2026 Grant Competition for Veteran Student Success Centers
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The notice opens a 2026 federal grant competition for colleges and universities that want to create or expand Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. These centers are meant to help veteran students stay in school and complete their programs by coordinating academic, financial, health, and social support. Eligible higher education institutions can apply through Grants.gov by June 23, 2026. Awards may reach up to $3 million over 36 months, with priority on building veteran student success centers and improving career pathways and workforce readiness.
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Key Changes
- Opens the 2026 CEVSS grant competition for higher education institutions
- Sets a June 23, 2026 electronic application deadline through Grants.gov
- Allows awards of up to $3 million for 36-month projects focused on veteran student support and workforce readiness
Obligations
What this law requires
Eligible institutions of higher education that wish to apply for the CEVSS Program competition must submit complete proposals electronically through the Grants.gov APPLY function.
Applicants must use the complete funding opportunity announcement and application information published on the Department of Education and Department of Labor websites, including all stated priorities and program requirements, when preparing applications.