Eligible applicants include public, state, and private institutions of higher education. The program offers discretionary grants with an estimated total funding of $9,000,000, expecting to award four grants ranging from $1,500,000 to $3,000,000 each for a 36-month project period.

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