Synopsis

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.
Response Date	May 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Mar 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jun 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	3,000,000
Award Floor	238,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Private institutions of higher education, State governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

See the Application Notice and Instructions for specific eligibility requirements.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Office of Postsecondary Education
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-693-2606

CFDA Program(s)

• 84.066: TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers