Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC)

Archived

Office of Postsecondary Education

Description

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

  • State governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

Rachael Wiley, Ed.D or Sharon Easterling<br/>Rachael.Wiley@ed.gov or Sharon.Easterling@ed.gov
Rachael.Wiley@ed.gov or Sharon.Easterling@ed.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMar 30, 2026
  • ClosesMay 14, 2026
  • Award floor$238,000
  • Award ceiling$3,000,000
  • Program funding$52,611,659
  • Expected awards55
  • CFDA84.066

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