Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-1882

Multiple Grant Programs for Higher Education Access, Workforce Readiness, and Institutional Capacity

The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor are announcing multiple grant opportunities to support higher education access, workforce readiness, and institutional capacity building: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education - U.S. Department of Labor - Programs/Services Requested: - Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program - Supports organizations assisting gang-involved youth in pursuing higher education and career pathways - Up to $1.7 million in funding over 48 months - Strengthening Institutions Program - Grants to improve academic quality, management, and fiscal stability at eligible higher education institutions - Focus areas include artificial intelligence in education and support for rural institutions - Up to $3 million for individual grants and $5 million for cooperative grants over 60 months - Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs - Grants to train staff and leadership in TRIO programs, enhancing student access, persistence, and compliance - Up to $1.1 million annually - Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Basic Needs Program - Supports initiatives addressing basic needs for postsecondary students - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as these are grant programs for service delivery and capacity building - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Programs target low-income, special populations, and institutions serving underrepresented groups - Emphasis on innovative approaches, such as AI in education and support for rural colleges - Annual and multi-year funding structures, with some programs offering up to 60 months of support

Description

The Department of Education is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR) related to the RSA-509 program. This program involves the protection and advocacy of individual rights for eligible individuals with disabilities. The RSA-509 form is used annually to analyze and evaluate the program's performance, meeting data collection requirements under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Comments on this proposal are invited by July 27, 2026.

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