Grant Competition for Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education
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This notice opens a federal grant competition for organizations that work directly with gang-involved youth and help them move into higher education, certification, or credential programs. The program is funded through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education and administered through the Department of Labor on behalf of the Department of Education. Eligible applicants must submit proposals through Grants.gov by June 23, 2026. Awards can reach up to $1.7 million over 48 months, with priorities focused on higher education access, career pathways, workforce readiness, and returning education authority to states.
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Key Changes
- Opens the FY 2026 grant competition for the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program
- Sets a June 23, 2026 deadline for electronic applications through Grants.gov
- Allows awards of up to $1.7 million for projects lasting 48 months
Obligations
What this law requires
Eligible applicants seeking funding under the TGIY grant program must submit complete proposals electronically through the Grants.gov APPLY function.
Applicants must use the complete funding opportunity announcement and application materials, including the stated priorities, selection criteria, and program requirements, available on the Department of Education website when preparing their proposals.
Applicants must propose projects that work directly with gang-involved youth to help them pursue higher education opportunities leading to certification or credentials.