ED-GRANT-26-026: Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Office of Postsecondary Education notices from 2026.
Office of Postsecondary Education offered grants of up to $1.1 million (at least $550,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $4.1 million in total. Applications closed on July 6, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 21, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.1 million
- Award floor$550,000
- Total funding$4.1 million
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 6, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 5, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Please see the Application Notice and Instructions for full eligibility requirements.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past TRIO Staff Training Program awards averaged $486,371; this notice allows up to $1.1 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (64% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the TRIO Training Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs (Training Program) provides grants to train the staff and leadership personnel employed in, participating in, or preparing for employment in, projects funded under the Federal TRIO Programs, to improve project operation.
Who has won TRIO Staff Training Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, TRIO Staff Training Program (84.103) awarded $16.1 million across 33 grant awards, an average of $486,371 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Oklahoma | Oklahoma | 7 | $3.0 million |
| Sonoma State University | California | 5 | $2.8 million |
| Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education | Nevada | 4 | $1.9 million |
| Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Ppi (See M/F) | Georgia | 4 | $1.8 million |
| Council for Opportunity in Education | District of Columbia | 3 | $1.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is ED-GRANT-26-026 still open?
No. It closed on July 6, 2026.
Who can apply for Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs?
Office of Postsecondary Education accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs?
Closed July 6, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.1 million each. About $4.1 million in total across about 6 awards.
Who has won TRIO Staff Training Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Central Oklahoma, Sonoma State University, Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education. The program made 33 awards worth $16.1 million in that time.
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