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Grant Funding for Postsecondary Student Basic Needs and Workforce Development Programs

This opportunity seeks to fund programs that address basic needs insecurity among postsecondary students through a federal grant initiative: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (partner agency) - Program Overview: - Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program - Discretionary grants supporting systemic and sustainable solutions to student basic needs insecurity - Emphasis on improving student outcomes and supporting workforce development, including AI literacy and work-based learning pathways - Eligibility: - Institutions of higher education (IHEs), consortia or systems of IHEs - Public and private nonprofit organizations and agencies - Funding Details: - Total estimated funding: $10,000,000 - Individual awards: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 - Project period: up to 48 months (4 years) - No cost sharing or matching required - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must provide documentation of nonprofit status (if applicable) - Compliance with federal civil rights laws is required - Programs should address both basic needs and workforce development priorities - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a grant for service programs rather than product procurement.

Description

The Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program aims to advance systemic and sustainable solutions to student basic needs insecurity by supporting programs that address these needs and improve student outcomes. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, consortia or systems of eligible institutions, and public and private nonprofit organizations. The program provides discretionary grants with funding ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 for a 48-month project period. Applications must be submitted electronically by June 23, 2026, and the program does not require cost sharing or matching.

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