Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC)
Posted: Mar 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/14/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$52,611,659
Award Ceiling
$3,000,000
Award Floor
$238,000
Expected Number of Awards
55
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.
Synopsis
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
See the Application Notice and Instructions for specific eligibility requirements.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 84.066 - TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers
Contact Information
Agency: Office of Postsecondary Education
Contact: Office of Postsecondary Education
Phone: 202-693-2606
Rachael Wiley, Ed.D or Sharon Easterling
Rachael.Wiley@ed.gov or Sharon.Easterling@ed.gov
Rachael.Wiley@ed.gov or Sharon.Easterling@ed.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Apr 02, 2026 09:32:22 AM EDT
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