Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program

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Office of Postsecondary Education

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Description

The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

Jymece Seward<br/>RPED@ed.gov
RPED@ed.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMay 21, 2026
  • ClosesJun 23, 2026
  • Award floor$1,500,000
  • Award ceiling$2,500,000
  • Program funding$45,000,000
  • Expected awards20
  • CFDA84.116
Categories
Education

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