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Closed on May 14, 2026

Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC)

Office of Postsecondary Education · Opportunity number ED-GRANT-26-024

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of May 14, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberED-GRANT-26-024
AgencyOffice of Postsecondary Education
Department of Labor
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)84.066
PostedMar 30, 2026
DeadlineMay 14, 2026
Award ceiling$3,000,000
Award floor$238,000
Expected number of awards55
Estimated total program funding$52,611,659
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryEmployment labor and training
Last updated hereMay 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Independent school districts
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Local governments
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

See the Application Notice and Instructions for specific eligibility requirements.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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