Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs

The U.S. Department of Labor, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Grant Competition. The program aims to train staff and leadership of Federal TRIO Programs to improve project operations, with an estimated $4,151,000 available for approximately six discretionary grants. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and public/private nonprofit organizations. The program does not require cost sharing and has a 24-month project period, with applications due by July 6, 2026. The competition includes three absolute priorities focusing on student access and enrollment, student persistence and outcomes, and program operations/compliance/leadership, and one invitational priority for career planning support. Selection criteria include the plan of operation, quality of key personnel, budget and cost-effectiveness, evaluation plan, and adequacy of resources. Applicants must register with SAM.gov and Grants.gov and follow specific submission instructions and forms.

The U.S. Department of Labor, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Grant Competition. This discretionary grant aims to improve the operation of Federal TRIO Programs by training staff and leadership personnel. Approximately $4.15 million is available for an estimated six awards, ranging from $550,000 to $1,100,000 annually, with a 24-month project period. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and public/private nonprofit agencies. The program outlines three absolute priorities focusing on student access and enrollment, student persistence and outcomes, and program operations. Applications are due by July 6, 2026, and must be submitted through Grants.gov, requiring prior registration with SAM.gov. Selection criteria include the plan of operation, quality of key personnel, budget, evaluation plan, and adequacy of resources. Awardees must comply with various federal regulations and civil rights laws, with specific emphasis on non-discriminatory practices.

The U.S. Department of Labor, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs. This grant competition aims to train staff and leadership of Federal TRIO Programs to improve project operations. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and public/private nonprofit agencies. The program has an estimated $4,151,000 available, with awards ranging from $550,000 to $1,100,000 for a 24-month project period. Applications are due by July 6, 2026, and must address one of three absolute priorities: Student Access and Enrollment Pathways, Student Persistence, Progress, and Outcomes, or Program Operations, Compliance & Leadership. A single invitational priority focuses on career planning and pathways. Selection criteria cover the plan of operation, quality of key personnel, budget and cost-effectiveness, evaluation plan, and adequacy of resources. Applicants must register with SAM.gov and Grants.gov and follow specific submission instructions.

The U.S. Department of Labor, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Grant Competition. The program aims to train staff and leadership of Federal TRIO Programs to improve project operations, with an estimated $4,151,000 available for approximately six discretionary grants. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and public/private nonprofit agencies. Applications are due by July 6, 2026, and must address one of three absolute priorities: Student Access and Enrollment Pathways, Student Persistence, Progress, and Outcomes, or Program Operations, Compliance & Leadership. An invitational priority also exists for projects enhancing career planning and pathways. Selection criteria cover the plan of operation, quality of key personnel, budget, evaluation plan, and adequacy of resources, with specific attention to non-discriminatory practices. Awardees must comply with various federal regulations and civil rights laws, including prohibitions against discriminatory equity ideologies.