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Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC)

DOL-OPE Posted ED-GRANT-26-024

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purposes of the EOC Program are to: provide information regarding financial and academic assistance available for qualified individuals who want to enter or continue to pursue a program of postsecondary education; provide assistance to those individuals in applying for admission to institutions that offer programs of postsecondary education, and improve the financial and economic literacy of program participants.

Eligibility

See the Application Notice and Instructions for specific eligibility requirements.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$238,000.00
Award Ceiling
$3,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$52,611,659.00
Expected Awards
55
Key Dates
Posted
March 30, 2026
Closes
May 14, 2026 38d
Archive Date
June 13, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Office of Postsecondary Education
Agency Code
DOL-OPE
Funding Instrument
Other