Notice Announcing Educational Opportunity Centers Program Competition
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The U.S. Department of Education, supported by the Department of Labor, is soliciting grant applications for the Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) program (CFDA 84.066A). The program helps qualified individuals access postsecondary education by providing information on financial and academic assistance, application support, and improving financial literacy. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 p.m. ET on May 14, 2026 via Grants.gov. The FY 2026 competition includes priorities such as Expanding Education Choice, Returning Education to the States, and Expanding Access to Talent Marketplaces. Eligible projects must serve at least 850 participants per year at a maximum cost of $280 per participant.
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Key Changes
- Applications due by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 14, 2026
- Minimum 850 participants served annually per project
- Maximum $280 cost per participant
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Obligations
What this law requires
Ensure all EOC projects serve a minimum of 850 participants annually
Submit complete grant applications electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 14, 2026
Maintain a per-participant cost of no more than $280 annually
Provide information regarding financial and academic assistance available to qualified individuals seeking postsecondary education
Provide assistance to individuals in applying for admission to postsecondary institutions, including preparation of admissions and financial aid applications