Federal Register #84.116M

Competitive Grants for Postsecondary Student Success, Civics Education, and School Safety

This opportunity, led by the Department of Education in partnership with the Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services, seeks applications for competitive grants to improve postsecondary education outcomes and school safety. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education) - Collaboration with Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services - Programs and Services Requested: - Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education-Postsecondary Student Success Grants (ALN 84.116M) - Focus: Improving student retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion using evidence-based strategies - Priorities: Early phase and mid phase projects, artificial intelligence, workforce readiness, innovative financing models - Maximum award: $4,000,000 (early phase), $8,000,000 (mid phase) - Project period: Up to 48 months - American History and Civics Education National Activities (ALN 84.422B) - Support for program administration - School Safety Enhancement Program (ALN 84.184A) - Support for program administration - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant competition for eligible institutions and organizations - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on data-driven, evidence-based interventions - Focus on innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and college-to-career pathways - Grants must be used to implement or scale strategies that improve measurable student outcomes - Application submission is electronic via Grants.gov

Description

The Department of Labor and Department of Education announce the opportunity to apply for competitive grants for Fiscal Year 2026 under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Postsecondary Student Success Grants (PSSG) Program. The program aims to improve postsecondary student outcomes such as retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion by leveraging data and implementing evidence-based strategies. The competition includes priorities such as early phase projects, mid phase projects, advancing artificial intelligence, career pathways, workforce readiness, and innovative financing models. Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by June 29, 2026.

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