Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program

DOL-OPE Posted ED-GRANT-26-031

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success Program (CEVSS) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Secretary of Education (Secretary). The purpose of the CEVSS Program is to encourage institutions of higher education (IHEs) to develop model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students.

Eligibility

IHEs (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1001)).See ANI for eligibility specifics.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$1,500,000.00
Award Ceiling
$3,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$9,000,000.00
Expected Awards
4
Key Dates
Posted
May 21, 2026
Closes
June 23, 2026
Archive Date
July 23, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Office of Postsecondary Education
Agency Code
DOL-OPE
Funding Instrument
Other